The Surprising Value of CNES Shoes 

I truly admire that, while you focus on bespoke clothing and shoes, you also demonstrate that those of us who cannot afford the bespoke experience, can find quality items at more affordable prices. The shoes that you showcased here are very interesting. I would love to see a trunk show come to Washington, DC.

As a Singaporean, I can relate and explain what catches the attention of Singaporeans first in any place: food, then followed by people. 😊

Great video Hugo, enjoyed the breakdown and explanation of the shoes in the collab! I have been a huge fan of CNES in Singapore, having bought a number of shoes from them and recently acquiring a wholecut oxford. I have also met Allen in person many times, great guy with a great shop, and very friendly and knowledgeable service staff as well!

I ordered a pair of split-toe derby CNES at the Super Trunk Word Championships of Shoemaking event in London back in the summer. My shoes are the ones on your desk closest to Alan. A rich golden brown with a burnished toe and heel. Stunning shoes which definitely turn heads. Best wishes from the UK.

First time I see a fellow Singaporean on your show. Thank you.

I've had my eye on CNES as well, for a long time now. I'm looking forward to having a pair made for me. I'm a big fan of Singaporean brands.

Thanks for the recomendation - just bought a pair Oxford in brown suede due to your recomandation

I’m frugal with my money. But this was an excellent explanation of the construction and quality. I’m seriously considering ordering some. Beautiful shoes.

Beautiful shoes. Excellent episode

I love the Florentine Loafers and agree with adding the medallion or brogue higher up towards the tongue area. I have many shoes which I like but hate that the strap is too low. I believe a shoe should look elongated when you the wearer look down on it. I am in the process of finding a cobbler to adjust and customize my shoes which I feel need this minor adjustment. Finally as per usual you made a another informative and great video. I will be purchasing one of these new styles. Kudos to you Sonia and CNES job well done.

Met Alan in his shop, when I sent my shoes for re-sole. Zero airs and incredibly knowledgeable gentleman on shoemaking

Nice! Bought my first pair from these folks a few years ago- forest green suede loafers on a group order I believe (I haven't seen it around since). It's still the shoe that gets me the most compliments! They've even taken their shoe game up a few notches lately, and I doubt I would have ever heard for them if not for Hugo.

Very sympathetic personality and his lapels… oh hugoesque! I really liked the idea of a combined bolognese construction, I’m sure I’m going to try them. Wonderful undersoles and nicely designed. I liked the Oxford austerity brogues very much. Hugo last weekend I met your friend Valerio from Lanieri in London and chose a grey sports jacket and a burgundy pair of chinos. My first made to measure. I cross my fingers to go well. Have a nice Sunday

Outstanding interview excellent shoes each and everyone that highlighted thanks so very much for sharing!

Class is permanent ...Love this podcast

Great subject video!! and great to see Mr. Jacomet in his element (shoes) again !!!. Thank you.

The wholecut loafers are fantastic. The "medallion" placement is perfect. Makes them look like a fancy, leather slipper.

New menswear shops and producers are popping up worldwide. Very exciting.

Excellent video. Very attractive offerings

Very informative video. Love the CNES shoes and would love to see them in person. Please come to Washington, DC! Would love to have you in DC, learn more about the sartorial life, and buy some CNES shoes. All the best.

I am travelling to Vietnam next month. I was already planning to get a suit made in Hoi An, but I will make a trip to the CNES store whilst I’m in HCMC as well. Thanks for the video

Absolutely should do a US show. It would be nice to get out of New York and LA for sure. I would happily join you in Dallas, Houston, Atlanta or DC.

Excellent presentation and very interesting interview with new information, thanks dear Hugo for your great effort, Love to you & Sonya from Cairo.

I’m in Pittsburgh, PA so would love to see a Trunk Show come here to our city or even some other city close by. I’m liking these shows, the elegant simple loafer looks great. I like the Brown Medallion Oxford though and would be a sure buy.

Excellent talks, congrats 👌 I have few a.testoni bolognese and yes, very comfortable construction.

