It looks like you can select Triumph toe taps at no extra charge in the Founders collection. That is a steal.

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for letting us know I hadn’t noticed

I tried on a pair of brogues on the Rui last at the NYC super trunk show on sat oct 14th and was shocked how well made and comfortable they were. I’m sold, very good value. And the gentleman there representing the company was extremely nice and helpful. I’m looking forward to getting a pair of plain oxfords in black to fill a formal gap in my wardrobe

Was looking for Birdlen reviews but not many reviews are there on KZread, started watching your channel for mirror shine and voila you reviewed these karma has rewarded me. Btw I'm from India and addicted to your content.

I just want to say although this is part of your ‘review’ playlist.. and I’ve watch those multiple times each. This was extremely helpful. I personally noticed that the mirror gloss goes first. But it was just so re assuring to hear you and see you do it, in fact you helped me improve my technique because I would use too much wet wax, and also the pressure adjustment ANDD THE ORDER OF PROCESS was immensely helpful too! I think I speak for all the gentleman and ladies who enjoy your content when I say, thank you Preston!

I own a Blake Stitch constructed Double Monks from Bridlen.. I must say its the best shoes I own in my collection. Preston did a wonderful job in doing this review. Thank You, Preston. Love from India..

@philclinton9430

2 жыл бұрын

are the shoes true to size in your experience?

@metalstreet13

2 жыл бұрын

@@philclinton9430 indeed.. 👍

Given the pandemic I’ve not been allowed back in my office for the past 16 months. For the foreseeable future, we’ll be back working from the office around only twice per month. I actually miss wearing my well cared for Allen Edmonds…

Man I am so happy that you finally reviewed this lesser known but superb quality brand from India. I just ordered a brown semi brogue from them . It is made to order and will take couple of weeks. Eagerly waiting! Cheers from Bangalore, India.

@user-vo9vz5hn4v

3 жыл бұрын

is it true that you guys shit on the street

@arindambasu9850

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-vo9vz5hn4vyou mean much like how you don't clean your behinds after?

@Electron101

2 жыл бұрын

@@arindambasu9850 how are the shoes might i ask in terms of fit/comfort? :)

@arindambasu9850

2 жыл бұрын

@@Electron101 pretty good. Have worn my Oxfords a few times and I find them to be quite comfortable and built well, especially for the price.

@NasaWorld69

10 ай бұрын

Hy bro I also love to see all my fvt styles 😊❤

Thanks fior thius excellent introduction to Bridlen. Itt is high time for the world of shoe design & craftsmanship to wake up to the fact that some truly outstanding shoes come from India and Pakistan.

@angelinoz5159

2 жыл бұрын

Mr.Carmichael, I've personally visited India and Pakistan and disagree with you. In that part of the world, the shoe makers consider genuine leather to be supreme form of leather. I visited a shop in Lahore called Boots and when I asked the salesman the type of leather they used, he replied proudly that they only use genuine leather. Of course, I didn't venture to argue with him.

So, I love your channel and have learned a LOT. Just burnished my first pair of shoes and wore them yesterday. I got a lot of compliments. Keep it up, brother.

What a great review. Those look amazing, and your attention to detail was eye opening... keep up the great work.

It's good to see how they featured your review in their website. I really liked their Oxfords.

Beautiful shoes and very well made! The value, quality and attention to detail of this brand is unbeatable!! ❤ I love the Adelaide also with the subtle highlights of color variations! Stunning

Very impressed with the new line of shoes!

This channel is just too amazing!!! Thanks for taking time for making videos and sharing!

@TheElegantOxford

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Jose!

Thank you for your videos. I just shinned a 26+ year old pair of Cole Haan Wade’s. I’ve always kept them polished and one would never know they are that old. Using your techniques and instructions they have the best shine of their life. I could not achieve a mirror toe with Kiwi products and will have to get some Saphir products, but for a guy missing 3 fingers on my dominant hand I’m really glad I tried to mirror gloss my toe. Practice practice practice. I look forward to future videos and product reviews.

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey James! Thanks for your comment man. I appreciate the support and hope you have continued success in shining. If you ever need anything let me know.

I had ordered their wing tip from the bespoke line in burgundy last week and I'm expecting it to be delivered soon - very happy to see it so positively reviewed! Thank you!

