C&J handgrade v. Grenson Masterpiece v. AS exclusive

[brainchild]

Thoughts on the three-way comparison?

 

[Trompe le Monde]

comparison of what qualities?
theyre all nice. pick the model that appeals to you.
i have my share of CJ so i personally would start to pick out at AS

 

[brainchild]

Of what qualities? I'm puzzled that it's not obvious. Of the qualities that distinguish sought-after shoes from mediocre ones: Durability of the soles, fineness of the uppers, neatness of the stitching, appeal of the antiquing, and so on.

It's not just a question of models. It's also a question of quality and value. For example, AS Exclusive and C&J Handgrade both have channeled soles, but the former is $100 cheaper. Where do they make up the cost?

 

[Liquidus]



Of what qualities? I'm puzzled that it's not obvious. Of the qualities that distinguish sought-after shoes from mediocre ones: Durability of the soles, fineness of the uppers, neatness of the stitching, appeal of the antiquing, and so on.
It's not just a question of models. It's also a question of quality and value. For example, AS Exclusive and C&J Handgrade both have channeled soles, but the former is $100 cheaper. Where do they make up the cost?

I've heard people say that at that price range of shoes, there isn't too much of a difference between various brands. Just pick the one with the last you like.

Also, I think it's pretty cheap for the manufacturer to have channeled soles on shoes.

 

[sportin_life]

I only have experience with Grensons and C&J Handgrade, but I think they are pretty much equal, although C&J lasts fit me better so I prefer them. I have less experience with AS, but they seem less favored compared to the former.

I thought there was a consensus that Grenson Masterpieces were a notch above C&J Handgrade though?

 

[Trompe le Monde]



Of what qualities? I'm puzzled that it's not obvious.

the question was rhetorical - with the underlying point being its all aesthetics and personal preferences at this point (upper market)

not exactly a Cole Haan vs Gaz/Girling comparison here