Shoes So Good I Made A 24-Minute Video About Them

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@DressWell.Madaras 11 ай бұрын

Arterton (Burgundy Balmorals): arterton.co.uk/products/balmoral-oxford?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=Yearn-Review-cmt&

@tombaily29 8 ай бұрын

One day I will buy a house and I will definitely be calling you first.

@gentlemansgazette Жыл бұрын

Nice work on the video! Keep them coming!

@DressWell.Madaras Жыл бұрын

Additional Disclosure for Transparency: Upon completion of the video, Yearn & Arterton provided input that resulted in three edits to the video, which constituted three factual errors I made, specifically 1) Stating the shoe has a 270-degree welt when it actually has a 360-degree welt, 2) Noting the half-lining on the interior of the shoe being a defect when it is an intentional feature to provide breathability, and 3) The notation that the out-of-the-box odor was due not only to adhesives in the shoe, but primarily to the patina of the shoe.

@mtbokor1969 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clarification. My shoes had no smell when they came out of the box

@mtbokor1969 Жыл бұрын

I think it is great to call out Jamie's level of service. As I've recently started buying dress shoes from new to me brands, I've been impressed with the genuine desire to assist with a proper fit before you receive the shoes. I ordered a pair from TLB Mallorca and the owner emailed me to check on my sizing before they shipped the shoe. Based on our communication they made a small modification to the shoe. It was a great experience.

@DressWell.Madaras Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear about TLB. I think service is often overlooked. As I have gotten older, it has also become more and more important to me to support companies and people who are truly passionate about what they are making for others, and who run there business on the pillar of "How can I provide an exceptional product to my clients?" as opposed to "How can I maximize my profit margins?" Every business has to be realistic about making money, and there is nothing wrong with that. For me, it more comes down to which comes first, profit or quality. I want Yearn and Arterton to grow. I want the values by which they run their business to grow and propagate. The more businesses we have that are passionate about their product, the better.

@r.mercado9737 Жыл бұрын

The company’s comportment is a sign of healthy leadership. Semper Fi

@Lukas_Schanderl Ай бұрын

Excellent video, Chris, and the shoes look incredible 👌 Must have taken quite a while to edit and script.

@mtbokor1969 Жыл бұрын

I just purchased two pair of Yearn shoes and I am impressed at the quality to price ratio. You woul expect the shoes to cost more. I also purchased the lasted shoe trees to acompany both pairs and they too are stunning.

@torben7236 10 ай бұрын

I hardly ever comment on YT but after casually watching your video and then realizing that this ist just a 1100 sub account I have to admit I am really impressed. Camara angles, sound, presentation, information density, value etc. I would have assumed that this is at least a 50k to 100k account. Keep up the good work 🙂

@DressWell.Madaras 10 ай бұрын

That means so much! Thank you so much. It is comments like yours that keep this channel going.

@r.mercado9737 Жыл бұрын

Whoa! This is an outstanding commentary. Eloquent, refined and lucid! Semper Fi

@DressWell.Madaras Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am glad you found it helpful!

@nudaveritas6322 7 ай бұрын

Highly underrated Channel. As trained ShoemakerMaster your explanation is very detailed and refined.

@helloken Жыл бұрын

Hello, I just had to leave a comment at the quality of your video. I don't really even care that much about dress shoes that are this dressy or high end, but I don't know why I got sucked into your video and ended up watching all the way to the end (admittedly, at 2x speed...don't judge me lol). The quality of your production as well as your observation and discussion of detail made you come across as very knowledgeable on the subject, and your occasional outbursts (give this man a raise!) added a relaxation to your otherwise stiffer, more professional presentation and kept my attention and made me smile. I can't say why exactly, but I found it to be an incredibly well executed video. I thought for sure you are a popular creator on KZbin only to be shocked that you just started out (at least on this channel. I wish you well in the future on this channel!

