There are a number of reasons why high-quality dress shoes are so expensive, from the quality of the materials, such as the leather quality; to the quality of the workmanship. Below is a video that may transform the way you think about those nice shoes you’re wearing. To think that so much time, effort, and skill goes into the complicated process of making your shoes.

It’s nice to see that there are still some true skills left that have been refined for thousands of years.

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And here is a video on how Louis Vuitton shoes are made:

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Some resources on dress shoes:
Why are quality men’s dress shoes so expensive? | The Silentist
Leather: A Cautionary Tale | Put This On
Look at the Soles to Find Quality Men’s Dress Shoes (and Other Shoe Shopping Tips) | Lifehacker
The 6 Shoes That Will Last a Lifetime | GQ
The Most Comfortable Dress Shoes for Men | Thallia

So, do shoes make the man? Maybe not entirely, but a nice pair of shoes certainly improves the man significantly.