** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** - Page 228

Originally Posted by bespoken pa 

I tried a pair on in NY but really wanted a handgrade model. Really clean shoe, sharp. I think sky valet carried it also.

Originally Posted by S K M 

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

Originally Posted by S K M 

I'm saying no; not because of the model as such, but mainly because of the rubber sole.

Originally Posted by S K M 

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!

Originally Posted by CTBrummie 


Your call on the colour; too many people on here get too het up over which colour to use on shoes and boots. For what it'a worth, I tend to use burgundy or dark brown cream.

I wax my Islays so tend not to bother with wax polish - you can get a mirror shine on waxed leather but it will often smear. Plus, I'm not convinced that a mirror shine on grained leather actually looks that good.

Originally Posted by Roguls 

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

Originally Posted by othertravel 

What are the thoughts on the C&J Shannon? I'm debating between the Tetbury chukka and Shannon boot.

Originally Posted by NAMOR 


here here

Originally Posted by bespoken pa 

Does anyone happen to own the Alex? My experience so far has been limited to Edward Green, Alden, and Allen Edmonds. The later two I feel are really difficult to compare to cj. I am considering going with the bench grade as upping to a handgrade is simply too expensive for what the shoe is. I am looking to purchase the black wholecut bal to be used for weddings etc. It won't likely occupy too much time in my rotation. What are some comparisons to cj benchgrade? Thank You Gentlemen.

Originally Posted by bespoken pa 

Does anyone happen to own the Alex? My experience so far has been limited to Edward Green, Alden, and Allen Edmonds. The later two I feel are really difficult to compare to cj. I am considering going with the bench grade as upping to a handgrade is simply too expensive for what the shoe is. I am looking to purchase the black wholecut bal to be used for weddings etc. It won't likely occupy too much time in my rotation. What are some comparisons to cj benchgrade? Thank You Gentlemen.

Originally Posted by bespoken pa 

IMO you are fighting an uphill battle. I'd list them and see how you fair.
The market will ultimately dictate the price but you should do okay, did you purchase them at retail?

Originally Posted by SHS 

I would stretch them, or get a cobbler to do it.

Originally Posted by DpprDr 

Not sure if it makes a difference with the pebble grain and how that would interact with stretching?

Just put "James Bond wore these in Skyfall" then someone will pick them up.

Originally Posted by theundeadkennedy 



Seriously. You could easily turn a profit on eBay with these boots. If you put Barbour To Ki To in the description with Skyfall, they will get a ridiculous number of hits.