@DressWell.Madaras Жыл бұрын

The screen creates a particular distance between the viewer and the creator - but I have to say, personally, thank you for making this comment. It made my day, and my week. It is so kind of you to have taken the time to write it out. These longer-form videos are more taxing to make and get less engagement, but they are really the sort of videos I am passionate about making because I appreciate them most from other creators. My channel will likely be a mix of long- and short-form content, though comments like yours really keep me motivated, knowing that someone really finds value in these more in-depth, not-hyper-stimulating videos. This is indeed my first channel, and I hope it can turn into something that people both in and outside of the men's style community can find value in. I guess I am trying to create something I wish existed when I first starting getting into this genre. Thanks so much Ken :)

@ken974459 Жыл бұрын

i totally agree with you! this channel will go a long long way!

@JaapMurre 7 ай бұрын

I completely agree with this video. I also got a similar pair last year and Yearn delivers a stupendous quality given the price.

@Parker_Miller_M.S. 8 ай бұрын

I really have to commend you for how thorough and detailed the reviews of these shoes are (same goes for TLB with 60+ minues, wow!). The camera angles, macro views, and comparisons are so refreshing to see and truly provide a very informative look at the product. Keep up the awesome work, it's truly valuable and really makes you stand out (in a great way) from others in the space of menswear on KZbin who I also like.

@hohenstaufenz 2 ай бұрын

I fucking love your intro, so elegant!

@awsblacknight6956 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I was already really interested in getting a shoe from Yearn but you really sold it for me! Also, I love your production quality! The cinematography was really high quality and I appreciate that you took the time to hide the labels when explaining the different parts of the shoe!

@DressWell.Madaras Жыл бұрын

Thank you! If you liked this video, I think you'll like the next one coming up :)

@TheMasterElephant 22 күн бұрын

Do a John Lobb review please.

@arslongavitabrevis5136 9 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation! Very stylish (like the shoes) I also appreciate and like your quirky attitude and sense of humour. Regards.

@robertlopez7779 8 ай бұрын

Great Job on explaining the overall construction of the shoe by using video as well as notes. To date, I haven't heard anyone explain in detail with simplicity and ease. Helps the viewer become educated on the Art of Shoemaking. Once again "Great Job" 👍 ...

@j.w.parker8315 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful presentation and analysis -- subscribed.

@DressWell.Madaras Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Welcome :)

@Complicated202 10 ай бұрын

I was already interested in purchasing a pair of shoes from Yearn but after watching your detail review of Arterton MTO, I ordered immediately. I also love the mirror shine added at the end of your review. Which SAPHIR Medaille d’ did you use to add the mirror shine? Thanks and keep up the great work.

@DressWell.Madaras 10 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Let me know how you like them when they arrive. Mine have broken in very nicely are honestly more comfortable than I would expect. I used the Saphir Medaille d'Or in Mahogany, though any of the reddish tones would work well.

@SandraCanning Жыл бұрын

Amazing attention to detail and the camera work is top notch. Now when I look at shoe slaces, I'll be like, "Oh round laces. I see". 😀 JK. Keep up the good work!!!

@MrAesir1 5 ай бұрын

watch out Kirby, Chris is gonna take over. Your reviews are great. I saw the TLB one first.. which would you pick.. TLB? or Yearn?

@DressWell.Madaras 5 ай бұрын

What a compliment! I get asked that all the time and it is such a hard decision! I have to make a video about it. Honestly, it just boils down to personal design preference. Both are among the highest value for their price when it comes to materials and craftsmanship. You can't lose with either!

@willmarshall4685 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your videos. The quality is top tier for the men’s premium goods KZbin segment. Can I make a suggestion? Ask for subscriptions and likes. You clearly work hard on these videos…you deserve more subscribers.

@flipflat4814 Жыл бұрын

Way nicer than my Park Avenues wish I knew of this shoe before I bought them 🤷.

