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    Can you feel it? It's electric in the alpha M. Studios! Alpha is talking about two styles of shoes that make him weak in the knees. These shoes are amazing. In this video men's style, grooming, fitness and lifestyle expert, Aaron Marino of IAmAlphaM, AaronMarino, and Pete & Pedro presents two additional shoe styles that automatically elevate your style. These shoes are not your daddy's kicks.
    The Double Monk Strap - This is Alpha's all time favorite style of shoe with it's quirky personality, versatile nature, and simple sexy clean look. They come in a wide variety of styles from super casual to dress. Variations of the shoe style also are available, which Alpha covers (cap toe (Santoni), brogue wingtip (Two Boot New York), plain toe (Paul Evans)). Alpha demonstrates the double monks with jeans, chinos, and a suit.
    The Chelsea Boot - The aesthetics are simple without a lot of laces or a monstrous sole. They are brilliant and available in different styles from ultra casual (beat-up, rugged) to refined. They get better with age, like wine. They look incredible with a cool patina (Thursday Boots). He also demonstrates a refined boot (Paul Evans) with a suit. They also work with great dark washed jeans or with a casual outfit to kill it when grabbing a beer with the boys.
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  • @MrShinobi797
    @MrShinobi797 8 років тому +22

    Bought me a Pair of Black Double Monk Straps and wore them at my Licensing Exam yesterday. I Totally KILLED it!

  • @joehumphreys629
    @joehumphreys629 7 років тому +242

    I want someone to look at me how alpha looks at monk straps

  • @jdsheleg8332
    @jdsheleg8332 4 роки тому +5

    The energy in these videos is contagious! Wait until my wife finds out I just ordered a pair of monk strap shoes. I bet my nieces will love their crazy uncle news shoes.

  • @beautybyWill
    @beautybyWill 7 років тому +3

    BTW you are so right about both of these shoes. Obsessed with them because of you. Especially the double monk strap. When I first saw them I hated them...but gave them a try and now completely obsessed. Can't get enough of them

  • @googleyoutubeaccount
    @googleyoutubeaccount 8 років тому +26

    Damn Alpha, back at it again with the Black Monks!

  • @ChrisGearys
    @ChrisGearys 8 років тому +5

    Since I started watching your vids about a year ago I'm noticing that more and more of the new videos you post feature what I'm wearing now, it's all down to you man, you're like my yoda or something lol

  • @StrappingYoungLadam
    @StrappingYoungLadam 8 років тому

    I've been following this channel for a couple years now and have definitely improved my own personal style. In reference to this video in particular I purchased my first pair of double monks yesterday.

  • @LesFayes
    @LesFayes 8 років тому

    Got me a pair of black double monks and wore them to work today (with a suit). I can't express how good it looked and how awesome I felt with them. Thanks so much for introducing them to me!

  • @Mayankbhattacharya
    @Mayankbhattacharya 8 років тому +25

    Two favourite pairs indeed!

  • @biojui1
    @biojui1 8 років тому +7

    Love the energy of Aron

  • @garyabrahams7609
    @garyabrahams7609 8 років тому +2

    Great video. Thank you for narrowing it down. I only wear boots and watching your channel has made me more aware of refining my foot wear selection in boots.

  • @TheColinMontgomery
    @TheColinMontgomery 8 років тому +1

    just bought "Alpine Swiss Sion Mens Chelsea Ankle Boots" and I'm so excited to rock them.

  • @shelleyinthecity
    @shelleyinthecity 8 років тому +126

    How did alpha avoid male pattern baldness? He has the hairline of a 15 year old.

    • @LeeDiNapoli
      @LeeDiNapoli 8 років тому +62

      genetics

    • @Mel-bv8dc
      @Mel-bv8dc 8 років тому +64

      He's a blessed SOB, but he's also 5'6 so you can't have it all.

    • @Deadlyaztec27
      @Deadlyaztec27 8 років тому +5

      That Mediterranean bloodline. I'm Mexican-Salvadoran and all of my family members have an awesome hairline.

