Crockett & Jones MTO Central

laufer · Dec 27, 2014

matsuito said:
Gentleman,

I would like to have some advice about my project of C&J MTO

Here is an short description of the beast :
- Model : skye cordovan
- Last : 325 (the last of my conniston is so confortable)
- Leather : dark brown cordovan or burgundy....
- Sole : Ridgeway (in between commando and studded dainite)
- Welt :Veldtschoen (better waterproof than stormwelt)
- Particularity : half bellows tongue

What do you think? I even don't know if it is possible? How would you improve this?
Thanks

I believe Skye is only made on 335 last and C&J is unwilling to change that. I am not sure if they would be willing to do cordovan on veldschoe construction. You should probably check with C&J directly.

S K M · Dec 27, 2014

matsuito said:
Gentleman,

I would like to have some advice about my project of C&J MTO

Here is an short description of the beast :
- Model : skye cordovan
- Last : 325 (the last of my conniston is so confortable)
- Leather : dark brown cordovan or burgundy....
- Sole : Ridgeway (in between commando and studded dainite)
- Welt :Veldtschoen (better waterproof than stormwelt)
- Particularity : half bellows tongue

What do you think? I even don't know if it is possible? How would you improve this?
Thanks

I don't think C&J will do veldtschoen in cordovan since the equipment used for this technique easily causes bruises on the leather which can't be hidden very well on cordovan. But I'm not sure why you would do it either, since cordovan is not very water resistant. But @CTBrummie can most definitely provide input here. Otherwise your make up sounds nice, though I'd personally prefer double leather soles with cordovan - or dainite if it has to be rubber...

matsuito · Dec 27, 2014

Thanks guys for all your answer

I send a email just after reading your answer and C&J answer me within 2 hours

They can produce this boot with all my specifications

I choose a Veldtschoen welt because I didn't have yet, the waterproof abilities are better than stormwelt and it is used on a successful way on EG Galway

The price is 900£ a bit more expensive than the skye 2 (650£)

I am still hesitating burgundy or dark brown?

Nakedsnake · Dec 27, 2014

matsuito said:
Thanks guys for all your answer

I send a email just after reading your answer and C&J answer me within 2 hours

They can produce this boot with all my specifications

I choose a Veldtschoen welt because I didn't have yet, the waterproof abilities are better than stormwelt and it is used on a successful way on EG Galway

The price is 900£ a bit more expensive than the skye 2 (650£)

I am still hesitating burgundy or dark brown?

Both are really nice, but personally, I think that dark brown is much nicer. I have brown shoes, (not the skye 2, but have seen it in person, and its wonderful shade of brown) and color 8 shell, and find that I reach for the brown more. To each their own though. Both are great colors. Brown though, is the winner in my eyes. Easier to pair, and look better when they are a bit beat up.

budapest12 · Dec 27, 2014

I will be very curious to see if they really do produce that boot with veldt construction

S K M · Dec 28, 2014

deleted - wrong thread

Gilmour · Dec 30, 2014

I am looking for a Boot for kicking around still open to suggestions.

Are there any MTO`s open or waiting for interested parties?

hoit1981 · Dec 31, 2014

Gilmour said:
I am looking for a Boot for kicking around still open to suggestions.

Are there any MTO`s open or waiting for interested parties?

Dark brown grain Gianni on Dainite? Not currently in progress but something I've wanted for ages. Tried to get a MTO going a while back but not enough takers. Need 12.

CTBrummie · Jan 1, 2015

S K M said:
I don't think C&J will do veldtschoen in cordovan since the equipment used for this technique easily causes bruises on the leather which can't be hidden very well on cordovan. But I'm not sure why you would do it either, since cordovan is not very water resistant. But @CTBrummie can most definitely provide input here. Otherwise your make up sounds nice, though I'd personally prefer double leather soles with cordovan - or dainite if it has to be rubber...

They dont recommend shell for any kind of boot or show which is destined for much outdoor use at all. And you're right about the leather bruising due to the way the uppers are turned out to be stitched to the missile. That particular convo was about whisky shell in particular.

They will only produce veldt footwear using a limited range of thick, water resistant leathers.

laufer · Jan 2, 2015

@hoit1981

You requested a picture of these, here you go. Surprisingly 335 is a little shorter than 341 lasts. about 1 cm shorter than 341 last. It does not look like to be optimum fit for me or I should have gone a half size up.

granjamo · Jan 3, 2015

Any interest in a Pembroke in dark brown country calf (same used on Brecon, Ashdown, Bangor, Islay...).
325 last. Danite sole. Bangor is similar, but I prefer the 325 last and the medallion on the Pembroke.

inspirations for the make up include

source: Namor (OP here)

source: my-crockett-and-jones.blogspot.com

jrd617 · Jan 3, 2015

@granjamo

I'd be interested

IGotId · Jan 5, 2015

granjamo said:
Any interest in a Pembroke in dark brown country calf (same used on Brecon, Ashdown, Bangor, Islay...).
325 last. Danite sole. Bangor is similar, but I prefer the 325 last and the medallion on the Pembroke.

inspirations for the make up include

source: Namor (OP here)

source: my-crockett-and-jones.blogspot.com

In dark brown grain?

granjamo · Jan 5, 2015

IGotId said:
In dark brown grain?

Yes

Nikola · Jan 6, 2015

wrong thread, sorry.

Crockett & Jones MTO Central

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Member

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Distinguished Member

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Senior Member

Distinguished Member

Well-Known Member

Stylish Dinosaur

Senior Member

Well-Known Member

Distinguished Member

FEATURED PRODUCTS

Similar threads

Featured Sponsor

Definitely full canvas only

Half canvas is fine

Really don't care

Depends on fabric

Depends on price

Forum Sponsors

Forum statistics

FOLLOW STYLEFORUM ON: