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@cnesshoemakerinternational8036 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on our shoes, Preston! Amazing video quality and images as always!

@Justmyopinionlol 3 года назад

what does CNES stand for? Is it like Vietnamese for west east north south....?

@cnesshoemakerinternational8036 3 года назад

@@Justmyopinionlol It's an acronym for Classic, Noble, Simple & Elegant

@tedhart7708 3 года назад

Glad you're back, Preston!😀

@nickyeoh6359 3 года назад

I believe CNES is actually a Vietnamese brand and is produced there, it’s just that their international arm operates out of Singapore. Since you’re brunching out to Asian brands, I would love to hear your thoughts on Jalan Sriwajaya shoes, they’re an Indonesian brand with a strong lineup

@cnesshoemakerinternational8036 3 года назад

We are indeed a Vietnamese brand, all shoes are proudly crafted in Vietnam!

@duytanmai8590 3 года назад

Im Vietnamese and you are correct.

@diegorenevelasquez 3 года назад

This is absolutely correct. I first came across CNES whilst living in Singapore where I purchased two pairs. They shoes were amazing. Then, during a trip to HCMC Vietnam, I sought out the CNES store. I purchased 15 pairs of shoes, from boots, dress shoes and driving shoes, loafers etc... The quality is truly excellent. For some of the dress shoes, I played around by dying them in differing colors (using Preston’s techniques) and have to say that `I am blown away by how they look. I get compliments everywhere I go on my shoes. My only criticism is that the last has little arch support. So if you have high arches, you may want to take this into consideration. Otherwise, CNES is truly awesome!

@andhikamaharetsi625 3 года назад

I always thought CNES is a singaporean brand :D I heard that Jalan Sriwijaya is actually owned by Fortuna Shoes as their international brand. need some enlightment here

@chiragchadda 3 года назад

@@cnesshoemakerinternational8036 Which tanneries do you source your leathers from?

@sneaky.vampire 3 года назад

Hey Preston! Glad you're back but there's no need to apologize, take care of your family first. We'll always be here to support regardless of your upload schedule!

@winstonzhang3111 3 года назад

Let's just polish it quickly *proceeds to do a mirror shine*

@cnesshoemakeronline4646 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on our shoes, Preston! Amazing video and audio as always!

@reubengj 3 года назад

Congratulations on the good news, Sir! Blessings for the growing family!

@phcook6397 3 года назад

Hi Preston I just watched your video (living in France), and as my elder son is living in Singapore for now and is getting married next month (we can't be there due to covid), I sent him all information. He just went at CNES today and found a very nice pair of Ringo's, that I was happy to offer him. Best regards! Philippe

@PabloEscobar-zw8km 3 года назад

5:14 did they write his name on the inside of the shoe?

@timb5525 3 года назад

Family first. Stay healthy. Be happy. All the best to you and your family.

@caesars889789 3 года назад

Great review Preston. I’ve been looking at these balmorals for quite awhile. CNES is a company that’s been hard to find much info on. Please do more shoe reviews on these types of brands. Thanks!

@kaitriska9817 3 года назад

I have a pair of dark brown suede Belgians coming in soon. The shoes look great and they’re an excellent price as well. Can’t wait!

@gabrielaroman9743 3 года назад

Glad you are back and your wife is doing just fine.

@WillmaticNYC 3 года назад

Congrats on the 2nd baby coming! Hope and your whole family stays safe and well.

@irawanwijaya7951 3 года назад

Great work as usual. Might want to check out handmade welted shoes from china called jim jun. Pricing around €500. Thank you for the CNES review. Always live ur show....cheers

@scottyb.8710 3 года назад

He’s back ladies and gentleman!

@joke6771 3 года назад

Hopefully she get better and it's always a pleasure to see your videos

@anangelshero0410 3 года назад

Hope the Missus is feeling better. Loved the pic of your daughter in the Doc Martens‼️ This review was very insightful... I have an opportunity to get a pair of black balmorals for $170 so this review was timely as well‼️😉😂

@redwoodsquirrel432 3 года назад

Hi Preston, glad to see you back, I hope your wife is better now. Nice video as ever, would like to see someone review some English brands such as Loake or Cheaney.

