Omegablogger
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I agree. Of the "Big Three" I think C&J has by far the most elegant lasts. If their leather and finishing were only a step better, they would be a no brainer as the best available out of England.
I sort of agree. Last wise I still think they are below JL but I haven't seen the new C&J stuff in the flesh. There is a certain crudity to their shoes though and as you say the leathers need improving. To me these new lasts have furthered the distance between C&J and the other lesser Northampton makers but they still have some way to go to before they approach the quality of EG and JL.
I'm slightly biased though being a factory shop buyer. C&J handgrade are priced just a few pounds less than JL prestige making them poor value to me personally.