@philclinton9430

2 жыл бұрын

how do they fit?

@darkshade567

2 жыл бұрын

@@philclinton9430 I've ordered 4 shoes from them so far - 3 of these fit true to size. Whereas an their unlined loafer ("kiso" on the website) was larger by a size. You could email them to discuss your concerns with fit.

I was just trying to buy a bridlen shoe thanks for this video man🥰

I am actually planning on visiting their factory to make my choice of shoes. Fingers crossed find my right fit

Love this video..... Love from India❤️

Nice!!! ❤

Preston, hope the family and the little guy are doing well!

Wish to find nice Oxford shoes for women, it looks so elegant and clean and add a realy nice touch to the final look, here in Brazil it's not so common to see this. btw I like to do my english listening sessions hearing your videos haha.

I’m a woman who just loves this channel so much. It’s kinda of Asmr with words. It’s so relaxing. Cool to see the transformation. And I learn so much. I wonder if I can use some tips on woman’s handbags since I resell woman’s fashion online. Great work my friend. I shops those that need this video find you. Absolutely amazing

@abeonmars

2 жыл бұрын

he has a video where he restores a leather bag that was in terrible shape and i think another one where he shines a coach bag, scroll through his videos im sure theres some value you can get from it.

@TheElegantOxford

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Quay! I appreciate the support. For women’s bags, any gentle conditioner is great. I like Saphir Cream Universal. I have a video where I redye a woman’s purse if you want to see it too

Love from India. ❤️❤️

The brown wingtips are superb. I do not understand why "The Bespoke Collection" is not made of the finest and most expensive shoes Bridlen offer (although for me they are, as I said, superb). The "Founders Collection" did not impress me and I do not like plain Oxfords, they are the most boring shoes ever designed, particularly the black ones. As always, a wonderful presentation. Thank you very much!

Good to see an Indian made shoe here. Being an Indian myself I'll be sure to check them out

@rinshita1395

3 жыл бұрын

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it seems theyve now added a fiddleback waist to their shoes, another feature for no added price. id wait for reviews though to see how much exactly do they add, either way, im very excited for what they might provide for the next year or 2

NOW WE’RE TALKING 🤩

The color of the Melbourne is striking to me.

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

I really like it too, Henry. Thanks for watching

I am pleased to know you loved this brand and their honest work. I have bought 4 pairs from them including founders line, they are truly fantastic shoes.. The insoles are channelled for upper stitching instead of regular rib pasting. Looking at your review, I am falling in love with these again.

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you like your Bridlens. Thanks for watching

@Kartikwcs

3 жыл бұрын

@Vivek Kulkarni... Me pan vichar karat hoto he buy karnya sathi... Thanks for the info man

@vivekkulkarni1287

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Bridlen do make really good shoes in India… Opt for Goodyear welted shoes IMO for your favourite style..

A ball of cotton will give you a better shine than the cloth. When I was in the military, that's how I was tought to shine shoes. Press the cotton slightly into the polish to get the oil. The oil from the polish is what creates the shine.

Preston, I'm curious if you've tried Saphir Amiral Gloss? I started using it a few years ago because it was easier to find in my area than the MDO Mirror Gloss. Found the Mirror Gloss more recently and tried it out, but I have a hard time justifying the massive leap in price when I get basically the same results from Amiral. The difference likely comes down to the number of natural/organic ingredients and number of colour options, I would guess. I'm curious if you've ever done a comparison and if you've found much of a difference! (Or if you've tried any other dedicated hard wax glosses, for that matter!)

I noticed that these are size 7 UK. What is your US size on the Brannock? Do these fit true to size?

Hi! Great review! How do these compare to Meermin hand welted?

Will you review the Blake line? They look nice.

For whatever reason, I haven't seen your vidoes in a long time, it's time I used the bell.

they look good and the price is very competitive but it's India, I have a psychological barrier.

having been shining shoes for a while now with various Saphir and Boot Black products I'm finding that the real challenge isn't real the mirror shine, through trial and error one figures that out, the real difficulty is achieving a deep, rich matt shine in areas you don't want to be glossy, which is pretty much everywhere but the cap. It would appear that as soon as any wax is applied, it gets too glossy, as least for my taste. The guy from that new shoecare brand Paul Brunngard says it's about brushing right after applying the cream and using a coarser horsehair brush.

