The Best Shoe Brands in 2019 (part 2)

In this second part of the "Best Shoe Brands in 2019", Hugo reviews 12 more brands of high end quality shoes from all around the world ranging from $650 to $2000. This episode aims to help you choose the best ready-to-wear luxury shoes on the planet according to your budget, to your taste, to your needs and to your style.
Watch Part 1 here : • The Best Shoe Brands ...
.0:25 Antonio Meccariello www.meccariello...
3:22 Santoni www.santonisho...
4:15 Paolo Scafora www.paoloscafo...
6:06 J.M. Weston www.jmweston.com/
7:40 Norman Vilalta shop.normanvil...
9:27 Gaziano & Girling www.gazianogir...
11:20 St. Crispin's www.saintcrisp...
13:25 Bontoni www.bontoni.com/
15:32 Stefano Bemer stefanobemer.com/
17:21 Edward Green www.edwardgree...
18:29 John Lobb www.johnlobb.com
20:54 Corthay www.corthay.com/

[@Ntwadumela266]

What I love about Hugo is that he's taking you on this journey, and it's really personal for him and therefore his audience. How he talks about knowing these families, experiences with these shoes, and his knowledge. He's crafted a simple list like a narrative. The classic way of keeping your audience hooked and Hugo is a great storyteller anyway. Not only is the content enjoyable, but he's established himself as an authority in quality footwear.

[@jasonstevens7189]

"... don't put your foot in a pair of Corthay shoes, because they're highly addictive." Hugo says... Well, don't watch Hugo Jacomet's videos, because they're highly addictive, I say. Just another great educational video from Jacomet!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Jason. And I'm glad you're addicted to Sartorial Talks ! Hugo

[@eisirm]

Exactly, you read my mind!

[@valdencorr2861]

I am in love with Antonio Meccariello's shoes just wow, so glad they're the most affordable in this list lol.

[@MexxProtect]

I spent the entire evening devouring all your content, feeling super sad already because I watched all of it when this popped up, I can’t believe my luck :) Please keep these videos coming, you have no idea how much I’m inspired by your passion, style and encouraging demeanor! ❤️

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you so much Maximilian for your enthusiasm and appreciation. It means a lot to Sonya, to me and to our hard working team. Best ! Hugo

[@MaximumPowerhouse]

I have seen this at least 4 times. I love to hear about shoes and so interesting talk Hugo!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

4 times ? Wow, you must really love shoes my friend. Hugo

[@johnnaeistewart7958]

I LOVE A GREAT PAIR OF WELL MADE SHOES!

[@valentincretu5497]

4 time for me now too😂 Ll

[@ghostygallagher]

brilliant video..... unbelievable knowledge you have sir, just amazing.. thank you, really enjoyed both videos

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Gerry ! I'm happy to read this. Hugo

[@walterfoyt5985]

I love shoes and both of your video. I’d love to try many of the brands in your video but most are not available in the United States.

[@elsentai100]

Thank you again Hugo for this great video. My knowledge was only reach to Santoni and Meccariello but you expand it in a whole new level in few minutes. You make me search for the other brands and learn more information about this beautiful craftmanship. Young people like me learning from wise people like you to have a good taste in quality products and become young gentlemen. My regards, George.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are very welcome George and I'm happy to read I helped you discover new landscapes. Hugo

[@Ya0Yao]

Received update notification when I was reviewing Part 1. How exciting!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I hope you'll appreciate this part 2 ! Cheers, Hugo

[@fernandocabello2876]

Hi Hugo, on the 80’s (I was on my 20’s) I visited a good French friend of mine in Paris (I’m from Madrid). At that time, I had my first pair of church’s and we discussed about, as you’ve mentioned, the big deal between Weston and Church’s in France. My friend Jean finally bought the church’s (he would have more opportunities to buy the Weston as actually he did) and I felt in love of the Weston loafers. You have made me smile, many thanks!

[@LargeEnsemble]

I haven‘t been able to try any of the brands shoes, as I need 13, sometimes 13 1/2 in size. We have a Ludwig Reiter store in Stuttgart, Germany. Ludwig Reiter is a company in Vienna, Austria. A pair of shoes will set you back $800, $1‘000 for a pair of boots. The store has a great service, the leather is very good and the brand carries quite a variety of shoes.

