Crockett & Jones MTO Central

tifosi · Jan 28, 2014

@Namor I believe the primary reason is to break in the soles on carpet so you don't prematurely wear out the toes of the sole on pavement. This way the shoe has a little more bend and flex in it than straight out of the box and the front of the sole will be less likely to drag.

zippyh · Jan 28, 2014

NAMOR said:
what is the method i dont get it. if you know your size already, whats the point of walking around in the shoes to ensure fit? seems, a little redundant, stupid? i dont know what word im looking for

http://mcarthurstreasures.blogspot.com/2013/02/break-in-and-shell-cordovan-care.html

chipshot · Jan 28, 2014

Hoit .. I can't thank you enough .. exquisite boots. I love the fact they are a dark Whiskey. They are darker than my Whiskey Harvard's. Mine have a tiny toe mark as well .. and a little dark dye missing on a welt (easy fix). Built like Fort Knox. Wife thinks they are handsome .. Loved that response :embar:

thanks for the inspiration .. It was crazy easy dealing with C & J btw

marroyo · Jan 29, 2014

My new favorite boot for sure. Thanks again everyone for being a part of it and extra thanks to you Hoit for getting it going.

dusttruffle · Jan 29, 2014

Great "office shot" marroyo. Having seen the well aged leather swatch in store these boots will get better and better.

I don't regret not getting in on this order because having been fitted for the 341 I know I would have sized wrong, which in these circumstances is a bit of a relief - it would have been horrible.

green garden · Jan 29, 2014

hoit1981 said:
And...

Congratulation @hoit1981 . I have been a quiet lurker in this thread. Although this make-up really interested me, I couldn't make the jump because I don't have C&J sizing experience. But I've been following he thread and developments. Happy for everyone who participated since the shoes are exquisite and C&J's production seem to be consistent. I am envious. Need to do my homework for future opportunities. Happy wearing.

sevenfoldtieguy · Jan 29, 2014

Nice boots, guys. :slayer:

hoit1981 · Jan 29, 2014

The more I look at these Harlechs, the more I think a Harlech in dark brown scotch grain, with storm welt, Dainite sole and all eyelets would look amazing. Christ on a bike I love these boots!

rydenfan · Jan 29, 2014

hoit1981 said:
The more I look at these Harlechs, the more I think a Harlech in dark brown scotch grain, with storm welt, Dainite sole and all eyelets would look amazing. Christ on a bike I love these boots!

I am in for that for sure

laufer · Jan 29, 2014

hoit1981 said:
The more I look at these Harlechs, the more I think a Harlech in dark brown scotch grain, with storm welt, Dainite sole and all eyelets would look amazing.

I am listening.

PCK1 · Jan 29, 2014

hoit1981 said:
The more I look at these Harlechs, the more I think a Harlech in dark brown scotch grain, with storm welt, Dainite sole and all eyelets would look amazing. Christ on a bike I love these boots!

that sounds good to me. would def get some good use out of a boot like that in the winter.

i have a pair of monktons in the dark brown scotch grain with storm welt and dainite sole and i love the combo.

def think it'd be a hit on the harlech.

kwhitelaw · Jan 29, 2014

would be in for the brown scotch grain

ErikW · Jan 29, 2014

My vote still goes for a Gianni on Danite or possibly that Cheviot in Whiskey or Brown shell, but I would prefer the Cheviot with a leather sole.

zippyh · Jan 29, 2014

Yeah, navy shell Gianni over Dainite would get my vote.
(Plus I've already got a dark brown scotch grain capote boot. )

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