Love the collaborative collection in particular Florentine. Looking forward to a trunk show in Seattle area. There are many working professionals in this area with limited choice of nice and elegant shoes to choose. Hope you consider the Pacific Northwest region for trunk show with Seattle being in center of it between Portland in south and Vancouver in North.

I've ordered 2 pair of the Norwegian hand welted shoes about a month ago. I've heard so many great things about your shoes but I'm just waiting to try them.

Keep doing what you do my friend. Everyday we rise!

Excellent show.; and a trunk show In Houston Texas will be great 👍🏼. Thanks for the consideration.

So glad that the shoe company (CNES) from my country 🇸🇬 is featured! ❤🥰

Material like this makes me more and more certain that my next pair will be from CNES. Now to find the occasion... On the topic of Bolognese stitching, Scarpe di Bianco makes many of their shoes that way. I have a pair of absolutely gorgeous loafers from them that broke in within just a couple days of wear!

Im heading to Singapore in a month and will definitely be visiting their store and hopefully picking up a pair of Florentine Loafers... Hope your Mayor agrees :)

Excellent video and the shoes looks classy

Classical, Noble, Elegant

Nice video, good information. I was wondering whether you are familiar with the dutch brand Floris van Bommel and what you think about them.

Yes please come to the US for a show. I'm a EE and would definitely prefer trying on the shoe before purchasing. Thank you!

Alan seems like a very humble, earnest and passionate shoe maker.

Having an eyes on this brand for a while but I'm waiting for going back to Singapore to directly buy a pair there (because of taxes) - I'd take a pair or St Tropez or Burgundy Florentine)

Please come to Virginia!! (Or at least, D.C.) We'd love to have you in Williamsburg!!

I’m an Italian living in New York and would love to visit CNES if they come in the country

Come to the NW. Seattle/Bellevue could use some exposure to high quality shoes.

Another wonderful video .. These shoes look amazing Hugo. Greetings to you and your beautiful wife .

I’m very interested but I’m curious about shipping time. Does anyone know how long it would take to receive a pair in NY?

Hugo is in heaven! Buying shoes and not putting them on so they don't wear out :)

Bonjour Mr Jacomet J ai regardé leur site et en terme de prix c est intéressant . Et j ai beaucoup aimé leur oxford que j en ai fait l acquisition , maintenant j attend avec impatience de l ai recevoir . J ai hate que vous nous offrez un nouvel épisode de vos souliers . Amicalement Sofian

Italians love colours as well when i think of Milano.The prices of those shoes are unbelievably attractive.

Absolutely beautiful shoes 😊

Will check their store in SG the next I'm there

Dear Ms Sonya, Mr Hugo, May I ask your opinions on the "polo under suit" style. Thanks you.

I bought my first pair of loafers a few months back from cnes. Even as someone from Singapore, I wouldn't have heard of cnes if not for your videos mentioning them

Such amazing shoes. I hope I can get a pair when I go to Europe

Come to Dallas, TX!

How is the fit and sizing on these when compared to standard?

Hi.. can you please explain a bit about Crust leather and how it's different from other hides?

Trunk show in San Francisco would be fantastic! :)

What do you think of Barker shoes? I have never seen you mentioning them.

I never thought about the middleman of the webstore itself. I guess it doesn't get any more direct than ordering from the factory! Haha 😄

Amazing looking shoes. I am with you both. My eyes were drawn to the Florentine. A whole cut loafer is just what I needed. How long will these models be available? As I might need more that one.

Gotta give CNES a try!

Bravo gentleman 🙏

NYC or Boston and I’d love to go see them in person

He is right about Sweden. We don't wear so much colorful clothes or shoes. We are the country "Lagom".

Hello everyone! Does anybody know how to buy the Hugo’s Shoes book in english? I tried to write to the official mails of Parisian Gentleman, but no answer. Thank you very much!

Bolognese construction sounds great. Alan has a beautiful tie, I wonder who it's by? Also it would be great if they could also add Canadian dollars to their currency options, they currently have USD,AUD,EU,GPB,SGD. Cheers.