[@MrCooper83]

I have a pair of JM Weston. Having it for years and it is simply amazing. These shoemakers you mentioned in the video are the best of the best. I love those shiny patina PS.: I really like that olive teardop pattern tie

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

A pair of JM Weston, if properly maintained, may survive you! And thank you for the compliment on my tie. It's from Seven Fold Firenze, an artisanal company founded by Kenji Kaga from Japan. Great man with amazing taste. Hugo

[@davidlittle6621]

This show is addictive, and makes me wish I could afford the sartorial life. I'll have to settle for off the rack for now, but I have been inspired to make an effort to dress more elegantly.

[@m.s.g1890]

Another delicious and satisfying video you served up here, Hugo! Your enthusiastic descriptions of the merits of these great shoemakers, coupled with the beautiful photographs, makes me want to try every one of them! I’d never heard of Corthay but his shoes looked absolutely exquisite. Thank you for putting so much time and effort into these videos, Hugo. I believe that as you post more, your viewership will grow, and these excellent videos will receive the high view count that they so richly deserve.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you my friend for your appreciation and encouragements. We progress every day by an average of 300 subscribers and our ratio views/likes/comments is very good. I guess we are from the old school, but we prefer to progress slowly (without a clickbait every 3 minutes like some colleagues) but surely. We are building a very strong and loyal community that we cherish. Best ! Hugo

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

And also we try to personally answer every comment. And it takes us an average of two weeks to do it on each video. Thats' why our rhythm of 2 videos per month seems reasonable (even if we intend to produce more in the near future). Yours, Hugo

[@ШамильТагиров-э7ш]

Full List 1. Meermin (>195$) - Spain 2. Loake (200-250$) - England 3. Herring (270-300$) - England 4. Septieme Largeur (300-320$) - France 5. Cobbler Union (395$) - USA 6. Carlos Santos (400-450$) - Portugal 7. Carmina (430$) - Spain 8. Trickers (450$) - England 9. Altan Bottier (400-500$) - France 10. Justin Fitzpatrick Footwear (400-450$) - England (USA) 11. Joseph Cheaney (450-480$) - England 12. Enzo Bonafe (500-600$) - Italy 13. Caulaincourt (550-600$) - France 14. Alden (550-600$ / 800$ - Cordovan) - USA 15. Vass Shoes (750-800$) - Hungary 16. Crockett & Jones (650-850$) - England 17. Antonio Meccariello (>600$) - Italy 18. Santoni (850$) - Italy 19. Paolo Scafora (>1000$) - Italy 20. J.M. Weston (1000-1100$) - France 21. Norman Vilalta (1000-1200$) - Spain 22. Gaziano & Girling (1100-1200$) - England 23. St. Crispin's (1200-1300$) - Romania 24. Bontoni (1200-1300$) - Italy 25. Stefano Bemer (1300-1500$) - Italy 26. Edward Green (1300-1500$) - England 27. John Lobb (1600-1800$) - England 28. Corthay (1600-2000$) - France

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you very much for your very valuable contribution ! Hugo

[@Kanoemirate]

Thanks for this.

[@petermayer7323]

I was eagerly awaiting episode two - really nice, informative and enjoyable! I hope the sneaker wave will ebb of a bit and make room for more elegant styles again! Thank you!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I hope too Peter ! We are resisting ! Cheers, Hugo

[@ArchdukeJames]

Monsieur Jacomet, last year you personally recommended to me, who has quite a wide foot, to try JM Weston. I appreciated the suggestion immensely, yet sadly I was unable to try on a pair whilst their New York store was still in business, and sadly I cannot travel to France right now due to corona. That being said, I think you will be pleased to find out that I was able to find a US store which carried Edward Green shoes in stock for me to try on, and much to my surprise, I was able fit into an 11.5/12 in standard width on the 82 last perfectly. I am thus exceedingly proud to let you know that I shall soon be in possession of their Chelsea cap toe oxford in antique oak sometime this week. I specifically wanted you to know because I feel I owe this purchase to your guidance on elegant men's style. You're a gentleman through and through who has provided me with invaluable insight. You are a style inspiration.

[@disturbed9361]

Thanks for sharing your valuable knowledge sir! Appreciate it..

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are very welcome Rezwan! Hugo

[@johnnaeistewart7958]

I spent over 13.000 on Shoes. With my Inheritance! I Love Shoes!!

[@ragnarbluechip8795]

Good investment, sir

[@vegard3940]

Great choice. I was well familiar with most brands from the part 1, but here I discovered some exquisite shoes I have never heard about. And even though I have neither the budget to buy them, nor clothes to wear them with (being a big James Bond fan, I would be more than happy with some simple black George Cleverley or Crockett & Jones boots), I still like to admire the craftsmanship. When I walk into a shop with luxury shoes or clothes, I often feel like walking into a gallery with fine art.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Sir for your beautiful comment. And you're right, entering a Corthay shop for example is like walking into an art gallery. Best, Hugo

[@JabbaTheHutWasHere]

Thanks for this series of amazing shoe makers. I love my Santoni´s and now I found a few more brands I didnt know of. Thanks!

