Top 10 Shoe Brands UNDER $500

[@r.mercado9737]

I love the way you associate the shoes with a variety of presented fragrances. Now that is priceless! Semper Fi

[@Skatedagreat88]

Glad I found this channel going to subscribe as a black man I’m glad I can find someone to relate to on this topic

[@JohnBortins]

10. Meermin 9. Spear McKay 8. Allen Edmonds 7. Yanko 6. Cobbler Union 5. JFitzpatrick 4. Carlos Santos 3. Magnani 2. TLB Mallorca 1. Carmina

[@MarcusJGadson_CFA]

I have the same pair from Cobbler Union…and love the fact you showed love to the Carlos Santos Adelaides. Awesome looking shoe 💯

[@taharqa332]

Fragrance and “Style”. Style and Fashion are very different. Fashions come and go. Style is timeless!

[@davidedmonds6427]

Very Nice Review, I have Meermin Wholecuts in Burgundy, and about 25 pairs of Allen Edmonds, Carlos Santos, Cobbler Union Adelaide in Black, J. Fitzpatrick MTO Northgate in Forest Green, TLB Mallorca Artista Line the same shoes have only in Burgundy Museum, 110 in Dark Brown Hatch Grain Leather, 3 pairs of Carmina ( Black Suede Tassel Loafers), Chocolate Suede Longwing Bluchers and Burgundy Vegano Leather Longwing Bluchers.

[@MrErnestangelo]

Lovely collection👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@BigT1523]

Dang son. About time we got a style video. I've heard you say it in your intro but never see the videos!

[@Bigmoneybagz1]

Yes

[@sedouard2275]

I would certainly include Beckett Simonon in that list even as an honorable mention! But I do agree with everything in that list.

[@JustMe-999a]

No way

[@Exec-eo1kz]

I love them but they take 5 months to deliver.

[@andreyp1893]

@@Exec-eo1kz took less than a month for me. And bc they don’t have it stocked up, they literally make them to your order

[@bawalmagisip1]

took them 10 days to ship my shoe.

[@stevenbridges7663]

You are low key raising dudes with these videos. Some of us never had anyone to teach us this 💯

[@silentsir2446]

This list is highly accurate. I would rate these brands the exact same way, except I might put Meermin a little above AE. (Although AE actually makes excellent quality shoes, with higher quality leather, -including higher quality shell- than Meermin but I currently prefer the aesthetics of Meermin lasts over AE lasts) Im also a Carmina man, and would put TLB just below them at the 1 & 2 spots respectively as you did. You need to do alot more videos like this imo

[@wotv7732]

I think AE is overrated

[@porfirioroumpiroza]

Meermin are superior of AE definitely.There have some imperfections and lacks quality control but no one can see these and as construction and leather quality are better than AE

[@ghostridajohnblaze]

I really enjoyed this video, Bow Tie! Carmina is my favorite brand…I have eight pair and planning to add more to my collection.

[@MohammadRauf1]

Don't know why ... but I don't see a lot of Carminas on the "best shoe brands" lists ... I have 4 pairs. Absolutely love them. Great value for the price. It's strange.

[@crucebrooks0292]

Quality content as always, but this episode was honestly my favorite since you hit the fragrance and shoes at the same time. Hipped me to some shoe designers that I had no idea about. Will begin my research to grab a pair or two!

[@ronluk76]

We a

[@homerogarza9861]

Carmina, Paolo Scafora, Antonio Meccariello, Yeossal, Carlos Santos, Gaziano Girling, Edward Greene. Speaking from experience these are top shoe brands. You won’t be disappointed. Best of luck If you decide to order like say a Carmina come down one full size from USA size to European size. I’m an 11.5D, size 10 from Carmina fits perfect. Hope this helps.

[@852ahmad]

Great video, please make a video of the best shoe brands above the 500$ mark....would love to see your say on some of the best Italian shoe brands

[@DM-nm9dq]

Hey my dude! Very good list actually. I just put in an order for a pair of Douglas Jodhpur boots from Beckett Simonon, and I also got the 205 Artista Van Gogh from TLB Mallorca. I've been a fan of both TLB and Carmina so I was torn between the two, but I decided to get the TLB for now. I can't wait to get my two new pairs of shoes.

