Should You Wear Bold & Flashy Dress Shoes & Spectators?

[@roggerpenguin5699]

“Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” Words to live by.

[@pankakotakismegalomavropou3355]

I take that attitude towards breathing

[@davidbowman271]

Rogger Penguin Another one is just because it fits doesn't mean you should wear it.

[@Razzzordback]

If people think like that , we never wear jeans in business casual outfits , or still we all wear suits.

[@Methodsaimon]

you can drink water from lead pipes and inhale asbestos just because you can doesn't mean you should! :p

[@neinja66469]

​@@Razzzordbackwrong

[@elliottlewandowski6115]

I love Spectator shoes, easily my favorite design.

[@christopherfernandez4157]

I’m afraid you’ve got a small error in there Raphael. Carl Perkins wrote and recorded “Blue Suede Shoes” after overhearing a man at a show complaining that his dance partner stepped on his shoes. Elvis’s version is a (more successful) cover. Elvis occasionally wore blue suede shoes on stage in reference to the song, not the other way around.

[@mallninjarising]

These in depth videos chock full of info and modern takes alongside the historical context, and the proper way, is what drew me initially to consume your articles and videos. I really think that this is best, because even if you dont have the time you can just pause the videos and watch later. I think more is better as it gives us the most amount of options. I really have been enjoying, and appreciate all the comprehensive content.

[@jobmclaren4150]

Raphael you are looking rather daper in today outfit. I love the jacket!!! Great video as always.

[@glenndanzigsmanycats2045]

Personally I think you can as long as the rest of your outfit is neutral and doesnt have alot of flash it in overall.

[@jpmerrick8886]

I dress loud if I want I gave up caring what people think at age 7 when I became self actualized

[@glenndanzigsmanycats2045]

@@jpmerrick8886 congrats

[@quietatse]

👏👏👏

[@connorism69]

Also, that green blazer looks great!

[@MaxWattage]

Whilst I agree with everything said in this video, I'm still going to covet beautiful, yet completely impractical, hand-coloured brogues. I'm tempted to collect them just to look at, even if I never wear them. :-)

[@FrothyFawn]

To each is own

[@Jim58223]

Sartorial talks did a great video on somewhat bold shoes recently.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Sartorial talks is a great youtube channel. As the name implies, there is a lot of talking, and fewer visuals. We like to show more, not just tell. Others like to listen more. The more channels about classic men's clothing are out there, the more people will learn about it, so we consider that a good thing!

[@Jim58223]

@@gentlemansgazette Yea, I watch both your channels, as well as Kirby Allison, He spoke style and The armoury channel. Just thought I'd mention it since they also did a similar topic.

[@gentlemansgazette]

You may also want to check out Simon Crompton. What would you say is the strength and weakness of each channel. If you had to rank them overall, what would by your ranking and why?

[@Jim58223]

@@gentlemansgazette Ah yes I forgot to mention him too, mostly follow him on Insta as he doesn't post as often to KZbin. As for the strengths and weakness of each channel I'd say sartorial talks covers the very high end bespoke of men's style that not many channels cover, and the long format talks are relaxing, the weakness would also be that they are much longer and harder to consume, thus they do not post as often. Also the lack of the plethora of visual examples like gentlemen's gazette does. Kirby Allison does very good documentary style videos going to the actual maker, which again not many channels do. And he is the go to place for shoe videos. But he doesn't have as much a variety as Gentleman's gazette. He Spoke Style I enjoy because of his shorter format videos which he posts quiet often, and he also gives a lot of examples which he models. Moreover, he cover's somewhat modern casual stuff as well. But it can get repetitive sometimes, and again isn't as detailed as gentleman's gazette. Gentleman's Gazette's strong points is that they're all encompassing, very detailed and provide a multitude of outfit ideas and examples as well as outfits not to wear. We can get an idea of what is good, but not what is bad from the other channels but you guys cover both. For your weakness I'd say that you don't show the behind the scenes process of makers like Kirby does or go to the makers/review higher end stuff, and there aren't many casual conversational videos like sartorial talks does. But your viewers may not want this. Also a big thing missing from your channel is covering high end bespoke makers, I personally would love to see reviews of higher end bespoke shoes or suits. As for ranking that's hard to say as each channel caters to a certain aspect/format and audience. As for the most informative channel it would be you guys. If I did have to rank I'd say you guys and sartorial talks are tied for first place, Kirby second-mainly due to his tour of specific makers, third He spoke style-great cinematography and semi formal stuff. I'm interested to hear what other's might think and their rankings. Please feel free to chime in anyone. I don't know if you'll read all this, sorry kind of got lengthy.