[@BPawn6]

Tremendous video. Quality education. What really shines, to me, is your passionate integrity on the subject. Reading the comment streams, you really seem to monitor the state of evolution of these companies. Cheers

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Victor for your appreciation and encouragements. Actually our comment streams is a gold mine with very insightful and interesting contributions from all around the world. Our community, that is progressing slowly but surely (+250 subscribers average per day), is precious and the overall tonality is very kind and courteous. Best regards, Hugo

[@De_Boesselaere]

All of these shoes are absolutely beautiful. Especially those two eyelet derby boots... Watching your shoe videos gives me an enormous satisfaction! Thanks!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are very welcome Joris! The two eyelet derby boot from Norman Vilalta is indeed an incredibly well designed boot. Best, Hugo

[@redwoodsquirrel432]

Can't afford anything in this video but I love watching you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge😊👍

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you! And one advice : browse the second-hand (foot) market. You may be surprised to find those marvels for incredible prices. Just saying. Hugo

[@kikkerman4644]

highly addictive. surely they are.going to buy a pair of corthay tomorrow. 4,5 hours drive from brussels to paris. i wil have them by midday.thanks hugo. your love and enthousiast for style is also highly addictive. merci.

[@HarmandeepMuker]

Very well prepared and educational video. You are changing the way I think about style brother.

[@vindicator75]

#fragrancearmy

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Sir ! Hugo

[@vindicator75]

Hugo is the only one I trust in the style community when it comes to dress shoes.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Alex for your trust. I hope I deserve it! Best, Hugo

[@norbi1au]

The 2nd part create even more addiction towards quality shoes. Sir! Your knowledge, passion and Your professional presentation gives me goosebumps... I want to listen You more and more... a Great Thank You for Your Work and Your KZbin Channel, what brings to us a fantastic and entertaining stories about the love of excellent crafts, what was missing from the everyday TV. Please keep up the good work. 🤗

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you for your message of encouragement. Happy new year, Hugo

[@holycannoli64]

Great overview. I was expecting berluti to make an appearance but I discovered a whole host of brands that were new to me.

[@mamamapasa]

HolyCannoli I know right

[@warrenstanford7240]

Thank you Hugo & Sonya in producing a high quality presentation of high end cordwainers' production, simply some outstanding examples of the craft.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are very welcome Warren ! Cheers, Sonya and Hugo

[@devissaputra469]

Mr. J, you really never disappoint and thank you for the knowledge sharing.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you so much Mr S. Hugo

[@joeykimble62]

wonderful style you guys put into your videos. very inspiring

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Joey! Hugo

[@j.p.montpellier3834]

Bravo M.Hugo on your enlightening and insightful talks on shoes. I am however a bit perplexed that there no mention of the Ferragamo line. Pourquoi ?

[@soulbasedliving]

Excellent video. The feeling of touring about as you described the people and places made this all the more enjoyable, and I am taking notes. Your mentioning of a certain brand and Tokyo I am definitely taking note of

[@matlindell5022]

I definitely agree with Lobb,the only true patina comes from time and not from paint!my Weston chasse are the best example .No false patina at any price can compete with them!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Mat for your feed-back and I can completely relate for the Weston Chasse ! Hugo

[@Aldopetti]

I discovered by coincidence your videos about shoe brands and I find them absolutely fantastic, you present shoes in a wide price range, telling always a story, extremely entertaining! Chapeau!

[@thewoosh31]

This was my most anticipated video of 2019. Thank you for taking the time to put this wonderful content together. Regarding Antonio Meccariello, he also does have a cheaper RTW (goodyear construction) called "Aeris" in addition to his Argentum and Aurum lines.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you for the appreciation and the information about Antonio. Cheers, Hugo

[@rogerp4612]

Excellent video. Glad to see Paolo Scafora mentioned. I discovered them only in the past two or three years and purchased my first pair (a pair of Jodhpur boots) just a couple months ago - impressive quality and impeccable style. St. Crispin's is my overall fave brand of ready to wear shoes. Phillip Carr's passion for shoes is infectious and he is a pleasure to deal with.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear Roger, Paolo's shoes are just amazing (and incredibly durable). I own a pair of Norwegian stitched whole cut (with simulated cap toe stitched form the inside of the shoe as you can see on the video) and I've been wearing them more than 200 times without any problem. Great great quality. And concerning Phillip, I agree with you, his passion and dedication are more infectious than any virus on earth :-) ! All my best, Hugo

