Many brands take cost performance as its stronghold and affordable replacement as its goal and they mostly have a lot of audiences.
Is Carlos Santos this kind of shoemaker?
Look at its best sellers, such as 9156, it’s the affordable version of Edward Green Galway.
Such as 4890, recalls J.M.Weston 180.
But I like originality.
Beside good imitation, I previously thought that Carlos Santos’ ace is its patina offerings, however, when I glance its catalogue, I have to admit, pattern design is wonderful (very original).
Today, let’s take Chelsea as an example to see what it plays.
Model name Kent, style number 7902.
This one is the best seller around the world. Regardless of Carlos Santos’ patina, I appreciate this Chelsea very much. Why? Naturally, the seams coming out of the oblique angle, including the shape of the elastic band, have increased the sharpness of Chelsea. With the almond-shaped 401 last, it will not be too intense.
And this pair of 9517 is very boring as it has nothing special. What’s the point of making such a product just the same as others?
The style number of this pair is 9588, and the model name is Jonathan, which makes the height of the elastic band lower than the height of the leather, which is more or less changed, but it is still very common in the market.
Then, we can watch how Carlos Santos make big splashes.
9533, the shape of the elastic band is pulled directly to the back. I think such a small change is very chic.
Someone complains that the shaft of Kent is too low, then let us see something high.
9536 Eugene, go straight up and attach another section. Is it high enough? Warm enough and special enough?
This pair of 9794 not only pulls the elastic band back, but also has Brogue on the seam and another one on the heel. Of course, too much decoration is not necessarily a good thing.
The special feature of 9815 is the leather match up, with suede in the front and smooth leather in the back.
9796 is also very distinctive. Everything is streamlined and curved everywhere. Originality is definitely enough, but Wingtip Chelsea … Maybe I’m still too conservative.
And this new pair can be regarded as a small change on my favorite style, and the focus is still on the shape of the elastic band and the angle of the seam. In addition, Gloss Wood, a new patina also appeared on this pair.
Chelsea boots are just an example, and there are many innovations in other styles. I dare not say that every innovation is good-looking, but the overall level has been maintained.