BEST DRESS SHOE BRANDS - $200 - $500 (Part 1 of 2) - (ft. Hugo Jacomet from Sartorial Talks)

Sorry for having to break this video into 2 parts. It was just so long. We’ll post the second half within the next few days. There are a lot of great brands out there, but these are just some of our favorites. We hope this video series helps. Thanks for watching!

I learned nothing.😂

Worse shoes - Johnston & Murphy

this dude needs to get to the point.... keeps blabbering on and on seems very pretentious

23.5 minutes into a 26 minute video before the first brand on the list is mentioned...

What is the name of the flag?

If only more people became aware of quality vs mass production and opted for long lasting products. The movement is relatively small compared to the population of consumers. Big brands would be forced to create higher quality products if their margins actually took a large enough hit. As it stands the market will always be flooded with cheap throw away merchandise and plenty of customers eagerly buying them. 🧐

Excellent video.

10 minutes in and no talk of shoes within the budget they marketed in the thumbnail. garbage.

Shoes are the platform from which you build.

Allen Edmonds makes a nice $250-300 shoe. I have a pair of Alden oxfords (thanks to eBay used) and Alden is on another level. The stitching, the attention to detail, and overall asthetics really make it feel like a premium product. You do pay a premium price too.

Hehe. They're both wearing RL

100% agree on the Allen Edmonds dress shoe lasts. There is no shape, sleekness or style. Very traditional. I've always wanted to buy a pair, but everytime I try them on, I don't like them. There is much nicer stuff coming out of Europe.

Can't believe I missed this video when it first came out. Hugo is a veritable fount of knowledge and with a passion for shoes/fashion that is infectious.

The sad part is how so many men go for the cheapest shoe option, and don't invest in dress shoes as the foundational pieces they are. You can get away with a cheap suit, but EVERYONE looks at your feet: shoes that are glued vs. stitched make the biggest difference. If you invest in $150-$300 shoes just once, they will live beyond you with regular maintenance and resoles. But a cheap suit/slacks + cheap dress shoes mentality = I really don't care about how I look.

You guys got no shoes on this entire video lmao

Having worn both fake and real leather shoes time to time, there is a huge difference in simply real leather upper only, leather upper/lining/midsole and all leather shoes. Real leather shoes are more durable, breathable, slowly conform to your feet. After breakin, leather stretches to fit your feet. But the fake pu leather doesnt breath. Your feet get hot and puffy.

So I’m 22 minutes into this video and one brand has been mentioned. When do you stop talking about yourselves and start covering shoe brands which is what I’m here for?

Yes completely agree with the quality dropping issue.it’s also happening with the all aspects of all stuff around the world. More and more people starting to collect old cars , old stuff , clothes etc. Everything is look plastic right know. Really frustrating.

Bexley?

I love the shirt that French guy is wearing. The collar style is unique. Where can I get one?

the G.O.A.T

i grew up wearing leather shoes in the fifties on; I am shockold todayed at the shoes being sold today, my hurt just looking at them








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If the customer is willing to pay for it why not bring back the quality they like it do you wanna buy it bring it back

I am interested in opening up a shoe store find quality shoes this is a good video good knowledge

Thanks for having Hugo. I enjoyed his presentation and knowledge. Since he was here, I'll check out his channel.

Hard to watch with the Tennessee somewhat racist battle flag in the background. Hugo represents a man from a country that helped the U.S. express its freedom, sitting next to great guys flying a flag of racial oppression.

I wish there was more American made clothes and shoes because of fit. European and especially Asian made clothing and shoes are not sized with Americans in mind. I don’t just mean overweight people but just taller and proportionally. Look at these three in this video. The French guy is just smaller.

@trenton & heath How about luchesse? Would love to see your opinion of the great bootmakers

Honestly it’s not just your channels. It’s the fact that there is the Internet. I am your guys age and we just flat out didn’t have the Internet before.

Add links to the brands you mention in this video in the description and time stamps to the points you discuss them. This will boost your SEO

is wolf and shepherd shoes a good shoe to buy

"I feel like a real man" 🤣

Hugo although it's not your native language, I rarely hear someone with such a good argumentative language. I respect that deeply.

There great chemistry between you three. Very interesting and informative to listen to. Big up!

Thank you for this informative video.

I wear Church's leather shoes. I have Had them for many years, even before Prada I would like to see Church's reviewed.

I have some bettaccini Italian dress shoes that I got in this range I was meaning to resole but my brother wore them anyway and it trashed them and I think it needs a little more work than that. I just want to know if it would be worth it. They were around $500

Yeah, brands like Cole-Haan aren't what they used to be from the 1980s. I suspected that Cole-Haan as been bought over the years. It's why I buy vintage Tony Lama, Lucchese & Justin from the '80s because the construction & material quality is often better than their modern versions.

Thank you for this knowledge.
As a woman, my most complimented pieces in my wardrobe are staple pieces I’ve had for many years and soon, a decade. I hope this trend continues. I have large feet for a woman and oddly enough, mens shoes fit better and are more supportive after wearing Army boots for almost twenty years. I have found I can wear feminine clothing with a wingtip that is comfortable.

Love it, talking about shed loads of money shoes, drinking out of polystyrene cups... and with Ronnie Corbett

This was an amazing discussion. Thanks for what you do!

I bought my first pair of Alden's off Ebay. I would not have known what to look for without channels like this one.

I Saw Hugo, clicked immediately. I'm a sucker for crossovers like this. All three of you rock.

this guy is so french i love it

Not sure what to think about guys selling sensibility and taste while drinking from Styrofoam cups. They even sell coffee cup merch and are not drinking from them to give them a little visibility. Just seems odd. Don't you think?

Johnson and Murphy declined. Years ago I bought some black oxfords. Great leather should and very comfortable soles. Cannot find that quality again.

Allen Edmonds is just like every corporation in America, make stuff just good enough to get by, and maximize the profit for the shareholders and the bonuses for the CEO and all the other pencil pushing executives.