How to recognize good vs. bad quality shoes | Justine Leconte

How to find good quality shoes? What to look for?
What is good quality and what is bad quality?
This video tackles:
- Materials (leather, plastic, suede, fabric)
- Construction (upper, inside, sole, edges, heel placement, arch, lining, cushions, etc...).
I hope you'll find it helpful.

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[justineleconte]

HI everyone! After "how to recognize good vs. bad quality clothes", let's do the same for shoes :-) Any questions or further wishes? Have a great day!

[jelenaozgur]

I worked in shoe industry for 12 years, I highly compliment on this video, very informative and true to the point. Bravo!!!

[lovelyDragon]

Her channel is helping me to become more of an elegant woman. She is teaching the beauty of women in such a sensitive and educated way. I'm very thankful!

[joannaOttawa]

My mother used to say she's not rich enough to buy cheap shoes (meaning you replace that $20 pair of shoes more often so you might as well spend $80-100 shoes- assuming wear time and frequency is the same)- although I do buy "cheaper" quality shoes if I know they're only going to make an appearance a few times a year

[annberrios]

In the U.S., shoe repair is becoming a lost art. Actually hard to find a competent shoe repair shop, in the northeast U.S.. There is one in my neighborhood and this person is an ARTIST. I am lucky.

[bullirish]

Unfortunately, there are no more shoe repair shops in or near my neighborhood. Shoe repair became more expensive than simply buying another pair of shoes and that was what most people seemed to prefer. Sad....

[IndieRockerHippy]

They are now using pinatex - a fibre made from pineapple leaves - to make vegan leather, as well as cork. Both are much more environmentally friendly than P.U. and more comfortable/flexible. They look great too.

[jncite]

I like how you get right into the video without too much unnecessary talking! Saves a lot of people's time.
Your content is always so well thought of and worded very accurately!

[OlgaRykov]

Here in Canada most shoe stores are selling expensive garbage. Heels are ALWAYS put at the back of the foot, outside of where the weight actually falls. And there are no arches in the soles of high-heeled shoes. I once happened upon a Brazilian high-heel shoe in some special store and they felt like slippers. The heel was high and thin, but placed under the center of my heel. They also looked fabulous. And then I tried some common-occuring expensive garbage that people usually wear around here and it just feels like you're wearing meat grinders on your feet!

[walanglovelife]

The way she looks at the camera, the way she moves her hands, tells that she knows the topic well. She experienced it. It is not mere information. Glad to find your channelm

[amethyst_travelbug]

Please continue giving us tips about spotting quality of clothes and accessories! I am moving out and trying to purchase my first place so I would prefer to invest in stuff slowly. Thanks <3

[sarahmclin]

I just had to tell you that I had an opportunity to use this knowledge today at a shoe store with my husband. The inner liner only went 1/2 way down the shoe (like the shoe you showed to us in your video). I avoided spending $80 on a lesser quality shoe and my husband thought it was pretty sexy to watch a woman look at the details so closely. Thank you, Justine!

[jeniferbarns]

I treated myself for my 40th, I went to Browns in York and bought myself 2 pairs of quality Italian leather shoes, before I wore them I took them to a shoe repair shop to get rubber soles on them to protect the soles as they were all good quality leather shoes ( loafers in tan and navy blue) I also bought shoe horns to keep them in good shaped I'm 63 now and they're still good I wear them regularly, and still look good, today, mind I'm a shoe person so I've lots of different styles nearly all flat but I love shoes, mind I do love fashion

[corifranchescaco]

The heel placement! wow! ---a real eye-opener! I only shop for essentials and for an added challenge, I always set a budget. I recently got a pair of heels at 50% off which I thought was a great buy. But now gaining an eye for shoe quality, I realized it was actually overpriced. Glad to learn something new today!

[ledzepgirl]

Your channel is incredibly helpful not just from a style, but also pragmatism perspective. Many people have a bone to pick with the fashion industry for many different reasons (erhical concerns, racism and sexism in marketing and behind the scenes, etc) but everyone still needs clothing to protect themselves from the weather. Your videos on how to spot poor quality are incredibly helpful, even more so for people who don't have a high budget. Quality can vary amon different manufacturers at different price points. But knowing how to spot a poor quality piece of clothing is incredibly helpful BC people with a low budget in particular can't afford to buy everything new repetitively.

I try to avoid buying new and particularly fast fashion, but for budget reasons I can't always do that. Your videos help me making the most out of my socks and underwear budget 😃

[gd-tyjp]

This video is timeless . I like to watch it when ever i need to buy a new pair of shoes to remind my self to keep away from buying cheap quality shoes Thanks 🎉

[violettafaulkner]

Justine, despite not being a youtube follower/subscriber, I subscribed to your channel several months ago, just because I enjoyed what I saw at the time and wanted to see more. Since then, "thumps up" for every new video. Your work is impeccable, informed and informative, light hearted, in depth, and well organized (content wise as much as visually). Your sense of simplicity in delivery, as much as clear message, without self promotion, is admirable and works in your favor. My weeks are marked by your new videos, I feel like I have a good friend coming to visit me twice a week! My best wishes for all your endeavors. Whatever you decide to touch will work, follow your dreams.

[ssmt]

Great video!
My arches are naturally very high, so I find it really important to find shoes that fit that arch shape. Otherwise the lack of support can get really painful after a couple of hours.
The other thing I always check for, is that the shoes should fit really, really well. Any slight rubbing, tightness etc can become blisters after 30 minutes of walking. The salesman do tell you they will relax with wear, which is true sometimes and sometimes not. Better be safe than sorry

[SerenaLA]

Oh my goodness!! For many years now people ask "What size shoe do you wear?" and I ALWAYS reply with "it varies. Somewhere between 6 - 7.5" I always thought it was just due to brand or whatever. Turns out it's because of the time of day that I try on/purchase! 😅 Literally had no idea until just now. Thank you for giving me the real answer! So grateful to know there is a more legit reason!
Also, I love your videos! I've never been a fashion girl. Always worn whatever makes me comfortable. Don't follow trends, or brands, or any of that stuff. But I still absolutely love all of your videos and the tips and tricks you share with us. Keep up the great work! ❤️

[gracefulvintage]

Hi Justine! I'm 61 and I just learned about how to look for quality in you for your valuable contribution! Keep up the excellent work! And please do one on good vs poor quality handbags. I've never seen soooo many plastic bags as I have the the last decade!