[@rogerp4612]

@@SARTORIALTALKS I am happy to know that I can expect a long life from my Scafora Jodhpurs!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

@@rogerp4612 Oh yes you can! Cheers, Hugo

[@leepuihin]

5:50 "Having walked under the water" lol

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Hahaha, sorry, remember that English is not my mother tongue, so sometimes I make up strange sentences like this one! I'm a submarine!!! Cheers, Hugo

[@KJMM1996]

Love your videos Hugo! I learn so much. Just a little detail: manage to put the text you read for the video at head height, like in the other videos. Like that one gets the feeling that you are telling a story to someone and not so much like reading just a text (which is fine because it’s a lot to memorize😅). Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Hey Kevin, actually I don 't read any text ! I just look at an empty chair...and my gaze should have been a little higher you're right. But I never prepare any speech. It's pure improvisation (except the names of the list of course). Cheers, Hugo

[@KJMM1996]

Incredible Hugo! A lot of respect!@@SARTORIALTALKS

[@Kabaselefh]

Part 2 complete brand list 1. Antonio Meccariello 2. Santoni 3. Paolo Scafora 4. J.M Weston 5. Norman Vilalta 6. Gaziano & Girling 7. St. Crispin 8. Bontoni 9. Stefano Bemer 10. Edward Green 11. John Lobb 12. Corthay

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

JM Weston on number 4. Thanks Don. Hugo

[@Kabaselefh]

SARTORIAL TALKS thanks 🙏, corrected

[@robertc9155]

Beautiful sequel Hugo! Exquisite shoes, excellent narration and insight into the world of luxury shoes. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you so very much Robert for your kind and encouraging words. Hugo

[@DemetriosLevi]

I've been waiting for this and it was worth the wait! The Corthay Arca is an indescribably beautiful shoe

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Demetrios!! The Arca is probably my favorite shoe in the world. Best, Hugo

[@denton1972]

Very informative as always but with a slight tilt toward Italy, Spain and France. By the way, I was surprised not to see Alden and Crockett & Jones in this segment given their price brackets.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Good evening, they are both in part one if I remember well. Cheers, Hugo

[@dnlmoretti]

I discovered Paolo Scafora almost by mistake as I was touring the Chianti hills. My friends and I stopped for dinner in a tiny town called Cortona, and walking around looking a place where could enjoy an aperitivo, I stumbled across a boutique where his shoes were sold. The quality was far and above anything that I had ever tried on, including fratelli Rossetti, Church's, and the higher tier Dolce & Gabbana offerings; I was so taken by the quality that I ended up buying a pair of suede loafers.

[@reviewsfrommydailylifeeb798]

You Sir are a great story teller! Your description of Bontoni pushed me to buy one pair and they are certainly exquisite! Thank you

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I'm so happy for you! Bontoni is a great atelier for sure. Hugo

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍😍Part 1 was terrific....part 2 just gets better. 💞 Thank you.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are very welcome ! Hugo

[@Curtishardy09]

Thank you for such a fantastic video. Your presentation is spell binding. I feel like I have travelled Europe and learned a great deal. Of course I would throw Carmina in there and maybe Allen Edmonds for a low cost competitor ( more of a me too brand) but there are so many brands. You help expand my world which I have allowed to grow narrow as I have aged. Thank you again.

[@Emajor7b5]

Liked it before I finished watching! Very informational and great quality content. I have been staying in Paris for work, and the first part inspired me to purchase a pair of Altan Bottier. Please keep up the good work. Greetings from Norway, BM

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks BM for your support! I like Norway, and have been to Bergen and Oslo. Hugo

[@lucaanzalone4031]

I’m a big fan also of Aubercy in Paris (courtesy of your book The Parisian Gentleman)…i own a mto Swann Reverso in chocolate brown with reverse stitching that are juels❤️ And Xavier and his mum kindness and professionality are exquisite

[@erliqiao9762]

Fantastic video! I found it’s really easy to develop a shoes addition by watching this video. Great work.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You mean addiction I presume. Yes nice shoes are very addictive indeed! Hugo

[@wadap0]

Really looked forward to this episode!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks David! I hope it met your expectations ! Yours, Hugo

[@wadap0]

