Interview with World Champion in Shoe Making | Patrick Frei Maßschuhe

[@kirbyallison]

Let us know what you think about Patricks Frei's amazing pair of shoes. Thanks for watching! Make sure to Subscribe and Turn On Notifications so that you never miss our videos.

[@michaelstolarski9079]

The Hanger Project amazing!

[@kirbyallison]

Michael Stolarski Thank you! I was really excited to be involved as a judge and to be able to see these incredibly talented and enthusiastic shoemakers show off their talent.

[@chazgurrero3090]

Kirby Allison whare can I find someone to measure my feet to have shoes made in San Diego California?

[@ianmedium]

One of the most beautiful and elegant men’s shoes I’ve ever seen, I totally get the Tim Buton reference! Thank you Kirby.

[@BobbyReed]

Wow, that was some episode. The violin handle on the tree, the lining of the shoe. My head is spinning. Famous German skill and attention to detail on full display. Kirby does it again, bringing such artistry to your audience. The best in the business. Oh yes.

[@kirbyallison]

Yeah. It's all absolutely stunning!

[@beto88keys]

just.incredible...even the lasted shoe tree is a darn sculpture!!

[@newinspiration2108]

he and his work well deserve the world champion title! such immaculate work, high accuracy, and extremely well thought-out ideas!

[@f1sfingb0at]

What a gracious guy and a beautiful shoe. Thanks Kirby, for bringing us this glimpse into another world.

[@thomasoeler5157]

German engineer is already amazing. German handmade is at least at the same level. cheers to Kirby to show us this interview. thanks

[@ym617e26upr]

Oh my god..... this is the most beautiful shoe I’ve ever seen, specially with the shoe tree.

[@leandrolimeres]

A work of art!

[@hailari0us]

Most beautiful dress shoe ever. Pure elegance and refinement

[@JamesMilliganJr]

Bravo. Love this shoe. This gentlemen is the Michelangelo of shoe and tree-making. Hope to have him make a pair for me one day.

[@aidanfox9284]

I believe I read on the shoe snob blog that Mr. Frei charges 13,000 euros for his most creative "divine" shoes. Could you imagine buying such an artful shoe and actually wearing it? That is obviously the purpose of shoes, but I could not imagine actually stepping on something with a sole like the one pictured in the video.

[@ovh992]

You wear it indoors on carpeted floors.

[@marcycolleti551]

Well, some people buy expensiv watch why not handcraft shoes....

[@phillipenglish7225]

I don't know if only black shoes are allowed in this competition, but in my opinion, nothing could look better than a brown dress shoe. You can play much more with the shades and tones.

[@copewinston6623]

I found this interview of mr Frei very interesting

[@Vinsep1]

Indeed a divine shoe. Thank you Kirby for the video.

[@winvee290]

These are absolutely amazing.

[@jackyacoub7092]

It is a piece of art thank you for creating these shoes. Grate.

[@louiscyfer6944]

you grate cheese.

[@marcycolleti551]

Wow.. I am just orthopedic shoemaker but this handcraft endlevel! Really Big up!

[@ivanwong1304]

omg! i just realize the violin scroll on the shoe tree is echoing the bevel waist! Strikes me a lot (as a violinist and bespoke shoe owner)!

[@kirbyallison]

Yeah. This is an absolutely incredible detail.

[@louiscyfer6944]

@@kirbyallison can you shut the fuck up for a minute and stop telling him about his shoe? your interviewing skills are second to all.

[@karlailin]

Thanks for making this wonderful wonderful video...

[@b.f.m7613]

Great interview!

[@Tubefish07]

Kirby reminds me of Archie Luxury! Brilliant! Cheers mates!!

[@STEViEZHUU]

He won!

[@KENNETHCARNIE]

I need these shoes and shoe trees.. His interpretation of Tim Burton, dark leathers, sharp angles and classical music instruments which already pare together like aged wine and aged cheese are spot on. They are an image that speaks to the soul through the eye. These shoes bleed beauty.

[@kirbyallison]

those shoe trees are indeed crazy...

[@ovh992]

Kudos!

[@phototristan]

Beautiful shoe.

[@Nucleric]

Simply amazing!

[@blackwood3243]

Gorgeous shoe!

[@taktventil]

Oh my God, this guy is so german!

[@patrickfrei8343]

taktventil Just like this comment😁Must be a German, isn’t it?

[@taktventil]

@@patrickfrei8343 Wow, das ehrt mich aber, dass du meinen Kommentar gelesen hast und persönlich antwortest! Ich will dann die Gelegenheit nutzen und sagen, dass dieses Video und dein Werk mich wirklich umgehauen hat. Ich habe Screen für Screen förmlich eingesaugt und bei den Fotos immer wieder lange auf Standbild geschaltet, weil ich diesen Detailreichtum einfach nicht fassen konnte. Was für eine Handwerkskunst. Das ist überhaupt nicht einschmeichelnd gemeint sondern soll dir auch einfach eine Quelle deiner Selbstwahrnehmung sein. Was mich noch interessieren würde ist ob es Einzelexemplar ist oder es ein Paar davon gibt. Ist es einem speziellen Leisten zugeordnet? Wie war es möglich, an der Messingspitze die Schraubenschlitze exakt in dieser Anordnung hinzubekommen? LG Kai

[@ichigokurosaki318]

Incroyable !!!

