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C&J handgrade v. Grenson Masterpiece v. AS exclusive

post #1 of 6
12/14/11 at 4:03am
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Thoughts on the three-way comparison?
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post #2 of 6
12/14/11 at 2:07pm
comparison of what qualities?
theyre all nice. pick the model that appeals to you.
i have my share of CJ so i personally would start to pick out at AS
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post #3 of 6
12/14/11 at 3:45pm
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Of what qualities? I'm puzzled that it's not obvious. Of the qualities that distinguish sought-after shoes from mediocre ones: Durability of the soles, fineness of the uppers, neatness of the stitching, appeal of the antiquing, and so on.

It's not just a question of models. It's also a question of quality and value. For example, AS Exclusive and C&J Handgrade both have channeled soles, but the former is $100 cheaper. Where do they make up the cost?
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post #4 of 6
12/14/11 at 4:01pm
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Of what qualities? I'm puzzled that it's not obvious. Of the qualities that distinguish sought-after shoes from mediocre ones: Durability of the soles, fineness of the uppers, neatness of the stitching, appeal of the antiquing, and so on.
It's not just a question of models. It's also a question of quality and value. For example, AS Exclusive and C&J Handgrade both have channeled soles, but the former is $100 cheaper. Where do they make up the cost?

I've heard people say that at that price range of shoes, there isn't too much of a difference between various brands. Just pick the one with the last you like.

Also, I think it's pretty cheap for the manufacturer to have channeled soles on shoes.
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post #5 of 6
12/14/11 at 4:08pm
I only have experience with Grensons and C&J Handgrade, but I think they are pretty much equal, although C&J lasts fit me better so I prefer them. I have less experience with AS, but they seem less favored compared to the former.

I thought there was a consensus that Grenson Masterpieces were a notch above C&J Handgrade though?
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post #6 of 6
12/14/11 at 5:08pm
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Of what qualities? I'm puzzled that it's not obvious.

the question was rhetorical - with the underlying point being its all aesthetics and personal preferences at this point (upper market)

not exactly a Cole Haan vs Gaz/Girling comparison here
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