[@jacklau89]

The amount of history, shoes suggestions and combination advice are just phenomenal, with a touch of personal charm from Raphael. Such a splendid video you guys produced.

[@andymartinez330]

You should do a review on “Raymond Reddingtons “ style from “the blacklist “

[@vaderprime923]

I have a pair of white buck double monk straps that I wear with every occasion I can in the spring and summer that I adore and have gotten numerous compliments on. My favorite pairing is dressing down my navy suit.

[@fatshernandez4593]

You made them white when it had paired quite nicely to me in my opinion!

[@jonnykelly556]

A great pair of bold shoes I have in my collection are a rich tobacco brown cap toe oxford made of genuine snakeskin. They're incredibly comfortable, pair well with almost everything in my wardrobe, and most certainly unique. And yet, because of the color and style, they're not over the top and they don't come off as flashy. Easily one of my favorite pairs of shoes in my rotation.

[@Aggnog]

These historical videos are my favorite.

[@krunoslavkovacec1842]

The only "flashy" shoes that I find very nice are the ones from Corthay. They come in many loud colors and they are just awesome. There are even obes with pibk or yellow satin laces. There are also others usualy from bespoke shoemakers that are both bold but very elegant and high quality.

[@dylanhall6355]

There are some truly great outfits in this video.

[@estherp4867]

I have grey suede AEs that go really well with many nice casual outfits where I'd usually wear some type of light brown leather boot.

[@kingtiger2.2002]

I love shoes, 😍 Im addicted, lol.😂

[@lordlucan7655]

I grew up in the UK early 70´s . Boots were standard footwear as they lasted so long and were cheap ( now the same manufacturers have done the opposite ) . I hated getting new shoes due to the school playground tradition of ‘ Christening ‘ , where everyone would tread of the new shoes until they were well broken in and scratched . Odd thing that i think only existed in the UK 70´s / 80´s ... nowadays i wear oxfords , chelseas or monkstraps with no fear of them getting ruined first day

[@Griphcode]

Gentleman's gazette are on the track with a new video you guys are awesome

[@jahmic]

My last 2 purchases and first foray into color were olive dress boots and navy wholecut zips. Thanks for this vid...seems I'm on the right path!

[@pastrychefalfred876]

I now want the first three pairs from the flashy shoe section... Can't wait to find something similar. 🥳

[@ethanwalters871]

I have a pair of double monks that I got from Soxy years ago. Before I was into classic menswear! They are lighter navy calf skin with slightly darker red suede. Definitely bold. But I only really wear them with summer outfits and also much more casual. I also and pretty young so I think I can get away with it but most of the time I'm wearing more classic colors. Great video!

[@robertdavis3419]

Great review. I greatly appreciate your channel. I have never been very good at matching clothes, and you help tremendously. Your "What I am Wearing in this Video" at the video end is particularly helpful. I take notes as if I were still in college.

[@krishnaveti]

That oxblood 2 eyelet derby from Cobbler Union is one of the most beautiful shoe at an affordable price. I always feel happy looking at it, an investment I made watching you model the pair. 0:38 and 1:22

[@SpamMouse]

Nice history and insight from Tyler and Sven, more like this please.

[@dylanhall6355]

If you guys ever end up producing those button boots, I will buy a pair!

[@crystalheart9]

I've always liked the look of spectator shoes. Very informative video!

[@Greggory1987]

I really enjoyed the historical shoe part of this video....very impressive to be sure.

