I own 6 pairs of Meermins and very happy with them especially the boots. Correction, the color is "Espresso Antique." 😉 Saying they need a long break-in it is an understatement.

Wow...the difference between unshined and shined is astronomical, but from you, I don't expect any less! Maybe J. Fitzpatrick? They're absolutely gorgeous and I think they'd make for a good review

"a little longer to break in" it took me 4 months of 3 time a week wear to break in my Meermin oxfords.

@KBDirector123

3 жыл бұрын

But was it worth it? :)

@mhrs2697

3 жыл бұрын

@@KBDirector123 yes and no, by the time I broke them in the leather started having micro cracks in the creases; I only use saphir on them, but they lasted enough and now I've upgraded to Barker. They lasted for about 5 years though.

@Dominicreviews

3 жыл бұрын

4 months?!? Damn .

Hope there is a video of the polishing of these Meermins, I would like to see them as a Meermin aficionado.

Love what you did to these two pairs. Completely different shoes now, way better than they looked when out of the box. You are the best.

Meermin are becoming my favorite shoes. I have 3 pair and that stiffness everyone laments holds up exceptionally well on 10000 steps a day. They still look and feel great after several long days. Mirror shine and all. They're proving to be awesome shoes and I love the styles. Their Hiro last fits me like bespoke shoes.

@Judge_RR

3 жыл бұрын

I believe that it is counter intuitive to praise stiffness.

@LuisUrbieta

4 ай бұрын

Obviously, if every boot was perfect, then these would look boring.​@@Judge_RR

Aside from the topic of shoes, I have to say that I appreciate the properly structured essays you write to go along with your presentations too. You are definitely multitalented, my brotha.

I love the fact that, at that price point, you get a full leather sole and a combination heel. Some even have JR, for under $400! Really can't wait to try out a pair of Meermin shoes.

Nice review! For a value minded consumer on a tight budget that wants classic Goodyear welted shoes, this is an excellent option. I'm very impressed!

I really enjoy these shoe reviews. Thanks.

I have the exact same monkstrap that i bought secondhand and restored myself! They've held up really well!

Preston that was very informative I'm going to have to give them a look. I just picked up a pair of vintage Florsheim 1980s burgundy and black saddle shoes and some Royal imperial black loafers. Now I'm on the hunt for a pair of imperial long-winged 5 nail v cleat in 7 1/2 eee good luck right LOL. Thank you again for that review.Ray

My pair of Meermin Adelaide Oxfords bought on summer sale (save 50$) are on the way... Super excited and this review is on time!

Really astonishing quality and attention to detail for the price.

beautiful pairs and after the shining they looks wonderful .

How about Crockett and Jones? A legend of shoemaking. You could compare their main collection with their handgrade collection. Thanks for considering!

Excellent touch to the cap

Great video! Thanks for the review!

Thank you for the review :) I am still saving up for my first pair of Goodyear welted shoes :) Would there be any chance that you might be reviewing CNES shoes which I recently saw beeing compared to the Meermins qualitywise? Keep up the great work!

Great video as always. Looking to get a pair myself. What was your experience with the sizing conversion compared to US sizing (both the size and the width)?

Wow Preston! You made them look three times better after you gave them your magic touch... I like this brand very much but I got a pair that I just have not been able break in, and I have used them quite a bit by now.

I think you should make a video comparing some of the shoes from the different brand's and how they are better from the price to quality and know what is the best for the money. Love the video by the way.....

Hey, could you maybe review some dutch shoes? Like Van Bommel and Reinhard Frans?

Thank you for this great review. I guess I have to get some of them too. :-D A brand that I would also would love to see in a review is shoepassion, which I own three pairs of meanwhile. They are absolutely comfortable, are looking great and as far as I can tell after two years, the durabilty is awesome. There were no points that I would have to critisize until now and they are also in an equal price range.

Would love a review on their whole cut Chelsea boots, I can not find a trust worthy review out there also how did you find the interior, Ive heard a lot of people complain about the interior QC.

Thank you for the review! I am in Australia where no many choices in terms of reasonable priced designed shoes. This is definitely worth having a look👍

Hey Preston, could you include boots in your review series as well, it will add to the diversity!

Can you please do a showcase of shoepassion, they have almost no exposure outside of germany but have good mid and high end offerings, and are very often on sale unlike most other midrange brands.

Thank you very much, great information

I really like their unlined loafers.

