grenson rose collection

[clausc]

I ordered today from jacksonshoes a pair of Hedingly in cognac which is in last 107. I was hesitating for something in last 96 (Radle or Ninina) that I read is more similar to CJ 337 (I have a Tavistock). Do you know how these lasts compare (96 vs 107)? I'd like something slicker and I would have jumped on Grenson Elland if available in cognac or dark brown (found the color more versatile).

 

[pitboss12]

I have been wearing loakes for a while and am now interested in purchasing Grensons. However, I am wary of differences in fit due to the various lasts.

The weak dollar makes the shipping back and forth to the U.K. associated with trial and error out of th equestion.

Is there a U.S. based online source (excluding e-bay) for Grenson Rose and Rushden shoes?

Thanks.

I posted on another thread that I was holding off due to recession fears, but I figure screw it. If I'm going to get canned, I might as well look good walking out of the building.

 

[couch]

The Bath model is to my eye the handsomest Grenson illustrated on Pediwear. Looks to be discontinued. Does anyone know if Grenson Rose models can be special-ordered in narrow (English C) fittings?

 

[bigbris1]

I'm really trying to take the plunge into Grenson shoes from the Rose collection, I have wanted a pair for the longest but couldn't justify spending +$200 on shoes.

My wife gave me the green light (as if that helped).

Looking at the Kent in burnt pine & Radley in cognac. Possibly Elland.

 

[speedster.8]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

I'm really trying to take the plunge into Grenson shoes from the Rose collection, I have wanted a pair for the longest but couldn't justify spending +$200 on shoes. My wife gave me the green light (as if that helped). Looking at the Kent in burnt pine & Radley in cognac. Possibly Elland.
The Radley looks like a "winner" imo. Have been eying a pair to. Tried on a pair of Elands, the last did not apeal to me. And apparently most Roses have a "soft" construction. no heel cap ...

 

[bigbris1]

For those of you who own Grenson shoes, how would you describe the fit & sizing compared to your other shoes?

 

[Tangfastic]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

For those of you who own Grenson shoes, how would you describe the fit & sizing compared to your other shoes?

I have one pair of grensons which are uk 9E (written on panel on inside of shoe 33 107 235 9 E)

These are the best fitting shoes I own, which makes me think they may be slightly smaller or narrower than normal, but only fractionally, less than half a 'normal' size if at all, not enough to recommend sizing up in any way.
I'm normally a UK nine, though slightly on the small/narrow side, one foot being a touch smaller. The last pair of clarks I had was a UK 8.5. I fit a standard 9E in Crockett and Jones and Loake, though these are more noticeably slightly loose on my smaller foot than the Grensons, hence my assumption they fit a touch tighter/smaller.

 

[trailer36]

I wanted to add some nice pics of my new Grenson "Headingley" from the Rose collection acquired from Jackson Shoes on ebay UK. Hopefully it will inspire those who have been holding off for whatever reason:

I love these shoes but they seem to fit a 1/2 smaller than US sizes. I am a solid 10D in AE and needed a 9.5F UK. They run somewhat narrow.

 

[trailer36]

One more, from the top:

 

[waterpig]

Originally Posted by trailer36

One more, from the top:

Polish those beauties!

 

[trailer36]

ha ha, yes i know. I am a bit behind on my polishing regimen. I am actually giving them to a friend because they are 1/2 size too small and I ordered the next size up. They have only been worn once and this is the how they come to you out of the box. I wanted to give everyone a fair representation so they can see exactly what they are getting

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[waterpig]

How do they compare to your Allen Edmonds?

 

[jmonroestyle]

I recently purchased a pair of Grenson Rose collection shoes called Salisbury.

They are a basic black cap toe balmoral on the Grenson square toe 96 last.

I really like these shoes, and would say they are very solidly made and a good value for their price.

The leather they are made of is heavier/thicker then my Trickers, C&J, and Cheaney shoes. I would say the Grenson 96 last in an F width (fitting) does run narrower then my other Northhampton shoes. I had to stretch out the ball area of the shoes when they first arrived. However, now they are comfortable. These shoes are really sturdy, and I expect with proper care and rotated in a sizeable shoe rotation, they will last a lifetime.

Jess

 

[pitboss12]

Originally Posted by jmonroestyle

I would say the Grenson 96 last in an F width (fitting) does run narrower then my other Northhampton shoes.
Jess

Jess

Can you speak to how they compare in width to Loakes, specifically the Norwich (029 last)? I am usually a "D" width in Allen Edmonds but I find the equivalent "F" width in the Loakes to be a little narrower. Are Grensons models on the 96 last even narrower than loakes?

 

[jmonroestyle]

I have never owned or tried on Loake shoes, so I can't help you with your specific question.

I can say that of all my British shoes, my Grensons are the narrowest, and closest to a US D width. The heel and instep area was a great fit right out of the box, and there was sufficient toe room. I just needed a little extra room in the ball area. The leather of the Grenson Salisbury is heavier than my other shoes. With heavier thicker leather, It is important that the leather is not tight around the ball of one's foot, as that can be rather painful. With thinner softer leather, one can have a tighter fitting ball area, but not with heavier calf skin.

My other British shoes with an F or even an E width, fit like they are somewhere in between a US D and E width. With most of these shoes I wear a somewhat heavier sock. However, with my Grensons, I wear a thinner sock like I wear with my Alden shoes, made on the Copley and Plaza lasts.

Jess