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Bridlen Shoemaker
India
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Bridlen is a goodyear welted men's shoe brand, striving to provide quality shoes competitively. Our expertise in shoemaking over 3 decades, along with a strong Japanese influence, pushes us to aim for precision and high standards of shoemaking. We are an online brand, shipping globally, with a range of goodyear welted classic Oxfords, Derbys, Loafers and Boots
In conversation with Suresh Ramakrishnan of Whitcomb & Shaftesbury and William Wong of the Arterton
Welcome to the third episode of our "Bridlen Podcast series".
Affan, our resident shoemaker, dives into a conversation with Suresh Ramakrishnan of Whitcomb & Shaftesbury and William Wong of Arterton about the world of men's wear. They share personal anecdotes, insights from the early days of their businesses, and discuss the ever-evolving business landscape behind them.
Whitcomb & Shaftesbury was established in 2004 by Suresh and Mahesh Ramakrishnan as an independent company transparent in its manufacturing and committed to a deep belief in excellence and independence, underpinned by an artisan approach.
Website: www.whitcombshaftesbury.co.uk/
Instagram: whitcombshaftesbury
Address: 11 St George Street, London W1S 2FD
+44 207 493 2636
Arterton who also happens to be our partner store is a London-based design atelier of sartorial and lifestyle "desiderata". Their modus operandus is creating fine goods that sell on their own accord.
Arterton London :
arterton.co.uk/
arterton.london?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
youtube.com/@arterton.london?si=BLZ_L5oDmLZX7ng4
Arterton
12&13 Princes arcade, St. James, London
@arterton.london
Affan, our resident shoemaker, dives into a conversation with Suresh Ramakrishnan of Whitcomb & Shaftesbury and William Wong of Arterton about the world of men's wear. They share personal anecdotes, insights from the early days of their businesses, and discuss the ever-evolving business landscape behind them.
Whitcomb & Shaftesbury was established in 2004 by Suresh and Mahesh Ramakrishnan as an independent company transparent in its manufacturing and committed to a deep belief in excellence and independence, underpinned by an artisan approach.
Website: www.whitcombshaftesbury.co.uk/
Instagram: whitcombshaftesbury
Address: 11 St George Street, London W1S 2FD
+44 207 493 2636
Arterton who also happens to be our partner store is a London-based design atelier of sartorial and lifestyle "desiderata". Their modus operandus is creating fine goods that sell on their own accord.
Arterton London :
arterton.co.uk/
arterton.london?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
youtube.com/@arterton.london?si=BLZ_L5oDmLZX7ng4
Arterton
12&13 Princes arcade, St. James, London
@arterton.london
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Bridlen Podcast EP 2 | Affan in conversation with Timothy Wong of the Seamless Bespoke Singapore
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Welcome to the second episode of our "Bridlen Podcast series". Affan, our resident shoemaker, dives into a conversation with Timothy Wong of Seamless Bespoke, where they explore the sartorial community in Singapore, followed by their early and current days in the business, and finally, the announcement of the Bridlen Trunk show happening at Seamless Bespoke Singapore. Seamless Bespoke is a one-...
London Super Trunk 2024 | World Shoemaking, Patina & Shoe Shining Championship | Bridlen Shoemaker
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Since our invitation to participate in the Super Trunk Show in Amsterdam back in 2020, our aspiration has always been to reach the prestigious London event where the world championship in shoe making, shoe shining and shoe patina take place. Despite facing challenges with Covid-related travel restrictions, we finally made our London debut in 2022, marking a significant milestone as the first In...
Bridlen Podcast Series EP 1| Affan in conversation with William Wong the Founder of @arterton.london
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Welcome to our first episode of the Bridlen Podcast series. Affan, our resident shoemaker dives into a conversation with William Wong, founder of the Arterton London where they explore the satorial community, followed by their early and current days in the business and finally the annoucement of the Bridlen Trunk show happening at the Arterton London. Arterton who also happens to be our partner...
Announcing the Trunk Show calendar for May 2024 | London | Singapore | Tokyo |
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Starting with the Super trunk show where the finals of the world championships of shoe shining & shoe patina will take place, Bridlen shoes will be used for both competitions and we are proud to announce that @affan.mk will be part of the panel of judges. Followed by a Trunk show @arterton.london on the 5th of May & @seamlessbespoke Singapore on the 19th of May where we will be launching 'The c...
