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post #3391 of 4134
2/11/13 at 1:57pm
At least from the ones I own, the AS Exclusives have, compared to C&J BG, better leather uppers, beveled edge, channeled/covered soles, and better finishing.

Ultimate the fit will dictate though. The 348 is very different from the 724.

At the end of the day, both are good shoes.
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post #3392 of 4134
2/11/13 at 3:56pm
I'm in shock, I received a return email from cj in NY. The price for a handgrade alex is 1250$. Wow that's more than double the price for a bench grade model and 500$ more than the waymouth same show with brogueing unreal. At that rate I'd rather a ladbroke top drawer.
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post #3393 of 4134
2/11/13 at 3:57pm

 

Factory fresh C&J Pembrokes

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post #3394 of 4134
2/11/13 at 3:59pm
I'm in shock, I received a return email from cj in NY. The price for a handgrade alex is 1250$. Wow that's more than double the price for a bench grade model and 500$ more than the waymouth same show with brogueing unreal. At that rate I'd rather a ladbroke top drawer.
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post #3395 of 4134
2/11/13 at 4:02pm
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Originally Posted by bespoken pa View Post

I'm in shock, I received a return email from cj in NY. The price for a handgrade alex is 1250$. Wow that's more than double the price for a bench grade model and 500$ more than the waymouth same show with brogueing unreal. At that rate I'd rather a ladbroke top drawer.

What is the Alex?   it is not in the catalogue

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post #3396 of 4134
2/11/13 at 4:05pm
It's in my 2013 catalogue. It's a benchgrade whole cut bal, damn James bond driving up the price Uh!
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post #3397 of 4134
2/11/13 at 4:10pm
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Originally Posted by bespoken pa View Post

It's in my 2013 catalogue. It's a benchgrade whole cut bal, damn James bond driving up the price Uh!

Interesting, does not show in their online catalog, that should be the most upto date

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post #3398 of 4134
2/11/13 at 4:27pm
I tried a pair on in NY but really wanted a handgrade model. Really clean shoe, sharp. I think sky valet carried it also.
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post #3399 of 4134
2/11/13 at 4:29pm
Need opinions guys; can the tetbury (black calf) work with a suit, without looking off?
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post #3400 of 4134
2/11/13 at 4:35pm
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Need opinions guys; can the tetbury (black calf) work with a suit, without looking off?

Surely can!!! Bond, James Bond.

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post #3401 of 4134
2/11/13 at 4:39pm
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Originally Posted by bespoken pa View Post

I'm in shock, I received a return email from cj in NY. The price for a handgrade alex is 1250$. Wow that's more than double the price for a bench grade model and 500$ more than the waymouth same show with brogueing unreal. At that rate I'd rather a ladbroke top drawer.

I think what drove up the price is that to get a HG version of the Alex (black wholecut), it would have to be MTO. I think the NYC store stocks HG around $800 and MTO is 50% of that so I that would bring it to the $1250 range. I think it is less Mr. Bond than it is upgrading to HG (MTO).

At that price you can get G&G Sinatra.
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post #3402 of 4134
2/11/13 at 5:18pm
Agreed
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I think what drove up the price is that to get a HG version of the Alex (black wholecut), it would have to be MTO. I think the NYC store stocks HG around $800 and MTO is 50% of that so I that would bring it to the $1250 range. I think it is less Mr. Bond than it is upgrading to HG (MTO).

At that price you can get G&G Sinatra.
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post #3403 of 4134
2/11/13 at 5:34pm
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AS Exclusive > C&J BG

here here
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post #3404 of 4134
2/11/13 at 6:05pm
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Originally Posted by bespoken pa View Post

I'm in shock, I received a return email from cj in NY. The price for a handgrade alex is 1250$. Wow that's more than double the price for a bench grade model and 500$ more than the waymouth same show with brogueing unreal. At that rate I'd rather a ladbroke top drawer.

Far better shoes for the same or less money:

Vass
Edward Green
St. Crispin's (maybe? - $)
G & G
many others I can't think of right now
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post #3405 of 4134
2/12/13 at 1:17am

Islay owners, how do you guys care for yours? I'm using Saphir products, and find that using their wax polish would make sense, but what colour? And would you occasionally use renovateur or cream polish as well? Opinions much appreciated!

 

Cheers,

SKM

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