Great Shoes with Great Style: Caulaincourt Paris

In this new edition of Sartorial Talks, Hugo interviews Alexis Lafont, the founder of Caulainourt in Paris, one of the most creative shoemakers in the sartorial world.
In this episode you will discover numerous quality and stylish shoes: leather sneakers (which are resoleable!), biking boots, jodhpur boots, Belgian loafers, penny loafers, Chelsea boots, Oxfords and even beautiful espadrilles! A brand to discover for any shoe lover.
Caulaincourt Paris website: www.caulaincou...
Caulaincourt Paris Instagram: / caulaincourtparis
Caulaincourt Paris KZbin Channel: / @caulaincourtparis
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[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Dear Hugo, dear Sonya, thank you for hosting our founder Alexis in your house! It is a true authentic talk driven by passion ❤. All the best

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

It was a great pleasure to host Alexis and we could have continue to speak for hours! (Despite the fact it was 35° celsius outside and even more under the spotlights 😅😅). All our best to your team. Hugo & Sonya

[@717adventures5]

LOVE EM! They make my mouth water!

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

😊😊😊 this is why we do it 😉

[@MrDuojet]

Interesting take on the Chelsea boot. Alexis makes it much more elegant.

[@lisbetsoda4874]

This is the way we should all go as consumers. Buy quality and have repairs done when needed. It means less ends up in the landfills and it really stretches the use of all items. Bravo! Glad to see you again after what seems like a long while, Hugo. 😊

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Buy less buy better is the motto Lisbet. All my best, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Exactly ! Happy you share our vision

[@arentjanlinde6159]

Great episode . Great people.

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you so much sir 😊

[@silasmoser301]

Thanks Hugo!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Pleasure my friend! Hugo

[@silasmoser301]

@@SARTORIALTALKS Hey, I was just curious, at around 11:27, you mentioned a certain type of fabric. How do you spell it? Thank you so much!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

@@silasmoser301 It's not a type of fabric, it's a fabric editor from France called Lelièvre. An iconic editor, especially for ultra luxurious velvet. Cheers, Hugo

[@silasmoser301]

@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you!!

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

I love that good quality sneakers are coming back. A very interesting item.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Indeed my friend! It's a silent revolution. People are rediscovering the joy of wearing leather shoes. Cheers, Hugo

[@PLF...]

bit of an oxymoron though

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

☑️❤️

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

@@CAULAINCOURTParis 💪

[@ramilrex]

Hugo, I own YAKUZA in blue suede, and they are stunning. Thank you very much, Alexis.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you for your feedback on Caulaincourt! Cheers, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you so much sir ! good choice 😉. we will transmit to Alexis 👍

[@tonydeltablues]

Wonderful. So good to see this happening; I'm not a 'sneaker' wearer....but, then again, there are occasions I need to wear a sport/sneaker/trainer...I should consider Caulaincourt. Merci Tony

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Many thanks Tony! Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you sir 😊 we must warn you though : if you start ... it's hard to stop 😆

[@asherarnold5884]

Crown Northhampton also resole their sneekers. They do not have the french flair, they are a bit more reserved being an english shoe but incredible quality shoes, and a lifetime sneeker.

[@SvDu-bb7rh]

I’ve ordered sneakers there - they came with stains, stitching was done poorly and white lacta hevea soles are incredibly hard to clean. I wore them few times and they looked terrible. I wrote to their customer service after receiving shoes and said that it’s done badly with photos, but they offered a discount for next pair. ha-ha, no thanks.

[@user-di5rm9ee1p]

Goral also.

[@davidlittle6621]

Another great episode by Sartorial Talks. Per usual, classy content from Hugo and one of his guests!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Many thanks David! Best, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you very much sir

[@Spiritualgangster11111]

Stunning shoes with amazing style. Thanks for sharing !

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

With great pleasure sir! Cheers, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you very very very much sir ! 😊

[@blockavelli]

Great video! By the way Hugo that jacket is amazing. I love that color.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you sir! This is a suit, a yellow one by our friends The Owners in Prague. Cheers, Hugo

[@BasshunterBelial]

I was introduced to Caulaincourt through Sartorial Talks. My favorite pair of shoes from them, is the One-cut 1773. It is in my opinion, the epitome of French shoemaking style! It warms my heart to hear that Hugo is a fellow Rugby fan as well! Enjoy and have a good world cup season! :)

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you sir! And long live the French flair! All my best, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

❤❤❤

[@nickbreedt7762]

Very enjoyable episode, learned quite a lot. I'm not much of a sneaker or loafers person but I genuinely like their business shoes but love their boots! I see myself riding my Indian wearing those biker boots!! Thank you Hugo, much appreciated!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You're very welcome Nick! Cheers, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@marcomongke3116]

As a man who is trying to dress up with my bicycle, those high-quality, resolable sneakers are like music to my ears.