@DressWell.Madaras Жыл бұрын

You and me both, my friend. This is largely why Dress Well was created. Better late than never.

@flipflat4814 Жыл бұрын

@@DressWell.Madaras Very true 👍.

@SubirSengupta1 11 ай бұрын

Great video, I learned a lot about Shoe construction. Thanks!

@DressWell.Madaras 11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome! If you liked that video, you'll love this next one coming up this weekend!

@tonyp333777 Жыл бұрын

awesome video instant sub. who makes your suit ? it looks like a hopsack

@DressWell.Madaras Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir! Ryan & Ron Wagner with Bespoke Edge in Denver. It's a 2x2 basketweave in a 280 gram weight, 100% Wool. I've seen some conflicting information on it, but from what I gather, while Hopsack and Basketweave are equivalent from a technical weave perspective, Hopsack is generally used to describe lighter yarns, used for lighter jackets. While mine is still fairly all-season, it is a bit more dense and thick than one would expect from a jacket labelled Hopsack, so I refer to it as Basketweave. I don't think it matters much, though.

@mattr3068 Ай бұрын

I’m not disputing that the stitch work on the Yearns is finer than on AE but it also comes down to aesthetic preference. Going to high school in the 80s, all the jerky football players wore Capezios and I could never figure out what was the attraction with such effeminate looking shoes. I still greatly prefer a chunkier looking shoe like a longwing to a sleek unembelished shoe like the Yearn. Great and very educational video but I’ll stick with my Aldens and AEs.

@ricardorgomez 11 ай бұрын

Wow! These are some super-pretty shoes! I checked out their website and just... Wow. Though they have a 'Derby' category and there is nothing in there. 😛 But one of their oxfords reminded me of some gorgeous Edward Greens. Which is a compliment to say the least.

@valentintambosi 10 ай бұрын

Another amazing video man, incredibly made! So much work goes into a video of this caliber, most ppl don't understand. Would you mind telling me the music in the intro? Thank you so much!

@DressWell.Madaras 10 ай бұрын

Thank you my friend. I am glad you appreciate the effort. The song is String Arpeggios by Boris Skalsky. It is from Storyblocks, a stock media website.

@richyclubsport5155 6 ай бұрын

Seriously in England they are now in the Crockett and Jones and Trickers price point, know which I'd purchase

@jerardgeorge7415 4 ай бұрын

Great video!! Would like to see a video or pictures of how the Yearn and the AE have held up now that the video is a year old. Need to find a reason to justify paying $500 for a pair of shoes cuz these are absolute 🔥 😮😅😅

@DressWell.Madaras 4 ай бұрын

Yearn is still a great deal and well-made. Their craftsmanship has improved since I reviewed them.

@DDastrup1234 7 ай бұрын

Excellent channel thanks for your contribution to education. Curious now that you’ve seen TLB and Yearn which would you choose between the two?

@DressWell.Madaras 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. I get asked this quite often, and I suspect because it is because many people feel the value is very similar, though the shoes offer two quite different products - thus making a decisive choice is difficult. I feel similarly, as if choosing between my two favorites. Personally, I would choose Yearn just because I prefer more contemporary-designed, Asiatic style shoes with a lower profile and more angular geometry. Though that is a personal aesthetic preference. If you don't have a particularly decided personal preference, I would say that TLBM has more classic lasts that are great for classic settings - like black tie or business formal. Yearn is more contemporary, a little more 'stylish' - if you will - so perhaps better for someone who likes to have a more noticeable, stand-out style than conservative. This quality of Yearn can also make it an interesting talking point in conversation. Honestly, though, this is really splitting hairs. I wear my Yearn shoes and TLBM interchangeably for both business and non-business.

@GreenLion1947 Ай бұрын

Bridlen vs Yearn comparison please

@DressWell.Madaras Ай бұрын

Yearn is fully handmade and superior in many ways regarding construction and materials, though also about double the price. As far as design, Yearn is more slim and contemporary while Bridlen is more classic, full, and robust in aesthetic. Both are a great value for their respective prices, though represent two ends of the spectrum in term of design.