[@meettinaanddave1402]

Mr. Frei is the Pininfarina of shoe crafting.

[@konradallan]

Hey Kirby, excellent video as usual. I have a question, as a result of my walking pattern I tend to wear down the outside of my heel towards the back extremely fast, while the inside remains pretty much intact. I've seen where this has led to a totally lopsided heel on older shoes, where the outside of the heel has eroded totally and the rest of the sole and heel in excellent condition. I've recently started to wear good quality higher end shoes and I do not want this to occur (I see where it's already starting to happen). The only solution Ive seen so far are some little rubber heel guards that can be installed and glued and nailed into place. Is this solution recommended? Do you have another solution? Thank you for your assistance.

[@xtra-oi9xb]

.. a qualified shoe repair shop could simply apply an out side wedge which is carefully and geometrically cut at an appropriate angle utilizing a denser longer wearing synthetic rubberized material which would address your supination issue to some extent. Also , the toplift could be replaced with a custom made combination toplift using a long wearing neoprene material as the lateral wedge. Nylon heel plates are used to protect the heel from supinating but wear down rather quickly. Another more traditional solution to your issue would be a mens leather toplift with a metal V plate cut into lateral area of the lift to hinder wear. If done correctly the leather toplift with V plate is your best choice without having to replace the plates every month or the cut wedge/ combination heel about every two months given your above average propensity to supinate . I have been repairing shoes, leather goods and filling orthopedic prescriptions for over 35 years and counting. Have a good day sir.

[@louiscyfer6944]

@@xtra-oi9xb he needs to learn how to walk, he has same major mechanical deficiencies. that is called inversion, not supination.

[@kensellick4892]

Stunning

[@kirbyallison]

Thanks!

[@jazzmusic808]

Where can I get shoes trees like these? Amazing.

[@andrewtoole1222]

Hey Kirby, So I just bought my first pair of Allen Edmonds, some Factory Second Fifth Avenues in Walnut. I initially put on a layer of the Allen Edmonds Walnut premium polish, but after watching a few of your videos, I'd like to immediately switch to the Saphir polishes. What would be the best way to remove that one layer of polish on these brand new shoes so I can begin to use the Saphir renevatour/cream polish, etc.? I have a bottle of Bickmore 1 cleaner that I use for my western boots. Would this be appropriate for the AE shoes? Thanks

[@STEViEZHUU]

probably the Saphir Reno'Mat

[@andrewtoole1222]

Idk. Seems a bit strong for removing a thing layer of polish on brand new shoes.

[@babygerald4645]

@Andrew: You should check the other videos where Kirby talks about the RenoMat- I think it's on the $50 Allen Edmonds challenge vid. If I recall properly, it will take off the top layer of polish that you just applied without affecting the shoe's original shine/color. Great catch on those factory second 5th Aves. I scored my first AEs [brown Boulevards] the same way about a month ago. I ordered my Saphir polishes and brushes from Hanger Project right after. So glad I caught Kirby's vid and didn't wear them before properly polishing them.

[@andrewtoole1222]

I watched that video the other day, but I’m still a bit hesitant.

[@louiscyfer6944]

@@andrewtoole1222 a good saddle soap will take it off. i use angelus products. i got the saddle soap, the dauber, the leather conditioner, the leather cleaner, the horsehair brush, the shoe cream, the wax, the neatsfoot oil, the mink oil, for less then 60 bucks. and that is fir black, oxblood and brown shoes. they are just as good as saphire. great customer service.

[@absolutelyfilipino]

Wow!

[@donningarmour2873]

Keep your air jordans. I want those.

[@marcycolleti551]

Nike is the Hublot of shoes! But this is class endlevel!

[@wqsnsr8]

Japanese & Germans are on different level when it comes to perfection

[@arnoldarnoldsson9572]

Breathtaking waist, thats not a beveled waist, its a fiddleback with the sharp edge in the middle. Would that fiddleback waist slightly wider probably for practical reason be of interest to you? What is your own preference?

[@louiscyfer6944]

it is a beveled fiddleback.

[@chazgurrero3090]

Share can I have a shoe maker make me. A coat on pair three or four pairs crafted? I'm in San Diego. California.

[@ramil_kolomna]

🔥👍

[@kennyjohnson1428]

Unreal . Shoe and tree

[@paulcastellano1747]

If wishes were fishs we all have a fry

[@golfraven5669]

Bit if a shame that his English is not that great and lots of what he says is lost in „translation“ - check out the second part