Review Series: Y by Yeossal- Hand-Welted, Hand-Lasted, Eminently Elegant

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[@v_r_]

Great shoes and awesome review, you definitely did them justice. You make me want to get another pair or 3.

[@nickb9563]

Hey Preston, just wanted to let you know I took your videos advice, got extremely lucky, and found a pair of Allen edmond nomads in my size at the local goodwill for $16. I gave them a bit of a rejuvenation, and for the first time in my life had random people saying "nice shoes" while we pass each other in the halls.

[@kristavthatsme3178]

Wow!! These shoes are beautiful!! My dad would have loved these if he were alive. I just know they would be part of his collection. 😍😍😍

[@joelstatosky1817]

Not to mention they're a bargain, the shoe I selected was only $800. It's expensive, but in the luxury shoe world, this is a bargain in comparison to brands that offer similar shoes. The world of luxury shoes is changing in amazing ways.

[@sami5001]

Thanks for this review. I love my custom pair of Toe Cap Oxfords I ordered from Yeossal, and now considering the Duke. The level of detail and quality craftsmanship is just unbeatable!

[@Bakachu7]

Those details... Wow! 10-11 stitches per inch when I'm used to hearing 7-8 as being fantastic is pretty mind blowing. Would love to have some on my feet.

[@redeteeteder]

👏👏👏 Stunning… These shoes are a work of art!!! Absolutely worth the expense and more!!! Thank you very much for the accurate review!!! Congratulations to Yeossal for this magnificent masterpiece and for choosing to continue to carry out this type of process!!!

[@robertharwood1012]

I am blown away, stunning shoes.

[@misha9952]

Spade is a beautiful design. Not sure why it's not more popular. Great video! thank you for the brand suggestion

[@markabrams930]

I’m definitely going to get a pair of the Handgrade shoes. Absolutely beautiful!,,

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

What a beautiful pair of shoes. Love the color too. Have a good weekend Preston

[@KevinChanu]

My goodness...absolutely stunning. Looks like I found my new favourite shoe brand

[@Justsomething91]

Thank you so much for showing these to us. I LOVE spade soles and fiddle back waists. I didn’t know you could customize so much on their website, I think this might be the only made to order company I’ll buy from

[@Donnie9by5]

You take a great pair of shoes and make them so much better they look fantastic!

[@antoniopadilla2152]

beautiful pair of shoes, excellent choice Preston. best regards

[@SimonTBam]

Beautiful craftsmanship especially for the price.

[@James-by9pl]

Those shoes are beautiful love the color and the patina!

[@vicentegregorio6476]

Beautiful shoes! I don’t own a pair, but it will be on my wish list.

[@markvincent5241]

Absolutely stunning, I'm tempted.

[@TheElegantOxford]

You won’t be disappointed!

[@andrewsteeves6982]

@@TheElegantOxford I’m learning how to shine with Dubbing for the first time. I know how to get a mirror shrine with Polish, but is it possible to get a mirror shine with Dubbing?

[@ernestturner915]

Those are amazing shoes!! Thanks for showing..These look like the elegant early 20th Century shoes of the elevated gentry...

[@johnkamei3681]

Absolutely love this design😍. I am saving to buy one soon😊

[@zombie92272]

I don’t regularly wear this type of shoe… I bought a pair just because of watching your videos 😄 …. I’ll be ordering polish as soon as the come in

[@dougsmonsters4866]

Outstanding. I just got some London brogues for £10 in a charity shop. ✊🏻💪🏻🔥 I'll be on the look out for more with Ur channel as a guide to fixing things. Thanks

[@megaman2016]

These are stunning

[@frederick.jackson]

I respect the craftsmanship.

[@bitmor2628]

I love the drop toe point on these shoes.

[@jex_au1102]

I've known about Yeossal for a few years now and I've been gagging to get a pair. In fact, I've been waiting for the pandemic to end and borders to open so that I can go to the store in Singapore (I used to travel through Singapore fairly regularly so it would have been easy). Alas, that seems a fair way off so I've been contemplating ordering online.

[@kirancotting6588]

I live in Singapore and had never heard of Yeossal. May have to make a trip down now for a look

[@horacecoleman2748]

They are fantastic shoe's I own 4 pair worth the money.