In EU you have to pay local VAT + duties. That means, for most countries, something like +18-22% for vat applied _on top_ of total price (shoes+shipping+ duties, which I believere are around 5% for shoes in Italy iirc, not sure elsewhere). Which is no small fee unfortunately, and makes them not really much more affordable than other spanish makers.

You should review Fugashin shoes. Another excellent Vietnam shoemaker.

If you did a show in Atlanta, Georgia, I would be there.

Wish I could try these on somewhere before buying. That is always the biggest barrier for me.

I have a question for you Hugo. You talked a lot about shoes but never mention a. Testoni black label shoes? How good/bad are those?

14:02 What about encouraging and supporting?

What would be your opinion on eel leather shoes? Would it be TOO CNES? Congratulations to everybody

From Asheville NC, Atlanta is a do able drive

Can buy in singapore and vietnam?

Very nice

From Las Vegas, Nevada

sorry someone was logged in my computer. it was a size 18 us and i bought 3 pairs and all great and 12 weeks to deliver. Greta shoes and great prices for mto and for me its basically bespoke.

Very interesting. Very sympathetic guest. However, it would be desirable for Hugo to let his guests have their say more and to take a step back himself.

Hugo, what is the brand of the eyewear you are wearing

Clicked like before even watching.

Please pay a visit to Philadelphia or Atlanta!

Do they not have shoes for US 13 3E ?

Come to San Francisco

🎉فعلا مواضيع مهمة 😊

23:24 Teddy Baldassarre would be proud here, heh.

Don’t forget Boston, Massachusetts.

Wash DC, Richmond, and Charlotte would be wonderful.

Good day, I been following your channel for some time one, I love the topic you covering, am at moment that I need a New car, I know you don't cover cars, what cars will you recommend that will make one look elegant and classy, it can be new or used cars, please assist, I don't want to look like am trying to hard yet I also don't want to look like everyone else around me.

Do a trunk show in Chicago or Milwaukee

The problem with CNES is that their sizing does not match with traditional size-tables (like UK, IT, EU, US) and there seems to be no uniform correlation (Fitzpatrick has a difference of 0.5 whereas I have + 1.o to 1.5).

Dear Hugo, I was wondering if it would be possible for me to suggest a video. I am currently 17 years old and still in college, I am one of the few people in my school who proudly wears a suit pretty much every day. I have been able to collect several high quality Saville Row suits from vintage markets and other places. I think a very good video idea would be, how to find high quality clothing for people who are not able to afford bespoke at this point in time, students etc. Unfortunately not everyone is able to have such a wonderful wardrobe as yourself but none the less we still want to dress smartly and put our best foot forward. I myself was able to find a very good deal on ebay for 50 luxury silk ties for a very good price, but unfortunately it is hard to find deals such as that. If you could shed some light on that it would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, David

What is your lovely wristwatch?

Hugo, please stop! My horizons are broadening with every video, and I’m struggling to keep up. Only kidding. Keep up the good work, and perhaps send me some money so I can afford everything you’ve introduced to me.

Philadelphia

I miss when CNES was a hidden gem - now everybody knows them and their pricing has increased 😂

It’s spelt Singapore

Very nice shoes but they should at least as a company reply to emails of customers that are been waiting 3 months for a pair of shoes with no idea of order status or follow up from cnes. Not even Alan Lee replies to order status inquiries made to his email.

The French do have excellent colors for their flag 🇫🇷🇺🇸

Alan Lee, la seule personne au monde qui a des revers encore plus gros que ceux d'Hugo ah ah

Le seul problème est que le salaire moyen d'un ouvrier au Vietnam dans la chaussure est de 80 dollars par mois. Donc la "value" n'est pas très surprenante: les prix sont équivalents à ceux des fabricants européens haut de gamme...

Re the EU taxes, it can be 30% or more, because you are taxed also on the shipping cost and then up to 25% in VAT, so that can be a lot more than €60 in the end. One the more expensive shoes it could be up to €150.