Thank you for another great review. Could you please make a review for CNES? I bet it is worth your consideration. I am looking forward to see your new videos!

I love your channel Sir. Was wondering if you had any good advice to make a black pair of Johnson and Murphy Cap toes look a little unique. I am wearing these in my daughters wedding and was wanting to do something a little more than just a mirror finish on the toe. Thank you

Hey Preston, could you review Shoepassion shoes? I think that would be a great addition to this review.

Could you please do a video on Bridlen shoes as well. Would love your thoughts on the shoes they make.

Hi. At first: Superb video! One question, is the monk strap version cut deeper at the ankle? Or is it a optical illusion? Thanks

Awesome review!!

Woooow, the way you polished them they simply became stunning! Is there any way I can ship you my shoes for polish like that?

Hi, thank you for your honest review and job, that you are sharing with us. I have been wondering, what are you thinking about Berwick 1707 goodyearwelted shoes? 🙂 Thank you.

Beautiful. I have a pair from Meermin, cap toe oxford brogue. Wonderful pair, excellent value for money. You are right takes a little longer to break them in and the heel bit during this time. I would love to see the brandish/patina video/process on these pair. you simply took them to next level.

@mookiepookie444

3 жыл бұрын

I second that. ^^^

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

I should have recorded the process you are completely right! I just ran out of time in all honesty.

@marklawrence3346

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheElegantOxford Aww, I was looking forward to a video of the Meermins getting a patina and polish, pity you didn't have the time.

@emmanuelemman7699

3 жыл бұрын

How long would you say the break in period was (hour per day, days) . I live in nyc so I’m tempted to go get sized in store and purchase

@aattique

3 жыл бұрын

@@emmanuelemman7699 I wore them to work and it took almost 6-7 days. But mind you I have a desk job and I drive to work, so sitting during that as well, and during this time I probably averaged 1000 steps in a day.

Nothing crass in the stitching? That's a relief!

I think what bags you get depends on what shoe you get.i got the Balmoral boots and they came with 1 soft bag each

You really do an excellent job reviewing shoes.

I have a pair of Yanko Balmoral Cap toes coming would love to see your take!

@jacobbwalters8133

3 жыл бұрын

Yanko? I have never heard of them... I’ll have to look them up!

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 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!

Great review! I'd love to see a review of some shoes from Grant Stone.

What color shoe cream would you use on that color if you weren't dying it? Also have you ever heard of a company called Mezlan?

Love your shoe reviews! Super practical!

Hi @TheElegantOxford, really enjoyed the review. As someone looking at potentially buying a pair of cap toe oxfords from the Linea Maestro line I would love to hear your thoughts and see the review you mentioned. Is there a link to it? Much appreciated for all your advice and look forward to watching more content. Cheers.

Question. After you have stripped the wax off of a shoe And have applied the leather stain to your liking. What cream or substitute can you use to replenish the shoes back to a conditioned state? I know there is the saphir medalle renuvator stuff. But is there a cheaper substitute or a more common application to use to replenish the shoe leathers natural form to begin the polishing? Thanks!

Mr. Soto, I really appreciate what you do, I’m a retired U.S. Army soldier that love to shine my shoes, question will you consider doing a video on how to take care of dress sneakers, I purchased two pairs of Cobbler Unions UNO - VINTAGE COGNAC and NERO, will I apply the same principle to take of these as I would shoes. Any assistance will be appreciated.

Hi. Quick question. Finally managed to get a pair of Alden 403 Indie Boots in my size here in London. Not easy. What cream do you suggest I use for the chromatic leather. Thanks. 🙏.

Hello Sir waiting to see your hardwork on the canvas 😃😃😃 Hopefully you and your family are well 🙏🙏🏻

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are all doing great! Hope you are doing well

Can you please make a step by step video how to get a pair right from the box to look as great as at 9:59. Great transformation.

Great review

I can recommend Carlos Santos Handgrade and Yeossal shoes.

Just got my first pair of whole cut Meermins. They really are beautiful and at £160 great value. Quite stiff but that's as expected.

@usman8194

Жыл бұрын

What colour did you opt for?

You did a beautiful shine.

Love the content. You should if you haven’t already, do a review on Paul Evans Shoes

Hi Preston. Greeting from Mexico City Question. If I would like to give a mirror shine and I do not have any Shapire pruducts, but only those under the mexican brand "El OSO", should I use color wax or neutral wax to get the shine? Thanks in advance and I hope to be sufficent clear with my inquire. Have a good one!