[@joelstatosky1817]

my favorite shoe they make is the Neil Oxford Shoes, I plan on ordering them as follows. leather: Black Box calf Last: YRB Lining: Natural Sole: Jr sole with metal toe tip Sole waist: Fiddle back Sole Shape: Spade Heel: Pinched Heel Height: 35mm (I like a high heel, makes me taller and looks more elegant) Sole edge color: Black (obviously) Sole color ball front: brown Waist color: Black Their shoes are a bargain, my spec only cost USD$800. For a custom, hand welted, high heel, fiddle back shoe. You can't name any other place that can give you that same bang for your buck. I quite literally can't wait. Men don't be afraid to rock the high heels, it makes you feel amazing trust me.

[@raphthecollector3824]

I'm really curious who makes these shoes for Yeossal because I'm a fan of Oct Tenth by Sons of Henrey who I know are made out of Shanghai. The models and lasts they offer seem to be very similar. The Oct Tenth by Sons of Henry shoes are made by Xibao Shoemaker and I wonder if they also make Yeossal's. I haven't actually owned shoes from Yeossal so have no first hand experience to say for certain. In any case, great review and very happy to see you're enjoying your new pairs!

[@angelalane8660]

Those are gorgeous, I'd like denim blue, please! 😂 Love your vids!

[@Gregsgreatfood]

I've had my eye on these for a few months. I was hoping for a second opinion since seeing Vladimir Riche's video a few months ago myself. Thanks for the review.

[@alejandrohervert5665]

I have four pairs from Yeossal, line “Y”. Design is fantastic. However, quality control is not the best.

[@joeheinecke5134]

@@alejandrohervert5665 that's what drives me nuts. Im not a fan of paying good money for shoes and getting flaws that should not be happening.

[@alejandrohervert5665]

@@joeheinecke5134 Yeossal just starting offering another line "Oriental" coming from Japan. Talking about quality control, you know, coming from Japan, will be superior to European/American shoes. Maybe it's worth giving it a try.

[@joeheinecke5134]

@@alejandrohervert5665 yes definitely. Apply the Bushido mentality to making shoes. I love seeing beautiful craftsmanship.

[@Banzai431]

I have been a supporter of them since they started business! I own quite a few pairs. You should look at their boot offerings, they're also really good.

[@MrDrusso]

Hi dear Elegant Oxford. How does the size of these compares to TLB mallorca size? Or to Carmina. Thank you

[@sct27271]

Beautiful shoes! The price is also very good. A similar pair of shoes from England and Europe would cost well over $1,000

[@calvinpeterson4142]

Wow, absolutely beautiful!!! I love the color, is that the patina rustic oak or the patina gold whiskey. I'm ready to get a different shoe in your same color, please advise!!!

[@terrymoser2028]

Beautiful Craftsmanship!

[@henrywest7217]

Fantastic! Wear them in good health!

[@Manuel421]

New to your channel. Another fantastic video! Lately have been getting into dress shoes so very informative content. What brand would you recommend for Suede Derbies? Keep up the good work.

[@Poita316]

My wife would kick my rear-end if I'd spend 700+ on a pair of shoes. But wow, these are beautiful! I'd put them on display instead of wearing them. I love the spade sole, never knew about that. You made me a fan of these kind of shoes despite the chance of me wearing them is slim.

[@arashmalekzadeh1]

Your wife will love it no worry. Every man should have 2-3 beautiful pair of shoes and 1-2 great watches.

[@TheElegantOxford]

“What mamma doesn’t know won’t hurt her” -The Waterboy

[@Ceelle2]

Start a shoe fund...Birthday and holiday gifts is $ in the shoe fund. LOL

[@arashmalekzadeh1]

@@Ceelle2 And if you have 10 friends coming to your birthday and each pay $50 you could actually buy a bespoke Pierre Corthay my favourite brand after 12 years.

[@Poita316]

@@TheElegantOxford That is very true. But, as beautiful as they are, they will stick out in my current wardrobe. Mama will know 😁

[@jimbennett834]

These shoes are gorgeous. I used to think that I'd never desire to go beyond the Carmina level, but I'm lusting for a pair of these.

[@TheElegantOxford]

I am discovering new brands daily. I need more 💰

[@brookeggleston9314]

@@TheElegantOxford We *all* need more 💰!!

[@johnkamei3681]

@@TheElegantOxford I like the leather & colour you chose. Could you please let me know the type of Leather you picked? Gratitude in advance!

