3:15 Us Mexicans really like their leather. Mexican leather goods shops I have visited were AMAZING. I'm happy ot find out we are internationally competetive. \
I have about 30 pairs of dress shoes in my collection, including Allen Edmonds, Alden, and Crockett & Jones. The Meermin captoe oxfords are my most comfortable.
Just bought a pair of shearling captoe boots in chocolate from Meermin. They were the only warm winter dress boots I could find online that looked good, and they're pretty comfortable. If they hold up well, they'll probably be my favorite pair of footwear, as they're super versatile. Only problem is the left boot seems to be lighter and less shiny than the right, but I'm sure polish can fix that.
Lol I wasn't too familiar with the brand but I liked the way the shoes looked so I clicked and was truly surprised when I learned they were in the $300 range
I purchased meermin's balmoral boxcalf flex good-year welted boots and wore them everyday for a couple of hours at home and placed tight fitting shoe trees in them to break them in. It's been two weeks and it still needs some breaking in. To be honest, just because of that, I would pay a higher price for another brand that would take a shorter break in period. Everytime I change shoes before I leave home (and that is after two hours of wearing them around the house) just because I would like to walk normally. It even irritates me sometimes when I am putting them on. And I am actually one of those people who would sometimes compromise comfort for style, but I gave up on this one. However, they are a decent pair of boots! I will continue to break them in around the house until I could walk in them more properly.
I wear Whites boots that are old fashioned hand welted firefighting/logger boots made is USA. I dont really know what the difference is in feel on my feet at all, but I know I like 'em.
I recently ordered a Meermin cap to oxford in the G fit as I have wide feet. It was a very nice looking shoe and appeared to be well built for the price.. Unfortunately the sizing runs very small. The shoes were virtually impossible to put on and so I returned them.
Someone needs to review their boots. There is only 1 or 2 videos of the boots on YT. I ordered a couple of pait of the Kudu to check out. Everyone says they are the best value shoe wear. Selling direct cut out the middle man.
I like Meermin. Though at this point prefer to save buy J. Fitzpatrick, Cobbler Union, Carmina (and soon TLB). On the JR soles, have owned Allen Edmonds the toe on their regular sole disappeared very quickly (a problem I have with shoes, but the Meermin pair I have with JR had the toe last a lot longer)...but perhaps the rest of the soles would hold up the same. Unfortunately though, even if the rest of the sole holds up, in my case it did not matter since the toe being eaten away at meant the whole shoe needed re-soling. Of course not as much an issue now that I use toe taps, but just thought i'd mention that regarding JR soles vs Allen Edmonds soles (on a Meermin video). I think Meermin is practically unmatched as an entry level goodyear welted shoe (though J. Fitzpatrick's new JF Line might give them a run for their money)
Great advice. Does the Meermin run true to size? I measure my feet off the Brannock device: USA men’s sizing version. I visited Cobbler Union at PCM in Atlanta and was quite impressed with their quality, detail and finishing.
@@periscope7731 I'd say so in my experience. I take the same size in Cobbler Union as I do in Meermin (8 UK/9 US). Though, it is worth mentioning that feet are weird. For reference I am a 9.5 in length using the Brannock device, but a very slim D width and have a shallow foot (top of my foot sits rather low with a moderate to steep slope as you get to my instep, before my ankle). I find in Allen Edmonds, and every other shoe (Carmina, TLB, J Fitzpatrick, Meermin, Cobbler Union), that a 9 US/8 UK in most standard widths fit me best. The only exception is something like Gaziano and Girling, where I wear an 8.5 UK E width. So, yes it fairly true to size, but the best reference is other good quality shoes you've worn.
@@alexnw6050 Thanks, I appreciate your assessment. Sounds like quite the shoe collection you’ve got going on there. I am one size smaller than you, with a high arch, placing me at 7 UK/8 US. I will order a pair online from Meermin, but would rather wait to try Cobbler Union in person at PCM. It’s too much of a pain to return wrong sized shoes from here in Bermuda.
@@periscope7731 wow, yeah Bermuda would be tough for access. Meermin also has a great chat feature on their site - they are very helpful in letting you know how their lasts compare.
I've briefly handled Samuel Windsor shoes (not mine). They are inexpensive because they are inexpensive, if that makes sense. Poor quality leather, inelegant lasts and questionable construction. The pair I handled had been worn for a week and looked awful - not what I would expect for a high quality shoe. They cost £40-£60 and there is a reason for that.
While I love your channel 💓 and dress in classical style, I can't get behind using a baby calf to create the shoes. I would urge manufacturers to find alternative materials with the point of making a great dress shoe(s). Just like finding alternative vaccines to combat Covid, there are always solutions, thank you, Ravi Peiris M.D.
those Loafers are nice, although the heel is too high. i'm not buying anything associated with China at this juncture. China virus really mess ed me up financially.
I tend to avoid China-made items because of the way things are made over there. Often workers are underpaid and unsanitary conditions are not uncommon. On top of that, a lot of things made in China are made cheaply. I don't want to support companies that don't treat their workers with respect.
