Help me ID these Crockett & Jones suede boots!

[dpopat]

Hi all,

I am trying to further ID these boots which I just picked up on eBay. The seller isn't very responsive so I figured I'd come to you folks at SF for some guidance!

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Overall do you think it was a good deal? They came in at 75 GBP ($130/Canadian).

Thanks in advance!

 

[bleachboy]

Chertsey, last 224. £165.95 (US $264.62) brand new.

 

[alexSF]

Chukka Unlined , Last 200, Mushroom Colour

 

[dpopat]

Wow that was quick! They do look like the chukka unlined. I've got no experience with C&J shoes at all - how does the 200 last fit? I only have two pairs of decent shoes - both Allen Edmonds - and I normally wear 10.5 D. I am just hoping that these will be a close enough fit so that I can throw a pair of insoles in and have them be wearable.

Anyone have any tips on what to do if they are a bit too big? I've heard about heel liners and new sole inserts - what's the general consensus on these solutions to a too big shoe?

 

[bleachboy]

Originally Posted by alexSF

Chukka Unlined , Last 200, Mushroom Colour

alexSF is correct. Don't listen to me.

 

[alexSF]

Originally Posted by dpopat

Wow that was quick! They do look like the chukka unlined. I've got no experience with C&J shoes at all - how does the 200 last fit? I only have two pairs of decent shoes - both Allen Edmonds - and I normally wear 10.5 D. I am just hoping that these will be a close enough fit so that I can throw a pair of insoles in and have them be wearable.

Anyone have any tips on what to do if they are a bit too big? I've heard about heel liners and new sole inserts - what's the general consensus on these solutions to a too big shoe?

Last 200 is a very narrow last, Size 11.5 uk should works well.

 

[alexSF]

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[dpopat]

Originally Posted by bleachboy

alexSF is correct. Don't listen to me.

The main giveaway for me was the 2 (Chertsy) vs. 3 (Unlined chukka) eyelets

Originally Posted by alexSF

Last 200 is a very narrow last, Size 11.5 uk should goes well.

So even if I wear a 10.5 D in US sizes for Allen Edmonds (I think it's 9.5 UK), the 11.5 UK in these boots should fit fine?

Also, would using normal cedar Woodlore shoe trees be fine or should I get a pair of boot trees as well?

 

[alexSF]

Originally Posted by dpopat

The main giveaway for me was the 2 (Chertsy) vs. 3 (Unlined chukka) eyelets

So even if I wear a 10.5 D in US sizes for Allen Edmonds (I think it's 9.5 UK), the 11.5 UK in these boots should fit fine? Also, would using normal cedar Woodlore shoe trees be fine or should I get a pair of boot trees as well?
Sorry for the confusion,

This size it's too large for you, I converted size 11.5 uk to Us 10.5, in italy is night, I should go to bed

 

[dpopat]

Originally Posted by alexSF

Sorry for the confusion,

This size it's too large for you,

I converted size 11.5 uk to Us 10.5, in italy is night, I should go to bed

Ah I figured as much! Is there anything I can do to make them fit a bit more snug?

I guess I should also say that I haven't received them yet, so who knows, they could fit well enough for me to throw an insole in there or just wear 2 pairs of socks.

 

[dpopat]

Anyone know of a way to make these fit if they are too big or should I just try and sell them here / on ebay?

 

[rebel222]

Originally Posted by dpopat

Anyone know of a way to make these fit if they are too big or should I just try and sell them here / on ebay?

Seriously?

These will be a full size & a half too big. Try wrapping your feet in duct tape before putting them on.

 

[dpopat]

Originally Posted by rebel222

Seriously?

These will be a full size & a half too big. Try wrapping your feet in duct tape before putting them on.

Haha, I guess I am just trying to trick myself into thinking there is some small chance of them fitting. Looks like I will have to wear 4 pairs of socks or something.

 

[pebblegrain]

try 6 pairs of socks. they are 2 or 2.5 sizes too large.

 

[dpopat]

I guess this is kind of a dumb (newbie) question, but I wear 11-12 in normal, casual shoes, and 10.5's in AE shoes. I'm assuming C&J would use the same sizing scale as a dress shoe, even though these boots wouldn't technically be classified as a "dress shoe" per se.

Also from your responses above I am assuming it's frowned upon to put a huge sole/heel liners in a pair of shoes.

I've asked for a refund - which hopefully should go through - so I am now looking for a similar type of shoe in a < $150 price range. Any suggestions?