Buying High End Dress Shoes? 10 Mistakes To Avoid

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10 Dress Shoe Buying Mistakes You Need To Avoid
DO NOT equate value with price - 0:32
Spending too much money - 1:51
Starting off with an eccentric style - 3:58
Unable to spot quality - 4:27
Not using a quality shoe tree - 6:08
Not using a shoe polish or conditioner - 6:24
Not storing them properly - 7:01
Not paying attention to details - 7:48
No matching belt - 8:53
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@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

*WATCH NEXT: 10 Dress Shoes Ranked (Formal To Casual)* - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F7AUQWFXXv0.html Video Summary: DO NOT equate value with price - 0:32 Spending too much money - 1:51 Starting off with an eccentric style - 3:58 Unable to spot quality - 4:27 Not using a quality shoe tree - 6:08 Not using a shoe polish or conditioner - 6:24 Not storing them properly - 7:01 Not paying attention to details - 7:48 No matching belt - 8:53

@DavidSaintloth 5 лет назад

I bought 7 pair of various AceMark shoes based on your (and other youtuber style guys) rec. in other videos Holy moly what a shoe. I almost felt like I underpaid when I pulled these exquisite pieces of foot furniture out of the box. The quality is just mind blowing. I haven't received my set yet but can't wait...I originally bought the wrong size and had to return them (guys, truly take the time to print out the size guide measure yourself and order the right size their last is very gracile and caters to people with high instep so if you are flat footed you may find that your regular size in another brand is way too tight for AM, like I did). That said , the few minutes I spent with the first batch was all the proof I needed that this was an exceptional shoe maker. I have another 6 pair of dress shoes in the queue as a Christmas Gift to ME plus 2 of their luxury dress sneakers in preparation for the Spring. I bought an entire wardrobe of the standard styles that I love. (Bluchers, Cap Toe Ox's, Whole Cuts, Monk Straps, Chucka's) I see them as an investment and buying a set means I can cycle/rotate them (just as you suggested) ...which means it takes a lot longer for any one of them to wear....I plan on having these for the next 50 years or longer. I also got a bunch of shoe trees from Houndsbay rather than the Acemarks ones since they are so expensive.

@mayhemboutdatlife4607 5 лет назад

I miss when you had this in the show more

@mohammedhasham233 5 лет назад

❤️💞🙋

@pinguinopenguin2559 4 года назад

This guy is sold to the most peasant brands... NO ! I will not buy the Daniel Wellington of shoes 👞

@Ryan-rc3kq 4 года назад

Real Men Real Style you said that Ace Marks have stacked leather heels. They don’t, it’s made of particle board. I get that they’re sponsoring you, but let’s be honest.

@suppaahitniga5747 5 лет назад

Antonio is kind of guy who apply equations in fashion. 😂👏👍👍

@gustopher6500 5 лет назад

You can apply equations on literally everything

@boltthrower3215 Год назад

Yeah..but he is IMHO a wannabe sciencetist who tries to persuade his viewers with basic math equations to make him look smart. Without any equation: Simply don‘t buy junk which is not repairable.

@sacragon Год назад

@@boltthrower3215 The equation doesn't even work lol, price is an objective measure with externally-derived values, the others are arbitrary and subjective.

@gergemall 10 месяцев назад

👍👍👍👍👍

@555Gear 5 лет назад

That style value equation exercise is a very interesting way to test objectivity... these creative takes are one of the things that makes me come back to RMRS

@noobmaster-dm7tu 5 лет назад

I am subscribed to you

@langhamp8912 5 лет назад

Here's a tip. 1. Find your size for Allen Edmonds shoes. 2. Go to shoebank for their factory seconds. 3. Buy a wingtip, an Oxford, and the most absurd looking shoe such as the Dalton or Broadstreet spectators, because man needs a high quality clash shoe.

@roychastain2958 3 года назад

I love Allen Edmonds. High quality, they feel great from the first time putting them on and they last. A tad expensive, but the wear I've gotten shows highest value, thus less cost per wear day.

@rorsharch 4 года назад

Antonio. I’ve been watching your videos on and off for a good time now and been on the fence with you (your videos are great) because our dressing styles are a bit different but you won me over with that style value equation dude! So nerdy and I love it!

