** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

[Farhad19620]

...

X-post from the C&J whiskey Harlech MTO thread. The whiskey shell Harlech MTO boots are trickling in to those who ordered them. Mine just arrived minutes ago. Some quick pics. Without flash: Beautiful, congratulations and thanks for sharing.

 

[razl]



zippyh post a pic of your collection

Not enough space on the server.

 

[BootSpell]

...

X-post from the C&J whiskey Harlech MTO thread. The whiskey shell Harlech MTO boots are trickling in to those who ordered them. Mine just arrived minutes ago. Some quick pics. Without flash:

Spoiler

Beautiful, congratulations and thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Farhad. I'm working from home today so will begin the break-in period. And walk like a penguin when I go for the mail.

 

[tifosi]

^^ Crease 'em, BootSpell!!!! Crease 'em!

 

[PCK1]

Yeah take those boots out and put them to good use!

...its character building!

 

[BootSpell]

^^ Crease 'em, BootSpell!!!! Crease 'em!

Yeah take those boots out and put them to good use!

...its character building!

I will, I will. I actually have not been very good at adhering to the so-called break-in regimen. I don't live in a city where walking is a way of life and I pretty much have to drive to get anywhere. Having said that, the whiskeys are barely creasing, which is surprising me. I've bought new shell where after the first try-on and just a few steps, caused decent creases. I don't mind creases and I actually like the worn-in look much better. Other than boots I intend to use for dressier wear, I prefer boots to not look new.

Thanks for the encouragement!

 

[tifosi]



I will, I will. I actually have not been very good at adhering to the so-called break-in regimen.  I don't live in a city where walking is a way of life and I pretty much have to drive to get anywhere.  Having said that, the whiskeys are barely creasing, which is surprising me.  I've bought new shell where after the first try-on and just a few steps, caused decent creases.  I don't mind creases and I actually like the worn-in look much better. Other than boots I intend to use for dressier wear, I prefer boots to not look new.

Thanks for the encouragement!

I usually never do. My Leffot LWB and Tankers were the first shoes I ever broke in. They were my last two purchases. I just wear them at work 2 days, so maybe a couple hours walking total, and I call it day. Ready for the pavement after that!

 

[lagsun]

I planning to visit Paris next month and was wondering how the Paris stores were. Do they carry any of the C&J boots? Is it worth the visit? Thanks.

 

[othertravel]



I planning to visit Paris next month and was wondering how the Paris stores were. Do they carry any of the C&J boots? Is it worth the visit? Thanks.

If you're in Paris, you'll find C&J models exclusive to the city (i.e. aren't sold anywhere else but France). Good opportunity to pick up a rare model (handgrades included).

 

[PCK1]

I planning to visit Paris next month and was wondering how the Paris stores were. Do they carry any of the C&J boots? Is it worth the visit? Thanks.

Definitely worth the visit. Paris stocks items/styles that are not available through any of the other stores and that cannot be ordered (unless MTO).

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

^^ Crease 'em, BootSpell!!!! Crease 'em!

 
Yeah take those boots out and put them to good use!

...its character building!

I will, I will. I actually have not been very good at adhering to the so-called break-in regimen.  I don't live in a city where walking is a way of life and I pretty much have to drive to get anywhere.  Having said that, the whiskeys are barely creasing, which is surprising me.  I've bought new shell where after the first try-on and just a few steps, caused decent creases.  I don't mind creases and I actually like the worn-in look much better. Other than boots I intend to use for dressier wear, I prefer boots to not look new.

Thanks for the encouragement!

FWIW, I have various C&J shell models and none of them crease much - some prefer that, some don't.

 

[Tuur]

What color of saphir creme would you guys use for the Conistons in tan scotch grain?

 

[lagsun]



If you're in Paris, you'll find C&J models exclusive to the city (i.e. aren't sold anywhere else but France). Good opportunity to pick up a rare model (handgrades included).

Definitely worth the visit. Paris stocks items/styles that are not available through any of the other stores and that cannot be ordered (unless MTO).

Thanks. I'll make sure to stop by.

 

[Cleav]

Take pics Lags

Be interested to see what you like, you certainly won't be disappointed.

 

[eddiemczee]

I planning to visit Paris next month and was wondering how the Paris stores were. Do they carry any of the C&J boots? Is it worth the visit? Thanks.

I've been to 2 out of the 3 stores in Paris. The Boulevard Raspail store is fairly small and wasn't very busy when I went to it. I think there was only one employee at the time, but luckily she spoke English. She helped me try on a few pair of shoes and wasn't pushy or anything (I ended up not buying anything). There were some great models I haven't seen before including some great green suede loafers.

I also went to Le Bon Marché, which is a department store in Paris that carries a lot of expensive clothing. There were a lot of salesmen on the floor and I got intimidated, so I didn't really interact with the shoes (I also don't speak French, so I wasn't prepared to engage with any of them).