Carlos Santos Review - Loafers and Sneakers

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Timestamps 0:00
About Carlos Santos - 1:08
Loafers - 1:30
Sneakers - 3:44
Wrap-up - 6:15

The Buttoned Up Podcast - Modest Man x The Kavalier

For reference, I am 6’4 usually 190lb. Typical sizes of clothing:
Wrist Size: 6 1/4 in (15.875cm)
T-shirts: S
Long sleeve shirts/button downs: M
Dress Shirts: 15.5 x 35
Pants: 32 x 34
Dress Shoes: 12

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Edited by Ashley Saldanha

[MisiuAcademy]

I would have never thought I would be making shoes, let alone feature in one of the channels I admire! Thank you so much Jon (and Steve!) for this! You both are amazing people.

[andrewaiello-hauser]

Any day where the Kavalier refers to me as one of the "gents" is a good day.

[Parker_Miller_M.S.]

I own a pair of Carlos Santos monk straps in a nice mid brown with a matching belt and I agree that the color and quality is fantastic. Sadly I bought the belt a while back and I have since put on 15ish pounds and no longer can wear the belt.

[xxXDrAwesomeXxx]

That unboxing angle is giving me Vertigo

[mbshoedoc]

Looks great. Kostas is a great guy and Carlos Santos makes incredible shoes for the price.

[theunityofknowledge]

I like both kinds of videos. Nice to get an in-depth review of an individual product. and the round-up videos are perfect as an efficient buying guide. love all your work. the roundups are what make your channel better than the rest - but that doesn't need to be every video. that's a lot of time and money for just one video. happy to see some smaller ones.

[mikjacobs]

Good review. I enjoy this format. Well done.

[abdullah]

Hands down prefer more individual review videos! Keep me coming!

[Ikari]

Great loafers and sneakers! Kostas is a great guy. Hoping to work with him one day too. You know, when I'm big time like you on YouTube!

[technolotree]

1:36 - Paul Evans shouldn't even be in the conversation. They take really beautiful pictures of over priced blake stitched cheap shoes

[thechief]

I like both, honestly. If you get enough stuff for a yearly round-up like the performance dress shirt, that would be cool, but if you do round-ups to piggyback off your previous ones, that's cool as well.

[julianlobo]

thx for the video, just ordered the loafers. love at first sight i guess

[HarryPottard]

Finally a review!
This brand is amazing!

[williamfloyd]

I have a pair of their Chelsea boots and wingtip boots. Both are amazing and I get wows from my Chelsea's. There's a bit of a break in with the wingtip boots. But after about 5 wears, they feel great.

[DemetriosLevi]

I'm always a sucker for a good hand painted patina and those loafers are absolutely gorgeous.
As to your concerns at the end I like roundups and individual reviews, but I did just watch a good roundup on all the Johnnie Walker labels and found it the most helpful, so maybe that would be a good idea!

[mohamedel-kilany]

I really like your reviews and comparisons, keep it up.
From your experience, how do you compare the Carlos Santos sneaker to the Crown Northampton ?
Am really looking forward to hear your opinion ?

[tanetkato]

Hey Jon, I prefer to see you more often. It doesn’t need to be reviews. You have always brought quality contents.

[fuadabdikarim]

Hi Jon I would like to know which u prefer koio or carlos santos sneakers. Ur honest opinion is always appreciated. Thks

[WildNightzPod]

I prefer the individual videos when it comes to shoes and suits. When it comes to more ancillary items like dress shirts, polos, tees, shorts etc I prefer occasional round-up videos. Thanks again.

[MrRat]

I think a review of the Wolf and Shepherd Crossover Longwing would be great. Those shoes/sneakers (I do not know how to call them haha) look pretty interesting. Your content is as always awesome. Your reviews have been really helpful.