** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

[Fenners81]

Welcome to the world of shell. Don't be surprised if you "somehow" fall into numerous unexpected follow-on purchases 😅

Don't say that - this was very much a guilty purchase for me.

 

[KarlHungus]

Don't say that - this was very much a guilty purchase for me.

The way I see it, the more purchases you make, the lower your guilt is per purchase (ie. amortizing down your guilt by increasing the base). Your problem is not enough purchases

[Sorry, posted before I finished so edited after the fact]

 

[Fenners81]

The way I see it, the more purchases you make, the lower your guilt is per purchase (

Genius 😂

 

[Marmite89]

Just received my shell derby's on the 325 last. This is my first pair of cordovan and so I was keen to see what the fuss is about. I must say I like the depth and variation in colour. Now time to decide on whether to get flush toe plates or topys so will be sending them off to the Shoe Healer before wearing.


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They look great! Enjoy your purchase!

 

[Keyser_Söze]

Replace shell with Bakers Russian in black and I'd be game

Not opposed to that actually. What's the price difference on Bakers Russian vs Shell anyway?

 

[jischwar]

Not opposed to that actually. What's the price difference on Bakers Russian vs Shell anyway?

Not much these days

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Green shell shoes.. moments after this was in my mates farmyard as he fed lambs… so these have had a good clean tonight! 😂

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Just received my shell derby's on the 325 last. This is my first pair of cordovan and so I was keen to see what the fuss is about. I must say I like the depth and variation in colour. Now time to decide on whether to get flush toe plates or topys so will be sending them off to the Shoe Healer before wearing.


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I think the green ones I had today seem same model? Look similar

 

[Fenners81]

I think the green ones I had today seem same model? Look similar

Not quite, yours are bluchers whereas mine are a standard derby. I actually prefer yours as more minimalist.

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Not quite, yours are bluchers whereas mine are a standard derby. I actually prefer yours as more minimalist.

Mine were a sample find from
A few years ago. Yours a lovely shade mate and will age beautifully

 

[BurgundyOxfords]

Islay tan scotchgrain GMTO proposal:

365 last
colour: tan
leather: scotchgrain
sole: Ridgeway
tongue: half bellows tongue



Image source jeffersons ltd

 

[lurker33]

I was looking for something else, but spotted these pics of my teak oiled Islay’s. This first one is immediately after I’d cleaned and treated them…

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never noticed how sick the islay looks on vibram soles, that pair with a half gusset tongue would be amazing

 

[jellyroller]

Cross posting in Tricker’s thread, taking a poll:

Tricker’s Bourton in espresso or Crockett & Jones Pembroke in dark brown wax calf?

 

[Fenners81]

never noticed how sick the islay looks on vibram soles, that pair with a half gusset tongue would be amazing

Significantly more comfortable than Dainite too.

 

[Marmite89]

Significantly more comfortable than Dainite too.

They are very comfortable. My go to if I know I have a long day on my feet. They have proved to be very hard wearing too.