@eltonjohn865 3 года назад

OMG, CNES is a shoemaker in our country, own some pairs from em.

@hellothere921 3 года назад

Glad your back. Love your videos. These look really good. I’m really digging the fiddle and spade welt on them.

@goaztecs7549 3 года назад

I love that you continue to wear your 6309! Watch guys get it. Cheers and best wishes!

@jakobdieckmann 3 года назад

Nice to see these up close. Very impressive shoes for the price point. Great review!

@MoreMushroomThanMan 3 года назад

Gorgeous shoes! Seem well worth the price point. They could also benefit from broadening their size range.

@ermanngies1914 3 года назад

Nice to see you back. Could you make a video in the future about the quality of the uppers, like what kind of creases appear, etc..

@hanwenyap 3 года назад

Holy heck I just ordered the exact same pair (BR1-AM)! Wanted a pair of black cap toes from them but they didn't have my size, so I settled on these brown balmoral quarter brogues. Hope they'll fit well.

@robertschneider2189 3 года назад

I like the shoes, but I worry about the sizing, and returning a pair to Singapore is not cheap

@onixtheone 3 года назад

You can use the paper the shoes were wrapped in to put them in shoe bag together, that’s what I do at least

@TheElegantOxford 3 года назад

That’s a great idea!

@michaeld2662 2 года назад

I love the channel and your in depth descriptions on various techniques for shoe care. Please consider doing a review of several brands comparing various styles, price points, construction and material quality and value for the money. Thanks.

@tonydeltablues 3 года назад

Ah mate, was wondering where you were on RU-vid.....looking after you wife and kids - respect :-) Hope all is well. Just bought a pair of Alfred Sargent split toe derby boots second hand from eBay! I intend to refinish when they arrive.... Best Tony

@furdiebant 3 года назад

Great review Preston. Shoes are impressive - finishing for price is excellent. English mid market makers dragging behind!

@jeromelbbs9592 3 месяца назад

Have you heard or reviewed dress shoes from Fortuna in Indonesia. I believe they make the Jalan Sriwijaya shoes in Singapore too.

@j.pendergrass9805 3 года назад

One of these days I’d like to here what the meanings or story behind the Elegant Oxford crest is.

@CrispyFrenFry 3 года назад

Good to see you back! Best wishes to you and your family, I hope your wife feels much better. Does CNES offer eee width shoes?

@hatimkhalifa 3 года назад

Yes they do but as MTO

@cnesshoemakerinternational8036 3 года назад

Hey, we offer ready stocks shoes in EEE width from US6 - US10 currently. Will be expanding size ranges for future releases!

@MD-mm1zv 3 года назад

CNES Shoemaker International Hi! Nice looking merchandise. I'm interested...so, how do I shop and buy? Also, if one wears 9.5 D US (Allan Edmonds), what would be the same fit in your shoe (not all fits are the same, even in the same size). Thanks

@cnesshoemakerinternational8036 3 года назад

@@MD-mm1zv Our shoes tend to fit 1/2 size bigger than most brands. So please size down as a general guideline. US9.5D = CNES 45E. So please get a size 44E. In wider widths, you can size down to 43EE/EEE. We don't want to flood this with sizing enquiries. So please drop us an email sales@cnes.co and our team will follow up with you. Sizing chart - www.cnes.co/pages/sizing-chart Thank you very much! CNES Shoemaker

@CrispyFrenFry 3 года назад

This is such great news! I look forward to looking through your categories to find something that fits well. Alas, I have eee width feet and suffer from flat feet so a proper fit is difficult to get.

@andrewplatt9581 3 года назад

Nice video as always. Try Septième Largeur shoes out of France. They are under Carmina in terms of quality but they are also way way cheaper. You can get them for less than 200 € on sale. I have 2 pairs and the uppers are fairly durable

@supersonique001 3 года назад

They look great. You might want to look at the Hartt shoe company in Canada, closer to home than Singapore.

