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

[inimitable]

I believe they are made exclusively for Ben Silver http://www.bensilver.com/Crockett-and-Jones-Albany-Cap-Toe-Oxford,12499.html

Yes I'd like to find a cheaper alternative for resoling for some of my other C&J's. I seem to go through soles quite quickly.

 

[Winston S.]



Interesting, didn't know they had a handgrade Adelaide. The price is steep if all they do is primarily sole repair and a few fringes. At the end of the day it is still cheaper than a new pair I guess.

Agreed, if it is just a resole and other small items maybe it is better off just taking it to your local cobbler.

 

[Frank the sheep]

This is a MTO from a store in Sweden, Westbourne in polo suede. I really like this and it´s to bad there out of my size or that C&J doesn´t make Westbourne in this leather, otherwise i would have bought them immediately

 

[SuitedDx]

Was eyeing a pair of black Wesbournes in eBay but the seller shipped to everywhere EXCEPT the US... unfortunately they sold before I could find a proxy

 

[RingTail]

What's the take on AE's attempt at the Westbourne


http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF7603_1_40000000001_-1

 

[scurvyfreedman]

I think the punching too small. Larger punches would be nicer. I have the Wesbournes in chestnut and plan to get the Alfred Sargents in oxblood soon as well.

 

[spacemanvt]

Looking for some recommendations as to new C&J rubber soled shoes, as I need a pair to beat up when its raining here (its always raining )

currently have a pair of Westbournes in chestnut, Wembleys in brown, and 2 suede boots that i forget the names of. one with a rubber danite sole in brown suede and one with a leather sole in blue with a cap toe.

I was thinking about about a pair of Hallams in black or A monkton or something but I have way to many cap toes already. maybe a derby instead? Any thoughts?
I dont have any good pair of black dress shoes so I am leaning that way.

also any decent deals on C&Js right now?

 

[Gerry Nelson]

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I like the Pembroke for rainy days (I have a pair in the scotch grain). You could check here if they have a pair they can send to you immediately.

 

[spacemanvt]

I am not a big fan of pebbled leather, just looks cheap to me somehow... I would have to skip those... thanks though

 

[Gerry Nelson]

I actually think they're a great looking country shoe but that's just my opinion. I don't know about cheap looking but C&J are quite happy to put it on the front page of their site ...

In any case, you can go to here, filter by sole and take your pick - looks like a ton of choices there. Also, the Monkton isn't cap toed so you could still consider that or maybe a dark brown Swansea if you want a wingtip derby.

 

[The7Ups]

I am not a big fan of pebbled leather, just looks cheap to me somehow... I would have to skip those... thanks though

Pembroke is also available in C&J's corrected grain 'Cavalry' calf leather on a danite rubber sole in burgundy and black colours. Ebay seller 'Salsalocust' who has posted on the forum has a nice e.g. in burgundy here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-8-E-Cr...3897468?pt=UK_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item19ce370ffc



I've handled a pair in black and the corrected grain is no way near as plasticy as Church's polised binder leather.

 

[rikod]



Just received these back from having a resole at C&J

They look great inimitable, inspired me to take a photo of my Marston, my only loafers, they are about 2 years old and I've always been impressed with the leather quality of this pair, I only brush before and after each wear, I think I have polished this shoes only twice in 2 years.

 

[SuitedDx]

Cliffords 2 weeks in a row... trying to break them in to hopefully decrease the heel slippage.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

They look great inimitable, inspired me to take a photo of my Marston, my only loafers, they are about 2 years old and I've always been impressed with the leather quality of this pair, I only brush before and after each wear, I think I have polished this shoes only twice in 2 years.

Those Marstons look great! Really nice brushed look!

Cliffords 2 weeks in a row... trying to break them in to hopefully decrease the heel slippage.

Are you wearing the Cliffords every day?

 

[SuitedDx]



Are you wearing the Cliffords every day?

I should clarify, I wore them once last week and once this week. Been trying to break them in... not break them