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Indeed, that is one of the way to take benefit on them 👍 moreover, they are protecting you from water, and wind. The « cuvette » sole is providing a great protection against rain and water generally speaking

[@Ozgipsy]

Artists are wonderful people

[@King-walo]

Jacomet didn’t forget where he came from !!! This is what a secretly admire from him !!!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks my friend! Hugo

[@TheRacerRich]

The nice thing for native French speakers speaking in English is, if you aren't sure of the correct word you just take your best guess and if you are wrong you just sound more chic.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Hahaha, we do our best anyway! Cheers, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

LOL a nice put we’ll share with Alexis our founder 👍. Still we hope that was globally understandable 🙏🏼

[@Bellroysg]

Nice to see another video again. How have you been

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Very well my friend and you? Cheers, Hugo

[@87mickey]

Alexis is one of the most sympatic and elegant man i met in paris with Victor from L' Officine and of course my friend Xavier Aubercy :)

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you so much ! We will transfer your message to him 😊

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you sir! Cheers, Hugo

[@jrooney58]

Very nice selection of shoes. Not that I really need any more, but the Belgian loafers speaking to me.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I can relate to that my friend! Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Gattaca ? One of the most confortable shoe you could dream of ;-)

[@sean1e100]

Wonderful episode - as always! As Hugo might say… “bad for the wallet!” One suggestion if I may… for episodes like this with a lot of movement around the table, using lapel mics rather than standing would produce MUCH better and more even audio. Lots of booms, pops, table bangs, variation in volume as the pair move around… as a producer, I must say - lapels make things super simple 👍🏻 Bravo again 🎉

[@Ozgipsy]

Very cool. Beautiful looking shoes. Good craftsmen are artists.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Many thanks! Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

They are. We totally share. Thank you very much sir

[@javoneldridge8046]

I don't purchase dress shoes much anymore! But I love sneakers very much so. I stop buying athletic sneakers 25 years ago. I've been in love with luxury sneakers for years now. I thought was style, comfort and fashion. It just jive together.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you sir for sharing your experience. I do love those "sartorial" sneakers as well. Cheers, Hugo

[@javoneldridge8046]

@@SARTORIALTALKS I do enjoy watching your videos. Maybe I'll start my channel. To get these young people to stop wasting their money on glue and plastic...

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

That is the point : we try to create an hybrid shoe taken the best form both classic shoes and sneakers 👍.

[@unknown81360]

6:15 Crown Northampton also gives their customers the ability to resole their sneakers

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

That's right my friend. And their sneakers are excellent! Cheers, Hugo

[@teekue]

Not much of a sneakers guy, especially with the white contrasting soles. Very nice craftsmanship nonetheless. I don't think many people will actually resole their sneakers but its nice that the possibility is out there nowadays.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You maybe right, but the idea that it's possible is already extremely pleasing (and makes a lot of sense in our "ready-to-throw-away-everything" world). Cheers, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you for sharing your position sir. By the way : we do make the sole color of your choice so you don’t have to stay with white soles if …

[@teekue]

@@CAULAINCOURTParis I'd rather go for a pair of classic leather shoes with arch support. But thanks for the heads up!

[@aw4554]

George Cleverley and John Lobb are also able to resole their sneakers, as these soles are also stitched instead of glued (just for information 😄)

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Yes sir, but not exactly in the same price bracket!! Warmly, Hugo

[@aw4554]

True, nevertheless, good conversation!

[@anthonygebala1198]

Great video

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you sir. Lots of vibes and passion around the table ✔️

[@rallylucas]

Thanks to Hugo I have discovered Caulaincourt about two years ago and I have about 5 pairs now 😇 I remember the great Video Alexis made about the Bronx loafers and the comfort level was really extraordinary. Hopefully Alexis will start his videos again to describe shoe models and the idea behind them 🤞

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you VERY MUCH sir, Alexis will ;-). We are very happy that you already own 5 pairs 😊. Thank you for your loyalty

[@gavindadds4414]

Nothing says standing behind your product like the owner showing off his own personal shoes made by his company.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Yes Gavin, and also showing "real life" shoes (which have been used). I think it's a very honest approach. All my best, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you sir ! Alexis our founder is very passionate indeed ❤

[@courtpaul9334]

🇹🇹👁👁 from the beautiful caribbean island🏝 of Trinidad &Tobago w.i I'm a subscriber & i must say very good assortment of footwear & i will be saving Up my $$ to purchase some.....& once again very informative & a great show.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Many thanks Paul! Have a nice Sunday on your beautiful island. Warmly, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you sir ! Alexis is a fisherman and loves to go fishing in the Caribbean amazing islands. Perhaps one day you will meet over there 😊👍

[@courtpaul9334]

@@CAULAINCOURTParis Oh really 😃well that will be awesome & each island 🏝 is different & beautiful come on down for some excellent fishing 🎣 sun & sea 🌊 🥂🍾🍷🍺🍻🦐🥧🧁🦪🍨

[@alwaysexpandinghorizons6173]

Very sympathetic interview

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you! Alexis is a very nice person indeed! Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you very very much. As we put a lot of faith and love in what we all do as a crew, we are happy you felt the vibes 👊🏻

[@davidlittle6621]

Well, that was a fast 55 minutes!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks!