Can you do the Blake Line from Bridlen? They are the cheapest option from Bridlen but the only ones I can afford, unfortunately.

How does the fit of the founder's line compare to Allen Edmonds? If I wear a 10US in a pair of allen edmonds with a "D" last, can U get a 9.5UK for a pair of Melbournes from Bridlen? Thank you so much!

I have 16 pairs of Bridlen shoes. Their quality is exceptional. If you compare them with Allen Edmonds (Which I also have in my collection) the quality of Bridlen is way above. The stitch density is insanely tight even in their mainline. Also the 360 degree goodyear welt is so tight that it seems 270 from a distance. Though I have nothing against Allen Edmonds as I also enjoy their Strand shoe in walnut color but what they are giving in return is no where near to this young brand. In my experience, I feel that a good shoe making company can be identified from the characteristics which company like Bridlen shows. Like, they would tell the customer that from where they have sourced their leather. Also they would have niche style like Austerity oxford, Melbourne or Adelaide . Other than this a good pair of shoe can be recognized by their tight stitch density and the close channel stitch offerings. Allen Edmonds is considered to be a classic shoe making company but it's funny that even though they offer classic shoes but along with that they offer styles like “Franken-Shoes” (Dress-Shoe/Sneaker Hybrids) which is a serious crime to wear in my opinion.

@briang3598

Жыл бұрын

Have you encountered any issues with misalignment between the heel, throat, and toe box of any of them? I've had that issue (and always on the left shoe) with all 3 pairs of Allen Edmonds I've tried, a pair of Meermins, a pair of Aldens, and a pair of Beckett Simonons, altogether making up about 80% of the shoes I've purchased in the past 2-3 years, and I'm getting pretty tired of it.

I am looking for a good quality pair of black Oxfords but I am on a rather tight budget. I was wondering if you had any recommendations?

Pretty impressive for shoes made in India however for me being in England, i wouldn't be saving much compared to something like Loake Export Grade made in Northampton especially when I add in 20% customs tax i get hit with.

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Loake is great. Just worked on a pair and I really liked what I saw.

I saw they have blake stitched shores for $97 on their websites. Thats insane if theyre actually decent quality.

@arindambasu9850

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, they are of very good quality and very comparable to a normal Blake stiched shoe around 150-200 USD you would find in the US for instance. Value for the price is very good.

Great review! How does the Founders Line compare to TLB Artista? I believe you mentioned leather board stiffeners here, but not sure. Also, how'd you find the 360 welt to affect the construction at the heel and the back of the shoe?

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Eyal. The founder’s line is more affordable at $335 US compared to TLB Artista, which don’t come with JR soles unless you do a custom order, which will put you into the $500 range. I’d say there’s definitely room for both in your closet but the founders line is a really great deal for the money although TLB is really built to a higher spec.

Looking forward for a giveaway ❤️ of shoe shine kit

First here! Love from India brother ❤❤

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I buy all my shoes from Asia. Full grain all leather including soles for $150. Handmade and custom for me.

Bridlwn is a great shoe brand. I have a pair ans will order others.

Really enjoyed the review, and I agree the adelaides were my favorite too. Still looking forward to you reviewing Vass. I tried unsuccessfully to contact you via email, messenger and IG.

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Robert. I apologize for the delay but I’ve been overwhelmed with my current workload and have been focusing on what I need to finish. I’ll email you back soon

@anangelshero0410

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheElegantOxford all good. I'm ready whenever you have time.

Very intrigued. Please me extra information. Thank you. Best regards .

Hey! 4:10 Can I use vodka as an alcohol/water mixture? Or by rubbing alcohol You mean specifically isopropyl alcohol?

Would burnishing suède chelsea's or double monks a challenge for you?

i received mine yesterday. melbourne in burgundy. Unfortunately the colour of mine is not as red as the pair in this video. mine are more like Angelus Cordovan. But they are still great and just as versatile. They do not come with JR soles anymore since they do not longer exist but the got J&FJ Baker wich is equal. and they got a very sharp fiddleback now. just awsome.

@Electron101

2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered a pair of austerity brogues in burgundy, is it just a darker red in general?

