Crockett & Jones for Ralph Lauren Cordovan (Marlow, Darlton, Gifford, Garran, Lindrick, McCallum, Rh

Mine have certainly not lightened in the year and a half I have had them. On my feet today by coincidence:

Interesting. Maybe I'll use some Saphir Renovateur which tends to take some of the dye off. Then, not polish them for a few years too...

The display models get really light under the bright light so that's probably why some have lightened



mediahound said:

Interesting. Maybe I'll use some Saphir Renovateur which tends to take some of the dye off. Then, not polish them for a few years too...

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FWIW, I use Renovateur frequently, as the C&J shells seem to dry out quickly... I never use polish.



stevent said:

The display models get really light under the bright light so that's probably why some have lightened

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Ding, ding, ding. My light pair was a display which explains the color. Check the 1st post to see how loght affects shell color



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Is it just me or does the one on the left look a bit wider too?



chipshot said:

Does anybody know what last the McCallum is on?  I use the Marlow Shortwing 9.5D as well as the PTB 9.5D.  I tried sizing down one to 9D as recommended but they were too tight with the somewhat narrow toe box.  I wear the 9D in the Marlow Penny as I like a very tight loafer to begin with as they do stretch over time.  Would the 9.5D McCallum work for me?  My guess is the toe box is along the lines of the Marlow PTB or Shortwing.  Better looking than the Barrie last but a little dicey fit wise.  

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IIRC the MacCallums are on the 325 last, the same as the Marlow shortwings. On me, they both fit slightly large in the toes, though I'm not sure I could size down 1/2 size (never tried it). I can check tonight.

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chipshot, I don't see an obvious last number inside my MacCallums. FWIW, the numbers are, on one side "1183374/49895" and on the other side, "ALM 46140 11 1/2D". Comparing these numbers with those in my Marlow shortwings, which I know are on the 325 last, I can find no last number here.

Although I didn't remember this, my Marlow shortwings are US size 12D and my MacCallums are US size 11 1/2 D, so I sized down 1/2 size for the MacCallums and they fit similarly to the Marlow shortwings, with ample room in the toebox (US size 12D is my normal shoe size in most makes and lasts). I bought the MacCallums in-store, so I was able to try them on and bought the best-fitting boots. Of course, YMMV, but I would recommend sizing down 1/2 size from your size in the Marlow shortwings, so 9D MacCallums.

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chipshot, I don't see an obvious last number inside my MacCallums. FWIW, the numbers are, on one side "1183374/49895" and on the other side, "ALM 46140 11 1/2D". Comparing these numbers with those in my Marlow shortwings, which I know are on the 325 last, I can find no last number here.
Although I didn't remember this, my Marlow shortwings are US size 12D and my MacCallums are US size 11 1/2 D, so I sized down 1/2 size for the MacCallums and they fit similarly to the Marlow shortwings, with ample room in the toebox (US size 12D is my normal shoe size in most makes and lasts). I bought the MacCallums in-store, so I was able to try them on and bought the best-fitting boots. Of course, YMMV, but I would recommend sizing down 1/2 size from your size in the Marlow shortwings, so 9D MacCallums.

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Thanks thinman, I myself am a ectomorph. 9D it is ... mucho appreciation for the slant ...

you'll see #8 Alden shell on display that looks like cigar shell. fluorescent lights really change the color

the Darltons on display in Boston also look super light

Some RL shortwings on auction on ebay. They are pretty beat for only 4 - 5 wears and priced pretty high too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...53&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123



Winston S. said:

Some RL shortwings on auction on ebay. They are pretty beat for only 4 - 5 wears and priced pretty high too. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...53&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123

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yeah, buddy was looking at the same item...hard to believe 4-5 wears, idk..looks like an old pair claimed as a recent purchase from last year...



Winston S. said:

Some RL shortwings on auction on ebay. They are pretty beat for only 4 - 5 wears and priced pretty high too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...53&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123

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He must kept them on a few weeks end time he wore them. How can you expect unshined used shoes to sell for $500+ ??



Thanks SF (a new me) said:

yeah, buddy was looking at the same item...hard to believe 4-5 wears, idk..looks like an old pair claimed as a recent purchase from last year...

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This guy must be lying. I think this pair had 30+ wears.

Easily unless he weighs 500 pounds and walks 50 miles each wear. Might even need A resole soon given front toe wear

I can finally join the club...