[@layouts77]

Sneakers and boat shoes can be any color as long as you’re cool with attention. For dress shoes the flashiest I have are walnut. Would love an olive green pair

[@thomastuinstra]

9:00 I wear mid brown dress boots to school, and they already know me as the guy with crazy shoes😂

[@KomradeKrusher]

I guess my love for classic menswear actually started with a pair of Doc Martens spectators in brown and white. It was after I bought these shoes that I realised that I didn't own anything to wear them with. Was able to change that thanks to YT and channels like the Gentleman's Gazette... Now, with that being said, a pair of "classic" spectators (tan leather on off white canvas, linen or suede) will always look great with a cream/sandcoloured linen suit or a seersucker suit, or with a seersucker pants/navy blazer combo, and that's a hill I'm willing to die on. Speaking of suede, "Blue Suede Shoes" might be associated with Elvis, but it was originally a Carl Perkins song, and allegedly based on a lockerroom exchange before a night on the town that Johnny Cash witnessed when he was stationed overseas.

[@officiallyanthony]

Do you always wear suits? You mention casual clothes sometimes, what kinda clothes do you wear every day when not doing much such as going for a walk or going to the super market? And what is the part of the world you live in like? Do lots of other people wear suits too? I live in New Zealand and apart from some of the teachers or student aids at my polytech I'm the only one who wears suity clothing except for my good friend who wears suits with me sometimes which is so much fun I love this channel by the way, it's the best classic men's stuff channel I've found and I've learnt a lot from you guys about this stuff, your channel is also part of the reason I started wearing suity clothes finally, I wanted to since I was a young child and after watching you guys and seeing how you just love it so you wear it gave me confidence just to be myself and wear clothes I love and it's an amazing feeling to be me for once

[@19eugen94]

He lives in Minnesota.

[@ChaseMeno]

Yeah, wearing good clothes used to be the norm about 60 years ago. Back then almost everyone wore hats and leather shoes. Then inflation made society more poor, so it became normal to wear t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers, because it costs less to produce. For casual clothes there are other youtube channels that help with that. "Real Men Real Style" covers nice casual clothes.

[@paulrobinson3042]

1.58 Cobblers repair shoes. It is a cordwainer that makes them.

[@mallninjarising]

the history is so fascinating, really appreciate the effort and research.

[@walterfoyt5985]

My favorite shoes are Belgian Loafers. They are the most comfortable shoe I have.

[@fedm6296]

what is the website for MTO shoes you show at 7:00 ? I find that most custom shoe makers (e.g. Carmina, TLB Mallorca) have not yet invested in good software to display the final product. Thank you

[@diegopadilla1552]

in my opinion I think being flashy is nice and all but if you're going to be flashy try to put a little less flashy pieces with an outfit (thoughts)?

[@jabaridavis191]

Yah i also agree because if you where like super flashy dress shoes with a super bold sport coat its just overkill.

[@omarcortes5754]

15:19 Love that outfit.

[@mohammedal-bader2323]

Thank you! I wonder if you can make a video about white trousers and is it a good choice or not!

[@Joe-pb3bm]

Hence the term: "well heeled."

[@olivierjohannes]

I like your videos, Raphael, and think your voice is clear and understandable so don't need subtitles. Those massive subtitle blocks very disturb the view. Kind regards from the Netherlands.

[@Zlata1Z]

Hello Raphael, may I please ask who is the maker of the white soled leather sneakers 7:09 ? Are they deep navy or black? Thank you.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Really like Sven’s outfit worn for this video.

[@misha9952]

Those pointy shoes are fire!!!

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

Good video. I've seen this twice already.

[@TheLPN05Fan]

I've got two flashy shoe pairs which I only wear for dancing and really excavate meetings like Silvester or someones Birthday. Though I always wear a fitting Shirt and Accents to it.

[@jeffhreid]

Excellent video, entertaining and informative

[@henryhammond3847]

Yellow is my favorite

[@mallninjarising]

can you do a video specifically about white bucks and history of summer shoes in general/evolution of summer shoes

[@marksshoereviews6028]

I have a pair of two tone tan leather/green tweed Oxfords I bought from Herring shoes. I love the shoes but they often stay in the closet because I feel they are too attention grabbing.

[@azy63]

My favorite shoes are saddle oxfords.