[@bobbywangela]

AWESOME video!! I enjoy the fragrance videos, but pairing fragrances with the shoes was NEXT level. Thank you for sharing.

[@jandevery]

Good video… might however disagree with you on Magnannl (#3). I own a couple of pair too, but not sure if they’d even make my list. Brands you might also consider are Y by Yeossal, Michael Darren, Loake 1880, Yearn, etc… all much better quality than Magnanni at similar price points. Also AE’s quality seems to have taken a huge hit, just not the same.

[@felixmunoz184]

Disagree Magnanni is definitely top 3 they are comfortable and the designs stand out. I've received more compliments with Magnanni than the other brands.

[@jamesfitzgerald8223]

Good list Darian the Bow tie fragrance guy. There is another brand from Spain that is definitely worth mentioning,Mezlan! I have at least 4 pair of shoes from this brand. When I rock my suits, I place my pocket square in the Pocket Square Holder. It does a great job of holding the shape of your pocket square. As always keep doing your thing and I will catch you on the next video peace

[@BowTieFragranceGuy]

I have a few pairs of Mezlan,. they definitely get an honorable mention!

[@jamesfitzgerald8223]

@@BowTieFragranceGuy Yes sir! I am not sure if you have done a recommendation video yet with this topic: “Scents & Suits”.

[@mannybudhu3905]

Man love the channel.......was elated when you picked Magnanni......I worshipped them....sleek elongated...got more complements from strangers on my burnished brown shoes than all others combined. very soft and flexible. Note that most people only wear their best shoes a few times per year....a magananni must likely will never be resole for most. Fit like a glove. Would pick them over those costing 3x because of their sleekness.

[@felixmunoz184]

Totally agree

[@justwill8275]

I enjoyed your assessment of shoe quality based on opinion, the pairing of fragrances added a nice touch, Mezlan brand of shoes have very nice aesthetics with a good variety of leathers and exotics, also thank you for dropping the other shoe brands some of us were not aware of.

[@felixmunoz184]

Definitely agree mezlan should replace spier and mackay

[@MrZPal2099]

Bro. I've been looking for black fashion channels since I'm looking to get into some quality shoes. Definitely subbing.

[@73asbwoods]

Great video. One of the things I like most of the Magnanini brand is that they suggest a matching belt to go with the shoes.

[@laughthinkeattravel]

You gave a suggestion for a cologne to buy and I bought it. Ladies have be going wild. Thank you for your service.

[@ExecutorCR]

Ok, this is something else. Amazing content Darien. Love every single second of this video. Love the mixture of fashion and fragrance.

[@burner27]

Carmina, Allen Edmonds and Justin Fitzpatrick are my go to shoes!

[@guillermoalto4803]

I have 2 pairs of Carminas and I just got a pair of J. Fitz. I have been wanting to try Carlos Santos, but your presentation of the Magnannis intrigued me. I will try both maybe next year. My day-to-day shoes are rubber sole Cole Haans. I have about 6 pairs of them. Absolutely nothing is as comfortable as them, so at. $150-$250 price point for most of their shoes, I feel that even though they wear down in about a year and can never be resoled l, it is still a solid investment. I though that your entry of Parfums De Marly at #10 was a little harsh. At $320-$330 a bottle and never being on sale, I thought that it should have certainly been above Acqua di Parma and maybe 2-3 others. Great video. I enjoyed it. Learned a little something, as well.

[@365irocc]

Great video! Very informative. The fragrance association was a chef's kiss. Keep up the great work!!

[@21stcenturycaveman33]

A very enjoyable vid that. Loved the no.2 shoes on your list. Absolutely gorgeous. ATB, Des

[@jazzman40os]

Great video but checkout Mezlan they’re from Almansa, Spain and they make great shoes

[@cliffsimms8520]

This video was a must..🔥💪🏿👍🏿

[@georgesparks7833]

Excellent presentation, very enjoyable. Lots of great information. Thank you for your time.

[@shaundomingue6509]

Mr. Bowtie. Excellent video. I enjoy your channel immensely. My best to you.