@TheFranticgamer 5 лет назад

I really love your videos. Superb content. I love that it’s not just about style but it is very informative too. This is one of my favorite channels.

@outlawstarr5209 5 лет назад

Amazing video. Great information on dress shoes.

@My_Alchemical_Romance 3 года назад

Been a long time sub, I watch daily-- but I really liked this one. Everyone makes jokes, but Antoneio was ACTUALLY just trying to communicate a LOT of information quickly. Great video, Antoneio! Keep it up. Love your work!

@CuckooMan22 5 лет назад

This video and the other one about formal to casual shoes were right on time. I have an event to go and I needed a little guidance. Thanks Antonio.

@mcvilone 5 лет назад

You Americans are so direct and transparent about sponsorship. I love that, we might be too subtle in Europe. Anyway I love your channel always instructive, hearing things I heard in french helps me maintaining my English skills.

@mcdsdaddy 5 лет назад

Antonio,As always, another great video. I really appreciate all of your advice on men's style. You have really helped me to up my game in this department. Thank you so much!!

@LifeProducersofNewJerseyLLC 5 лет назад

Wow, I learned so much from this video. Thanks big time!

@suzphillips8162 5 лет назад

Very useful and practical information!!

@gergemall 10 месяцев назад

Great educational video Antonio.

@jeffreyyehezkiel8259 5 лет назад

Your videos about shoes are always awesome!

@dwaynepage230 2 года назад

Am just loving your stuff. Much love 🇯🇲

@shubunkinz6149 2 года назад

Very nice and informative Sir Antonio! Thank you for another advice and tips!

@turntableandcassette 5 лет назад

Going from the low key, relaxed early videos to this one is pretty shocking. This is almost like an extreme sports video. Wow. Pretty damn intense.

@turntableandcassette 5 лет назад

Go Cowboys

@taurai6788 5 лет назад

came here as soon as i saw the notification....thanks Antonio...!!

@anton1602 5 лет назад

Great video once again.

@coreviimeinen9189 5 лет назад

Received my AceMarks: Henry Double Monks in the Diablo Tramonto from the 3rd Kickstarter campaign a couple weeks ago in December 2018. The wait was worth it. Love, Love, LOVE them!! Hopefully they stand the test of time! Erstwhile, Thank YOU Antonio, for continuing to deliver QUALiTY content! Time to go read-up on Shoe Maintenance now!!

@adrianhanekom9328 5 лет назад

Awesome video bro I really like your videos so much thanks for the video

@Gigipreppy2012 5 лет назад

Great Vid, helpful for sure A comparative video would be awesome Maybe something like Allen Edmonds compared to a couple online companies like ace marks and beckett simonon

@melsage80 5 лет назад

My personal favorite brand for dress shoes is Allen Edmonds, but I’m gonna have to check out Ace Marks! Thanks Antonio, love the videos!

@shubhangmehrotra1298 5 лет назад

amazing video!

@mr.v1014 4 года назад

Antonio. ..you have explained everything to the point there shouldn't be any questions in the coment section. very well said as always!

@RizwanKler 5 лет назад

Antonio you make breaks worth taking! 🎅🎄🎁

@raphaelmendez2650 5 лет назад

I backed their last kickstarter, looking forward to my 1st pair from them hopefully in the next week! I ordered a more loud oxford that's blue and grey. It's going to look stunning!

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

Super!

@fabianbyer6146 5 лет назад

Great vid. So many nice shoes. Need nore wide width options for guys like myself.

@ravipeiris4388 3 года назад

Great video Antonio 👌

@NishikadoRei 5 лет назад

Very nice and helping video !! Love it !!

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

Thank you, Andy!

@bmgtheperformer 4 года назад

I like this!very englightening

@gokulbasnet1216 5 лет назад

Oh man, can't express in words. Worth watching.

@jamesscott1189 2 года назад

Excellent....

@didynicholas8823 5 лет назад

Informative..thnx

@morgancarnes7686 5 лет назад

I want that sport coat! Another great vid, sir.

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@KyleM-ip7bt 5 лет назад

This has actually helped me, I'm starting a new job on Monday and I've never wore dress shoes before or shoes similar to them and your advice has been great. Thanks.

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

Congratulations on the new job!

@KyleM-ip7bt 5 лет назад

@@RealMenRealStyle thank you.

