A Gentleman’s London, Episode Seventeen: Edward Green

[@stevebolt7132]

What an absolutely delightful way of spending half an hour.

[@brookminx5837]

About darn time for a new one!👍👏👏

[@garycarr2530]

Great to see you back Tom .

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Lovely video, Edward! Thanks for sharing with us! Have a great weekend ahead! Cheers from Brazil!

[@asrarul12]

Another good episode.

[@Ian-b5l6x]

Another brilliant episode thank you Tom !!

[@arielsterling2614]

Edifying and enjoyable as usual

[@Funduk-i9w]

Black poeples are legally precluded from using sophisiticated words such as Edifying.

[@OngoGablogian185]

I find myself primarily in loafers these days, but that's mainly due to flying all of the time. They are very convenient for taking off quickly, while also maintaining a somewhat formal look.

[@brock5946]

What kind of shoes do you wear during the fall season? When it rains more often. I'm trying to make my shoe/wardrobe collection more formal

[@OngoGablogian185]

@@brock5946 Thankfully, I avoid bad weather for most of the year these days, but when I find myself back home in Scotland, I rely on my brown leather ankle boots when it's damp. For a supreme example, see the Crockett & Jones Islay boot.

[@bkubwa]

@@brock5946suede in loafers, derby’s etc- treat them with a water repellent (use quality ones, shoe trees to keep them fresh) and your are good to go!

[@ShotsMerkzAll]

Some say you shouldn’t wear loafers with suits but I wholeheartedly disagree.

[@scrambaba]

To me that is the no. 1 reason to wear loafers. So easy to take off and put back on.

[@barrywa39]

An excellent video Tom, so glad to see the new season has started. Reading through the comments on here, I was very shocked at some of the disrespectful remarks that people have left.

[@Casper-we3dq]

I have several pairs of Edward Green shoes and I love the timeless style of the brand.

[@brookminx5837]

We need more posts! Well done! Can’t let Kirby out post you!

[@sitbone3]

Kirby makes my skin crawl.

[@brookminx5837]

@@sitbone3 covers some good stuff though.

[@downingbethune8758]

@@sitbone3 It's funny to me that Kirby has his detractors and yet they just keep coming back for more. It wasn't that long ago that he was celebrating one hundred thousand subscribers, and now he's at three quarters of a million. Jealousy, perhaps?

[@silasmoser301]

This is very good. More close-ups on the specific shoes being discussed would be helpful - especially when discussing the craftsmanship of the specific shoe (example Adelaide, Spectator, etc.) . It might be even better if the details discussed that involve jargon had an explanation in text somewhere on screen or were highlighted or somehow labeled so we can understand terms lost on us like "hand fudging," etc. Just some thoughts on how to help those of us who are interested in but largely unfamiliar with fine shoes. Still, good work and thank you very much.

[@sitbone3]

Another great Rake production. I look forward to these extended ones...but......no pocket square. Common Tom.

[@Joedirt3349]

These young fellows! Cheeky!

[@downingbethune8758]

Alright, another in the Gentleman's London series. Finally! I would go to my grave happy if I had only one pair of Edward Green penny loafers in dark brown. Such a beautiful shoe. Sadly, my feet are too wide. No bespoke option either. I spent some time in their lovely shop on Jermyn Street last May, pining over their shoes, none of which will fit me. I was advised to go with either John Lobb or Gaziano & Girling for bespoke and in the end chose G&G. I'll probably circle back around to John Lobb at some point. If only EG would produce size 4EEEE, I would have a closet full of them. Thanks as always, Tom. With each one of these, you're getting better and better and you started off well to begin with. This continues to be my favorite series on KZbin.

[@Guy_LastName]

missed these!

[@mikenoble2395]

Certainly can't describe myself as a 'rake', but have purchased shoes from Edward Green since they were located in the Burlington Arcade many decades ago. I also buy shirts from Emma Willis several yards from the shoe shop in Jermyn Street, and of course Henry Poole in Savile Row for jackets and Tux's etc. Great series Tom and good to showcase the best of British.

[@downingbethune8758]

Hmm. Shoes by Edward Green. Shirts by Emma Willis. Jackets and Tux's by Henry Poole. Mike, you need to face facts. You are definitely a rake -- and I say this with much admiration, lol.

[@SanderBrusse]

It’s great to see another episode. I was patiently waiting for a new one. Great maker and informative video.

