Cheaney vs Crockett & Jones

[hst]

I believe the CJs at PLAL are genuine. Many members here have brought CJs from PLAL (including myself

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I think there have been some issues between PLAL and CJ. PLAL is now probably only clearing whatever stocks they have on hand.

Pediwear may be your best bet now.

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by jwong6590

The funny thing is I emailed Crockett and Jones on their stockist info in Malaysia, they replied and said there isn't any. But, I found C&J shoes at P.Lal in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Here is their website. http://plal.com/main/index.php?page=...hgrade-oxfords Are these C&J shoes genuine?

I have family in Malaysia. Recently, they ordered C&J shoes from P. Lal thawerere not in stock. P. Lal is only allowed to sell to their domestic market now.

 

[Tweed Run]

cheanys aren't benchmade. i think they have one range -- an anniversary range or similar -- that are, but the quality isn't the same as a crockett & jones shoe. c&j's will be handcut calf leather, cheanys not. the c&j shoes will wear better and last longer.

 

[Ich_Dien]

Cheaney are capable of making a very good shoe, however.

 

[Tweed Run]

yes, i don't disagree. cheany shoes might also be a bit more interesting and contemporary. c&j shoes are... traditional, to say the least. pick the one you like best. cheanys aren't an "investment" shoe; the quality isn't there, but the price reflects that. c&js are beautiful shoes that you'll grow old with, but they might not be the most exciting shoes you own.

 

[Ich_Dien]

Originally Posted by Tweed Run

yes, i don't disagree. cheany shoes might also be a bit more interesting and contemporary. c&j shoes are... traditional, to say the least. pick the one you like best. cheanys aren't an "investment" shoe; the quality isn't there, but the price reflects that.
When they make the shoes for other companies, such as Ede & Ravenscroft, they certainly are an investment shoe. Here is a pair of Cheaney's that are four years old. They have been re-crafted by Cheaney once, and I had the soles replaced with oak bark soles. To be honest, they look as if they have another 4+ years in them, and the quality is most evidently there.

I own one pair of Cheaney shoes and have owned previously seven pairs of C&J. C&J are my favourite, but it would be wrong to be so dismissive of Cheaney.

 

[KayJay85]

FWIW I got my first "real" shoe from Cheaney and moved up to C&J a year later.
Very happy with my Cheaney purchase but I would say that the C&J are a cut above, as reflected in the typical price difference.

 

[jwong6590]

I am thinking to go for C&J Hallam in black. This is my first pair of Oxford. Do you think the front of the shoe(toe cap?) look a bit weird?

Is the price od USD333 reasonable?

 

[Ich_Dien]

I think with the Hallam you have to be mindful of what you will be wearing it with. The last is very pointy and IMHO, looks a bit silly.

 

[academe]

I do think that C&J have shoes on slightly more exciting contemporary lasts; all the shoes on the 348 last are a bit more sleek, and wee bit less conservative...

Originally Posted by Tweed Run

yes, i don't disagree. cheany shoes might also be a bit more interesting and contemporary. c&j shoes are... traditional, to say the least. pick the one you like best. cheanys aren't an "investment" shoe; the quality isn't there, but the price reflects that. c&js are beautiful shoes that you'll grow old with, but they might not be the most exciting shoes you own.

 

[Wes Bourne]

Originally Posted by Ich_Dien

When they make the shoes for other companies, such as Ede & Ravenscroft, they certainly are an investment shoe.

Here is a pair of Cheaney's that are four years old. They have been re-crafted by Cheaney once, and I had the soles replaced with oak bark soles. To be honest, they look as if they have another 4+ years in them, and the quality is most evidently there.

I own one pair of Cheaney shoes and have owned previously seven pairs of C&J. C&J are my favourite, but it would be wrong to be so dismissive of Cheaney.

I_D, are those the Grosvenor?

 

[academe]

Silliness is subjective. I think it does depend quite a lot on your personality and sense of style. I personally like the Hallam very much and have a couple shoes on the 348 last...and I wouldn't describe my dress sense as particularly brash or avant-garde.

Originally Posted by Ich_Dien

I think with the Hallam you have to be mindful of what you will be wearing it with. The last is very pointy and IMHO, looks a bit silly.

 

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by jwong6590

Thanks everyone for your quick responds. I am actually eyeing Cheaney Sloane. I would like to save some money for buying Cheaney. Are those prices that I mentioned reasonable? Is Cheaney equilavent to Rolex in the wristwatch world? What I mean is how good of a brand is Cheaney?

Both are decent medium quality brands but not in the Rolex class, IMO. There's several higher-end English brands that are much nicer - but, as mentioned - nothing wrong with C&J or Cheney if they fit you.

 

[Ich_Dien]

Originally Posted by Wes Bourne

I_D, are those the

They are, yes, originally made for Herring. As I say, I've had them resoled with oak bark soles and they're still going strong.

 

[srivats]

Originally Posted by Wes Bourne

I_D, are those the Grosvenor?

Now I have another bal to lust over. Thanks a lot, Wes, thanks a lot.