I surprised my boyfriend with a great pair of J&M model Tabor. Retail at 110$ they look like a upraded version of the famous Stacy Adams model with a nice padded rubber out sole. He loves them very much.
I think both are worth the money. The Johnston Murphy are beautifully made and are typically very supple but the Edward Green are works of fine art and worth every penny
Also eBay has some steals. Usually shoes will depreciate by at least 40% off if they are worn even remotely. I’ve seen some George Cleverly Chelsea Boots go for 240 (MSRP 700-850~), Gaziano&Girling go for 500-700 (MSRP 1.1-1.3k) and same thing applies with Edward Green. Very good steals typically
EG shoe leathers are french calf. Double tanned. They use the best part of the leather only(without even any minor blemish). ___So yeah EG shoes are one of the best shoes money can buy. I have ordered a pair of Newmarket shoes from them. Their customer service is extraordinary.
right, EG is fine about calf. i spent almost 20y with it, and had to dive in "aqua alta" with to "kill" them . they have some shell cordovan Galway today ... so calf or cordovan ??
@@antoinev9733 cordovan is the best but the catch is wear them at your own risk in tropical summer/asia or middle east As they are non breathable. Otherwise they are the best. Thank you.
@@Spring-ni4vq thx , thinking about boots, mainly i avoid to wear in summer, prefering ... espadrilles (more ... "breathable") :) Just Galway in calf are quite "formal" too ( sad Shannon disappered). i used them as "cocktail's shoes" sometimes. to say, i live facing ocean, my Galway recieved ocean salt during a long time. i was fully confident. "aqua alta" in Venice was an accident. travelling, i was not able to react, dry and take care in the best ways after this kind of adventure. so , i agree, from what they went through , the leather is a high quality leather. In my opinion, EG is one of the best in RTW. Oh, i forgot ... Shell cordovan is mixed with suede on boots by EG ... maybe a good idea ? conclusion: dark oak calf and mink suede is the one i prefer ... so ... why do i ask :)))
I have the same Edward Greene's and I love them. I've tried lesser shoes and the difference is immense. The care and time put into making these shoes shows through comfort style and durability.
Excellent review. Love the methodical approach. I am in an area with longer winters and snow. Typically, leather bottoms do not hold up and tend to be slippery. What is your experience with that particular shoe?
Thanks for your video. Beautiful EG shoes! And. As I’m sure you know, you purchase price was exceptional for a new pair. From time to time you can find new EG’s deeply discounted but those opportunities are rare. As far as EG custom MTO orders, prices for this service start at about 2K and head straight up from there. True bespoke are even higher. But Edward Green does make lovely foot ware!!
Yeah after some more though I’m actually really happy I was able to break in this pair from the get go. Imo once someone someone breaks in a pair even slightly, they won’t be the same to a second owner
couple things, handwelting done well with a channeled holdfast on the insole is superior to Goodyear welt and bespoke shoes have higher SPI in general if done well
Mate, I have quite severe ADHD so yeah, while you do talk fast, it is actually perfect for me. Love the review - my EGs are by far the best quality shoes in my collection - better than Lobb, Churchs, Loake etc. - they have timeless lasts, but the leather quality is unmatched in ready to wear shoes.
Didn't know Johnston & Murphey had 300 dollar shoes. They certainly dont have any shoes worth 300 dollars. If you want a Shoe that's 300 dollars and actually worth it get Allen Edmonds
Thank you so much for this- I, too, almost never pay full price, though I will save my money and splurge on shoes, so they last a long time!!! Beautiful pairs you have!! Your content is marvelous ✨- keep it coming, sensational Mr. Mensch!!!!! :D
Also, on a side note - on the customer service front - they are unreal. They will even relast your shoes for like £275 - so if you buy some second hand and don’t quite get the right fit, they will get them perfect for you. So find some for £300, relast them, and you will have the absolute perfect shoes for half the price. And they are absolutely worth it - they will last two decades if you treat them well.
The Johnson and Murphy shoes look like they should be $50. The Edward Green shoes are worth every penny. You spend a third of your life on a mattress and the other two thirds in shoes, and you should get the best of both.
Update: I actually went into Saks Off 5th again and found yet another pair of Edward Greens! This time it’s the Dovers in suede - and I got them for even less!