@@SARTORIALTALKS Met and exceeded! Thank you so much for the education!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are more than welcome David! Hugo

[@nikolaristic5888]

Hello sir Hugo, I have started to follow your work on youtube and beyond from today. I have noticed your books: The Parisian and Italian gentleman. I've placed an order on Amazon since it's not being sold in my country but I have been wondering: Will there be sort of a book called British gentleman in the future, or anything related to that third pillar of style? Thanks in advance for the reply. Best regards, Nikola.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear Nikola, thank you so much for following our work (and buying my books). The book on the English style has already been written by my good friend James Sherwood in 2010. It's called Savile Row and it's published by Thames & Hudson (we have the same publisher). Cheers! Hugo

[@Billywoo12]

Edward Green is exceptional.

[@ragnarbluechip8795]

I agree. Best shoes I have

[@AA-uf3bl]

This is more than a talk. It's a lecture - an outstanding lecture, indeed! And thanks also for the elucidation of the confusion vis-à-vis John Lobb. P.S. I was expecting you, by-the-way, to include George Cleverly! Any particular reason, other than that you could not include as many brands as you wished! Bravo!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear AA, for me GC is a bespoke operation which is featured in the episode dedicated to bespoke makers here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKHQZ4ufppx3n8U Best, Hugo

[@AA-uf3bl]

I didn't know that. I bought a couple of pairs of shoes made by them at MRPORTER, and when I visited their store at Old Bond Street about a year ago, they were offering a few ready-made shoes. Thanks also for the link, I'm going to watch it.

[@junaidparacha2232]

Another fantastic and informative video by Mr Jacomet. I have really learned alot from you. I am little surprised that you didn't mention great brands like Corno blu, Mario bemer, Aubercy and Berluti but again i understand its impossible to incorporate all brands in a video. Btw great suit once again!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You said it, it's impossible to include everybody in a 25 minutes video! Cheers, Hugo

[@Thorrvaldr]

@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you for the informative video. I have both your books. May I ask who was the tailor of the marvellous suit you are wearing in the video?

[@yakramirez120]

Once again a fantastic video, really enjoyed both parts

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Yak! Greetings from France, Hugo

[@JA-Gull]

Thank you so much for your videos, Hugo and Sonya! Your passion, knowledge, and elegance is very inspiring. God bless you both!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Joel, God bless you too ! Hugo

[@itawad]

Im new to this channel, great video and Hugo is amazing in describing every company. Well done

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you ! Hugo

[@crisyorke1328]

Yea, I've just bought a 4k USD monkstrap crocodile cap toe from Kiton. So exquisite. Thanks for mentioning handmade shoes by Kiton!

[@mesharyhd7646]

12 years teacher now i am a head of department i think i am in love with corthay arca, caulaincourt last's 1773,1827and dragon , saint crispins tipped toe Oxford's, paolo scafora art.175B whole cut Norwegian stitch..... 🌷thanks to you now i have 8 pair of shoes and now i am stepping in the expensive range. Mario bemer is also a brand i love ...

[@AmatriceBand]

I wish you had talked about the Japanese shoe makers as well. They are very missed here. When in Tokyo, I was blown away by the high quality of workmanship and also material. Huge respect for them.

[@blymark83]

This is so good!! Thank you so much for sharing all of this information and insight!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are very welcome Mark! Hugo

[@ΕΛΕΝΗΤΟΟΠΟΥΖΙΔΟΥ]

Addicted to Hugo & Sonya , beautiful world .

[@silvestrocrino3256]

Seriously... Part 1 and Part 2... fantastic!!

[@ryanmead3939]

Hi Hugo, i hope that you are well, may I say part 2, amazing truly amazing, thank you so much for your insight , and helping me with my satorial education, all the best your friend Ryan.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are welcome Ryan and thank you for your support as usual. Hugo

[@sonyfrancois9647]

Vous êtes une encyclopédie mon vieux. Merci une fois de plus. Great video 👍

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Je suis un passionné et je scrute ce marché depuis plus de dix ans maintenant pour les besoins de PG. A vous, Hugo

[@godra051]

Have you guys done any videos on shoe maintenance and what shoe products you find best? Same for suits...

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

For shoe maintenance you should subscribe to Kirby Allison's youtube channel. He has tons of videos on the subject. for suits, it's a much more complicated story that we will address soon. Best, Hugo

[@juriskuzmins]

Fantastic video. You didn’t mentioned Berluti. Your opinion on this brand please. Thank you

[@Gerald-ld8to]

another great video ! thank you very much i again discovered new names and fantastic shoemaker i was wondering what do you thought about Berluti ?

