Crockett & Jones MTO Central

[orionz06]

Teak oil sides Conniston!
On the multiple GMTO's running, not sure it's better one way or the other. FOMO is a thing, but FOMO for waiting for other GMTO's to run too is a thing. Let them run and people who are into both can speak up and figure things out from there. I

 

[john_coburg]

CALL TO ARMS: can i reinvigorate interest here in a GMTO for C&J Harlech's in Colour 8/Burgundy Horween Shell ? i fear we have but a few weeks to get our order in to avoid a price hike...we need 3 more punters!

Bumping this : we have four, and need two more punters for Harlech in Burgundy/Colour 8.
Can i interest anyone here?

 

[Metrosey]

Bumping this : we have four, and need two more punters for Harlech in Burgundy/Colour 8.
Can i interest anyone here?

Would you mind sending me a private message/post it here with the specifications

 

[Marmite89]

Would you mind sending me a private message/post it here with the specifications

Specs are in this post of mine a few days ago:

We had so much interest and momentum only a very short while ago. In the spirit of trying to get some of these moving again, is it worth summarising some of the GMTO's that looked like they were getting to the point of crossing the line:

Burgundy Shell Cordovan Harlech - price quoted £975 - requires 6 participants at that price. We are at 4 names on the Google sheet and had been close but had a couple drop as we confirmed specs.
341 Last / Standard Harlech make-up: 4x blind eyelets / 4x speed hooks / storm welt / but with Ridgeway sole

Bakers Russian Grain Coniston - price quote £925 - requires 10 or 12 participants. The Google sheet has 8 names listed.
325 Last / Standard Consiton make-up: 4x blind eyelets / 4x antique brass speed hooks / storm welt / but with Ridgeway sole and half bellows tongue

Rough Out Suede Brown Islay - price quoted £510 - requires 12 participants at that fully MTO fees waived price. The Google sheet has 9 names on it at the time of writing.
365 Last / Standard Islay make-up: 4x exposed brass eyelets / 5x brass speed hooks / storm welt / but with Ridgeway sole

There are a bunch of other proposals on the Google sheet, but the ones above had the most momentum last time this thread was super active a few weeks back:

Navy Shell Coniston - Flat Welt / Double Leather Soles - 3 names down
Black Shell Coniston - Flat Welt / Double Leather Soles - 4 names down
Whiskey Shell Coniston - Flat Welt / Double Leather Soles - 2 names down
Teak Oiled Sides Coniston - Standard make-up other than half bellows tongue - 3 names down

Link to Google Sheet - there are other old and already in process make-ups for inspiration. But if we are to try and get anything over the line before the March price rise we will need consensus quickly and within the next 10 days max as, from experience, it tends to take a few days to round up all the payments.

As things stand I only have a dog in the Burgundy Harlech fight but if that isn't going to happen could be interested in the Russian Grain Coniston or Rough-out Islay.

 

[john_coburg]

Would you mind sending me a private message/post it here with the specifications

@Metrosey - you have what you need, squire? Let me know if we can add you to our sheet!

 

[Metrosey]

Specs are in this post of mine a few days ago:

Would you mind listing out the pull tap colour, leather lining colour, stitch colour, edge colour, tongue gusset style, etc. Do we also have an example boot on the exact Horween shell colour, so I can make sure the ones I’m Googling are correct. Apologies if it is on the Google Sheet, as I’m on mobile, the formatting is all over the place haha

This colour shell, correct? https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...tch-jumper-in-burgundy-shell-cordovan.380170/

@Metrosey - you have what you need, squire? Let me know if we can add you to our sheet!

It would be my first Crocket and Jones boot, all my others are Trickers so I wouldn’t be sure on the fit. I’d have to order a couple of pairs from their website to know the best fit for me. Therefore, I’m not sure I’d be able to make this GMTO in time before the price increase, and I still have to convince myself to open the wallet.

 

[Marmite89]

Would you mind listing out the pull tap colour, leather lining colour, stitch colour, edge colour, tongue gusset style, etc. Do we also have an example boot on the exact Horween shell colour, so I can make sure the ones I’m Googling are correct. Apologies if it is on the Google Sheet, as I’m on mobile, the formatting is all over the place haha

This colour shell, correct? https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...tch-jumper-in-burgundy-shell-cordovan.380170/



It would be my first Crocket and Jones boot, all my others are Trickers so I wouldn’t be sure on the fit. I’d have to order a couple of pairs from their website to know the best fit for me. Therefore, I’m not sure I’d be able to make this GMTO in time before the price increase, and I still have to convince myself to open the wallet.