[@wyattc.4455]

Hey Preston, I’m curious if you know what aspect of a shoe or boot causes a very elongated look - making it look like you have boats on your feet. If you know what I mean, is it the toe shape or are they actually longer than other shoes? Do you avoid certain shoe/boot styles because of this?

[@alexanderzulkarnain9831]

georgeous....

[@martinbevan4015]

Beautiful shoes did you specify the rubber finish to the soles?

[@btransformed5320]

Very Nice!!

[@thomash.4530]

Have you reviewed grenson shoes yet? I am thinking of getting a pair of Oxfords from them

[@raphael.oviyan]

Great shoes ! What do you think of Aubercy in Paris, France ?

[@DjFurrySTL]

These go crazy

[@holyguacamole9937]

These shoes are siiiiccckkk. I love a pair.

[@ericrickert3045]

I never heard of this brand. I will investigate more and perhaps buy them

[@jeffreygoss8109]

I don’t think hand welted have a gemming. I think they get sewn directly to the footbed. I think

[@TheNunakun]

You think correctly sir. However, I don't think most companies honor this term accurately.

[@alexbiro697]

Been a fan for a while now and learned a lot from your videos. Even went on to dye, patina and shine about 10-12 pairs of shoes both for myself and friends. But something is bothering my sartorial eye. Someone with so many elegant and fine shoes should not be wearing a rubber strap on their watch! Perhaps it is your work watch and you wear a nicer dressier one on other more dressed up occasions? If not, let me know, i will make you one in leather and send it. Even though leather on a diver is not that dressy, but beats that rubber every day of the week.

[@meltonboroughcouncilaresht4292]

Preston, what were your choice of leathers for the shoe you are reviewing in this video please?

[@MrCoachab]

Excellent video and pair of shoes, I just ordered from them a little over a week ago and now this video got me anxious, LOL!!! Do they give you updates at all or do they just tell you when they’re about to ship?

[@TheElegantOxford]

Did you order a custom Handwelted shoe? This usually take a couple of weeks to finish. What did you go with?

[@MrCoachab]

@@TheElegantOxford I went with the custom Handwelt, split toe single monk strap

[@richardcosner5109]

Question. How do you keep the mirror shine in extreme heat and direct sunlight? I mirror shined my black boots using parade gloss. The temperature was 90 and I was standing in direct sunlight. Not even 5 minutes later, they became cloudy.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Hey Richard. Direct heat can really melt the wax back down, it’s always been that way unfortunately. Sunny days can get your boots into 100 degree range. Unfortunately, the only solution is to shine them again

[@richardcosner5109]

Thank you. I appreciate the response.

[@junea2669]

Hiyah, Preston! Please make a review on Prada (not Milano, but the Mexican one). I can assure you those are (at least according to my experience) even better quality than Allen Edmonds.

[@zabooog]

Really elegant shoes! How much are they for please?

[@abdullahmasud004]

Great review but would like to see an old beaten up pair of shoes turned new again. Crust leather shoes would be great as well.

[@demetriustrahan]

Good mrng Preston, hope you and your fsmily are well. How much were these shoes, if you don't mind me asking? I would like to place a order, but waiting to see if the bigger size of the renovateur 100 year anniversary will restock before fathers day.

[@homerogarza9861]

Thank you Preston for the video. Hoping to see if you can answer a concern regarding shoe size. I am an 11.5D in a Allen Edmonds Shoe, I have bought shoes from Carlos Santos and Carmina, and discovered that I am actually a size 10 with those shoe brands. Would you suggest the same for this particular shoe brand as well? thank you in advance

[@TheElegantOxford]

Hey Homero. Yes I think a 10UK might work for you but I suggest emailing Yeossal. They are very helpful

[@homerogarza9861]

@@TheElegantOxford thank you Preston. I appreciate the quick response. I enjoy your channel and admire you. You definitely have brought back elegance in shoes. Keep up the great work sir. God bless you and your family.

[@bakulesh2416]

Hi, What upper leather/color did you choose for your shoes? They look stunning.

[@bofinkley]

He doesn't say. I'd like to order this shoe but on the YSQ last.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Oh man I know this is 2 years later but it was the Duke on the YC3 last in oak

[@bofinkley]

@@TheElegantOxford oak, patina?

[@186bingo]

Great looking Adelaide. Question you mentioned G width? I just placed an order with them and had consulted with customer service about fitment. They recommended an F width, which they said is wide vs the regular E width. There’s no G width available on their site.