The bottom is a blind stitch, a closed channel refers to the width of the groove carved for stitching. Since you can’t see the sole stitching it’s not a closed channel. Good video, I enjoy your channel.
Who works in an office right now? My office mates right now, a rescue dog and a rescue cat, don't pay much attention to my footwear. 😅. The dog only cares that my feet are comfortable so that we can do our typical 5 miles a day walking.
Don't get me wrong, EG make excellent shoes but the best stitching and soles there is... definitely not lol. I guess it was mostly hyperbole, but still when there are soles with more tapered waists and full fiddleback construction, handwelted construction, etc. The latter, mostly found in bespoke or custom shoes, would be considered better than the higher end factory shoes of course and have higher details all around in most cases. Still, was a fun comparison and story on finding such a steal for the EG! Great pair!
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you are comparing China made or asian made shoes with english. edward green shoes have the best stiching together with a few other brands. all the things you mentioned are not a hallmark for quality shoes. the build quality is. english shoes are indestructible and other shoes are more design and special stitching etc, but i have never seen an italian brand for 1300 dollars that have the same leather quality as john lobb or EG.
@@iaido01 There's brands out there that rival or even surprass these English brands for leather quality too. That's a very subjective and situational evaluation though. Many top makers use the highest quality leathers and cut from only the best parts of the skin, and have much more "waste" when it comes to that hence the higher prices.
@@Ikari777 i know their are chinese shoemakers that make better shoes that EG and also have the same or better quality leather, but for my feet with i like the arche amd lastst of C&J and EG the best. i tried Italian didn't like it. but in europe i believe that C&J is best value and EG is the best constructed shoe, but john lobb is best in everything exept making modern looking lasts. but i agree EG is not the best in the world, but for me it is the best, because the way it fits on my feet😊
To someone who isn’t a true shoe aficionado, Crockett & Jones handgrade are almost indistinguishable in quality from Edward Green at half the price. That’s not to say Edward Green is necessarily overpriced but you are paying for things (mostly labour and quality control) that aren’t necessarily obvious to someone who isn’t any experienced shoe collector. I wouldn’t recommend Edward Green to someone who is looking to buy their first pair of quality dress shoes. Chaney or Loake are the best traditional English brands to start with. Barker also make some quality shoes but I’m not as keen on their styling. Also worth pointing out in favour of Edward Green that they offer a huge range of shoes all made to the impeccable standard. Cheaney Imperial, C&J handgrade and Alfred Sargent Exclusive may be ‘better value’ but the range is much more limited.
I have many very expensive shoes with leather soles. I rarely wear them. They are now only for nice weather and fancy dinners with the wife. I prefer a 150-300 dollar shoe with a rubber sole. Much more comfortable and functional. I will never buy another leather sole shoe again. So many options out there to get a classy look, but useful. Leather soles are old news. Unless you want to slip on your butt or slide around like MJ, don't but leather soles.
@@nathandkreosote9917 it is not superior and it is also not leather it is an membrane. cordovan is expensive because it is harder to get. but most shoes that are over the 1k are not cordovan but highest quality calf. cordovan is great, but saying it is superior is just plain retarded. when it comes to high quality leather or in this case a membrane is just a matter of preference. i like calf you like cordovan. end of story.
You're comparing a $1300 to a $300 shoe... Do you plan on sending this to the Ed Green company to try and score a free pair by raving about them against a $300 shoe? Just sayin'. *shrug*
I’m from London and I’m seriously considering an Edward Green boot. I went into Jermyn Street and the service was fantastic. Best yet my wife has given me permission. Loved your review. Thanks
Honestly those Johnston and Murphy’s are severely over priced. Mediocre sole, cheap insole, okay outsole, not to mention that calf skin has aged like cow hide. For $250+ you can find plenty of calfskin shoes and boots that will age/crease similarly to the Edward Greens assuming you use shoe trees
Yeah I think the retail price is high - but these went on sale for $200 which I think is a fair price. They have a nice finish on them and are good beater and travel shoes. I actually found the sole to be comfortable light and durable
Smh, Goodyear welting isnt even close to the best means of making a shoe. Suggest you spend more time learning about shoe construction and quality. Many errors.