@ANDROSTENEDIOL 5 лет назад

Another great video Antonio :) Can I have a small request ? Would it be possible to cover a little bit more the shoes you hold in your hand at 03:12 please ? I have tested a Barker(brand in Engalnd UK) shoes just like that over the weekend and they had to be made for my feet but I'm not sure if they are just a 1-2 years fashion piece or they can stay in fashion for years to come. I think that they will fall into casual category.? Thank you

@NTDang 5 лет назад

Props for the awesome info graphics!

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

Cheers NTDang!

@basitmohammad3805 4 года назад

Surprisingly, this discombobulating diatribe on shoes is Microeconomically accurate.

@pgplaysvidya 4 года назад

Sure? Frankly the content is entry level and the fact that it is sponsored means the advice is not objective He advertises good year welt but the advertiser doesn't make GYW so...

@basitmohammad3805 4 года назад

@@pgplaysvidya I was referring to his equation that takes into account value and feeling. This is very close to the neoclassical interpretation of money and utility in microeconomics.

@ravipeiris4388 3 года назад

Your verbose without any meaning in your comment.

@basitmohammad3805 3 года назад

@@ravipeiris4388 Noh, it just exceeds your limited comprehension.

@real_fjcalabrese 5 лет назад

Great video- well presented with great advice. It would be great if the shoe companies that sponsor your videos would make shoes that would fit my very long extra narrow (13A) feet. This is why I wear Allen Edmonds factory seconds. AE makes great shoes. I'd like a bit more variety.

@maurie7068 2 года назад

Thanks man. I'm going to that shoe site

@Benjamin12 5 лет назад

Great advice. Those patina wholecut look awesome. I wish I could find any pair of wholecut shoes in my locality, but there are not.

@orlanjoyagolibart6489 2 года назад

Honestly I wish my father taught me this before (well, mayne he didn't have any idea as well 😅). Thanks Antonio!!!

@nickgee7291 Год назад

so true, I bought so many el cheapo 50-80$ shoes that fell apart after a couple months. then i bought a 500$ pair and since they can be repaired, I can wear them for a long time. They also are more comfortable!

@jnak1729 5 лет назад

Another great video Mr. Centeno! Did not even think about checking how clean the perforations are. I have to say though, I am not really liking this new hairstyle...

@jct-ict-assam 5 лет назад

I am a big fan of your's and have learnt a lot from you about style. You are literally an inspiration for me........ But sir, i just wanted to ask, the wax that you said to apply on the shoe rather than a polish (cream), but the wax is applied only in the hard surfaces of the shoe (like the toe cap area)..... Otherwise if the wax is in the middle portion of the shoe, then it creates creases while walking...... So just to ask you, does applying wax to the whole shoe have any bad effects on the shoe?

@e.man2169 5 лет назад

Good video

@williamnettleton3413 5 лет назад

Love your videos, ive been binge watching them non stop. I never cared about dressing nice, but do now, and have started small. But I have a problem. I'm a bigger guy, with huge feet. I wear a size 15 wide normally. And the rockports I have are fine, but not amazing. What kind of dress shoe style would compliment my feet instead of accentuating it weirdly? Plain toe, round for, square toe, Oxford, etc.

@jonstern7511 5 лет назад

William Nett Antonio will know more than me but some Italian Blake stitched shoes can have little or no rim round the edge compared to a Goodyear Welted shoe. This makes the shoe less big and bulky and I think would complement your foot size. Any dress shoe shape (rounded rather than square) should work

@NDakota79 5 лет назад

I just bought a pair of beautiful Double Monk Strap Boots with hand finish from Herring, made by Carlos Santos!

@RockandrollNegro 5 лет назад

I have a pair made by Carlos Santana. Every time I put them on, they play 'Black Magic Woman.'

@nksrivastavaa 5 лет назад

I honestly don't get why you don't have huge number of views on your videos.. They're really top notch!

@sergioreinert 5 лет назад

He is too over the top

@pepebeezon772 4 года назад

Repetitive content and ads that takes almost 1/3 of the video might be a good place to start

@qarhsi 5 лет назад

#third. And I am Studying for exams LOL Super informative. thanks man!