[@TheElegantOxford]

Yeossal calls it an F which is also a G which is also an E. Unfortunately, there isn’t a standardized sizing measurement across all brands but you got the right size.

[@186bingo]

@@TheElegantOxford ok phew! And yes!! Different brands and different countries of origin have different scales and different conversion charts. The more I get into shoes the more I realize that. So a 10 UK in one brand could translate into 11 US or another brand 10.5 US. It’s crazy!

[@governmentliars4673]

Hi Preston, what were the leathers and patina you chose for these shoes please?

[@frankhurn9055]

Hello Preston, I recently ordered a pair of these on their MTO section, and I have a question concerning the bottom lace. I noticed that on Yeossal's website, the photos of "The Duke" show some with wider laces at he bottom, and some , like your pair, with narrower or symmetrical lace spacing from bottom to top. Can you shed some light on this? Could it be that the wide lacing was transitioned over to the symmetrical lacing at some point? What should I expect on my MTO pair? I know this is a pretty small detail difference, but I actually prefer the look of the symmetrical lace spacing as on your pair!

[@TheElegantOxford]

Hey Frank. My Duke was built on the YC3 last and others are built on completely different lasts, which might affect certain aspects of the shoe’s design. If you got yours on the YC3 last, it will look identical

[@frankhurn9055]

@@TheElegantOxford Hello Preston, Thanks for the quick response! My "The Duke" is being built on the YSQ last. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks, Frank L. Hurn

[@albertoparedes2509]

Those DUKES on that YC3 look gorgeous Preston!!, have you had the chance to look at Oct-10th shoes? ... some say both "brands" use the same manufacturing in China??

[@TheElegantOxford]

Hey Alberto. Yes I’ve heard both use the same factory. I haven’t purchased any shoes from Oct-10th but I really want to!

[@rodrigodebrito9826]

belissimo

[@elimelechgoldstein8298]

Can you put the shoe link in the description?

[@cliffordthompson5778]

@The Elegant Oxford Is the leather on these shoes crust with a patina or are they the cognac or light brown leather from the factory?

[@TheElegantOxford]

They are a crust shoe!

[@abdulmajeedalfaifi7774]

I bought a pair of black oxford from Yeossal back in 2019, Beautiful! But extremely uncomfortable and painful to walk in, and the lining was incomplete! They lined only the heel area and the rest was just a naked hard white material which didn't make sense to me why they would take such a shortcut.

[@terrig5704]

Hey Preston. Please I hope you can help. I am looking for elegant shoe lasts for shoe and boot making. I hear you speaking here of the YC3 last. Where can I look to find these lasts? Thanks

[@hawkdawg443]

I have a question. How long should I wait before applying a wax polish after conditioning the leather of my shoe? As long as it dries up?

[@brookeggleston9314]

After you've brushed your shoes, you should apply creme, if you want to restore the colour. After the creme has dried, and been brushed off, you can apply wax. Some people leave the wax on overnight; some don't. I just put a coat of wax on my Thursday Boots Captain's. I may brush them this afternoon, or I may do it tomorrow! Enjoy!!

[@horegnews]

How to maintenance dr.martens boots sir , please make video 🙏

[@livebig6414]

Hi, did you get sole protectors added on or it came like this? thanks.

[@RemyNiemand]

It is part of the MTO program

[@TheElegantOxford]

The sole protectors and toe plates were added by Yeossal.

[@markmilan01]

Incredible pair of shoes that would cost thousands if it were an American company! Great find!

[@longkamteron5884]

what do you think about the Siroeno Yosui shoes made by the japanese? they have a channel on youtube you should check them

[@errolmacdonald3256]

A little too voluptuous for me, thanks. Moving on, would you consider a challenge? I propose you locate a pair of used & abused shoes and test out several kinds of saddle soap (remember our recent difference of opinion about saddle soap?) for their restorative properties. You could put a wide stripe of painter's tape down the middle of the shoes to preserve their original condition, then go to town on them with a regular saddle soap, a high-end one, one containing lanolin, and another glycerinized, videoing the entire process. Then add the best one to your merch catalogue!

[@brokensync]

Lovely looking shoe. A little more clarity on what is meant by the shoe maker's 'assistance' with the video would be welcome. Is this a paid for review, or were you given the shoes for free?

[@TheElegantOxford]

They assisted me by guiding me through what styles and lasts would be best for my foot and always answering quickly with questions I had about models and such.

[@Selbach555]

Would you know know their website displays shoes from TLB Mallorca under the Oxford Shoes section?