Restoring a pair of Church's | Shoe care services | Bridlen Shoemaker
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Restoring a pair of Church's | Shoe care services | Bridlen Shoemaker
What really is Bespoke footwear? | Bridlen Shoemaker
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What really is Bespoke footwear? | Bridlen Shoemaker
The Basic Shoe Care Guide | Bridlen Shoemaker
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The Basic Shoe Care Guide | Bridlen Shoemaker
World Championship Shoes 2023 Unboxing | Bridlen
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World Championship Shoes 2023 Unboxing | Bridlen
All about Charles F Stead's Janus Calf suede
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All about Charles F Stead's Janus Calf suede
The Bridlen Story | Shoemaking from Tokyo to Madras
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The Bridlen Story | Shoemaking from Tokyo to Madras
Colour variations from screen to screen
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Colour variations from screen to screen
How important is the weight of the shoe?
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How important is the weight of the shoe?
Why you should wear your shoes in rotation?
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Why you should wear your shoes in rotation?
Difference between Channeling and Grooving
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Difference between Channeling and Grooving
The differences between suede and nubuck leathers.
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The differences between suede and nubuck leathers.
Difference between the leather and rubber outsole.
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Difference between the leather and rubber outsole.
Why do leather shoes need breaking in ?
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Why do leather shoes need breaking in ?
Difference between Henson-1 and Henson-2
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Difference between Henson-1 and Henson-2
Differences between the Main line vs Founders Line Specifications
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Differences between the Main line vs Founders Line Specifications
The differences between leather soles
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The differences between leather soles
Brilliant podcast. True craft.
Fantastic content. Thank you. The only suggestion I would have is to change the audio mix and increase your volume, Affan.
Improve camera and sound affan it’ll help the brand
Congratulations. Would love to see the Gurkha sandals in the background being offered on your website.
Is this sole ‘ sure step sole’ rare to find? How does it compare in comfort to other rubber soles
Smoking 🔥
What last is the double monk strap made on? I want to get it on that last
Cleaning is what you have done sir ! Restoring is what a craftsman does when they strip the shoes down and rebuild. Happy Shoe Cleaning 🎉
Do you have a list of the products used?
From Chennai. Went to Ferragamo stores during my recent US trip and I don’t get EEE shoes. Getting a shoe is always a pain and was wondering if someone can make custom shoes with great care and quality. I hope to visit the store soon to check if I can get a custom shoe!
Please do visit us a the Gallery when you are in Chennai. We have lasts with various widths including EEE. We look forward to having you over.
Why don't you use dies?
We use dies on our more popular designs and some development pairs we hand cut the leather.
Just picked up my first pair and I love them. Beautiful shoes, excellent customer service and very knowledgeable staff. Looking forward to getting another pair soon.
மென்மேலும் வளர்ந்து கொண்டே இருக்க என்னோட வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
One day when I can afford this I am going to buy and flaunt it as made in Madras
So many people talking about using knifes to score new leather soles and other destructive things! Took me 3 minutes out on the driveway to "scuff" up the soles of my new shoes. So, very good advise!!
Such elegant shoes! I have been wearing a pair of black punch toe Oxfords for the last six months and it has certainly elevated my style. Some of these shoes do take some time to break in. In my experience it took about 4 months to completely adapt to my feet. I wear them 3 to 4 times a week. Time taken for the breaking in period is subjective. Once broken in, the comfort you feel is something one has to experience for themselves. Now I take every opportunity I can to wear mine. The only limitation now for me is the colour. A second pair in brown will be a nice addition to bring in the much needed rotation and can open up more trousers colour choices. Thank you, Bridlen!
Did the leather insole break in well?
@@akshaybhatia9756 Yes, the insole has adapted well to my foot and feels comfortable.
Hello Manoj, Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience! Breaking in can be a personal journey, and we're pleased to hear it was worth the wait for you. Please do drop by our gallery when you're ready for your second pair and we look forward to continuing to be a part of your sartorial journey!
Hey I have wide feet like 11.8cm will this fit me comfortably?