[@Fush1234]

One of your best vids I’ve seen. 👏🏻🥂🥂 bravo.

[@GoofballAndi]

No Raph, im not gonna stop wearing my gaudy python dress shoes! great stuff as always, hope you'll do an indepth on exotic leather shoes/belts one of these days

[@junocowans6242]

Can you guys do a style review on Connor McGregor? He has a very flamboyant yet cemented style in menswear. You can often find him wearing tailored suits with a pocket square and boutonnière.

[@johnthevoice6270]

Not a shoe related question but when are you guys going to review Spier and McKay apparel?

[@gentlemansgazette]

It's "on our list"--stay tuned! :) - Preston

[@ER-me1ii]

I’ve ordered some polos and Tshirts from them. Not impressed.

[@19eugen94]

Imho the best type of shoe to experiment with is the belgian loafer. I'm not a fan of boat shoes, but I see the appeal of an inexpensive and classic way to incorporate more colour. Suede especially in a high velvet-like quality or velvet itself are great in all sorts of colours. One point I strongly disagree with is the bashing of purple. I've seen some high-end shoes in purple which looked regal and they wouldn't be too hard to combine. A gray suit and a white shirt allow any colour for footwear. A yellow or green tie would be perfect. In fact black shoes are rather hard to combine with a wardrobe of someone who likes to wear suits, but isn't supposed to. For versatilty I'd crown chocolate brown and burgundy.

[@hemigod2]

As long as that two toned shoes, construction conforms to the standard guidelines of a fine dressed gentleman,, then its color can be changed whenever and so can the shoelaces

[@aaronsung6208]

Dark blue and grey are the most classic color in men's wear, but ironically very underrate in leather.

[@rejanefontellefontelle7612]

Muito elegante.

[@nateranger783]

At 21:14 did Raphael avoid saying 'We live in a society'? It just seems funnily close to that line.

[@brucefrank4074]

Although I am certain that you have covered this at some point, I have to ask because I need nomenclature. What is the small flat heel corner called? And, what is it for? Intuitively it seems to be a flat surface that prevents heel damage when you cross your legs at the ankle.

[@thepipejunkie8359]

Personally I kinda like flashy shoes, but then I've always been a bit flamboyant. My favorite shoes are a pair of lizard skin cowboy boots and my next pair is gonna be snakeskin boots

[@ecozcelik]

Can you make a video about "Rope de chambre"? How can I dress up when I am at home?

[@ChandraShekar-pr9hy]

It was a much needed video. Thanks swen

[@connorism69]

I love my purple double-monks lol.

[@truthreigns7]

First rate and excellent class. Thank you very much

[@RAvery-cy2ei]

Thank you

[@TubeMySwag]

Does anyone know of a site where I can buy black and white Spector shoes?

[@scml2]

I believe it was Carl Perkins who originally released Blue Swede Shoes, great video though!

[@jeffhreid]

Wait, didn’t Raphael have hatch grain brogues with teal linings made?

[@darrellfoster5889]

Great video and good advice!!

[@tobyey9134]

7:26 are those chelseas the allen edmonds liverpools in suede? I've got the same ones 😬

[@gentlemansgazette]

Nope, I do not have AE chelsea boots.

[@fishwigy]

Is it OK to wear quarter brogues with semi formal evening attire? What about a stroller suit?

[@gentlemansgazette]

In short: if the most formal style of shoe currently in your collection is a black quarter-brogued oxford, it could likely work in a pinch for a tuxedo or stroller suit (assuming that it's neat and well-polished). We wouldn't recommend it for white tie or formal morning dress, however--and if you're able to find a good pair of black patent or calf oxfords without broguing, those would be better still. For more info, consult our Black Tie Guide. Thanks for watching and commenting! www.gentlemansgazette.com/tuxedo-black-tie-guide/? - Preston

[@fishwigy]

@@gentlemansgazette thank you Preston for replying! Currently my most formal shoe is the black Oxford quarter brogue. I polish the toe as much as I can though. You're a great jazz performer, I'm following your steps.

[@marquineitor8005]

How is named the website that appears from the minute 6:58 to the 7:07?

