Crockett & Jones for Ralph Lauren Cordovan (Marlow, Darlton, Gifford, Garran, Lindrick, McCallum, Rh

[BackInTheJox]



Interesting. Don't remember seeing that one.

I'll post pics of mine when they arrive in a few weeks/months!

 

[Skelnik]

mdubya coordinated that one. I don't think the order went to the factory until around November so no one from that GMTO has received them yet.

 

[RRLRanch]

I posted my Marlow loafers for sale. They are BNIB never worn. Size 13 but since they are new an exchange wouldn't be too hard.

 

[Skelnik]



I'm not intimately familiar with RL's sales events but I wonder if they marked up the normal price so they don't have to exclude Marlows from their sales. $1000/$1350= ~75% so they could apply a 25% sale to the new price and they'd still be available at $1000 to informed buyers.

That certainly sounds likely to me.

 

[movoblast]

I picked up a pair as well. I had to have my local SA call around though and check store inventories as there hasn't been anything in my size on the website for months. I got lucky and he found the last pair in 8.5D and had them shipped to me. I haven't worn them out of the house yet, but love these shoes!

PSA: There is a MTO going on for these beauties!

 

[patrick_b]

Last 240 is short and narrow TTS. Not a fan.. flipped my BB boots

cordovan because of this ... sadly at a loss..

I couldn't get a good fit with those either. Had them shipped into BB on Newbury St., Boston. Glad I did as I'd have kept them and tried to make them fit before eventually selling them.

 

[thegeneral13]



I couldn't get a good fit with those either. Had them shipped into BB on Newbury St., Boston. Glad I did as I'd have kept them and tried to make them fit before eventually selling them.

Strange, I had to size down a half size in that boot. I wear the same size as I do in Alden Barrie.

 

[Skelnik]

Strange, I had to size down a half size in that boot. I wear the same size as I do in Alden Barrie.

Me too. The fit isn't the same as the Barrie last though. In fact it was pretty snug at first and I almost didn't purchase them, but am so glad I did. They molded to my feet after a couple of wears. Now they are one of my most comfortable pair of boots/shoes.

 

[Churchill W]



Strange, I had to size down a half size in that boot. I wear the same size as I do in Alden Barrie.

I did the same. My Brannock size felt too big.

 

[Anden]

Input from an owner of the shortwings and the penny loafers.

The shortwings in a size 9 UK is perfect and roomy for me and my slightly wide feet. The loafer in a 9.5 UK has been a pain to break in due to the tight toebox.
Finally it has started to give enough room sideways to accomodate my slightly wider feet. It took longer that enticipated but I am glad I went with the size I did. It has a little moulding still before it is a great fit.

I have two pairs of the unlined cordovan loafer Harvard from C&J (I love them...). Both has been a breeze to break in compared to this pair.
The reasons:
1. Single vs. double leather sole.
2. Lined vs. unlined.
3. Full strap vs the top strap.

To summarize. Cordovan will mould to your feet in a way calf doesn't . It will take some time but it is worth it.

 

[Wesley Crusher]



Input from an owner of the shortwings and the penny loafers.

The shortwings in a size 9 UK is perfect and roomy for me and my slightly wide feet. The loafer in a 9.5 UK has been a pain to break in due to the tight toebox.
Finally it has started to give enough room sideways to accomodate my slightly wider feet. It took longer that enticipated but I am glad I went with the size I did. It has a little moulding still before it is a great fit.

I have two pairs of the unlined cordovan loafer Harvard from C&J (I love them...). Both has been a breeze to break in compared to this pair.
The reasons:
1. Single vs. double leather sole.
2. Lined vs. unlined.
3. Full strap vs the top strap.

To summarize. Cordovan will mould to your feet in a way calf doesn't . It will take some time but it is worth it.

My 12D UK Marlow shortwings are slightly tight on me. I bought a pair of the penny loafers in the same size and they were easily a full size too small. I lied to myself in the beginning and said that I could make them work because the shade of cordovan was to die for, but I just couldn't do it and quickly sold them. Shame that the sizing is so inconsistent.

 

[Anden]

My 12D UK Marlow shortwings are slightly tight on me. I bought a pair of the penny loafers in the same size and they were easily a full size too small. I lied to myself in the beginning and said that I could make them work because the shade of cordovan was to die for, but I just couldn't do it and quickly sold them. Shame that the sizing is so inconsistent.

Lengthwise I would probably be even better of with a pair of UK 10 Pennies so your experience is similar to mine.

 

[Allen Dreadmon]

There is a listing for a pair of 8D Marlow PTBs on eBay for $300 starting bid. It's listed as "Palph Lauren.." so you may have an added advantage!

 

[katch]

What color/brand wax polish do you guys use on your marlows?

 

[mr monty]



There is a listing for a pair of 8D Marlow PTBs on eBay for $300 starting bid. It's listed as "Palph Lauren.." so you may have an added advantage!

Spelling has been corrected. Even if you are not interested in the shoes, check out the listing. Seller is "cool" looking for a guy his age

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262860974761?ul_noapp=true