@asdfjkl981

2 жыл бұрын

@@Electron101 i would not call it red, mine are more dark brown with more of red than grey or yellow in it. when i take pictures of them they look much more red no matter what i do to the white balance. but there are some things to mention, the colour changes over time as you wear and care, and colour shades vary with every shoe that is fullgrain and not black. that is just the way nature works.

What is the ratio of the water and alcohol mixture?

Nice. Do you keep or return ?

Must be said the quality of these shoes for their price is very impressive

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I really think so! Thanks for watching

Would love for you review Grant Stone Oxfords!!

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea! I am looking into them now and will probably compare them to Alden

@briansanchez1740

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheElegantOxford awesome yeah definitely the one with the toe brogue

Nice. Is there a line up of brands you'll be reviewing?

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Hydro. I have Yeossal up next and then Cobbler Union after that!

How do you tie the shoelaces?

Nice review! how much are they?

Great video, have you checked out Fugashin? Another Japanese company but manufactured in Vietnam.

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t yet but they look like a great place for me to look! Thanks for the recommendation

What kind of alcohol to use?

i'm surprised that preston hasn't been using mirror gloss until recently given that he knows kirby allison uses it all the time with great success.

@jlozano2014

2 жыл бұрын

He has, but now he sells it so he has to push it

Hi Preston, In one of your videos you used a heel dressing to provide a glossy look (It's an arts/craft product) For the life of me I can't find the video )-: - Pls help! - Thanks.

@zees9497

2 жыл бұрын

I found it - Mod Podge!! - kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z6yM0dhqXZjKlJc.html

Go India!!!

How about you put them on and tell us if they're comfortable or not also those souls are totally slippery on wet or shiny surfaces something you should mention.

We would use zippo lighter fluid

@lewiswilliamsjr1190

3 жыл бұрын

#shine your shoes

Bess Poke line.

Are they good for wide feet?

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Karem. They do sell a EEE last but you’d have to email and inquire about it.

They are not JR soles. They are JFJ Baker.

That’s cool and all but next time shine your head ✨

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Soon

Bespoke is pronounced /bɪˈspəʊk/

Kostas and Fitzpatrick trashed these shoes as replete with technical errors, unbalanced, bad proportions etc.

@TheElegantOxford

Жыл бұрын

Two things to take away from that observation: 1. Justin and Kostas are profesional shoe makers and both studied/study under bespoke masters, so they will definitely know more than me, a layman. I specialize in shoe shines and patinas so I am not as well versed as they are here although I still stand by my assessment. 2. Justin and Kostas also dislike Allen Edmonds for the very same reasons, even though I think AE makes very good shoes for that range. We are simply going to disagree on certain things. I did not find any technical errors or bad proportions per se but I understand that quality control might differ from person to person. I think they are decent for the price range. This would be a different discussion if they were marketed at a higher price for sure.

@toobalkain

Жыл бұрын

@@TheElegantOxford of course, but we're not talking quality control or bespoke features, we're talking the basics of shoe and last designing, a shoe being balanced and proportional (the height of the heel cup etc). please watch Kosta's video, he's quite technical about the shortcomings. This doesn't mean these shoes are bad value or that your take is wrong, it just shows that attention to detail matters and that Bridlen have room for improvement. We all have our area of expertise, you're amazingly talented in bringing out the best in leather, but you've probably never made a shoe in your life, those two have and notice things us laymen can't.

That leather looks like corrected grain to me.

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

It is definitely not corrected grain. It’s Annonay French Box Calf. The only prominent company that sells corrected grain is Church’s and they call it polished cobbler.

While the quality of shoe construction and materials may be comparable to $300-$500 shoes, I’m skeptical whether if they uphold ethical labor and environmental laws. Since they’re made in India, the cost of labor is around $20/day(that’s how they’re able to provide steel toe caps at no cost to consumer). Additionally, I suspect their returns might be a little painful.

I love your channel, but i have to mention thiese points: As a Indian, in India, these shoes are really costly for a common man. For an IT professional, entry level salary of one month in around 22k INR (~300 USD) and that's the cost of these shoes. The Median salary of a person in India is 16k INR (~ 250 USD). So, ​ Dear @The Elegant Oxford , these shoes cannot be considered entry level shoes. These are luxury line of shoes for an Indian.

I like all your videos. However, I must say from experience, anything made in India or Pakistan is bound to be of inferior quality.

I get all my shoes made custom for me in India all leather and Blake stitched for $150