[@ilmizarnanda]

Gents,what do u think about grey suede derby with blue sole?

[@Fortunaaufstieg09]

Intro - „No, you should not!“ - End of the video

[@rejanefontellefontelle7612]

Deus ilumine seu trabalho e abençoe sua família.

[@chukzombi]

i cant believe Raphael just said the S word (sneaker) in a positive way.

[@checocgh]

i really suggest you give your orange boat shoes a nice burial, they look have die long time ago. Jokes apart, its always a joy watching your videos. cheers!

[@ClaudioAdrianFuentesAlem-on8iw]

Perfect.

[@FanosSlapVt]

Sven I'm going to buy you as my personal Gentleman Tailor when I win the Powerball . And you going to make me outfits in Bright Reds, Oranges, and PURPLE

[@Manuel421]

I'm fine with Loafers and a pair of Wingtips anything else is just extra fine content as always!

[@LewisSkinner]

I hate to be a pedant... (Who am I kidding - I love it! 🤣), but you said in the video around 1:56 that "Cobblers were highly coveted craftsmen" I'm sure you meant to say "cordwainers". Cordwainers make shoes, whilst cobblers repair them. Your useless fact of the day 🙂

[@smeagscientist]

I never knew Raphael wore Air Force Ones 💪🏽

[@gentlemansgazette]

It wasn't me, but our camera man Chris. I have never owned and do not plan on owning or wearing air force ones.🤣

[@msilverz]

Raphael, I don't see those birdseye socks in the GG shop. Are they new?

[@silvermane5695]

New subscriber to your channel here, I have a question; what do you think about Mezlan shoes? please advise, thank you.

[@spade2you]

Besides Allen Edmonds, who makes high end and narrow shoes? Just picked up a pair of Allen Edmond McAllister wingtips and not impressed with the comfort at this point.

[@darramlogan7126]

I wish I had an unlimited budget. I could have the world in my grip.

[@pankakotakismegalomavropou3355]

I would just launch some missiles after throwing some darts on a map of the Middle East

[@inthezone4123]

My collection is pretty good, but I do not yet have a button boot.

[@elcatrinc1996]

I really like the fact that you pointed out how what we percieve as manly is 100% a society thing, as much as i love suits and classic gentleman style i dont support the idea that "men should dress manly" because that concept changes over time, so its a useless statement

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

What color belt does one wear with the grey suede shoes shown at 19:19?

[@19eugen94]

Easiest is matching the trousers, so you don't have to bother matching the leathers.

[@HoGraz]

Carl Perkins wrote Blue Suede shoes and his version is actually better. He’s from my state of Tennessee and still a bit as famous.

[@canadiansensei]

Being severely colourblind, I love these color co-ordination videos. I noticed you’re contradicting your own advice in your “how to wear green” video, where you state not to wear green with green by reasoning it does not work well monochromatically. Seems to look good here; have you changed your mind on that guideline?

[@nscaledelights]

I want some ribbons on my Monkstraps lol.

[@cookingwithpop2189]

I’ve been looking for a pair of white bucks. They are impossible to find.

[@19eugen94]

Did you search at Brooks Brothers?

[@cookingwithpop2189]

@@19eugen94 They don’t have my size. I’ll have to just keep checking and hope they get new stock.

[@cookingwithpop2189]

@@19eugen94 Just found them at and ordered them from Brooks Brothers. Thanks

[@tai5295]

Oh, you would love my purple aligator shoes...

[@roastbeef1010]

Hi, I’ve been looking for a tweed jacket for a while for a price of £100-£200, do you know any good brands?

[@19eugen94]

For that amount go vintage. There is no way of producing a decent tweed jacket for 100 gpd. Walker Slater is rather affordable, but of course much higher than 100 gpd. Just google what a seamstress earns an hour and look for the price of two metres of Harris Tweed. I have bought a vintage Brioni blazer made from Donegal tweed for 150 USD. New they coast thousands.

[@roastbeef1010]

@@19eugen94 thank you

[@alvinsanchez967]

I can only imagine the Joker or Donny Osmand wearing those purple shoes.

[@raymondphaff2739]

Blue suede shoes is original by Carl perkings