@iseelloyd9096 9 ай бұрын

Would you recommend Yearn over TBL Mallorca? I want to buy a nice black Oxford and after extensive research I opted for the 198 VAN GOGH as I wasn’t particularly fond of the last on the Bridlen, for example. Do you think I should recheck Yearn, or am I on the safe side with the TBL? (By the way, love your videos 😃)

@DressWell.Madaras 9 ай бұрын

I think TLB Mallorca is, in every definition, the safe side. Great, timeless lasts. Refined, minute craftsmanship. World-class leather. And at a price point where basically nobody even comes close in the GYW market. Yearn's designs I think would be considered more contemporary in the West. Low-profile, angular, slim lasts. Personally, I love Asiatic shoe design. Some may like more classic designs. Plus Yearn is handmade - which has small objective perks, though may vary from significant to marginal depending on how much you value that. I could pick apart small pros and cons of each, though ultimately I think it would boil down simply to which last designs you like better. Both are among the best on the market in terms of value. And thank you! I am glad you enjoy them!

@abcxyz7529 9 ай бұрын

I'm not sure if you still pay attention to comments on this video. But I can't decide between TLB Mallorca Artista custom or Yearn MTO for a pair of burgundy Goodyear monks with museum calf. Given only these two options, and if money wasn't an issue, which would you recommend?

@DressWell.Madaras 9 ай бұрын

Nowadays (Yearn has improved since this video), they are both pretty on par in terms in terms of craftsmanship and value in my opinion. Both have great leathers as well. Yearn is fully handmade as well, if that is important to you. I think ultimately it comes down to last design. In general, I personally prefer the more contemporary, slim, angular lasts of Yearn, though I think Double Monks are much better suited to more full, round, classic last designs (TLBM) than angular ones. Single-Strap Monks are a more contemporary riff and I think work much better - aesthetically - with slim, angular lasts. I would get Double-Strap Monks with TLBM Artista MTO and Single-Strap Monks with Yearn MTO.

@abcxyz7529 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic, thanks for the comprehensive response.

@pegaines 7 ай бұрын

Great video!!!!!!!!!

@DressWell.Madaras 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@GuyFierisShirt 4 ай бұрын

"Refined Elegance" just means a narrow, low instep, tight, uncomfortable shoe. Allen Edmonds wins by a mile simply on comfort.

@pegaines 7 ай бұрын

Yearn vs VASS???? Two hand welted shoe brands. Who wins or is it a draw???

@DressWell.Madaras 5 ай бұрын

I am not intimately familiar with Vass - may do a video on them in the future - though from what I do know of them, they are pretty darn close and you would be winning with either of them.

@TeslaRules1856 11 ай бұрын

The parks are often on sale for $199. The Yearn is $500 US. I would darn well expect it to be better. For that money I am thinking TLB Mallorca custom might be better. Still, I like my AE shoes when on sale. I can also try various models and sizes on for fit, or return exchange if there is an issue since they have extensive store network in the US.

@ABC-rh7zc Жыл бұрын

This was the first time I have seen one of your videos. Won't be my last! Shoes looked great on you but I thought the cut and style of the trousers could be improved a little :)

@DressWell.Madaras Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and feedback, Sir!

@chuckbuckbobuck 9 ай бұрын

Once again, where can I buy these shoes?

@DressWell.Madaras 9 ай бұрын

arterton.co.uk/products/balmoral-oxford?sca_ref=6795669.I48JeyCd6o&sca_source=Yearn-Review-cmt&

@josteckhardt217 11 ай бұрын

Not a fan of mirror shine. It's covering the leather texture. It's like lathering a Rembrandt

@DressWell.Madaras 11 ай бұрын

I actually really appreciate this thought. I felt similarly most recently when shining my TLB Mallorca's. The leather itself is so pristine and beautiful, I feel bad covering it up. Then again, I also feel bad everytime I wear them! I'm half-inclined to keep all these shoes in a glass showcase and where my cheap Chelseas everywhere I go instead!

