The Surprising Value of CNES Shoes
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- In this new episode of Sartorial Talks, Hugo welcomes Alan Lee, co-owner of CNES shoemakers in Singapore. CNES is a very impressive brand who offers outstanding shoes for one of the best quality-price ratios in the world.
CNES X Parisian Gentleman Capsule Collection: www.cnes.co
The FLORENTIN Belgian Loafer: www.cnes.co/co...
The SAINT TROPEZ penny loafer: www.cnes.co/co...
The RENNES Oxford: www.cnes.co/co...
The ARCACHON Adelaide Oxford: www.cnes.co/co...
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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.
Many thanks Joe! DC is of course on our list. Please follow our Instagram page (Parisian_Gentleman) where we announce all our activities. Cheers, Hugo
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.
Thank you so much for your feedback! Have a wonderful Sunday, Hugo
Met Alan in his shop, when I sent my shoes for re-sole. Zero airs and incredibly knowledgeable gentleman on shoemaking
I agree. Excellent professionals. Cheers, Hugo
As a Singaporean, I can relate and explain what catches the attention of Singaporeans first in any place: food, then followed by people. 😊
First time I see a fellow Singaporean on your show. Thank you.
You're welcome my friend! Cheers, Hugo
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.
Thanks Dan. And if you need some guidance or advice concerning your size, I strongly advise you to get in touch directly with Alan (alanlee@cnes.co). He will help you. All my best, Hugo
New menswear shops and producers are popping up worldwide. Very exciting.
Very exciting indeed, especially when you can buy directly from the factory (which is the case with CNES). All my best, Hugo
The wholecut loafers are fantastic. The "medallion" placement is perfect. Makes them look like a fancy, leather slipper.
Many thanks! Cheers, Hugo
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!
Many thanks sir for your valuable feedback! Cheers, Hugo
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.
Almost forgot, definitely need a USA Trunk Show. Hopefully in SF Bay Area where I live. ;)
Thanks Matthew for your feedback. Very much appreciated. Cheers, Hugo
Class is permanent ...Love this podcast
Thank you my friend. Cheers, Hugo
So glad that the shoe company (CNES) from my country 🇸🇬 is featured! ❤🥰
And they greatly deserve it! Warm regards, Hugo
Do you know where the shoes are made?
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.
Thank you very much my friend! Cheers, Hugo (and Sonya)
Keep doing what you do my friend.
Everyday we rise!
Many thanks! We all continue for sure. Cheers, 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
Congratulations Dimitris! Happy Sunday to you (it's still morning here in Berverly Hills). Cheers, Hugo
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
You're welcome Steve. Shoot an email to Alan so that he'll prepare your visit in HCMC. (Alanlee@cnes.co). Cheers, Hugo
Excellent show.; and a trunk show In Houston Texas will be great 👍🏼.
Thanks for the consideration.
Thanks John. We were considering Dallas, but why not Houston. Follow our Instagram page (parisian_gentleman) where we announce all our activities. All my best, Hugo
Alan seems like a very humble, earnest and passionate shoe maker.
He is indeed. All my best, Hugo
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!
Texas!
Well noted my friend! By the way, you can trust Alan and his team to nail your size (or in any case to replace your shoe if it does not fit). No problem with these people. In your opinion is it better to go to Dallas or to Houston? Cheers and maybe see you in TX in 2023. Hugo
Great subject video!! and great to see Mr. Jacomet in his element (shoes) again !!!. Thank you.
Pleasure dear Robert! Cheers, Hugo
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.
Hugo is in heaven! Buying shoes and not putting them on so they don't wear out :)
😂😂😅
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.
Italians love colours as well when i think of Milano.The prices of those shoes are unbelievably attractive.
Of course the Italians love colours more than anybody else in the world. Cheers, Hugo
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!
I agree, the Scarpe di Bianco are excellent also. Cheers, Hugo
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 :)
He is right about Sweden. We don't wear so much colorful clothes or shoes. We are the country "Lagom".
Thanks my friend. I personally like Sweden a lot (Gothenburg is a cool city). Cheers, Hugo
Whats lagom?
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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.