@Agerskiold 4 года назад

A rule of thumbs could be to look after Goodyear welded of Norwegian sewing style shoes. That way you are almost certain that you get a quality shoe. And you can find them at a reasonable low price too. Thanks for sharing your valuable insights 🙏🏼 Cheers from Denmark 🇩🇰

@lonhao2048 5 лет назад

Antonio, how do you maintain and care for the patina? Would I need multiple polishes?

@nicsye12 5 лет назад

Antonio do you have any other quality boot recommendations aside from Thursday? I have a pair of those but looking for something else in brown. Not sure if I like the EVA midsole, it doesn't seem too durable and they can smell.

@eshaanreza832 Год назад

Yo Tony, Civardi shoes allows you to customize shoes and you even chose your last. One has a chisel tow and Cuban heel combo if you're interested

@ShahidhameedUSA 5 лет назад

You’re amazing Antonio ! That’s why I like her videos, RMRS is enough,You don’t need to subscribe many channels. Much love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

Thanks SH! Love my Pakistan viewers. 😀

@DanSchrimpsher Год назад

I agree in principle but I don't wear belts unless I absolutely have too because suspenders are better in every possible way.

@defensebydesign 5 лет назад

Yup, I made some of these mistakes early-on, and while not "too" costly, I had to learn. Shoes truly are an investment, on the front end and continually on the back end as well. Take care of them, and they take care of you.

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

Agreed!

@godra051 5 лет назад

Checking AceMarks. But can you check Meeramin and Cobbler Union and what's your opinion on them?

@ttop64 5 лет назад

Sometimes if you are at the right place at the right time you can find some real bargains. I recently was at an estate sale where I picked up a pristine pair of Allen Edmonds with the cedar shoe trees for $10.00. Also I think it is also just as important to keep the insides of your shoes in good condition as well. I always get a cheap pair of air pillow insoles to keep the inside footbed of my shoes looking good. I just replace as necessary.

@thejoshmejia6913 Год назад

@Antonio, I wanted to know. Are Edward Green’s worth the money and hype?

@guillaumevantieghem480 4 года назад

One of the best brands I've ever worn is Rieker. Those shoes are first of all known for their comfort. Second of all, they offer a wide range of dress shoes ranking from more formal to more casual. I highly recommend all of you to try these out.

@Jessie_Helms 5 лет назад

Walmart wrangler slip ons are amazing. They’re $15, or probably a nine on comfort level, and lasted me at least six months while working at a hardware store and running around a lot as a student, sometimes I also wear them while I work out. Probably the best value possible for shoes, in my opinion. Obviously, dress shoes, but fantastic for casual or around the house type situations.

@Play_Streams 3 года назад

Your advice is on point. Shoes are an investment and need to be taken care of.

@mikec9306 4 года назад

@Real Men Real Style can you do a video on what shoe color goes with what color pants I’m a noob to this dress dressing like a man supposed too. Thanks for the help

@thomasaquinas8974 5 лет назад

Which shoe from ace marks has a more rounded toe box like the barrie last from Alden Shoes or like vintage Florsheim imperials?

@javes35 5 лет назад

How would you shine a patina? I feel like the polish wouldn’t match the shoe

@martinfranksworld7973 5 лет назад

What is the actual discount if I can ask? Do I have to go through the check out process? Never mind It doesn't seem to be valid anymore

@duser 5 лет назад

Here is an idea for a new video: techniques to match your phone with your wardrobe. Phones are now an essential part of everyday carry, and I think it might be worthwhile to match to start matching their colors and all with your wardrobe. I personally have a blue phone, with a black case for everyday carry. For more formal occasions, I remove the case and the blue of the phone matches with my blue suit or a tie I am wearing. Small things like this may make an impact (or I may be reading too much into things haha). This may require a bit of research as it seems like an area of fashion that hasnt been broken into yet. Btw, you may also be able to get a sponsor from dbrand, a smartphone skin manufacture.

@jacknjill3000 3 дня назад

If you have a pair of black matt color shoes, do I make them shinny or keep matt? If keeping matt, is there a polish that’s for matt black shoes?

@Wimbold 5 лет назад

If they glued the sole once, what's stopping someone else from gluing another sole onto it?

@emmanuelmontalvo1676 3 года назад

I saw a video once when someone from the military uses fire to give a shiny look to the shoe he was polishing. Using fire can damage the shoe?