    • @Albert-Freeman
      @Albert-Freeman 8 років тому +2

      My dad is the only bald in the all family... Im scared xDDDD

    • @roguebananaexpert9028
      @roguebananaexpert9028 8 років тому

      my grandpa still has hair

  • @imamrafi8095
    @imamrafi8095 8 років тому +4

    Wow, great style.
    Can you talk about men's Wallets? The type, how and where to keep it etc.

  • @eduardomorales2379
    @eduardomorales2379 4 роки тому +1

    I feel like the monk strap shoes and chelsea boots are something a lot of guys stay away from because they're not used to the style, but you gotta learn to try. When I first got chelsea boots i loved them and now i Chelsea boots are my favorite boot. I'm going for monk strap next

  • @mandeepbaweja3021
    @mandeepbaweja3021 8 років тому +1

    Dark Brown or Burgundy Slip-On Penny Loafers 🙌👌the perfect casual pair of shoes!!!! Pair it with suit, jeans or chinos & it looks perfect 😃

  • @adrianbarisano
    @adrianbarisano 8 років тому +16

    Hey alpha! Please do a video about the DESERT BOOT!

    • @gamerN77
      @gamerN77 8 років тому

      +Adrian Barisano Yeah, I love those. They're just the right mix between casual and a little bit dressy for school :)

  • @Mannythephotographer
    @Mannythephotographer 8 років тому +4

    He just sold me for life. My two favorite shoes!

  • @LasCruzesLawyer
    @LasCruzesLawyer 8 років тому +2

    Alpha, this is, hands down, one of the best videos you have made recently. The topic is classic and timeless, yet still original: the best shoes. The content and your presentation is comprehensive, practical, and insightful, and the video editing---like your flawless taste---was on point! Keep killing it!
    Best regards from UCLA =D

  • @BicBoisProductions
    @BicBoisProductions 8 років тому +1

    You'd be proud Alpha! I bought my first pair dress shoes(meaning my mom didn't buy them)! I purchased myself monk straps from Johnston & Murphy. I love them! I couldn't find a none square toe tip. But the square toe isn't too exaggerated and I find them to fit my feet nice having wider feet. Thank Alpha for your videos!

  • @tiffanysd925
    @tiffanysd925 8 років тому +10

    Nice, love to see alpha done right!! thnx for posting, ur so cool!!

  • @jgelbert1
    @jgelbert1 7 років тому +3

    What about single strap monk straps? Are those still good in your opinion?

  • @d.richardoneill7386
    @d.richardoneill7386 7 років тому +1

    bought the suede Chelseas from Thursday Boot company. LOVE them. thanks for the tips Aaron!!

  • @Knottykid
    @Knottykid 8 років тому

    agree with you at 100% since I was a kid I was always fascinated by chelsea boots Monk Strap are different which make them unique and stylish

    • @pinkfroth4968
      @pinkfroth4968 8 років тому

      I still prefer gold boots but I'm into noel fielding

  • @monkeydunkey1
    @monkeydunkey1 8 років тому +55

    0:11 can you feel it now Mr krabs?

  • @samuelojelabi2284
    @samuelojelabi2284 8 років тому +4

    "Damn, your dead, coz I'm killing it" 😂
    Keep up the work alpha

  • @DuendeHr
    @DuendeHr 8 років тому +2

    Hey Alpha! For me personally the best casual sneakers are Black Converse All Star Tops! They are perfect for jeans and especially with dark washed denim. Always looked slim and stylish, they are like sneaker Chelsea boot alternative.

    • @DuendeHr
      @DuendeHr 8 років тому

      +DuendeHr You can wear them with leather jacket, denim or causal suit, it looks fantastic

  • @anthonyi6572
    @anthonyi6572 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for all the tips. I'm building my new wardrobe and kicking up a notch, well maybe more than a notch.

  • @KevinTheScreenKiller
    @KevinTheScreenKiller 8 років тому +3

    Imho the double monkstrap is too dressy. Wolverine 1k or Redwing IR more casual and build quality is beast.

