Crockett & Jones MTO Central

[mdubs]

Here are the exact specs that I provided to Lauren.

Model: Lowndes (Double Monk Strap)
Last: 348
Size: 9.5E
Material: Whiskey Shell Cordovan
Stitching: Tone-on-Tone
Buckle: Nickel/Silver
Welt: Flat Welt (Standard on Lowndes)
Sole: Single Leather (Standard on Lowndes)
Edging (Color): Light Antique

-Mike

 

[sleepyinsanfran]

if C&J makes the harlech, the skye II and the Lowndes in whiskey shell, they'd have made more whiskey pairs as alden had all of last year

 

[mdubs]

Hah! Well they don't regularly produce Whiskey like Alden does. I think they hord it.

 

[stevent]



Yeah, I'd be happy to organize something and to wait to do so until things for the boot pre-order are farther along the way.

I would prefer a cap-toe, whiskey, double monk for myself, though I am a bit flexible on sole or last. Since I'm working with a Latin teacher budget, I'd prefer bench-grade to make the purchase slightly more economical.

MDubs's pair of Lowndes has a chisel toe (as opposed to rounded) which looks good to me too. MDubs - any other details of the pair worth knowing? What last is that on? Thanks.

Interested so far (?) :

- New Yawker
- StevenT
- jfclarcky
- Mdubs (?)
- ...

I'm not in on lowndes, it doesn't really do much for me and 348 doesn't really fit me neither.

 

[TommyB]

I might be interested in a pair (Whiskey only).

@Papa Doble You can change this to "I'm in" (still only interested in Whiskey, though).

 

[Papa Doble]

I heard from Lauren at C&J. She's still waiting to hear back from the factory. Apparently she's usually only allowed to do whiskey shell orders once every 6 months or so, and she's just about to make another order -- perhaps it's the Skye 2?

EDIT: Lauren did say they have a "great deal" of dark brown shell available throughout the year. I know people signed up for whiskey, but I thought I'd throw that out there.

 

[NewYawker]



I heard from Lauren at C&J. She's still waiting to hear back from the factory. Apparently she's usually only allowed to do whiskey shell orders once every 6 months or so, and she's just about to make another order --
perhaps it's the Skye 2?

Wow hopefully they let the order go through. If we have to wait 6 months im definitely still on board. That would mean submission some time in August and delivery sometime in November or December. Works for me.

 

[Skyfell]



I heard from Lauren at C&J. She's still waiting to hear back from the factory. Apparently she's usually only allowed to do whiskey shell orders once every 6 months or so, and she's just about to make another order -- perhaps it's the Skye 2?

EDIT: Lauren did say they have a "great deal" of dark brown shell available throughout the year. I know people signed up for whiskey, but I thought I'd throw that out there.

Thanks for update Papa.

Fingers crossed they may be able to get this order through now.

If not , like New Yawker, I am happy to wait for when they can complete the order

 

[TommyB]

Thanks for the update, Papa D. I don't mind waiting either. I'm used to Alden, so nine or ten months doesn't seem so bad for a pair of Whiskey boots.

 

[tdes81]

Gentlemen,

Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in joining the Skye 2 in Whiskey Shell Cordovan Group MTO Purchase (we have confirmed leather and can still add anyone interested). I have been working with Lauren from Crockett and Jones to get everyone confirmed and paid. Due to the exchange rates, the price for US based people has dropped nearly $100!

The boots, price wise, have come in at the originally estimated price of £700 (with VAT) or £562.50 (without VAT - People in US) and £30 for shipping plus if shoe trees are desired, they are an additional £60 (with VAT) or £50 (without VAT). So for US people, the shoes will be approximately, £592.50 (~$890) shipped.

The specifications would be as follows.

• Crockett & Jones Skye 2 Wingtip Boot
• Last: 335
• Upper: Whiskey Shell Cordovan
• Sole: Double Leather Sole
• Eyelets: 4 Exposed Brown Metal + 4 Brown Metal Hooks (Similar to the Skye 2 in Snuff Suede)
• Welt: Storm - Possibly flat if possible
• Edging: Antique
  

Related Pictures:

In terms of sizing, the 335 last "The Skye is a generous fitting shoe in regards to the width." I was planning to go with my Barrie Last size for these boots (or a US 10D) if you are familiar with Alden sizes.

In order to join in, just send me a PM. Thanks gentlemen and carry on!

Thanks,
Mike

I was just informed we had another sign up for this. So I think that makes only 5 left to go! We also have confirmation on the leather for these.

 

[Fred G. Unn]



I was just informed we had another sign up for this.  So I think that makes only 5 left to go!  We also have confirmation on the leather for these.

PM sent to mdubs. If the whisky shell is confirmed I'm in. I would vote for no speed hooks and Dainite though, but whisky shell is the main draw.

 

[mdubs]



I was just informed we had another sign up for this.  So I think that makes only 5 left to go!  We also have confirmation on the leather for these.

PM sent to mdubs. If the whisky shell is confirmed I'm in. I would vote for no speed hooks and Dainite though, but whisky shell is the main draw.

Sorry for my lack of responses here, I have been on travel for work and been having dinners after work and not getting home until super late.

We are getting super close now. We have a few peeps who are working to get their sizes down and then we should be good to go. I have a list of folks and am tracking status with Lauren fairly closely to get this rolling.

I hope that Lauren does the Harlechs for you guys also!

-Mike

 

[Churchill W]



Wow hopefully they let the order go through. If we have to wait 6 months im definitely still on board. That would mean submission some time in August and delivery sometime in November or December. Works for me.

I wonder what the foreign exchange is going to look like 6 months from now. I highly doubt it will make any difference to the people that are in already though.

 

[NewYawker]

I wonder what the foreign exchange is going to look like 6 months from now. I highly doubt it will make any difference to the people that are in already though.

Big question mark but I would imagine $20 one way or the other. Obviously lots of different factors at play, but I expect the euro to stabilize and recover somewhat by year end. I feel for our Canadian friends though - currency could fall to $.60 to the dollar which is disastrous.

 

[Fred G. Unn]

Sorry @Papa Doble and @mdubs, I'm gonna have to bail out on the C&J whisky shell MTO offerings. Ed just gave me a great price on these whisky shell boots so I went this direction instead. (Spoiler tagging since not C&J)

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