@krisjonesuk 3 года назад

London-based Oliver Sweeney also use the Bologna Goodyear welted construction technique.

@super30delight85 3 года назад

I do own one, for sizing D, get the E, E get the EE. Nice shoes. Reasonable priced shoes.

@rubzrubz2295 3 года назад

very excited for this video!

@Henry.Bendik 3 года назад

Thanks for another great video. I'm learning so much! Btw have you ever done a video on the Abbeyhorn Deer Polishing Bone? I've seen the tool online but have no idea how it should be properly used.

@brookeggleston9314 3 года назад

What do you know about a company named "Undandy"? They're in Portugal, and offer what appears to be a decent shoe for a reasonable price. *However;* rather than Goodyear welt, they use Blake Rapid Construction. It would be interesting to see and hear about the pros and cons of that type of construction! They have a "design your own" option, and I did a dry run. I created a simple, calfskin, cap toe oxford for €178. It might be worth your time to check them out!

@omarthair3883 3 года назад

Congradulations man!

3 года назад

Preston, next time I am in your neck in the woods, I must go on a training course taught by you

@k2229 3 года назад

I am a new subscriber. I have a new found interest in fine quality shoes... thank you.

@Omni-mal 3 года назад

Great video,i would like to see to you colour a sneaker (something like white nikes af1) like a dress shoe.

@AnonNotAnonymous 3 года назад

I have a pair of their balmoral BQ1 in black and they’re easily my sharpest looking shoe. 👌

@TheElegantOxford 3 года назад

Awesome! I’m glad you like them

@majdie2720 2 года назад

How did you find their fit and sizing? I’m considering taking treeing a pair…I’m a med width, unsure if to order an E or EE in CNES width.

@HairTransplantNetwork 3 года назад

This review sorta sounds like Patrick Bateman talking about his shoe collection lol but I love the channel.

@hanwenyap 3 года назад

Wanted to get a pair but doesn't have my size by default. My 10.5D US needs pre-ordering to get a pair, which doesn't qualify for any discounts

@lohengrinknight 3 года назад

Just a little piece of advice, Preston: Don't let the need to make videos or consumerism drive you into buying expensive shoes that you really don't need. A college fund for a kid or something that important is always a primary option. Thanks for your videos.

@TheElegantOxford 3 года назад

Hey, Lohengrinknight I don’t pay for the shoes I feature for the review series. Being the Elegant Oxford has its perks. That being said, I am not paid or asked for a positive review. These are my honest thoughts.

@lohengrinknight 3 года назад

@@TheElegantOxford, then receive my apologies and my congratulations in getting those nice shoes as perks for your job.

@KoolKyurem25 3 года назад

I guess you could say they're elegant oxfords.

@spearshaker7974 3 года назад

Think I’m gonna start checking out thrift shops I live in the oldest per capita place in American south west fl. I bet I could find tons of them. I want a pair of the John lobb monk strap if I can find them

@wyattc.4455 3 года назад

Hello Preston, 3 months ago you posted a video in which you used an airbrush for shading, and it seemed you took a liking to it. I’ve learned so much from you, but even after your helpful videos about shading, I am having trouble maintaining my precision. Does an airbrush take care of the majority of the shading work? Thanks.

@kowaltoboggan 3 года назад

Congratulations!

@thatxonexguy5438 2 года назад

How would you say these compare to cobbler union? Also regarding the boglna goodyear welt construction, Santoni makes some but theyre also 4x the cost of CNES shoes.

@TheElegantOxford 2 года назад

I’d say Cobbler Union is better personally if I had to pick one. They are a fantastic deal

@hellothere921 3 года назад

Not sure you’ve done this yet but it be nice to see a review of Beckett simonon from Colombia.