  • @ador7572
    @ador7572 8 років тому +4

    Alpha can you please make a video about tips when wearing shorts..

  • @GrossHer
    @GrossHer 8 років тому +1

    your videos are just amazing. they also always make the day. keep it up, man!

  • @avcle
    @avcle 8 років тому +1

    I bought Chelsea boots two weeks ago and have been wearing the heck out of them. Absolutely love them. They remind me of the 1960's era British rock stars. I have black leather ones and they go great with a pair of black jeans.

  • @peterpwn9558
    @peterpwn9558 8 років тому +4

    Not feeling the monk straps. My favorite shoe has to be the chukka boot! Works a lot better with jeans than a monk strap imo.

  • @juju31897
    @juju31897 8 років тому +5

    WOAH there was some magic edit there when alpha jumped into his casual jeans and Chelsea's

  • @9faris3
    @9faris3 8 років тому +1

    I couldn't agree more. I hate double monk strap until I knew you can wonderfully dress up and dress down with it. Same goes to Chelsea boots! Killer look!

    • @Deadlyaztec27
      @Deadlyaztec27 8 років тому

      I hated the idea of the monk strap until I saw my track coach wearing them once and the entire team was like, "damn coach! You are killing it on the track". He was surprised because he just thought they were an ugly gift from his wife lol
      It has to be the most underrated shoe of all time.

  • @VestirBienforMen
    @VestirBienforMen 2 роки тому

    amazing your mood here, one of the best videos you have made.

  • @vmendonc
    @vmendonc 8 років тому +37

    One button too much Alpha... One button too much... lol

  • @gausalpatel5998
    @gausalpatel5998 8 років тому +6

    You legit made me throw away 90% of my closest watching your videos 😂😂

  • @kamman920
    @kamman920 8 років тому +1

    You NEED to do a must have for men's style for this spring!! Spring is upon us, I want to be prepared!!

  • @Sibghatallah100
    @Sibghatallah100 8 років тому

    This video got me super hyped with all the outfit changes and combinations haha
    Well done Aaron!

  • @hugh7641
    @hugh7641 8 років тому +53

    What about crocs?

    • @ClaudKaKeiYeung
      @ClaudKaKeiYeung 6 років тому +4

      Crocs are for contraception.

    • @slowpoke4321
      @slowpoke4321 5 років тому +2

      no laces to get caught up on, and they pair well with a suit!

    • @rapidrsed2896
      @rapidrsed2896 5 років тому

      Ed Jones 😂😂😂

  • @xMaRVeL39
    @xMaRVeL39 8 років тому +34

    What dark-wash jeans are those?

    • @alpham
      @alpham  8 років тому +32

      Gap slim fit.

    • @MrSabbath2011
      @MrSabbath2011 8 років тому +1

      +alpha m. Been looking for a pair like those for a while. Are the lighter pair Gap too?

    • @alpham
      @alpham  8 років тому +11

      +Big Mike Smalling Yes sir!

    • @JoseEduardo-kf9si
      @JoseEduardo-kf9si 8 років тому

      +cowdust51 I want to know too!

    • @wasimjaan3300
      @wasimjaan3300 8 років тому

      whatever that was look incredible...

  • @moeaboudib9675
    @moeaboudib9675 8 років тому

    Awesome video. Ive actually been contemplating adding BOTH those styles to my collection but wasn't convinced. This video helped.

  • @veo_
    @veo_ 8 років тому

    Long time viewer, first time commenter. Kudos on this video! The segway between suit double monk and chelsea boot is to die for. You're totally mastering your craft, my friend.

  • @sharangrane557
    @sharangrane557 8 років тому +5

    I love this style coz it has no lace and I hate lace.

  • @kingbucketz182
    @kingbucketz182 8 років тому +6

    This is how a grown man dresses. If you're in high school, keep it tees, jeans and sneakers. Unless you don't care if you get laughed at. Because you will

    • @ahastar1141
      @ahastar1141 8 років тому +3

      Sure guys will be calling you names, but girls will be calling you at all hours of the night

  • @andrewclark9644
    @andrewclark9644 8 років тому +2

    wow, I need to get a pair of dark brown Chelseas! Thanks for the video and confident personality.