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Ahah 😊 thank you so much ! That is the best compliment 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Hindustan04]

❤❤❤❤

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you very much ❤

[@sigmundklaus]

I can not grasp how sneakers can be said to be comfortable. I've been wearing lboots for 20 years now just because of comfort... Plastic fantastics vs leather-cork-natural rubber

[@alanspeakman8554]

Crown Northampton make high end sneakers with: stitched soles that can be resoled and top quality leathers and construction.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I know Crown sneakers are excellent. Happy to know they also offer resoling. Cheers, Hugo

[@MichaelOssen]

First!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

As often Michael! Cheers! Hugo

[@koondoog4282]

@CAULAINCOURTParis at 15:55 is this the tokyo in prussian blue or midnight blue?

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

hello sir, the ones displayed in this episode are the "Prussian blue" patinated version ✅

[@koondoog4282]

@@CAULAINCOURTParis thank you sir, i will purchase this color soon

[@TheRacerRich]

I have to say, usually I see a high end leather sneaker and think, "this look doesn't work, just be a sneaker or be a nice shoe," but these I thought looked wonderful. Then I thought, "well, of course, Hugo is showing us some $1000+ French shoes, so no surprise they look good," and then he said the price. Wow. That's not much more than a pair of Asics running shoes.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You're absolutely right my friend! All my best, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Ahah ! Doing our best. thank you sir for this comment. Hope to see you soon.

[@urbandaniel100]

with all respect, there are italian brands that do this. its all on request. you can simply ask and they will oblige .

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear Daniel, I discovered since I recorded this show, that a few of them are doing it (like Santoni for example) but not in the same price bracket. Actually I realise I'm not a sneaker specialist!! anyway, thank you for the information. All my best, Hugo

[@alessandrocattapan]

I appreciate the approach in theory but economically it still does not make sense: there is still a long way to go to make it sensible. Good luck anyways!

[@reginaldgooden3495]

😮😮😮

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks!

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

❤❤❤

[@SIX622]

Thank you for another episode, I can always appreciate good shoes. Although most of what was featured here is not to my personal taste, I can appreciate the quality and craftsmanship that goes into these creations. I think this is also an astute move given the popularity of sneakers. I do like the Harris Tweed though! Any chance of you and/or Sonya interviewing Henrik Hjerl? Would really like to know more about the elusive “Mr X” and Google only can do so much! Thanks for all you are doing to make the world a more elegant place.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear friend, Henrik is a good friend and we'll certainly have him in our show one day or another. Cheers, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you sir. We do understand that everybody does not have to feel I love with all our styles. Especially when we try to bring new singular things in the shoe industry. But still, we feel happy that you understood our philosophy, and quality quest. Best regards.

[@SIX622]

@@CAULAINCOURTParis Thank you for your reply - most unexpected. Keep up the good work!

[@charliesmash]

Hugo, always appreciated!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Charlie! Hugo

[@LiamE69]

Fantastic! Thanks Hugo.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

With great pleasure Liam! Hugo

[@magneto1978]

I feel like sneaker with trousers looks very much like a comedian or the outfit of a retired man. It never looks quite right in proportion I love your Chanel and I’m a huge fan of your style.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Many thanks my friend! Hugo

[@artadrians]

I LOVEEEE the Chelsea Boots... and as a Motorcycle Rider ...I have to say the MOTO BOOTS are something else...Thanks for the content...keep bringing it on..😊

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you for your enthusiasm. And I agree, those bike boots are spectacular! Cheers, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you VERY much sir ! We try to bring new things to the market and we were thinking moto riders might enjoy a nice sartorial pair of boots to match with their beast

[@naderelshafei]

I absolutely enjoyed every second of this artistic episode ,,,,just amazing pure passion to make something unique yet extremely elegant.Thanks my dear Hugo for bringing us this beauty everytime ,,,and just between us ,,i share with you same passion for shoes😊😊😊like a kid ))). Love to you & Sonya from hot Cairo )))).