[@TheElegantOxford]

They also sell TLB Mallorca but those aren’t part of the Yeossal Handwelted house brand.

[@Selbach555]

@@TheElegantOxford thank you sir!

[@angelalane8660]

HI, PRESTON!!!

[@junflores7143]

Can I get the details of the shoes. I want to order the exact shoes you ordered. Thanks

[@markdougherty1636]

Nice review, Preston. Isn’t this a Japanese Co. made in Singapore?

[@RemyNiemand]

Xibao shoemaker in China

[@alejandrohervert5665]

Yeossal has another line make in Japan as well

[@RemyNiemand]

These particular shoes were made by Xibao in China

[@alejandrohervert5665]

And Yeossal has ANOTHER shoe line make in Japan.

[@RemyNiemand]

But these weren't made in Japan so in this case it's irrelevant.

[@debtfixer]

🤩

[@IversonMichaelChan]

A few things to point out: 1. Hand-welted only means the welt is handstitched to the insole of the shoe, it doesn't necessarily mean that the outsole is handstitched to the welt. 2. Yeossal is a Singaporean brand, but their shoes were made by Oct 10th shoemaker(or Xi'bao/TGC shoemaker) in Shanghai China, I have personally visited their factory. They combine hand-skills and refined machine technologies and they are one of the best factory-made shoe factories I have ever visited (even compared with a lot of factories I have visited in Northampton). 3. One impressive thing is that they altered the welt indent width to exactly match the welt stitch density, so the machine-stitched welt looks denser but much cleaner than even a lot of "hand-stitched" brands, which is very impressive (as shown in the videos also).

[@TheElegantOxford]

Thanks for the comment! Yes, you are right! You can actually have Yeossal hand stitch the outsole for an extra cost like mine were. Really cool that you got to visit the factory!

[@fernandoma8561]

Disculpe cual es el precio de este calzado???

[@deltaXna]

Wow...

[@TFM8]

Did you have to pay import duties on these?

[@TheElegantOxford]

Hey TM. No important duties to San Diego. I think as long as it’s under $1000 you are good.

[@jondiblasi700]

Hi What colour/patina is this?

[@arielINXS]

Try Corthay… another level..

[@felixdiaz2207]

Can cowboy boots get a mirror shine?

[@brookeggleston9314]

I have a pair of The Harper, by Tecovas. They don't have toe stitching, and they mirror shine very nicely!!

[@thereefster]

i looked at their shoes and in some of the pictures they're TLB?

[@alejandrohervert5665]

Yeossal sales "Y" line, TLB and a Oriental. Only Y is hangraded

[@ilgambino0784]

Not agree with initial comment that only England and Spain offers top of the line crafted shoes, what about Italy? Italy has well known bespoke houses and high quality semi bespoke and MTO shoes fully handmade and hand lasted.

[@TheElegantOxford]

I don’t agree with the comment either. Which is why I mentioned it and spent the whole video arguing why many countries around the world offer amazing shoes aside from England and Spain. Italy is one of them as well

[@mtbokor1969]

Attempted to purchase a pair from the Shoemaker but unfortunately they don’t respond to email. Tough to support a brand when they don’t engage with potential customers.

[@TheRemnantOfAnEraLongGone]

I really wish even more I didn’t have flat feet after watching this video🤣

[@jeffreygoss8109]

Beautiful shoes, but as a mechanic I hate to see the screws in toe plates stripped. I know brass is soft but put the power tool down.

[@docdee770]

They're Sugar Sharp!

[@robertcaldeott564]

If you like hand welted shoes, check out Vass Budapest.

[@TheElegantOxford]

They are another brand I am highly interested in.

[@freedyorozco8451]

🎩🥃

[@curtisoular]

WOW 😂🙏🏾😎🔥😎🔥😎🔥😎

[@RacksonRacksonRibss]

Does this company pay their employees well?

[@jaredhamon3411]

Now you just got to find someone who can re-craft them by hand.

[@TheElegantOxford]

I’d probably send them back to Yeossal or Steve at Bedo’s.

[@RemyNiemand]

Xibao shoemaker in China made these shoes. They can recraft but yes, so can Bedo's

[@teenoso4069]

Nice, but for full disclosure - did you pay full price as its unclear what a collaboration means here?

[@brookeggleston9314]

They helped him choose the appropriate last, et cetera, for his foot. He paid full price!