  • @raymondret6027
    @raymondret6027 8 років тому

    Yo Alpha M. I've been watching your videos for a year and a half and your videos made me a stylish guy that I am right now!! :) Thanks for your tips and keep up with them good videos dude. I like the fact that you're giving a sample vision on how to wear jeans or shoes or whatsoever. Just Keep it up man. I will expect more stylish advice!!

  • @THEHOAG4
    @THEHOAG4 8 років тому +3

    3:36 lmao

    • @kemkem582
      @kemkem582 8 років тому

      +THEHOAG I KNOW RIGHT.

  • @spillow762
    @spillow762 7 років тому +7

    I hate you... ended up buying a pair and spending a lot of money after watching this video...

  • @seshadri91
    @seshadri91 5 років тому +1

    Bro u just own the video and everyone wid ur badassss confidence and attitude🙌u just rockk

  • @kirbyallison
    @kirbyallison 7 років тому

    Totally agree! Nice video!

  • @alexanderthegod9553
    @alexanderthegod9553 8 років тому +5

    He is wearing a Daytona. Did he not just buy a milgauss?

  • @Think-About-It
    @Think-About-It 7 років тому +12

    I will not wear a monkstrap unless I am a monk.

  • @ervinfowlkes8326
    @ervinfowlkes8326 8 років тому

    You convinced me, bought a pair of Double Monks today. Thanks for the perspective sir!

  • @altair1983
    @altair1983 8 років тому

    i've been eyeballing both stiles and i think you pretty much nail it when you say: just give it a try..because they are classics for reason.

  • @UwU_for_Christ
    @UwU_for_Christ 8 років тому +18

    I feel like it's just me that actually hates monk straps

    • @raphaelvanelderen
      @raphaelvanelderen 8 років тому

      +Sam Hewitt I hate them as well :)

    • @hollywoodscentstory4803
      @hollywoodscentstory4803 8 років тому

      They're awful. I live & work in Los Angeles...no way in hell i would wear them, and I've never seen anyone rocking them...he must be from the south somewhere

    • @mestreyoda88
      @mestreyoda88 8 років тому

      Exactly! ikr

    • @arpeeh21
      @arpeeh21 6 років тому

      dont like them as well.. should not be worn with jeans., looks awful lol

    • @roger8654
      @roger8654 5 років тому

      @@hollywoodscentstory4803 LA has no style. In NYC hardly anyone wears them but the ones who do make it look incredible.

  • @Jarl_69
    @Jarl_69 8 років тому +5

    The Chelsea suede shoes looked like the pair my mom wears. Not cool...

    • @peakpie4974
      @peakpie4974 8 років тому

      I prefer the leather ones

  • @mikerod79
    @mikerod79 5 років тому

    I just ordered my double monks. In black and in brown i am so excited for it

  • @reddblurr
    @reddblurr 8 років тому

    Those Cap toe double monks are nice! Alpha... you're killing it!

  • @RanjanSh
    @RanjanSh 7 років тому +5

    Alpha M has become a salesman... :/

  • @allcartuner
    @allcartuner 8 років тому +54

    Ugh I hate Chelsea boots! I absolutely hate them!
    For me the top 2 would be Oxford or derby cap toe (Say no to wingtips!) and and for a more casual option, a simple leather work boot, maybe something like a Red Wing.

    • @kazooboy4208
      @kazooboy4208 8 років тому +24

      Wing tips are the best

    • @allcartuner
      @allcartuner 8 років тому +1

      Marco Li cavoli Oh no, what a terrible spelling mistake. It's spelled: worst ;)

    • @rogencurosko4170
      @rogencurosko4170 8 років тому +26

      Noob

    • @brianfeldm
      @brianfeldm 8 років тому +5

      I have never seen a suede shoe or a Chelsea shoe I didn't think was absolutely ugly.