It will be the same colour Burgundy Shell as the Pembroke’s on C&J’s website. https://www.crockettandjones.com/co...ollection/products/pembroke-burgundy-cordovan

Other example images for Skye boots in the same colour: https://www.zwartjes.nl/heren/enkel...crockett-jones-skye-2-special_rood_24840.html

Trying to show colour matches online is super tricky as the Burgundy Shell shows up different hues depending on the lighting. I find it looks quite dark and understated on the C&J website, but other images you’ll find online are much redder, especially in good daylight.

In terms of the detailed specs, I think we were aiming for something quite understated, not opting for showy / contrasting details. The Skye’s linked to above had been my inspiration colour & finish wise. I was going to suggest that the experienced C&J designers opt for complimentary / matching colours.

 

[Metrosey]

It will be the same colour Burgundy Shell as the Pembroke’s on C&J’s website. https://www.crockettandjones.com/co...ollection/products/pembroke-burgundy-cordovan

Other example images for Skye boots in the same colour: https://www.zwartjes.nl/heren/enkel...crockett-jones-skye-2-special_rood_24840.html

Trying to show colour matches online is super tricky as the Burgundy Shell shows up different hues depending on the lighting. I find it looks quite dark and understated on the C&J website, but other images you’ll find online are much redder, especially in good daylight.

In terms of the detailed specs, I think we were aiming for something quite understated, not opting for showy / contrasting details. The Skye’s linked to above had been my inspiration colour & finish wise. I was going to suggest that the experienced C&J designers opt for complimentary / matching colours.

Thank you. Assume the fitting is an E (Standard)? When do you need a ‘I’m in’ confirmation? I might try and order a pair from their store today to make sure I get the correct sizing. I’m 11 in Trickers 4497, so I’ll try 11 in Harlech.

 

[john_coburg]

Thank you. Assume the fitting is an E (Standard)? When do you need a ‘I’m in’ confirmation? I might try and order a pair from their store today to make sure I get the correct sizing. I’m 11 in Trickers 4497, so I’ll try 11 in Harlech.

Great news @Metrosey. Ideally as soon as you can, as the price hike is looming at the end of the month, and could well be sizeable. Do you think the end of next week is realistic? That's really about as long as we've got i think.

 

[Metrosey]

Great news @Metrosey. Ideally as soon as you can, as the price hike is looming at the end of the month, and could well be sizeable. Do you think the end of next week is realistic? That's really about as long as we've got i think.

To be honest I’m not sure I’d make it in time, I might have to sit this one out. It’s come at an awkward time as I’m currently booking hotels and further travel, and I’m not sure how much is going to be left in the wallet after those purchases.

At the moment I’m like a grandfather clock, swinging left (wallet open) and right (wallet close) haha, so I might change my mind in a few days.

If you don’t make the numbers, and you’d be doing it again near the end of the year or start of next year, please do contact me.

 

[Style989]

Good news gents. The Crockett and Jones manager managed to get the factory accept 9 participants at the GMTO price. So we are good to go on the brown rough out Islay. He noted that the price increase will come march 1st so to avoid it we will need to get the order in before then

 

[Style989]

@Zapasman, @Coolhand0302, @BaronLSN, @orionz06, @jlrivett, @isaho1, @KM418, @Maio

Are you all still in?

 

[john_coburg]

To be honest I’m not sure I’d make it in time, I might have to sit this one out. It’s come at an awkward time as I’m currently booking hotels and further travel, and I’m not sure how much is going to be left in the wallet after those purchases.

At the moment I’m like a grandfather clock, swinging left (wallet open) and right (wallet close) haha, so I might change my mind in a few days.

If you don’t make the numbers, and you’d be doing it again near the end of the year or start of next year, please do contact me.

This is a shame! Remember, if we wait until later in the year, it will be more expensive (my guess is 15‐20%, given where inflation is)...we have just 9 calendar days to go, otherwise I'll have to put in a single order myself.

 

[KM418]

@Zapasman, @Coolhand0302, @BaronLSN, @orionz06, @jlrivett, @isaho1, @KM418, @Maio

Are you all still in?

I’m still in. Also in for any future Islay runs in shell.

 

[stephenaf2003]

@Zapasman, @Coolhand0302, @BaronLSN, @orionz06, @jlrivett, @isaho1, @KM418, @Maio

Are you all still in?

Add one newbie to this order, I’m in on this one.