@SrJurado 3 года назад

Hi there! I have a question, have you ever heard of Crownhill shoes? They are Spain based and I’m an occasional client. I think they are well constructed but I will lime to know your opinion. Thanks and keep with the awesomeness.✨

@TunnelvisionC 3 года назад

Would love to see some Hartt, John Doe, or Spier & Mackay shoes

@antoniopadilla2152 3 года назад

Hi Preston It's been a minute since your last video, I'm happy to watch your video today I just bought a pair of shoes from Mercanti Fiorentini, are you familiar with this brand? take care of your of your wife my best regards for both of you.

@JohnwFOC 3 года назад

Great job, Preston! Enjoyed the review! I know you have a wide foot, are these MTO? Or do they make shoes for an E or 3E?

@OjaioFansub 3 года назад

what kind of leather is used to make good quality shoes? chrome tan or veg tan?

@yoshiitto7076 3 года назад

I think you should make video about Thursday boots. Review it, shine it, etc

@TheBoomsonic 3 года назад

Wow. Those are really good shoes. The Balmorals are beautiful. Kind of reminds of me Yohei Fukuda. Great review, Preston as always. I came across a brand of good year welted shoes from India which I have been eyeing - Bridlen. Any chance that you have seen or plan to review them? They are priced very reasonably if you check out their website.

@angelbenitez2658 3 года назад

Can I send you a pair from A company from El Salvador??

@flixiiii 3 года назад

Would love to see a review of morjas shoes. Instagram is full of influencer marketing, but I want to know if they are worth the money.

@philippedelbart2214 3 года назад

hello, how can we provide this box that you present, does it work for all leather shoes.

@pedrocols 3 года назад

I just added the BR-1 to the cart and when I was going to pay for it they ran out lol

@up3371 3 года назад

Those are really nice shoes for a great price

@hoodrat200 3 года назад

That CNES logo bothers me a ton. Why not just leave N S E where they should be on the compass and replace West with the C? I don’t get it

@TheElegantOxford 3 года назад

Hmm good question. I have no idea! Sometimes companies hire firms to make logos for them. I don’t know what the reason could be.

@cnesshoemakerinternational8036 3 года назад

Hey, CNES is an acronym for Classic, Noble, Elegant and Simple. Qualities we like our shoes to be associated with. The compass symbol represents the history of indochina as a trading hub. Hope this clarifies!

@beemrb 3 года назад

Does anyone have experience with CIE shoes from China and how Cnes compares quality wise?

@SirDandyBabalu 3 года назад

Review Fortuno Shoes / Jalan Sriwijaya

@danidreiyakobus2513 3 года назад

You should check brodo from Indonesia

@MatthewHartsuch 3 года назад

prices seem reasonable on the website

@christiancastillo3043 3 года назад

Hello Preston, as always great content, if i may id like to ask your opinion on which is better between Meermin and Cnes, what are your thoughts?

@TheElegantOxford 3 года назад

Hey, Christian. CNES has finer details for sure but it’s a little more expensive. You can’t go wrong with either.

@christiancastillo3043 3 года назад

@@TheElegantOxford thanks man, it's great to have somebody like you covering this topics, you facilitate our process and decision.

@DarthRickyEggRoll 3 года назад

Wayman Bespoke!!

@donnaryan3162 3 года назад

I’m a woman that loves men’s shoe. Any tips on sizing these for women?

@wyattc.4455 3 года назад

Recently I’ve been looking into women’s Oxford shoes for my mother, so this may help you. The biggest trouble you will find is that men’s shoes are much wider than women’s, and even women with wide feet report that men’s oxfords still look very masculine on them. If you don’t mind that, I think you subtract 1.5 from your women’s shoe size and that will fit, but it will be roomy. Another website said subtract 2, so you may need to look into it.

@donnaryan3162 3 года назад

Wyatt C. Thank you. I will try a few styles out.

@AintHere4You 3 года назад

No more shoe cleaning and optimization?

@MichaelCarmichael 3 года назад

Enjoyed learning about this brand, and would enjoy your review of Corthay.