    • @diddymercs
      @diddymercs 8 років тому +2

      +allcartuner no to brogues? Are you INSANE?!

  • @LydellAaron
    @LydellAaron 10 місяців тому

    Opted for black double monkstraps with 3 piece suit. So comfortable and look great, I bought a brown pair too.

  • @tonymontana1846-i1l
    @tonymontana1846-i1l 8 років тому +1

    I love monk straps! I never liked them until I saw how Alpha rocked them!

  • @annacarlsson1280
    @annacarlsson1280 7 років тому +28

    am I the only one that think the monk strap is hideous? xD

    • @yzwme586
      @yzwme586 7 років тому +2

      it's an acquired taste, like a fine blue cheese.

    • @sam-ur8nj
      @sam-ur8nj 7 років тому +9

      Look who's talking...

    • @angelosinders232
      @angelosinders232 7 років тому

      Thank you anna those straps are ugly as hell. My girlfriends say the same and also that they are childish.

    • @paco7669
      @paco7669 6 років тому

      Yes

    • @widowmaker7067
      @widowmaker7067 6 років тому +1

      Yes but that's cause your not a monk

  • @SuperLiammail
    @SuperLiammail 8 років тому +19

    You know people will call you gay wearing those shoes right? My friend wears them in high school and all the juniors go around calling him names for it :/. I will stick to my Nike Shox thanks.

    • @w33518
      @w33518 8 років тому

      damnnnnnn

    • @CroLover543
      @CroLover543 8 років тому +133

      they are not mature enough to understand this is classy and awesome, swag for boys, class for men

    • @AlexComments
      @AlexComments 8 років тому +1

      +mrpipps90 but... This whole channel is about getting people to think well of you

    • @gamerN77
      @gamerN77 8 років тому +17

      +HERO But do you consider the High School to be the right place and time to adress style-issues? I certainly don't. At ours, 99% wear the same boring Nike running shoes. And while I do see your point (especially the double monk strap - which I find amazing but don't wear it myself) 'cause you might get some looks if you don't wear them with enough confidence.
      For that reason I love my desert boots. They're just the right mix between casual and a bit dressy :)

    • @mrpipps90
      @mrpipps90 8 років тому +4

      overTIMe
      Not quite. There is a difference between letting the majority dictate what you wear and carefully crafting the image of yourself that you want people to see.

  • @TimepieceAddict
    @TimepieceAddict 8 років тому

    My current go-to shoe is a chestnut Oxford brogue. Works with jeans and pants.

  • @thestylebulletin
    @thestylebulletin 5 років тому

    Just because of this video, i bought double monk strap and Chelsea boots and loving them .... love u man

  • @Primitivegarage915
    @Primitivegarage915 8 років тому

    You posted this at the perfect time, I'm about to go buy some new shoes! Thanks Alpha!

  • @NickyNaz1
    @NickyNaz1 8 років тому

    This video has had helped me to understand the importance of a right pair of shoes. now I know what to buy. Thanks mate I appreciate your video and your hard work.

  • @JasonLewis0451
    @JasonLewis0451 8 років тому

    This is hands down the greatest channel on UA-cam. Thanks man!

  • @Zacsilk
    @Zacsilk 8 років тому

    I've just got a pair of brown leather Chelsea boots. And i'm going to get a pair of tan double monks soon. Thanks Alpha, on the way to being more stylish. Greetings from England.

  • @VeritasAequitas9
    @VeritasAequitas9 8 років тому

    Monks are my favorite & go to! Great video!

  • @moorfang
    @moorfang 6 років тому

    Totally agree. Monks and Chelsea boots are amazing.

  • @eduardomorales7022
    @eduardomorales7022 8 років тому

    I'm a junior in high school and you can definitely pull off the casual versions of those, unless you are currently wearing shorts and basketball shoes, wearing shouldn't be a problem, the key is on your confidence wearing them, you love em, then the chicks will love it, etc.