[@coachpoppavic]

I love this series. Also that jacket is sublime - what do you call that style of pocket?

[@tfchamberlin]

It's a bellows pocket, Cifonelli's style for pockets is to round them off, British patch or bellows pockets tend to be straighter

[@TheEldarGuy]

No one seems to want to address the incredible use of the phrase: 'pleasant perambulation' You do your education proud. The slip-on shoes (loafers) become prevalent because of the US culture. I recently had to assist an American who took over the CEO role for a major company. He needed a new pair of shoes, and in Australia, the use of loafers are still not as common. I had to teach him how to tie his shoes because he never had shoes that required them to be tied before. ( Just an interesting anecdote. )

[@susiana5]

love your videos :)

[@GeorgeFerris-sq9es]

The liafer section was outstanding. I feel it could have been even more informative had the various loafers had close-up photos. Not withstanding this minor quibble, an excellent episode.

[@teakcore5261]

The Belgravia loafer for me reigns supreme!

[@king_charles]

please make an episode about henry poole.

[@jmbaug1229]

Beautiful content ❤ J.

[@ajfx]

As much I enjoy listening to Tim speak, the role of having an expert there is to let them explain elements in detail and not spend the conversation nodding like a Churchill dog

[@GodAtum]

please do a video on john lobb too

[@charleslyall4911]

Beautiful shoes ,I’ll save up for a pair, but now I’ll stick with magnanni ,thanks ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@danh5637]

Snazzy jacket.

[@davereid-daly2205]

The most interesting video account on KZbin. I'd where the Monk shoe with formal dress carrying a guitar any day of the week !

[@CanadaFree-ce9jn]

I found out that I need to size down in loafers. I bought a pair in my normal shoe size and it was too loose for a shoe that doesn't lace up.

[@James-ct3wc]

Thanks Tom, a wonderful double breasted jacket

[@bjartone-ip5cd]

The quality and the fit is superb! However, the country styling of the hip pockets in relation to the beautiful cityish colour is perhaps something of an oxymoron (cf. Maggie at Balmoral in the Crown).

[@marty9011]

The pockets though... not stylish.

[@russ9921]

Too much roping on the shoulders.

[@richardichard4237]

As an englishman I do like Tom, however, Kirby's filming and lighting is far better, of course his Texan drawl and the constant " I mean " is excruciating.... Some close-ups of the item or detail you're discussing would improve things greatly, as would cutting all the superfluous buttons, and both of those horrendous pockets, off that otherwise lovely DB ( Italian ? Those peaked shoulders, surely Italian ?? ).

[@christianeistrup232]

I’ve long considered the Oxfords, not Brogues-comment in Kingsmen an oxymoron as well. However, it might actually be logical, specifically referring to captoe or whole-cut Oxfords, indeed without brogueing. Those are also the only shoes featured in the movie.

[@aalexjohna]

Have your trousers had a row with your ankles?

[@Philmoscowitz]

Those godawful socks are in poor taste, too.

[@sitbone3]

I think since it's an episode featuring shoes, he wore his little brother's pants to show off his shoes. And the socks do look clownish.

[@londonman8688]

not a fan of the short trouser legs

[@bjartone-ip5cd]

Nick can pull it off!

[@localheroEd]

He can’t pull it off and has forgotten rule 1 of dressing, fit first. I thought this video was a parody based on the thumbnail.

[@richardichard4237]

Whats the new brand name of Foster and Sons please...??? I forgot and can't find it anywhere...!!

[@scrambaba]

Recommend some lighting in the shop it‘s very dark.

[@riff2072]

Who was the guy in the mustered color sweater? He looked calm. And thanks for the post, Mr. Chamberlin.

[@aalexjohna]

His lover.

[@Joedirt3349]

Musterd? 😂

[@Joedirt3349]

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[@jeffhreid]

Dover sole indeed, cute

[@lordrobert12]

Are the modernists going to ruin this heritage brand, as well?

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Shoes only your grandfather would wear 😂 😂 😂

[@LairdDavidson]

I'm a grandfather. I like quality leather footwear but these shoes didn't do much too attract me.

[@KEAHON]

You’ve owned the shoes for 5-6 years and they’re on their 4th or 5th resole? That’s awful. Are the soles made out of cardboard? Even if you wear them everyday, all day (which I’m sure you haven’t) good leather soles should last at least 3 years with heavy use.