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Gerald ! Concerning Berluti please read this comment feed, as I've been explain why Berluti is not included in this selection a few times. Best! Hugo

[@Banzai431]

Excellent! Ahh I knew Corthay would be in your list, and Meccariello as well. I am saving for a pair of Corthay shoes at the moment, it was love at first sight. Such beautiful shoes.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

I can relate to that, believe me ! Cheers, Hugo

[@hombrealagua]

Great overview Mr. Jacomet. Thanks!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Héctor, Hugo

[@PeterParker-pz9ls]

This was just such an amazing, educational and enjoyable two part series. Thank you Sir for taking the time and sharing your vast knowledge. Their is a price point for everone. Subscribed and once again thank you. I will definitely be looking into your book to purchase.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Peter for your appreciation and encouragements. And apologies for the delay in answering, but we have to deal with so many comments, that sometimes we are a little bit overwhelmed. Best, Hugo

[@PeterParker-pz9ls]

SARTORIAL TALKS Thank you Hugo, Good Sir for replying. You truly are the consummate Gentleman. I didn't reply earlier for I wanted to purchase the Italian Gentleman before replying as I always try to be a man of my word. I just purchased this book from Amazon and am greatly anticipating its arrival. I am of Italian heritage and you are quite obviously an intelligent and bilingual man so here goes, Salute and Cento Anni Hugo!

[@DavidMiller-vp6wc]

Amazing as always I appreciate this most valuable education thank you Hugo.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you David for your appreciation ! Cheers, Hugo

[@apala251]

Amazing video Hugo! Thank you for all your dedication and content. I believe not all Santoni's are built equally - any thoughts on their leather / suede loafers that retail at about $1k? They are now goodyear welted.

[@blockavelli]

Thank you Hugo, I have been anticipating this continuation

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are more than welcome my friend! Cheers, Hugo

[@KMaybach1]

Dear Mr. Jacomet, first of all a great video. I have a question regarding the construction methods used by the shoe brands seen in your video and your opinion on these. Some use the hand welted construction and some a machine Goodyear welted construction. However prices from brands such as Edward Green and Saint Crispin's for example, do not significantly differ, although they construct the shoes differently. Reading a lot about the construction technics, I always had the understanding, that a hand welted shoe with a thicker insole and proper cork plates etc. and not a cork paste is much superior to machine constructed shoe that uses the gemming methods. From your experience, is there a significant benefit to a hand welted shoe, that given the the fit is great, I should always shoes a hand welted shoe like a Saint Crispin's over an Edward Green or Gaziano & Griling RTW? Many thanks in advance

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear Anton, actually the British and Spanish use gemming (which is, as you know, a dense canvas glued on the insole on which the welt is sewn to gain precious hours in the production process). There's a huge debate on the subject as you know. The Italian don't use gemming. Actually they don't even know what it is (we witnessed this fact during the writing of my book the Italian Gentleman). Of course hand-welted shoes are superior in many aspects to GY machine welted shoes even if , for a layman, he will not see neither feel the difference. But in terms of refinement and durability hand-welted shoes are so much better. Enzo Bonafè is producing hand-welted shoes for a fair price as well as Paolo Scafora for example. I invite you to read the Stephane Jimenez interview Sonya produced for our website Parisian Gentleman here : parisiangentleman.co.uk/2017/04/14/an-intense-conversation-with-master-boot-maker-stephane-jimenez/ Best regards! Hugo

[@KMaybach1]

Thank you very much for your answer.

[@ichbin2361]

@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you very much for your prompt answer. If you do not mind, my thoughts on gemming vs hand-welting, as someone who live in colder climate (-25 -30 C is common for us in winter), hand-welted shoes need to be repaired at least once, but most often twice per season, due to constant temperature change - -30 outside, +10 in car, +20 C at home\office, the sewing tears the sole often (shrink-expand-shrink-expand...) whereas gemming shoes\boots would last longer, but in the end you can't repair them (at least here, where I live). Don't know if that helps, because there are not so many people living in a colder climate, that's purely my observations.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks for your contribution ! In colder countries I would go for Norwegian stitched shoes with Dainite or Vibram soles. My son owns a pair of tanker boots by Bonafè with a Norwegian construction and they are basically indestructible . Cheers, Hugo

[@Philoreason]

really like your content, thx! Can you make a video about shirts (somehow it's seldom talk about..)?