  • @mck7776
    @mck7776 8 років тому

    Totally agree! Clean shoes are amazing

  • @sebastiand4269
    @sebastiand4269 8 років тому

    Chukka and Desert boots are also great alternatives to the Chelsea boot if people are wondering if there are any other similar styles out there.

  • @martinking237
    @martinking237 8 років тому +1

    I dont know how much to thank you great man! you are incredible inspiration ive been following your channel for quite some time and recently i came up with a list of people on youtube that helped develop my character.And the list goes alpha m,Greg Plitt (R.I.P),Eliot Hulse these are the 3 channels on youtube the 3 people that helped me so freaking much at becoming what i am...I would really like you and Eliot to get together and do a bit of work for the fans out there together I am sure there will be amazing benefits for every!Thank you alpha keep up the good work!

  • @dawnsw0rd
    @dawnsw0rd 8 років тому

    GReat video alpha, that's the attitude !

  • @Tom_-
    @Tom_- 8 років тому

    I love them both. Good choices indeed. Especially the super shiny smat Chelsea boots. Wow!

  • @stylishoversixty9459
    @stylishoversixty9459 8 років тому

    okay okay absolutely great video however don't know if I'm totally convince or sold on the double monk strap as always thanks for the information "intoxicating suede" wow I love it!

  • @miirkatz
    @miirkatz 8 років тому +2

    some people just dont get how nice these two shoes are! oh wells everyone to their own lol. go double monk and chelsea boots for the win

  • @MuscleCar429
    @MuscleCar429 8 років тому

    Very stylish shoes and outfits. Love this video. Thanks!

  • @brianingle799
    @brianingle799 8 років тому

    This video rocks. Transitions are awesome.

  • @MrBobbert94
    @MrBobbert94 8 років тому

    I think I've watched too many of your videos Alpha. Had these two picked before the video started playing! Haha

  • @lonewolf30
    @lonewolf30 8 років тому

    Thanks for the tips bro, always enjoy ur videos bro 👍👍

  • @shanecle
    @shanecle 8 років тому +1

    I'm digging brogue shoes lately, need to buy more of them!

  • @deephouse733
    @deephouse733 8 років тому

    I'd say a smart Clarks chukka boot combines the two and is a really good option, I'd get a brown and black pair and leave the chelsea boot and double monks. The chuckas are never out of style

  • @lawrencelogoh
    @lawrencelogoh 8 років тому

    Daaamn Alpha, back at it again with them chelsea boots

  • @palmenable
    @palmenable 8 років тому

    what would we all do whithout you Alpha!! Keep the good work up!

  • @garrettrodden4532
    @garrettrodden4532 8 років тому

    I called it! I knew the double monk strap was going to be on the list just because of how much you wear them, and who doesnt love a chelsea boot??

  • @danielclarke4788
    @danielclarke4788 8 років тому

    I was watching the monk strap part of this video, and I was just thinking "man id love to see a video about Chelsea boots" and bam! There it is!

  • @voltioz2828
    @voltioz2828 8 років тому

    Awesome video! I need some belt tips, or is there a specific belt that goes with everything ?

  • @Donesan707
    @Donesan707 8 років тому

    You're a freaking mind reader!!! This video came in a perfect time. Thanks Alpha!!!!

  • @turqayu3548
    @turqayu3548 8 років тому

    Damn alpha back at it again with the chelsea boots!

  • @joilsongomes5
    @joilsongomes5 6 років тому

    double monk straps it is found them and i m gonna buy them. i just didnt know what kind of pants i should wear Thank u Aron!!!

  • @moctor3
    @moctor3 8 років тому

    Alpha....I own multiple pairs of both and didn't realize how stylish I am . Question.....what are your thoughts on this on-going dress shoes with no socks look? I myself really don't understand the aesthetic

  • @courtpaul9334
    @courtpaul9334 7 років тому

    you make the video very funny which we all appreciate along with great advice.....

  • @zEquilibrium
    @zEquilibrium 8 років тому

    his excitement in this video makes it!

  • @guacnchips
    @guacnchips 8 років тому

    Welp, looks like I'm ready for a casual spring soon!