[@jacknjill3000]

I’m glad fragrances for men are back bc in the 80’s and 90’s, you were not put together unless you finished it off with a fragrance. I remember in the mid 90’s, ppl. started hating ppl. wearing cologne and natural was the choice. This went on up until like 2010 but there are still people that don’t like or wear colognes. Also, I usually don’t over spray and one good spray and I spread it on my wrist and neck.

[@jacknjill3000]

Oh and many of these shoes are ok but on the conservative side. I like the classics, but I like when they have more shape and more pointy on the tip . To me those shoes styles are more sexy like Cesare Piochotti. I’m just getting back into my shoes game after like 10 years of mostly wearing sneakers. Not only are these shoes conservative, but they look like every shoes making the same wing tip or cap toe, like I said, tye Leather quality may be very important, but for me it’s the shape to distinguish my shoes from everyone else’s. I’m a 80’s man, so I will always try to look more different from everyone else and put my own twist. Like I just bought a leopard print tie and love it.

[@teenoso4069]

interesting concept but at this level mid range designer frags seem appropriate for RTW footwear. PDM, Roja and Creed could see themselves in the St Crispins, Vass, C&J, Edward Green, Lobb, Gaziano, Japanese etc MTO or bespoke level, but of course you can wear anything with anything when worn with confidence

[@antonioharvey2130]

Yo BTFG now this is what I'm talking about a lot of people aren't doing this great video sir

[@Exec-eo1kz]

Carmina is my favorite shoe brand, i have 3 pair. Best shoe for the money without going bespoke.

[@diamondespn]

My brother when will you drop another video like this? I'm going to show this to my students as part of a dress curriculum

[@Timeless92]

So i would love to hear your opinions of LMD (Le Majordome) coming out of my home town Zürich production in Spain and recently expanded overseas and opened a shop in NY City! Let’s see a review of LMD ready to wear shoes

[@dominicksans7204]

Allen Edmonds are very great shoe and great quality. I’ve got three pairs myself

[@ToCan2tuViDa]

Very good video. Introduced me to other shoe and fragrance brands I wasn't aware of. All the ones you mentioned were legit shoes and quality 👌. I would also add in Santonis, Mezlan, Alden shoes. I can tell you like wearing Oxfords😀

[@josephrivera5255]

Do more videos about it!!! Also for the big guys (like myself)

[@thesoulmates2375]

Great video sir. Magnanni is a go for me as well and another brand Is “FROM THE FIRST” out of Italy

[@cuco249]

I have like four pairs of magnanni’s I Just love the history of magnanni. My favorite dress shoe brand by far. Just simply a beautiful Spanish shoe. Do more video’s of dress shoes and suits. I love your dress up vids. Suits and all. Learning a lot of stuff from you. Keep up on the grind.

[@PrimeCrimeSE]

My man, when you buy shoes like that you always put on sole protection. Look how your shoes look under? Also, with no sole protection you will slide around... Take care of those nice shoes 👍

[@anthonym484]

Love the content! Carmina is my favorite shoe for the price.

[@woodstock480]

I love those J. Fitzpatrick shoes...burgundy with the austerity wingtips looks so sleek. My general shoe preference is more along the AE style--more traditional styles.

[@ALVINEL-e4v]

I only wear French Shriners, which cost at $1200 but they have a 25 year warranty on them Great Dress Shoes ... Guaranteed!!!!

[@aromafromheaven]

Very nice topic and recommendations! Awesome vid

[@breauxsense6829]

That’s right Darin good content show off your talent on your fashion. Good content

[@nicknick3650]

Great video matching the frags with the shoes. Nothing like a great quality shoe.

[@coreysmith106]

I needed this education brother thanks. Just brought some from this list 💯💯

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great concept video and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@burner27]

I've always wanted a pair of Gaziano and Girling. I inherited a couple pair of JM Westons, and I love those.

[@BowTieFragranceGuy]

That's next level! The next price tier!

[@diamondespn]

Those are shoes I have those and church shoes also can't go wrong

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

@@BowTieFragranceGuy Actually that's about two levels higher along with George Cleverly and John Lobb custom made.

[@jessesalver5485]

What is the best way to buy these shoes without trying them on? The only brand that ships to US with free shipping and returns is Cobbler Union. Do you have a NY recs to try these new shoes without paying multiple return fees?