@ahogan7491 5 лет назад

Great video! Fingers crossed that Allen Edmonds reaches out to you for sponsorship. Only shoe I’d ever wear.

@gustopher6500 5 лет назад

Acemarks > Allen Edmonds IMO

@ahogan7491 5 лет назад

Then you should continue wearing Acemarks.

@familiavazquez384 5 лет назад

I agree, I love all my pairs of Allen Edmonds.

@jgood005 5 лет назад

I do have some gripes with Allen Edmonds, I don't love every shoe they make. Some are downright ugly. But that's okay, they have a pretty wide variety and there's something for everyone. What keeps me coming back is that they have multiple widths for EVERY shoe! Few others do that. Plus they have local retail stores. Sure, I'd like to try Alden or Crockett and Jones, but I don't have $2k to spend on a trip to London to get my $700 shoes fitted.

@shanebrowning8862 5 лет назад

AE are great. Trying some Beckett Simonon. Have two pair of Dean captoe Oxfords on order. Can’t wait.

@ivanwong1304 5 лет назад

Nothing wrong with John Lobb, they are good year welted shoes made in Northampton, with high quality leather

@djtaylorutube 4 года назад

I agree, I just bought two pairs from the factory shop but for many people, even the factory shop 50% off price can still be £700+. I also bought a pair from Cheaney for just £140 (down from £390) and just like Antonio's formula, they look good and the price is almost a steal which makes the feeling even better.

@planetcars2950 5 лет назад

Lik it 💪🏻

@komaboi19 5 лет назад

Am I in the minority for the fact that I only buy shoes that I can try on in person at a store? I've never ordered shoes/boots online. Just seems like a hassle, especially if you want something that fits. Ace Marks look nice, as well as Thursday Boots, but I have to try them on before buying something like that. I live between Pittsburgh, PA and Cleveland, OH, so it's a bit limited for higher end stuff. The best I've found so far with a balance of price & quality has been Johnston & Murphy. Anybody have any other recommendations?

@mgtowp.l.7756 4 года назад

What Do You Think Of The Danish Shoes Ecco?

@sterlingjones4108 2 года назад

Most people know the price of everything but the value of nothing.

@SevenDeMagnus 3 года назад

Cool

@TheOgKharel 5 лет назад

You are an amazing man with amazing personality.🤙🤙😎😎

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

Cheers Raunak.

@TheOgKharel 5 лет назад

Thank you very very much.Iam your greatest fan ever!

@toobalkain 5 лет назад

The blue and brown ones are hideous and Blake flex doesn't mean no break in period.

@honeybadger6313 2 года назад

I pride myself in looking good even though I am on a budget TKMaxx is a help. I simply cannot afford the prices on your recommendations. However I do like your style tips a lot

@amitlevin8841 5 лет назад

Hey Antonia can you make a video on style for people that are working in retail like how to dress for retail appropriately Etc

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

Hey Amit - I'll add it to my queue. What's the dress code?

@scubatom8232 2 года назад

They are not in stock at this time. I need them before moving to the Philippines in October. They can't ship until November

@ale13442 3 года назад

I managed to pick up a pair of Santoni Dark Brown Oxford shoes on sale for 243 euros instead of 550 the other day. By far the best shoes I have ever bought!

@Evesenj 5 лет назад

This code doesn’t work! I’ve clicked on the link and enter AMBF but nothing

@metaleshm7339 5 лет назад

Your hair looks much better now Antonio.

@lucaskobain Год назад

Damn, I checked Ace Marks and, while they are on the expensive side of my pocket (and I don't live in the US) they have some really nice shoes, many I've seen them on RMRS

@sieracki001 5 лет назад

The value equation should also include something that accounts for the business value of shoes. Frankly I don't like oxfords (I like Derbys) but I own them for the office and job interviews. Your shoes do create an impression and that has value. I doubt your shoes alone would get you the job but the wrong one certain can cost you the job with observant interviewers.

@saintpierre7856 5 лет назад

Need some good shoes fast for a job interview coming up. I can’t wear my Paris Jordan 5’s!! Any suggestions where to look for the high value dress shoe that’s not online?

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

Hey Rhino - Here you go - www.realmenrealstyle.com/resources/shoe-care/ Good luck on that job interview!