Hello Jeery, The Service Boot is made on the Rui Boot Last, which has an accommodating toe box and an EE width grading. Please email us at shoemaker@bridlen.com for more detailed information. Thank you.
Where from u
Proud of you. Lovely to see an Indian brand in an arena where most British shoemakers say their top of the line shoes are made in the UK and the rest made in India! I hope to make a pair of bespoke shoes made to measure for my feet from you, just to support an Indian company, soon. Is that possible?
Thank you for your kind words and support. While we haven't ventured into the full bespoke area yet, we are more than happy to assist you with fit across our wide range of lasts. Please email us at shoemaker@bridlen.com when you are ready for a pair to be made. Thank you.
Delicious is the word! I’d love to see a video of the service boot in Shell! That thing is a piece of art!
Thank you. We are working on a boot video soon.
@@bridlenshoemaker awesomeness! I want to book it before anyone else does please
I'm glad we have a Indian brand making its mark. If I'm ever spending good money, you guys will be my first choice
Thank you for the support. looking forward to you owning a pair.
Actually those are both examples of suade. That is not nubuck. Sorry friend
Restoring? 😂
Amazing story and fantastic shoes. I own 2 pairs and have just ordered another one! I hope to build my own collection of high end amazing Bridlen shoes.
Thank you for the support.
Had a folded penny loafer with button rubber sole for almost three years. You should not discontinue button rubber sole Afsan bhai. Other rubber sole designs were not that remarkable
We still make the button rubber sole on request.
Do you have any shipping from inside Europe? Your shoes look great!
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Congratulations on your first podcast. It was fun listening to you both. Informative. Best wishes for upcoming events in May.
Ur first podcast and my first comment
Thanks Jeff! Yes, we will be back in new York in October. Glad to read your pair is serving you well!
Congratulations Affan on the exciting venues. Hope to see you back in NY again as well in the future . I always get complements on my black cap toe Oxfords and Russian calf hatchgrain split toe derbies. Always happy to tell friends and associates about Bridlen. Wishing you every success. Cheers, Jeff
Almost fell the other day. But the sound of a leather sole is pure satisfaction. Rubber soles don't even come close.
Your videos demonstrate a passion for shoe design and construction! Also, i get the distinct impression that a drive for perfection is the end goal! With this in mind, i recently ordered a pair of your shoes to sample the workmanship! As soon as they arrive, i may order several more pairs! Thanks for enlightening us on shoe craftsmanship through your videos!
We are shoemakers first. Thank you for ordering our shoes.
There are all types of rubber soles. I find some of them are much more comfortable than leather - almost like sneakers. Also working in NYC I have plenty of rain, snow and ice. Not to mention walking into the lobby of a building or airport with wet shoes - you want traction.
Yes, based on utility rubber may such be a better choice for your use. There is really no right answer to which is more comfortable it comes down to the individual.
What about German JR soles? You don’t have them? They are the perhaps the best.
Hi Hill, yes, we used to offer JR Soles before they shut down and transferred ownership to the Kilger tannery in early 2021. We might restart them once we are certain of the quality standards of the new batch of JR-branded soles after a few years of use.
Open a branch in mumbai please
Soon. We hope we'll be there soon,.
Congratulations, hoping for a gallery in Mumbai..
We hope we'll be there soon.
Top quality shoes
Good presentation, ta
Sapato maravilhoso!!
Would love to see a video of ur amazing boots and shoe collection 🥾🥾🥾
Amazing shoes
Is that plain water or do you mix something with that?
It's a mix of rubbing alcohol and water.
Well crafted loafers! Please open an outlet in Canada!
Thank you. We are available for international shipping via our website.
Impeccable! Thank you so much for this amazing art!
Thank you for your kind words.
Amazing story. I guess Bridlen factory in Chennai also manufactures shoes for Loake, a British Kettering Northamptonshire brand. It is one of the prestigious brand in UK and also has a royal warrant.
Is this the Tenton & Heath theme song?
Hardly restoring, but giving them a good polish. Good work though.
Fair point, next time we'll name the video appropriately.
🤲Brilliant
Thank you
Kindly issue hand gloves use and thrown to them .. they too human
Usually, shoe shine can be done with or without gloves. It usually is the preference of the person doing the shine.