[@fernie2583]

GREAT video as ALWAYS Darian!! Question though….which MODEL & COLOR Magnanni’s are the ones you FEATURED in the video? Thanks man!! 🙏🏽

[@nick177th]

Excellent video brother. TLB Mallorca and Cobbler Union are two of my favorite shoemakers. I have a pair from most of your list. I don't have any from Carlos Santos though. I'll right that wrong some time in the future.

[@harryijeboi6777]

I would take yanko off the list and add idrese or vass instead. Great video overall!

[@vini123]

Nice video, smooth picks for fragances as always, have you tried Vass Shoes? If so, what would you rate them?

[@ashtonmarrero7932]

Where can you find these shoes? I checked Sak’s fifth, Neiman Marcus, etc, you cannot find them. Which boutique do you hit ?

[@ibfproductions9179]

I just purchased some Double Monk Meermins can’t wait to put them on..

[@Realyst]

Just ordered a pair of Chelsea boots from Thursday Boot Co. Heard good things about them so I'm giving them a shot. They make Goodyear welted shoes around the $200 mark.

[@douglascampbell6482]

Excellent content - well prepared and considered, thank you. Where do you stand on dress boots? I’ve been thinking of trending that way…wingtip ankle boots instead of a regular shoe style.

[@pendragonfilm]

What do you think of Moreschi and Rossetti shoes . Thanks mate all the best from Down Under

[@marioedwardgonzalescopana4370]

Please make a video for the top 10 best quality shoe brands.

[@dominicksans7204]

I have a pair of Carlos Santos and really rear quality. Would like to get 2 or 3 more pairs

[@biggibby54]

Man this was a great video. I've never heard of these shoe brands before.

[@smittybuckshot6019]

Right on time I was looking forward to this video 👍🏾

[@smittybuckshot6019]

What’s a good dress shirt brand for me or period I normally wear a 33 or 34 in length but I’m a slim build and I have small wrists so I’m tryin find a brand that has a lil more tighter fit in that area

[@ME-yi1hx]

Good video. However, you left a lot of good, quality shoes off the list. Here’s my list and order. 1. Mezlan, 2. Cole Haan, 3. Bruno Magli, 4. Zelli, 5. Moreschi.

[@dennisjames9422]

Excellent idea pairing the brands with the shoes!

[@vicg2590]

En España hacemos buenos zapatos, muy buen video, gracias por promocionar nuestros productos

[@BOMBFRAGRANCES]

Thanks for putting us on to some high quality shoes I loved every pair that you reviewed!!!

[@majadi8855]

Wonderful video. Love the combinations. Excellent choices. Peace and Harmony !

[@oliverticalstudios]

YOU WEARING THAT SUIT KING!!!! FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!! NEED MORE!!!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@TimMarco7]

Mr. Bowtie I really appreciate this list, advice and nothing bad ok try driving with sandals use less the soles of the shoes on the pedals, it would be better, but I congratulate you I have a particular weakness for CARMINA🙏🙏🙏 Peace

[@painkiller2180]

Awesome video! I don’t recall seeing what cologne goes with people who wears Allen Edmonds. Can you enlighten us?

[@lytelime8104]

You're on to something with this video my guy.

[@504HUNTER25]

I know I’m late by 11 days You are really good at what you do Bro Great taste great brands

[@119Agent]

I won't wear Goodyear welted shoes so I had no issue with Magnnani being on the list.

[@Supacool_KennyCash]

Can we get an ascot video? How to wear? How to style? Great brands? Where do we spray fragrance when wearing one?

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

I own 32 pairs of AE. Then I discovered John Lobb aa-oo! Ford versus Bentley. Edward Green's for Christmas! I give myself the best gifts. Cologne for the John Lobb's. Easy- Creed Royal Mayfair of course! Can fhere be anything more British!

[@allensmith5532]

Very quality and great shoes to have at that price point. I owned a few of the brands that you highlighted and their awesome shoes. Just an observation, it appeared that most of the shoes you showcased didn't have any toe-taps or heel plates to cut down on the wear-and-tear of the shoes, even tho a few of those brand's soles could be replaced. Just out of curiosity, is there a reason why you don't use toe-taps or heel plates on your shoes?