@saintpierre7856 5 лет назад

Real Men Real Style thanks brother!

@alvinsanchez967 5 лет назад

For not online only shoe stores the budget-friendly "Johnston & Murphy" and then for higher end "Allen Edmonds". You will still need to break in the shoes. Buying a brand new Allen Edmond and wear it to an interview the next day can cause foot problems. I had no problem breaking in Allen Edmonds black derby and brown split toe dress shoes but the penny loafers after almost 90 days trying I had to return them.

@JRCxyz 5 лет назад

Alvin Sanchez How do you go about breaking them in? Do you just use them lightly in your home or something?

@alvinsanchez967 5 лет назад

@@JRCxyz First getting the correct fit. Fit is KING. The momment you wake up through the day your feet are slowly sweelling larger. So get measured in the evening when your feet are at the largest and wear the type of socks you are going to wear with the type of footwear you are buying. No thick work socks with dress shoes or thin dress shocks with heavy workboots. Go to the store and get measured. Some companies use the standard Brannock device but others have their own scale size. My Ace Mark wholecut nico oxford are 11 E standard device and fit me perfectly but my Allen Edmonds shoes are 10 E to their device scale. Try on a range of sizes with your measured size as a center point and different types of shoes. Some style of shoes even from the same manufacture may be made from a different last and thus fit different. Some types shoes are less forgiving ( ie open lace vs closed lace vs no lace). I had only tried on lace shoes and no penny loafers at an AE store. Which gave me trouble with the penny loafers I had brought latter online on sale. At a Huckberry pop-up store in NYC I brought stylish waterproof full-grain leather / waterproof suede all-weather duckboots. I went a half a size larger since I may be out on a trail all day and need more space for my feet to swell. After checking trail condition after a snowfall half a day on ruff terrain I made the right choice. While at that pop-up store there was a boot I wanted which they did not have but the sales person had me try on a chelsea made from the same last for I could order online the correct size. The online order was for a SeVees mariner boots in navy suede (waterproof sneaker boots) but in my standard size 11 W and the fit was spot on. Sneakers tend to more forgiving then leather boots. As for breaking shoes in I wore them in the house on a carpet or sitting at my computer desk with a towel on the floor where my feet are. Scratching the bottom of the leather soles of an Allen Edmonds make them unreturnable even if within the return policy time. I worn them one day on and then one day off to give the leather time to adjust. Over the days I had increase how long I wear them until I could be all day in them. I would suggest starting just one hour and see how things progress from there. The third time I had worn the derby I was so busy I did not realize it was over six hours latter. As for breaking in hiking boots and such (ie. work, rain, cowboy, etc) just wear them around the house. The return policies are not like AE and other leather sole shoes companies.

@abhisunkara 4 года назад

I like the equation but, I like high-end heritage brands like cj, berluti, edward green etc

@Likwidl 5 лет назад

Antonio you should go ahead and patent that equation. You might even want to quantify "the how does it make you feel" part with a questionnaire that you fill every time you wear the shoes or after 10 wears or so

@RealMenRealStyle 5 лет назад

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@xjr1618x 5 лет назад

Beckett Simonon another great company with great selection, reasonable price and hand made shoes

@oskartheme5233 5 лет назад

Another *crucial* tip for shoe longevity: Always use a shoehorn to put them on.

@rektcom2487 5 лет назад

My favourite brand for dress shoes is Crockett & Jones... Yes they are expensive but hell they are perfect

@ThePayola123 5 лет назад

Are they made from Beaver Pelt?

@rovercoupe7104 4 года назад

I have Loakes. M.

@aspire0831 5 лет назад

Antonio 3 to 5 pairs of very good Cowboy boots round toe, horseman heel, leather sole, army midsole, saddle vamp, single stitch, pull holes. 15" Upper $200 to $300 per pair are better than Dress Shoes no Mistakes To Avoid, Your Shoes Get Wet the smell of wet shoes not nice, I do not worry about bad weather as much in Cowboy boots apply some water protector to the boot to help keep water running off the boot instead of being absorbed into the leather. Conditioner, Polishing from time to time your set

@dankelly 5 лет назад

Hey Antonio, when you talk with your shoe maker/seller sponsors, tell them the need to offer wide widths. I hate seeing do many cool shoes that o can't buy.