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

[Cleav]



Just been looking at your collection of shoes and they are gorgeous!
I must once again have had to redress my opinion of Lowndes as your dark brown pain definitely punch above their weight (if only my feet were a bit smaller, 10's can look a bit long on 348)
Got to collect a repair this week, will I be able to resist. Bugger, will check my bank account and they can get me a pair in rather than the Seymour's - shame the Seymours don't have the toe cap.

That's very kind of you to say, thank you.

I agree regarding the Lowndes, lot of shoe for the money

 

[jssdc]

^^ I've never understood why the Seymour doesn't have a cap toe either. I've always thought that DM/cap toe SM/plain toe were the classic combinations.

 

[Webbo]

A pair of good quality English brogues is missing from my line up. I would like to go with C&J model as to date have not tried them. I am looking for a wideish fit and I know the Pembroke gets a lot of love here however I dont want a scotch grain. A plan dark tan or mahogany calf in a style similar to the Cheaney Arthur III would be my wish. Any suggestions from the C&J experts out there?

 

[Cleav]



A pair of good quality English brogues is missing from my line up. I would like to go with C&J model as to date have not tried them. I am looking for a wideish fit and I know the Pembroke gets a lot of love here however I dont want a scotch grain. A plan dark tan or mahogany calf in a style similar to the Cheaney Arthur III would be my wish. Any suggestions from the C&J experts out there?

Webbo, considered these?

Not worn them for a while, I'll have to dig em out. Thanks


Clifford on 337

 

[Webbo]



Webbo, considered these?

Not worn them for a while, I'll have to dig em out. Thanks


Clifford on 337

Wow. They look just the ticket, are they a wide last?

 

[Cleav]



Wow. They look just the ticket, are they a wide last?

Thanks Webbo

Well, I can wear a UK 7, 7.5 or 8 dependent on the last. These are a UK 8, regular E fitting and are very comfortable on the roomy end of the scale.

That being said we are all different so there is no substitute for trying a pair on, especially your first pair with any particular shoe maker and last.

It can be an expensive mistake.....

 

[bespoken pa]

Not to mention fit is subjective to begin with. Definitely try then on if possible.

 

[Jazzmenco]

Classic Marlows in shell cordovan, one of my faves!

 

[bespoken pa]

Such a great shoe shouldn't the rl sale be coming up soon ?

 

[Allen Dreadmon]

When was the last time Marlows were actually included in a sale? I'd love to kop a PTB in this lifetime.

 

[sleepyinsanfran]

When was the last time Marlows were actually included in a sale? I'd love to kop a PTB in this lifetime.

I got fed up of waiting and bought a gently used pair (which turned out to have some salt stains). They still get more compliments than any of my other C&J's for some reason!

edit - I realized that wasnt particularly helpful, lol

 

[othertravel]

Here's a decent alternative to the Marlow:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/476842/nos-brown-shell-cordovan-longwing-8-5d

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

http://www.davidsonsskomakeri.com/

I was hoping to make a C&J purchase from this retailer but recently learned they don't ship to the USA (only EU). The retailer is in Uppsala, Sweden, which is, as I understand it, 45 miles or so from Stockholm.

In any event, I am wondering if any Swedish brethren on SF would be willing to proxy for me and ship the goods to the USA for me. I would, of course, pay for your services.

PM me if you are able to help a brother out. Thanks.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

The Marlow SWB is probably the finest looking shell SWB on the market.

 

[bespoken pa]

Agreed SFTG.