Crockett & Jones - boned calf

[Salsalocust]

Hi Guys,

Not one to worry about annoying those who despise the 'House of Correction'

but Crockett & Jones have produced this example (What not Church's.... I hear them cry!

)

It is a C & J "Worcester" black boned calf on the 341 last

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I know it is rather a 'Plain Jane' derby shoe.... but the question is: do 'you' allow them to get away with it?

Regards,

Graham

 

[Wes Bourne]

So boned calf is C&J's term for bookbinder/corrected grain leather?

 

[grimslade]

The more commonly used term at C&J is cavalry calf, I believe.

 

[Salsalocust]

Boned calf is very similar to Church's polished binder

Whereas cavalry calf is similar but has an almost 'greasy' or 'oily' tactile feel and appearance

Regards,

Graham

 

[dkzzzz]

What, no crust leathers?

 

[Wes Bourne]

Understood. As far as I'm concerned, absolutely no more corrected grain, no matter how well it's done, by whom, regardless of what they call it.

 

[imatlas]

How can you spot it?

 

[Wes Bourne]

Overall smooth, plasticky appearance. Calfskin, no matter how fine, usually still has visible pores upon close inspection.

 

[TKDKid]

C&J are now making the Hallam in cavalry calf and a rubber sole:

- I'm actually thinking of getting a pair as a bad weather dress shoe.

 

[alliswell]

^ I assume they're selling it for £7...

 

[Salsalocust]

Originally Posted by letmebefell

^ I assume they're selling it for £7...

Where? Where?.......surely, there must be a mistake!

I think these guys have done enough research....... BTW: Church successfully sell binder...... get over it!

Regards,

Graham

 

[Manton]

Traditionally, boned calf literally meant that you polished a shoe in part by rubbing a bone against the leather. It did not refer to corrected grain or any other leather that was treated prior to the making of the shoe.

 

[gdl203]

I oppose animal cruelty and zoophilia

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by gdl203

I oppose animal cruelty and zoophilia

Cue edmorel ...

 

[Smahatma]

Originally Posted by letmebefell

^ I assume they're selling it for £7...
you'd think there would be some discount....