New Cobbler Union Shoes Unboxing & Review

This video is an unboxing and in depth review of the new Cobbler Union shoes I purchased in June of 2022 in this video "Cobbler Union Shoe Fitting for my WIDE feet?" linked here:
• Cobbler Union Shoe Fit...
The shoes I chose and purchased in Atlanta, the William (a semi-brogue Oxford in museum brown) size 12.5, were supposed to be shipped to me in September of 2022. I apologize for not getting the unboxing video out sooner, but they were delayed, as I explain in the video. I also explain why I received the Richard, a cap toe Oxford in museum Oxblood instead of the William that I originally chose.
0:38 Link to "Cobbler Union Shoe Fitting for my WIDE feet?" video:
• Cobbler Union Shoe Fit...
1:05 Link to "Complete Guide to Professional Shoe Fitting/Sizing" video: • Complete Guide to Prof...
2:10 Explanation of the purchase and why I received a different shoe
5:54 The unboxing!
9:00 Showing the shoe's features & comparing them to Allen Edmonds
17:52 Are they Musem leather?
19:23 An Englishman's comments on the style and last shape
22:14 First try-on
26:01 What's a 10,000 step shoe?
26:31 How to try on a shoe so it’s still returnable
27:38 How to set the crease with a pen/pencil
32:03 Commentary on this shoe’s best traits and the challenges with CU if you have wider feet
33:46 How to buy CU shoes without trying them on?
34:40 BEST CU lasts for wider feet
35:50 Available CU shoe colors
36:55 Conditioning the uppers with Pure Polish Products Cleaner Conditioner
40:21 Polishing the uppers with Pure Polish Products Oregon Pinot Cream Polish
41:22 Mirror Shining the toe caps with Pure Polish Products High Shine Wax Polish
45:29 The finished result!
46:43 First walk on pavement
47:21 Official scoring of the CU Richard size 12.5
49:38 Showing mild toe cap mirror shine cracking (as Hayden predicted)
49:57 Closing shots and outro
Cobbler Union main website: www.cobbler-union.com
Cobbler Union website Lasts page:
Lasts Information - Cobbler Union (cobbler-union.com)
Cobbler Union also has their own App! Check it out!
Pure Polish Products are made in the USA and available at www.PurePolishProducts.com
Kirby Allison “How to Tie Dress Shoes | Berluti Knot Method”:
• How to Tie Dress Shoes...
My “Complete Guide to Professional Shoe Fitting/Sizing” video:
• Complete Guide to Prof...
My first Cobbler Union video, "Cobbler Union Visit - New "Affordable Luxury" shoes":
• Cobbler Union Visit - ...

[@ElSenorJorge]

This channel is a gem!

[@nilkadeleon]

I have been waiting for this show. You see, there is nothing to do here in Puerto Rico on a Good Friday. So thank you for your show.

[@CobblerBob]

👊🏼

[@Javi_C]

I have the Richard Museum brown myself, and they are stunning! Enjoy them Bob!

[@199blazer]

Congratulations Robert, they are very nicely assembled and it looks like the uppers have very fine fibre structure. Being used to AE oxblood, to me these look more like burgundy, which is also a nice and versatile colour for shoes, enjoy.

[@CobblerBob]

Yes, I agree.

[@zefdin101]

Beautiful shoes Bob! I’m very happy for you on your new purchase. Cobbler Union makes some beautiful and very elegant shoes. I love the lines on them. I have a pair I got when them ran a matching belt combo sale and I love them. Not 10k step shoes, but I can do 5k in them and not regret it at the end of the day. BTW, I think the leather supplier CU uses for their museum calf just has less contrast. Mine are oxblood museum and they are the same as yours. The leather quality is very high quality regardless…. Great video my friend! Cheers!

[@CobblerBob]

Yes, it’s a muted museum. I do wish it had a bit more contrast!

[@MauricXe]

Great video Bob I have 3 pairs of cobbler union. Great shoes Richard black cap toe Oxford. Tobacco suede oxfords Mustard Renoir boot

[@abzgreezy6230]

Hey Bob congratulations on your new pair of shoes those looks really good on you when you wear them great style 😍👌🔥🔥🔥

[@sibuhlubi]

Great shoes, missed the unboxing earlier. Laces and knot 😊

[@EZBISME]

They are an amazing company. I’ve been doing MTOs there these days. The quality and detailing are far beyond AE

[@CobblerBob]

Ooh, I didn’t realize made to order was available!

[@EZBISME]

@@CobblerBob it’s only available to “honorary investors” who spent $1000 during the pandemic. I’ve ordered some great pairs: an Alex in black-burnished cherry red on combination soles and City last and a spectator in undyed (later dyed Carolina blue) and white leather on combination soles on City last.

[@user-ui1lj8vi1y]

Great content as always Bob and friend.

[@CobblerBob]

Thank you!

[@186bingo]

Great review. I have more CU in my closet than any other shoemaker. City last is by far my favorite. So….balanced in my opinion. There are often sales where a good deal can be had. I myself have scored pair for around $250. Sadly I read somewhere that their Atlanta store shut down. I hope the company is not in trouble.

[@CobblerBob]

Thank you! Wow, $250 is a deal! Yes, I saw the Atlanta store closed. I was hoping they were just moving, but I have no more info.

[@philschiavone101]

Thanks Bob, just seeing that cone height scares the heck out of me. 😢

[@thomaskraincuk9815]

Happy Easter Robert!

[@CobblerBob]

Thank you, and same to you too!

[@thomaskraincuk9815]

​@@CobblerBob Hi Bob! How can I send you some photos of some of my shoes? Do you have an e-mail address that U wanna share? Regards, Tom

[@miked2646]

Hope you can help me out with a bit of info. Some months ago I started wanting to do some cobbler work on cowboy boots. Where can I order nails?. Brass and steel? By the way I just subscribed to you channel. Good vids.

[@CobblerBob]

I’ve found brass nails at some hardware stores. You just have to read the label to see if they’re solid or brass plates. I think I’ve got them at Hobby Lobby, Sears Hardware, and Home Depot. Www.McMaster.com is another place.

[@arthurcatalanotto1151]

Those are beauties! Sorry about the cracking on the cap. So will you simply avoid mirror shining that far back? I believe it was you Mr. Powers that once said that Allen Edmonds were the gateway shoe to having a shoe problem. I felt the same excitement you just showed when I bought my first pair of TLBs. There is another brand from Mallorca I want to try. Allen Edmonds are great shoes with great customer service.

[@CobblerBob]

Yes, and maybe I was flexing the shoe more than normal? Or maybe the vamp is getting more flexible because I haven’t been having that problem as bad since.

[@Super50calbmg]

I think that style of lacing is called bar lacing.

[@CobblerBob]

Yes, absolutely. They came bar laced, but not in a way that you could actually use.

[@Gjas2]

Can someone explain to me how this is related to a Pokémon minecraft server

[@CobblerBob]

LOL, uhh, what? I don’t think it is!??

[@jossdr]

Not too happy with the recent, significant price increase. I believe these were priced under $400 less than a year ago. Now they are pushing $500. Still good value?

[@Claaavio]

I don't think so. I was unhappy with my purchase

[@CobblerBob]

The Richard I purchased was $395 full price last summer, and now is $450.

[@philschiavone101]

You are really going to need a pair of drivers now. You are going to gouge the heels while driving your car.

[@CobblerBob]

🤔

[@duytanmai8590]

That the eggplant color

[@CobblerBob]

YES, eggplant is a perfect description of the color!

[@user-wx6ky5cz1q]

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