[@resnonverba137]

That raised my eyebrow too.

[@ObservingtheMatrix]

I think that depends on what you call “good” and could depend on how nicely one likes to keep their soles. I know that heavier taller gentlemen need to change more frequently because they’re weight breaks down the materials faster and I could imagine that city streets can bang them up quite quickly.

[@KEAHON]

@@ObservingtheMatrix I’m 6’ 3” 230 and my soles last a long time even with daily wear. I recommend JR on re-sole.

[@marcdaniels9079]

This series is just hilarious 😅. Best commedy on YT. Who knows maybe it’s a huge troll

[@j3652]

It does somewhat depend; when I worked in Westminster, I averaged 18,000 steps each day, during winter there was copious salt on the footpaths and at outdoor stations, I was often walking very quickly and carrying heavy briefcases. I resoled my shoes roughly every 12 months, and burned through steel heel protectors quickly too. Some environments, walking styles and patterns of wear are much harsher on soles than others. Now I live in the countryside again, I find that leather soles struggle most with damp gravel over hard paths, and wear very quickly against that environment.

[@stuartkennedy4570]

Maybe they have trousers that for you too

[@BORIS21610]

5 -6years old loafers on their fourth or fifth resole man its means they are pretty undurable flimsy shoes even blake stitched prada loafers that I own they do have vibram sole protectors on it are 10+years old I changed only combination heel on it with jr during spring and during aforementioned time period they faced pretty much climate changes from quite negative to quite possitive summer heats what this gentleman mentioned its kind of ridiculous.

[@charleswhinney3008]

I was surprised with the comment about age and resoling. He must do a lot of walking and the shoes must be pretty smelly !!!!

[@BORIS21610]

@@charleswhinney3008 thats why there is a cedar shoe trees

[@davidwolfe9722]

Almost pythonesque, standing outside a shoe shop, pontificating about style, whilst wearing trousers 6 inches too short and a pair of hideous slip-ons.😂😂😂

[@30m3]

Not a fan of the pointy toe. A shoe should conform to the natural shape of your foot.

[@paulgeraghty1448]

Short trousers! Should've had the trousers made to fit. Foreigners do wear short trousers with loafers though, which looks nothing if not bizzare to a Briton. The coat looks short with silly oversized pockets. Is this really serious?

[@trueseeker262]

Shame London turned into a dump!

[@basingstokesteve9131]

All the great European Cities being deliberately destroyed. The question to ask is. Why? Make Belgravia Loafers Great Again....

[@StephenOConnell-h7z]

The fist thing I saw was your trousers are about 2 inch short and yet your on about men's fashion you'll be squeezing into boys jackets next

[@garyestcourt2377]

Is it fashionable then in high society to have you're trousers 👖 half mast 🤔

[@jameslloydcole8783]

Loafers beat shoes for men under 40. I feel like a total boomer in shoes.

[@lucianasalles7272]

👞👞

[@KennethLaycock]

You speak with a pseudo sounding 'posh' accent, but your English grammar needs some attention.

[@bjartone-ip5cd]

Interesting but not totally convincing, in comparison to Lobb and G & G.

[@Joedirt3349]

Lob is amazing.

[@lachyt5247]

Not convincing in what way? EG is a RTW maker, Lobb is bespoke only, while most G&G videos focus on their bespoke division. You cannot get a higher quality, more iconic RTW GYW shoes than Edward Greens.

[@bjartone-ip5cd]

@@lachyt5247 Yes, Lobb St. James's is bespoke only (Lobb also offer RTW in the Paris shop and online). Edward Green is indeed high quality shoes ready to wear (especially if you like Norwegian style split toe derby's, and loafers), but I just find other manufacturers and styles more to my taste. 😀

[@lachyt5247]

If its a matter of taste, then fair enough, EG is more conservative and won't offer the same bespoke pastiche as other makers trying to make a name for themselves. But no one can deny EGs chelsea, piccadilly, galway and dover have all been class leaders which many other brands have tried to emulate. If you don't like EG styling though, I'm confused why you would prefer Lobb Paris, which is even more conservative?

[@bjartone-ip5cd]

@@lachyt5247 Fair enough. I like a more conservative style and prefer Lobb. EG is probably more conservative than newer brands like e.g. G&G.

[@alexrad9570]

English shoes are overrated! I have EG, nothing special.