[@rumporridge1]

Toe taps and/or heel plates scratch wood floors. Beware fancy stuff lol.

[@cashmerefunk2136]

Just passing thur what’s up brotha you look sharp that blazer is smooth and clean ☑️

[@shaundomingue6509]

Mr. Bowtie. Excellent episode. Well done. Cheers.

[@mr.mcclain9917]

Great video man! Really like the shoe and fragrance combo!

[@TheFootfreak]

Very informative video, But you forgot to tell the brothers about putting toe and heel plates on their shoes before they wear them. Ran over heels or scuffed toes will take away from your whole outfit. I don't care what you have on. I also like to add a rubber plate on the front part of the sole to make it last longer. You are making an investment when you buy those name brands, so you should protect your investment. I love Magnanni for its style and quality. I also like To Boot New York and Mezlan. I love all of your videoes. Keep up the good work

[@eps24]

How do you feel about Beckett Simonon?

[@BowTieFragranceGuy]

Never tried them. From what I can access they're pretty good though. Blake stitched...decent leather quality.

[@prnaranjo7794]

Thank you! This is a very informative video. I agree with you to almost 100%, except Magnanni, a waste. They are expensive, poorly constructed, and ill sized. Aesthetics is about the only attribute I completely agree about Magnanni. It is too much of a -roblem finding the right size and based on style of Magnanni shoes; Oxfords differ bout one to one and a half whole sizes. Monk strap varies by about half to one whole size (USA). So it is a problem the back and forth shipping game in order to find an acceptable fitting size. Too much wasted in shipping and downtime waiting. I would give them an eight or nine place. Please this is all based on my personal experience. At present I owe quite a number of them, which I bought just by their looks to find out time later about all their problems. Some of them I couldn't even exchange and had to absorb the loss.

[@bernardtalbert6729]

I have purchased couple pairs of shoes from Crownhill located in Madrid, Spain and I was happy with my purchase.

[@Exec-eo1kz]

I have 3 pair carlos santos. Sneaky sweet maybe one of the best.

[@pnelllott7300]

Last month I have some shoes that will be my fist $100+ type of dress shoes , but don't remember the name of them, thank for this vid.

[@lrivera18]

I think you missed a good contender for #1 spot, TLB Mayorca. Also CNES, Herrings, among several others should have been on the list. Thanks for helping out the American man dress better.

[@undefined.value.]

No fragrance for the Allen Edmunds?

[@thelemonpepperdon]

Great list I love Allen Edmonds but I think their quality is starting to slip the last two I got had defects on them and they cut down to one shoe bag. Even the box was cheapened where before they came in nice boxes with magnets to keep it close they now use regular boxes

[@burner27]

Yeah they got bought out a little while ago. You can get used ones on ebay and take em to a good cobbler and slap some dainite or JR soles on em and they'll be like new.

[@dominicksans7204]

I have about about 7 pairs of Magnanni happy with them every pair.

[@erewind]

What is the brand and type of shoe that you show at the #3 aesthetic 4:17 mark please?

[@stuartgordon9959]

I beleive Beckett Simonon and Ace Marks should have made the list over Meriman, Spear Mckay, they are up their with Cobbler Union and Allen Edmonds ( I do like that Cobbler Union has a store in Atlanta that am also able to visit).Beckett Simonon and Ace Marks are just a few notches below Carmina.I own all the brands that I mentined so I am speaking from experience.

[@TheJmh19]

Kind sir! If you would ... consider the English. Fine people and a few great shoes. I would humbly submit two names. Cheaney and Sons and Beckett Simonon. Two great showmakers. IMO!

[@marcushicks9830]

One of the companies I love is Beckett Simonon

[@Dgrant3591]

Mr Bow tie, I enjoyed the content. Do more like this. Suits etc. excellent

[@shaphanabron8671]

What are your thoughts on the shoe brand “Mezlan”?

[@quincywalker2711]

I was wondering the same, got a few pairs... love them!

[@BowTieFragranceGuy]

I like them....I have several pairs. Definitely an honorable mention!

[@laughthinkeattravel]

I like those Johnson & Murphy shoe boots