@kevink1595 3 года назад

They only go to a US 14 :(((((

@isfj1009 3 года назад

Best wishes for ur wife.

@BlackChiney007 3 года назад

🍾

@tomm7354 3 года назад

To me reviews don't hold a lot of value if you're going to be optimistic and enthusiastic about every single shoe. I don't think you've ever reviewed shoes with dodgy constructions or where they clearly cheaped out on a few parts.

@TheElegantOxford 3 года назад

Hey, Tom. I don’t think I would ever review a pair of shoes I don’t recommend. I wouldn’t waste money/ time either buying or asking to receive a pair I think isn’t up to par. That doesn’t mean all shoes I’ve featured are made at the same quality and I’ve clearly elaborated on the different levels of quality you are getting from different brands. Remember, it’s up to YOU to conduct the proper research before you buy any pair. Watch more reviews than mine on companies you are interested in. My videos are simply my honest thoughts, you may have a different experience or different preferences. Why would I purposefully review a pair I know had bad construction? I’ve clearly mentioned issues I have with brands in my reviews, multiple times in fact. Pay closer attention. Have you watched them completely because I even mentioned a complaint I had with CNES in this very video.

@tomm7354 3 года назад

@@TheElegantOxford You could conciously review subpar shoes to educate your audience on what to look out for. I enjoy your videos and I like that you review different brands. It just seems like you are excited about every pair of shoes and it starts to look more like an advertisement compared to an actual review with pros, cons and comparisons.

@TheElegantOxford 3 года назад

Tom, I have pointed out negatives for pairs various times across my reviews and videos, it seems you just haven’t seen them or haven’t watched the whole video. I am not going to go buy a pair of Cole Haans just to purposely trash them. That’s not the purpose of my review series. My audience already knows the parameters I’ve set for these types of videos. I am introducing you to brands I think are worth it. I have already returned pairs sent to me by companies because I felt I couldn’t honestly recommend them. I’m not here to trash brands, I’m here to educate my audience on what to look for. I receive absolutely no money for my reviews. Of course I’m enthusiastic. That’s what people watch my channel. I’m simply not the type to view every pair skeptically. I give brands the benefit of the doubt, always highlight positives but absolutely have and do point out areas that need improvement. Again, watch the videos in their entirety.

@TheElegantOxford 3 года назад

FYI here are the issues I mentioned with CNES: 1. Shoes only come with one shoe bag instead of two. I have mentioned in almost every video that I don’t prefer that. 2. Welt Fudging is not stark or pronounced as I like but it’s passable. 3. Finish issues and discoloration with the Winstons. 4. The shoes lasts are not as dynamic as what you’d see on other brands. What more do you want? What issues did you see that I didn’t mention? Now the positives are great. For $260 you get a very beveled waist, a beautiful balmoral design, and quality details. It would be wrong to make up negatives to appear “neutral” or honest. The shoes are absolutely worth the money. I wouldn’t have even made a video otherwise.

@pilaraboltivo4745 3 года назад

Godbless!!!=😎😅😁🤗 TakeCare!!!😆

@user-fw6nq5cf1e 3 года назад

Супер

@clintonjones266 Месяц назад

I brought a pair of chelsea boots from CNES after watching your video. These boots didn't fit I've reach out to them for a refund or exchange no response there is no customer support whatsoever. Now I'm stuck with a pair of shoes I can't even get on my feet. Please you cannot be promoting companies like this.

@pilaraboltivo4745 3 года назад

😎😅😁🤗😗

@perryjohnson8247 3 года назад

@bassamshukair7450 3 года назад

I didn't like the last at all ...it looks like the shoe is disabled 🤪

@ramonantoniosanchez2700 3 года назад

🚹👍🏾

@Javi_C 3 года назад

@gregorythomas2674 3 года назад

CNES? Could they come up with a less sexy name? Would have to see the leather. Sure they are ok for $ but assume they have that plastic look and feel up close. Sure it polished over by this master polisher. Good video. Stomach bugs suck@