Good evening Alfred, we will consider DC for sure. Cheers, Hugo
Excellent presentation and very interesting interview with new information, thanks dear Hugo for your great effort, Love to you & Sonya from Cairo.
Thank you Nader! All our best, Hugo & Sonya
Classical, Noble, Elegant
Outstanding interview excellent shoes each and everyone that highlighted thanks so very much for sharing!
Thank you sir. Hugo
Please come to Virginia!! (Or at least, D.C.) We'd love to have you in Williamsburg!!
Dear James, DC is on our list for sure. Stay tuned! Cheers, Hugo
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
Their shop is along Beach Road. One of the shophouses 🙂
Thanks Ron, I'm happy for that. Cheers, Hugo
Alamak, I saw you in Hwz forums, CNES can be found in the shoes thread!
Beautiful shoes. Excellent episode
Another wonderful video ..
These shoes look amazing Hugo. Greetings to you and your beautiful wife .
Thanks David! Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS You too Sir.
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.
Excellent. Please send us your feedback when you can. Cheers, Hugo
Thanks for the recomendation - just bought a pair Oxford in brown suede due to your recomandation
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.
That's a great idea Reza. We'll see what we can do. Follow our Instagram page (parisian_gentleman) where we announce all our activities. All my best, Hugo
I’m an Italian living in New York and would love to visit CNES if they come in the country
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.
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
Come to Dallas, TX!
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)
Come to the NW. Seattle/Bellevue could use some exposure to high quality shoes.
Excellent talks, congrats 👌
I have few a.testoni bolognese and yes, very comfortable construction.
Excellent video. Very attractive offerings
Trunk show in San Francisco would be fantastic! :)
Such amazing shoes. I hope I can get a pair when I go to Europe
These are not available from a retailer in Europe.
Dear Kevin, you can only order online (no retailers in Europe, hence the trunk shows). Shoot an email to Alan (Alanlee@cnes.co) and he'll help you with the sizing. Cheers, Hugo
Will check their store in SG the next I'm there
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.
Thanks Jim. I'll ask him concerning the tie. Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Thank you Hugo.
@@Jim58223 Sure
NYC or Boston and I’d love to go see them in person
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.
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.
Many thanks Robert for your valuable feedback. All my best, Hugo
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.
Actually it depends on which country. It's very difficult to say because some EU countries don't charge anything when others (like France) charge all the time. The last time I received two pairs of CNES (approx 600 euros) I had to pay 45 euros (which doesn't make sense really because it's less than the VAT). Anyway, it's still a phenomenal value for the quality. Cheers, Hugo
Don’t forget Boston, Massachusetts.
We will not my friend! Cheers, Hugo
Gotta give CNES a try!
That's a great idea my friend. Cheers, Hugo
Excellent video and the shoes looks classy
Thank you sir! Cheers, Hugo
Hi.. can you please explain a bit about Crust leather and how it's different from other hides?
Crust leather is a raw leather material tanned but not yet fully finished, usually vegetable tanned, that can be used both in the natural version or dyed by hand to obtain special and beautiful effects.
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 😄
Absolutely beautiful shoes 😊
Yes Anthony, beautiful indeed. Cheers, Hugo
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.
Good morning Alexander (we are currently in California). Send an email to Alan (Alanlee@cnes.co) and he'll answer your question directly. I advise you carefully determine your size with him and order the shoe because it's selling quite fast. All my best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS enjoy California Hugo, Sonya.
I will have to make a purchase then if they are going fast. You drive a hard sale.
@@alexxfreedom Send an email to Alan my friend, he'll help you. Cheers, Hugo
Wash DC, Richmond, and Charlotte would be wonderful.
DC for sure. Cheers, Hugo
If you did a show in Atlanta, Georgia, I would be there.
It's possible , maybe at Guffies -- would be happy to see you there ! ~Sonya
@@SARTORIALTALKS Please let me know if you decide to. I am very interested in this brand, but their site is out of stock in my size for most of the shoes I’m interested in. There is also no question in my mind that I’m ready to buy from this brand thanks your endorsement. I’d love to meet the makers as well as the two of you!
Bravo gentleman 🙏
Many thanks Thomas! All my best, Hugo
Clicked like before even watching.
You live dangerously haha! Cheers, Hugo
14:02 What about encouraging and supporting?