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Nader! Greetings to you and your family. Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you so much ! Glad you felt our passion 😊

[@naderelshafei]

@CAULAINCOURTParis Thanks to you my dear for this art and passion,,,I hope I could buy one of your shoes one day,,,,and you are most welcome in Cairo any time,,just let me know,,Hugo's friends are my friends 😊 😉

[@jeroenrijsmus6987]

The 1-eyelet shoe is unique, I like it, very stylish.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Agree! All my best, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you very much sir 🙏🏼

[@USSESSta]

Can't get Caulaincourt to respond to multiple emails over the last 2 weeks. My email is my name so shouldn't be diverted to spam. I also emailed Dubai store...no response. I know there has been unrest in Paris...is Caulaincourt open?

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear friend, I believe the stores in Paris are closed for summer vacation. I don't know about Dubai though. Try to shoot them a DM on their Instagram account (you can drop my name if needed). All the best, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Hello sir, we are sorry we did not see your message here before ! We always answer any kind of message. Perhaps your mail box put our emails in spam or just did not deliver them (that happens sometimes, especially with yahoo mail boxes). Anyway did you get an answer finally using another platform ?

[@onasmimi753]

Very interesting like many episodes, the french are the best in the fashion. Good Job Mr JACOMET.

[@yueminwang3551]

I am so sold on these Bandit sneakers. Looking forward to grab a pair during my visit to Paris next month!

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

They are really addictive 😊 we ll be more than happy to welcome you in Paris 👍

[@flavius_pisapia_sculpture]

Love the belgian loafer shape and the innovative ideas. I'm enjoying the energy you bring in your videos Hugo, and I'm also learning a lot!

[@georgesakellariou7210]

Very nice shoes. Loved the episode. Greetings from Athens Greece.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Georges! Greetings from Bourgogne France! Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you sir

[@johnhernandocanaway6411]

"The kind of shoes you wear says something a lot about you" .... I like the way this is said 👍

[@extendedclips]

Beautiful Collection 👏🏽

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Indeed! Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you very much sir !

[@bjornniemann6318]

Visiting Paris soon, just for shopping. My wallet thanks you Hugo and Sonja 😁.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You're welcome my friend! 😇

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

😂 we are pretty cool with customer’s wallets

[@olo398]

had my attilas since 2018. I LOVE those so much, cout me as one of those person who it "changed" when I wear those shoes, let alone the constant compliments/questions from women/men alike. FINALLY HUGO, Caulaincourt Paris on ST! Thank you! definitely need to buy another pr but CP makes too many beautiful shoes (that belgian loafer) that I want!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you so much my friend for your feedback on Caulaincourt Paris! Have a blessed Sunday! Cheers, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Wow great ! Glad you love them sir 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@RamSkirata]

I am still of the opinion, that sneakers (for men) schould be confined to sports.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I've been like you for many years my friend, but I must admit that the new movement around leather sneakers is quite nice (and may open the doors of the sartorial world to the younger generation). On top of this, it's helping many traditional shoemakers to survive and to keep their craft alive (I know many shoes ateliers who would have closed their doors without it). But I respect your view of course. All my best, Hugo

[@frankv7068]

Nice content! I like that re-sole sneaker service, I would love to start a collection with this gentleman’s kicks 🔥👌🏽

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

That's a great idea Frank! Cheers, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you sir. You are more than welcome 🙏🏼

[@Shellvedge]

Crown Northampton has been offering a proper dress shoe with traditional shoemaking constructions with a cup rubber outsole and resolable for a while.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You're right. They even do resoling on their sneakers. I didn't know them but now I do. Many thanks, Hugo

[@Shellvedge]

@@SARTORIALTALKS yes! They have a rather long and rich family history in the industry as well. Very cool and high quality maker!

[@magicalgold010]

Brilliant

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you very much! Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

Thank you very much. We had fun doing it 👍. Happy you enjoyed

[@SomeNot]

I must note, British company Crown Northampton offer a range of resoleable sneakers

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

That's right, I didn't know that. Thank you! Hugo

[@AlannyGarcia]

💯

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Merci beaucoup ! Hugo

[@AlannyGarcia]

@@SARTORIALTALKS It's a great pleasure to me for your greetings. We are watching you from the Dominican Republic. I'm a young pastor with 35 years old and I love the sartorial world. I got your books. LOVE AND PEACE.

[@Hemstrought]

Sneakers🥱

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I was like you before, but after trying on these (especially for resort situations), I decided to open my mind (and my feet). But I understand. Cheers, Hugo

[@CAULAINCOURTParis]

@@SARTORIALTALKSagreed. We do understand that some people cannot make that step. But for others, we try to bring something new

[@bobboban2782]

I am against any sneakers in any non-sporting event. They have no place there.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear friend, I understand you don't like sneakers. No problem with me. All my best, Hugo

[@shirtlesslager]

Hugo nails the lapels. His is the correct proportion. No comments, please.