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Sure we will soon. Best! Hugo

[@jerepurba]

Incredible work Hugo and team! Enjoyed every bits of it. Just a quick question on why George Cleverley (altho mentioned) did not make it to the list? Best, Jeremiah

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Jeremiah. As I just wrote twi comments below, Cleverley is a bespoke operation, not a ready-to-wear one. Best! Hugo

[@patriciagamble41]

As a female I still Iove these videos ......very educational and interesting. Especially like the historical information on styles and designers. Too bad there isn't information like this for female fashion.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Patricia! Cheers, Hugo & Sonya

[@kojiattwood]

Your assessment of the Scafora Norvegese shoes is spot on; incredible handwork, beautiful shape and extremely durable/comfortable. Merci for the recommendation!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are very welcome Koji. And on top of this, Paolo is a great guy (and a good friend). Hugo

[@PFFFFFFFFFFFFV]

hello Hugo ! fantastic video :) really loved it . would you make a video about "shoes care" , in other words "how to make your quality shoes to last " ? have a nice day sir !

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Hello my friend, you should check my friend Kirby Allison KZbin channel for that. He's the specialist and his channel is great! Cheers, Hugo

[@kennethvreeland9667]

Absolutely sumptuous shoes showcased here. Full broguing and a rich patina are my biggest weaknesses haha

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Kenneth! I agree, sublime shoes featured here indeed. Cheers, Hugo

[@RevJamesCostello]

Two quality videos. Interesting that you mention Church’s multiple times in each video, even referring to the brand as ‘famous’. Yet you never suggest it. Personally, I’m a fan. The Consul is hard to beat if you are looking for a classic cap oxford.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear friend, I've been an unconditional fan of Church's until it's been sold to the Prada Group. The leather quality dropped (with some bad book-binding techniques to cut the costs) and the prices sky-rocketed. But maybe I should re-check them now even if I believe that Gaziano and Green are far superior in terms of quality. All my best ! Hugo

[@RevJamesCostello]

@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you for the reply, Hugo. There’s little doubting that Edward Green produces a superior shoe. I’m thinking more in the £400-500 range of shoe. I’m quite new to the whole quality shoe business. Last year I decided to experiment with a pair of Consul by Church’s and Connaught by Crockett & Jones, as both are considered the ‘quintessential’ cap oxford by each brand. Well, it didn’t end too well for Crockett & Jones. They never felt comfortable and pinched my feet (something I have experienced with every pair of oxford from this brand). I sold the Connaught’s after a month and the Consul are now my ‘go to’ cap oxford. So elegantly British and super comfortable. A lot of the brands that you mention have experimented with ‘binder’ and so on (Crockett & Jones calls it ‘cavalry calf’) and not to mention a lot of hideous fashion forward styles. I would agree that Church’s is more guilty than most. However, in its defence I would argue that the classic models (for example, the Consul, Chetwynd, Diplomat and Ryder) are still of a very high quality and very comfortable. All the best. :-)

[@hombrealagua]

Rev. James C I was watching the video and actually told my wife the same thing, I have a pair of Church's Chelsea Boots that I bought in Milan over 6 years now, I use them very often and they are in top shape, It's amazing how even the heel hasn't been deformed in these years!... Then I read Mr. Jacomet's comment and it's bad news... Hopefully they'll listen.

[@RevJamesCostello]

@@hombrealagua Like I said above, there are several sides to Church’s. They still produce their classic models, which are very high quality. Which model of chelsea boot do you have? :-)

[@Koru-Health]

I very much enjoy your videos and have learned about many wonderful artisans. I would be very interested in a series discussing dress shirts. Many thanks!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Yes David, it's on our planning for the months to come. Cheers, Hugo

[@ShitShitPampas]

Hugo does not teach us just style. He teaches us attitude to style.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Peter for your kind comment. Hugo

[@Clarkson350]

Very good video! Well researched and a few brands that I have never seen. My opinion on painted shoes, once scratched you have a very hard time to refurbish them. Natural high quality leather looks good as it ages.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

John Lobb would love this comment (as well as Edward Green). Hugo

[@emkoravo]

I really enjoyed the videos. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@manbirsingh6884]

I really enjoy your videos monsieur Jacomet ! Really impressed by your knowledge.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Sir ! Hugo

[@leepuihin]

Best thing to see in the morning

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Haha, with a good coffee and a French croissant! Best, Hugo

[@babanachiket]

Eyegasm at 4:10

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

It's a Santoni pair. Nice shoes indeed! Hugo

[@bharatc.sampat6406]