Yes Adriel, supporting is the right word. Cheers, Hugo
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 Peter, I think they progressed a lot on this. The thing is to find your size for the first pair and I know they are super helpful for that. Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS Hugo, my 'Singapore experience' was mid-October and I am still waiting for delivery (Dec), so I still think there is a fundamental problem regarding the unique sizing table of CNES. Also, Alan said they have 5 shoemakers for handmade. This limits their manufacturing capacities regarding worldwide distribution.
23:24
Teddy Baldassarre would be proud here, heh.
Teddy is actually doing a great job! Cheers, Hugo
Wish I could try these on somewhere before buying. That is always the biggest barrier for me.
Dear friend, I advise you to contact Alan at alanlee@cnes.co . He will help you nailing your size. Cheers, Hugo
From Las Vegas, Nevada
Well noted! Cheers, Hugo
Nice video, good information. I was wondering whether you are familiar with the dutch brand Floris van Bommel and what you think about them.
You should review Fugashin shoes. Another excellent Vietnam shoemaker.
I don't know them. I will take a look. Cheers, Hugo
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.
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?
Please pay a visit to Philadelphia or Atlanta!
Atlanta is on the list for sure. Cheers, Hugo
Dear Ms Sonya, Mr Hugo,
May I ask your opinions on the "polo under suit" style. Thanks you.
From Asheville NC, Atlanta is a do able drive
Thanks Randy. Atlanta will be part of the tour for sure. Follow our Instagram page (Parisian_Gentleman) to be sure not to miss the announcement of the dates and cities. Cheers, Hugo
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?
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.
Good evening Lawrence, I personally drive an Audi A5 convertible from 2012 (a beautiful, elegant, discreet and timeless car) and a Fiat 500 (the cutest car on the market). But I don't think I'm a knowledgable source on this topic. All my best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS thank you for your response, I was looking at 1999 mercedes benz slk 200 kompressor.
What do you think of Barker shoes? I have never seen you mentioning them.
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
Dear David, at your age, second-hand is the way to go. There are plenty of resources on the web for that (Vinted, Savvy Row, Vulpilist etc.). It may take some time and work to find the good deals, but it's worth the effort for sure. All my best, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS dear Hugo, Savvy row has been my go to for a long while. I would day 70% of my wardrobe has come from those charming chaps. Thank you for the advice, I'll definitely look into Vinted.
What would you say about ebay? Would it be reliable for good menswear?
Many thanks and keep up the wonderful work,
Your most humble and loyal subscriber,
David
Do a trunk show in Chicago or Milwaukee
Well noted Allen. Follow our Instagram (Parisian_Gentleman) in order not to miss the announcements. All my best, Hugo
Philadelphia
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!
How is the fit and sizing on these when compared to standard?
It’s spelt Singapore
Correct Alvin. Thanks! Hugo
I miss when CNES was a hidden gem - now everybody knows them and their pricing has increased 😂
I believe they are still an incredible steal for the quality price ratio. Cheers, Hugo
What would be your opinion on eel leather shoes? Would it be TOO CNES? Congratulations to everybody
I have no idea my friend. All my best, Hugo
Hugo, what is the brand of the eyewear you are wearing
It's Maison Bonnet in Paris (and London). Cheers, Hugo
What is your lovely wristwatch?
Good afternoon. It's a vintage Angelus (circa 1950) with a moon phase. Cheers, Hugo
@@SARTORIALTALKS excellent, thank you.
Very nice
Thanks Salim! Hugo
The French do have excellent colors for their flag 🇫🇷🇺🇸
I remember when uiu start this chanel uiu have 4000 sub now 124k Congratulations
Actually 131K 😂 ! Many thanks for your encouragements. Hugo
Come to San Francisco
Do they not have shoes for US 13 3E ?
Dear Marcel, I believe they do. Send an email to Alan (alanlee@cnes.co) and he will help you. All my best, Hugo
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.
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.
Personalyy I never paid more than 45 euros. But it's different from a country to another. Best, Hugo
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Can buy in singapore and vietnam?
Yes they have a shop in Singapore! Hugo
I live in Vietnam but the Cnes store in Vietnam is very poorly, very few models and different style