Hey, great video. Needed on help with a decision. I am ordering a bespoke captoe oxford. I am confused weather to have quarter brogue or plain.. I mainly want to wear it for formal occasions/ office/ client meetings. Please advise.

Not as much a fan of the promo videos but that shine is superb.

Thanks for a review! It's not full leather heel stack here, Meermin uses leatherboard which is a robust cardboard in their heels. (Not sure about maestro line)

@davidpielykh3996

3 жыл бұрын

@@blankstare that's strange, I had regular line Meermin boots and they had leatherboard in heels. Anyways for the price asked, Meermin is the best Goodyear welted shoe imo.

First of all i am a big fan of your work ..i have a question if you wold answer it it would be great...i bought meermin shoes in espresso colour and i want to buy saphir cream and wax but i simply don't know which colour should i choose ...if you could tell me which colour would be the closest to those shoes it would be great info...thank you in advance

After Preston’s magic, shoes got a new dimension in appearance. In January this year I had the chance to be at meermin store in Madrid, unfortunately the exhibition shoes in Linea maestro had defects at hills, some of them were not properly constructed, hills were separated from the uppers, like bad nailed or glued so I got disappointed and went to Carmina store, I huge difference!!!! Obviously you need to invest at least 250 dollar more.

@marconda771

3 жыл бұрын

I remember told to the seller my feedback and she just moved the shoulders like saying sorry, it is what it is,

8:48 nice shoes ! 8:53 super saiyan shoes !

At 3:17, I am actually a little concerned about how the heel is leveled: notice how only the inside edge of the heel makes contact with the table's surface; that's a pet peeve of mine, as I really do not like to have the shoe rock backwards when I put weight on my heels. Also, pressure at the inside of the heel then causes the shoe to flex and allow it to push up on the wearer's arches. I wonder if this is consistent throughout all their pairs, or if it was just a one-off issue(?)

Hi Preston, great review! I love this series you are doing. What do you think of these Meermin Shoes vs. some of the other sub $200 shoes? I know many people compare them to Thursday Boot and Beckett Simonon as they are all at a similar price point but I would like to get your thoughts as to the comparison between the three.

@jacobbwalters8133

3 жыл бұрын

Rich Reyes I think it really depends on what you are looking for. I don’t understand the aversion to Blake construction in shoe enthusiast circles. I personally like the low profile look of Blake stitch shoes. The slightly lower price point compared to Meermin and the slightly higher quality materials compared to Thursday makes Beckett Simonon a compelling option.

I love your attitude and your point about the everyday negotiation between perfection and price is well made.

i have two pairs form Meermin. a wholecut and an oxford. good review. please do Earnest Collective (Singapore) and ToBoot New York (USA). thanks!!

I enjoyed your review. How would you compare these shoes with shoes from Carmina and TLB Mallorca?

@tiepilot8875

3 жыл бұрын

Tommy Smith TLB and CARMINA are superior in construction, leather and finish. I’d also say the lasts are more elegant. Meermins are great entry level shoes if you don’t have a big budget. But Carmina and TLB are made in Spain with higher quality standards overall.

Any thoughts or comparison to John Doe Shoes? Both do a lot of MTO style pieces

Great work as usual. Meermin is truly value for money. Meermin is the to go shoes for daily wear and TLB Arista are for special occasions. Thats just how i treat those quality brands....hope to see the CNES review. Thank you chief!

Was looking at www.meermin.com and noticed that they have a alpine grain leather. How would that shine up? Can you get a mirror shine on that kind of leather?

hello preston, do you recommend bickmore leather conditioner for dress shoes ( thinking bout purchasing some for some meermin black cap toe oxfords) ?

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely! Great stuff

Shall I order half size down for fitting perfection?

Mr. Soto Hi. I recently purchased black To Boot New York Cap toe Oxford. They are in great condition. However; one if the shoes has wrinkles not only where the bend occurs but also on outer part near lacing. Not sure how this happened, but it's there. Can I send the shoes to you for reconditioning, wax removal, and polish? Let me know the process. Thanks.

Preston, you didn't mention the *Gentleman's notch"!* 👁️✨

Meermin don't outsource to China, they have a factory there that build their shoes, this is a critical difference. They have been in China for 20 years developing the shoes making talent that they wanted, which is why we can get such good shoes at great prices from them.

Hey Preston where have you gone, i'm missing your videos!

I can’t wait to win those shoes!