Wonderful Hugo. Wonderful. Please shed light on FRENCH brand Aubercy 1931 and Tuczek London I think they’re one of the ultimate fitting ergonomically.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Dear friend, Tuczek, an iconic shoemaker from London, doesn't exist anymore since decades (I think he died in the early 1960s). His heir is George Cleverley in London (now George Glasgow Snr and Jr). Aubercy is a nice brand indeed to whom I dedicated a chapter in my first book "The Parisian Gentleman". Cheers, Hugo

[@claudiupg]

Great video Hugo. These are all great names in the footwear industry! I'd be curious to know what your thoughts are on Japanese shoemakers. I absolutely love the work of Yohei Fukuda. Cheers!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thanks Claudiu! I LOVE Japanese shoe makers (like Fukuda or Tye for example), but all of them are bespoke shoemakers and don't offer ready-to-wear. We featured them in our bespoke review here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKHQZ4ufppx3n8U Cheers, Hugo

[@VladPandele]

Man, you lifted my spirit when you mentioned St Crispin's and Romanian shoes in general. My patriotic soul is grateful!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Haha, St Crispin's deserves it no doubt! Best, Hugo

[@legalopinion8966]

a great presentation ever, as per my knowledge. Very simple, impressive, elegant, exclusive and graceful presentation. I also learned many other things from this talk other than shoes knowledge. 👌👌👌👌

[@onepoh4680]

Here is the brand list again. I hope I will have more time soon and subtitle this video to Spanish and Portuguese, many people who doesn't speak English are interested on this content as well.0:25 Antonio Meccariello www.meccarielloshoes.it/ 3:22 Santoni www.santonishoes.com/ee/ 4:15 Paolo Scafora www.paoloscaforanapoli.com 6:06 J.M. Weston www.jmweston.com/ 7:40 Norman Vilalta shop.normanvilalta.com/ 9:27 Gaziano & Girling www.gazianogirling.com/ 11:20 St. Crispin's www.saintcrispins.com/ 13:25 Bontoni www.bontoni.com/ 15:32 Stefano Bemer stefanobemer.com/ 17:21 Edward Green www.edwardgreen.com/ 18:29 John Lobb www.johnlobb.com 20:54 Corthay www.corthay.com/

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Juan for your help, and yes please do the subtitles in Spanish and Portuguese if you can. Cheers, Hugo

[@exploitedfight8081]

Loved both parts, thanks!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

You are very welcome! Hugo

[@JoeBooks]

Wow! If not for these videos (part 1 and 2), would have sworn the Gucci, Louis Vuitton,, Ferragamo, Louboutin and the likes lead the pack of top shoe makers. Might have even listed Bally. Now I know better. Well at least a brand I respect (Lobbs) made the cut. Thanks again Hugo. Will keep coming back

[@polarg35]

Hi! REALLY enjoyed the video and breakdown however I feel 2 additions would have been wonderful: Berluti (while quality has been a point of debate in off the rack, they have some very unique pieces in their special order and quality I feel is also better plus after sales support is second to none in my experience) and Ivan Crivellaro (he’s a one man shop but he does amazing work and his soles are art... literally!). Just my thoughts and again I really enjoyed the video.

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Hey there! If you know Ivan it means you are really into the community of shoe connoisseurs. We know his work, but it's bespoke or at least custom made (and this review is about RTW shoes). Concerning Berluti you answered to your own question : the quality of RTW is not even decent anymore (especially for the stratospheric price), the shop windows basically feature only sneakers now and the prices are insane. On the other hand, the bespoke workshop is probably one of the best in the world (with shoemakers of the highest level like Anthony Delos or Patrice Rock) and any special order receive great care (the head of Special Orders at Berluti is a good friend of mine and a great man). Cheers, Hugo

[@savariaxa]

I still have my JM Weston’s 425 braun velour leather from 2008 not in stock anymore the most elegant penny loafers !

[@Kanoemirate]

I'm using Church's, Gucci, Aldo, Tommy Hilfiger, Moreschi, Marvel Fair, Pierre Cardin, Maserati, George Simon and I'm thinking I'm shoe connoisseur. Hugo: you never heard of all these.

[@garysmith1477]

Thanks so much for a fantastic education and so many references. Subscribed!

[@SARTORIALTALKS]

Thank you Gary for your subscription. We are very thankful to see this channel growing every day by an average of 200 subscribers. And what is extremely encouraging for us, is the high level of engagement of our community and the courtesy that reigns in these massive comment feeds. Thank you Gentlemen! Hugo & Sonya & Team