coinopcollector
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I just received last week a pair of the C&J for BB Captoe Shell boots. While they are very nice, they are certainly not as impressive as I was expecting C&J's to be. I was surprised by what I felt was their poor quality control out of the box. First off the color on each boot does not match. The left boot is a shade lighter in the bend area. The welt stitching is sloppy at places on each boot. The tongue on the left boot arrived unattached to the sidewall, i.e., the stitching had pulled out, and finally the right boot is about 1/6 of an inch wider than the left. Unfortunately I was so excited to get them for $575 that I disregarded the tongue issue and wore them right away without a thorough exam, so I assume I can't return them. I am new here as a poster, but have read a lot of rave reviews about these boots and C&J in particular. I must say I am a bit dissapointed with them. I admit they are attractive but did not expect the imperfections. I think AE or Alden may have labeled them irregulars. My AE shell Randolphs are perfect and I also have two pair of AE calfs that are perfect, very nice quality and very comfortable. Same with both pairs of my 14 year old Hanover/Bostonian shell wingtips.
I do admit my new boots are attractive anyway, and my wife thinks I'm crazy and too picky. Thoughts?
I do admit my new boots are attractive anyway, and my wife thinks I'm crazy and too picky. Thoughts?