Would you recomend Meermin or on sale Allen Edmonds? Thanks Preston

@DCYTB

3 жыл бұрын

Meermin have better last shapes in my opinion. The last is everything. Even the best quality calf means nothing if the shape is not flattering.

@muffemod

3 жыл бұрын

I have both, I would take either in a heart beat. I find AE harder to find by me so I lean more recently to Meermin. Both are 100% good to go, and represent the best value per $ in the industry.

@johnw1878

3 жыл бұрын

I just received a pair of Meermin double monks in antique copper finish. I love these shoes! Compared to all of my AE shoes these are right in the race. Allen Edmonds are never the "perfectly made" shoe that we expect. Ever pair I have, have come with a good deal of imperfections. The Meermins have they're share as well but the workmanship and detail is better IMO. I will be buying more while I think i am done with Allen Edmonds.

Please do LodinG soon :) Best value IMO

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll look into them! Thank you for Tyler suggestion.

I just bought my first pair (black cap toe oxford). Already looking for a couple more, including the monk straps. Looking forward to the review of their Linea Maestro or MTO. Thank you for another great video.

@emmanuelemman7699

3 жыл бұрын

How’s the fit and sizing ? In comparison of regular shoe US size versus the UK size meet in uses on site . Thanks interested in getting a pair

@ct90twa

3 жыл бұрын

Emmanuel Emman I’m a size 11 D US, just used their conversion chart, ordered 10 E UK. Fit perfectly for me, no problem with the sizing. My only complaint is they are stiff out of the box and took about 4-5 wears to break in.

@emmanuelemman7699

3 жыл бұрын

@@ct90twa alright thank you very much . i live in nyc so ill try to pass by store to see if i need the wide fit since ive heard horrorr stories about returns and customer service

Great review Preston. These Meermin look great and I think they are just about the best bang for buck shoe out there.

What are the wide sizes? I was recommmended E and G but like to know the scale

I accidentally store my suede shoe inside plastic bag in other country, what to do to restore it and if it has fungus? please help me(i left it around january)

I would put any Bridlen shoe up against a Meermin shoe and feel confident that the Bridlen shoe will have better detail, fewer flaws, and look good longer.

Yesterday I wore my brand new Meermin unlined loafers in brown suede and I must say they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. Flexible from the first time. I wonder why theire leather shoes with lining are so stiff? (don't own these but that's the opinion I read in reviews).

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Ronald. Glad to hear your unlined loafers are so comfortable. I’m not sure but they are definitely stiffer and require a good break in

@tiepilot8875

3 жыл бұрын

Well, suede is more flexible than calf. And generally speaking shoemakers use softer leather for loafers. That’s part of the answer. Then it might have to do with the machinery and/or skill of labor in the chinese factory they are made in.

What I would like to know and can't find the answer to: are the beechnut shoe trees worth it? Or just get a cedar shoe tree for a pair of Meermins?!?!! Any thoughts?!!??

Please look at time mark 6:02. It looks like the the patch on the heel is off center. Is it that way by design or a design flaw/defect?

@bc9054

3 жыл бұрын

Noticed that as well.

i have a pair of shoes BOSTONIAN CLASSICS black color ,i would like to know how much will charge me for changing the color from black to brown and black or burgundy

My shoe size is a 9.5E,what size is comparable in Meermin?

Can you review Magnanni's? Are they worth the money? I have a pair which I paid 50% of the original price.

how does it compares to brand like carmina?

Great shine as always Preston, and great value for the money ! You should check out Sons of Henry, I've heard great things about them as well. Stay well ❤

@TheElegantOxford

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation! I will look into Sons of Henry!

All I can say is that a good friend of mine found them uncomfortable and overly stiff - even after weeks and weeks of breaking them in. Since this is pretty much in line with what I've heard from other reviewers, I think I won't buy them blindly without trying them on first.

How about the oldest shoemaker in the world? Trickers shoes please. They have some traditional boots and shoes that are made for walking in the glens of Scotland. Also some of their lasts are perfect for those with H width feet. There is even a shop in Tokyo that is an exact replica of the one in Jermyn street London. Looking at KZread there are many reviews from Japan. Maybe the weather in Scotland is similar to Japan?

Hola. Los zapatos MEERMIN son de una excelente calidad. Por favor alguna informacion de la marca PEDRO DEL HIERRO. ¿Cual es su calidad?

What is the widest width?

Perfect is relative.