@HumphLiu 7 ай бұрын

Just wanted to comment how much I appreciate the high production value of your videos critiquing the production values of various shoemakers! This 10s clip right here: kzbin.infoUgkx97F7mWDzq-kadeRRb3FZo_ytE53sJgDF

@alvinTruth Жыл бұрын

wow... a watch with a Thai politician and on the dial

@gcanaday1 2 ай бұрын

Not gonna lie, I understand the commercials, but there is a very high volume of them that cut in right in the middle of a sentence. It's annoying.

@DressWell.Madaras Ай бұрын

Unfortunately as creators we have very limited control over ads. Tests have been done in creator communities to show that regardless of the settings we choose, KZbin tends to do whatever they want with ad placement. This is presumably because they have far more comprehensive individual-user data and just make their own profiles for what ad-watch tendencies are for user types, and then optimize on their own accord. Some years ago creators had more full control over ads on their content, but those days are unfortunately gone. Even if we un-monetized our own videos - presumably to remove all ads for some kind of important video or message - KZbin will still play ads.

@brickchains1 9 ай бұрын

respect china

@frankcicero4444 Жыл бұрын

Although quite nice , J Fitzgerald is just as good for slightly less

@dparis2172 9 ай бұрын

* J. FitzPatrick?

@barnastil591 Жыл бұрын

You lost me at Made in China

@Liquidrodents Жыл бұрын

Yup this is the reason im not buying

@teekue Жыл бұрын

Only way to get the price this low with handwelting, bevelled waist and handsoling is Asian production. Next best is contacting a shoemaker in Montegranaro and getting a mto for ~200$ more. (Highly recommended)

@DressWell.Madaras 11 ай бұрын

Could you speak more about your experience getting MTO out of Montegranaro? I am fascinated to hear.

@teekue 11 ай бұрын

@@DressWell.Madaras either you go there in person or you contact one of the shoemakers there. The process is a bit slow at first but I sent in one pair of well fitting shoes and my shoemaker found a last that he thought would fit me well. Then he made me a pair of trial shoes and after my feedback on those and adjusting the last we got to the real pair. Nearly everything is possible, and of course handwelted, handsoled, handlasted... All at an exceptional price. And no cork footbed! Only leather is being used. A couple of years ago prices were even more insane but even these days it is probably unbeaten value.

@DressWell.Madaras 4 ай бұрын

Wow, just seeing this now. I can't believe I missed this. That is so fascinating. Unbelievable that you could get that for under $200......or even under $1,000 for that matter. Thanks you so much for sharing. I need to look into this. If you have any resources or leads to share on this, I'd appreciate it! Perhaps I just need to take a trip to Italy myself!

@holmesar6681 3 ай бұрын

@DressWell.Madaras awesome review. What color cream and wax polish did you use?

@DressWell.Madaras 3 ай бұрын

Saphir Cream Polish in Hermes Red - amzn.to/3Y6GxlM Saphir MDO Wax in Mahogany - amzn.to/3XZQ91L I hope that helps!

@holmesar6681 3 ай бұрын

@@DressWell.Madaras Thanks!!!!

@xlrationmarine 11 ай бұрын

But, how do they fit. In an Allen Edmonds I ware a 10 EEE, would a teen last be the same? 3 pairs of boots and 1 pair of Reid sneakers from Beckett Siminon and I ware a 10.5, perfect fit. How does it fit to the measurements of a Brannock device??

@DressWell.Madaras 11 ай бұрын

I suggest reaching out directly to Arterton via email. They are very helpful and have great service. They'll be happy to help you with sizing. I always recommend reaching out directly to the vendor for sizing given shoe sizing is always a little tricky.