** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

[stephenaf2003]

Galway II

 

[lagsun]

Coniston. After trying to darken them I used VSC to clean them up recently and get closer to the original color.

 

[Nikola]

I think nobody should try to darken the Tan Conistons. So much character in that colour. If keen, just buy the regular Dark Brown Scotch Grain.

 

[lagsun]

I think nobody should try to darken the Tan Conistons. So much character in that colour. If keen, just buy the regular Dark Brown Scotch Grain.

They didn't sell the dark brown when I purchased and initially I didn't like the tan as much as I do now. Fortunately my efforts were reversable

 

[pwc008]

Anyone know what last the Thierry model was on? Recently acquired a pair and the markings inside (9769 12 9 1/2 E X49273) confuse me. I have always wanted to order a pair from C&J, who will make it up for me (I asked) but I have always been concerned with sizing as I go between a 9 and 9.5 UK E in C&J, and even within the same last. So, I bought these for a good price, hoping to determine my size. I think these may have been a custom order for someone, as I do not recognize the numbers.

Sure would appreciate some help.

Gorgeous shoe by the way, fits me very well.

 

[Gabru]

X post from the other thread, whiskey Lindricks

 

[upr_crust]

x-post WAYWRN - C & J, Punto socks, BB suit trews . . .

 

[stephenaf2003]

Doh!

 

[propane]

Any last on which CJ makes boots that is similar to the 363?

 

[AWu]

Lazyman by CJ made for Cleverley

 

[Crat]

I think nobody should try to darken the Tan Conistons. So much character in that colour. If keen, just buy the regular Dark Brown Scotch Grain.

I had the same 'problem' as lasgun but am quite happy with my darkened Tan pair. The colour, even when darkenend to a chestnuty colour, is much richer than that of the regular dark brown. I think lasgun's pair looks great as they are now. I agree that if you want dark brown then just get the dark brown ones off the shelf.

They didn't sell the dark brown when I purchased and initially I didn't like the tan as much as I do now. Fortunately my efforts were reversable

Yours look great! Still a tad darker and richer than 'new' tan.

 

[Andrew Carkhuff]

Just bought my first pair of Crockett & Jones (oiled teak conistons) and kind of took a gamble on sizing. I measure a 12D on the brannock scale and went with a 10.5UK because I hear that you should go half size down for the 325 last (also that was the only pair near my size). Hoping they work out!

 

[flylikeneagle]

Just bought my first pair of Crockett & Jones (oiled teak conistons) and kind of took a gamble on sizing. I measure a 12D on the brannock scale and went with a 10.5UK because I hear that you should go half size down for the 325 last (also that was the only pair near my size). Hoping they work out!

Hey Andrew - I came across your post about buying these from skyvalet on the Alden page. If the size doesn't work out for you, and you're open to tan or dark brown grain or roughout suede, check out one of the UK retailers or C&J UK mail order. Even without the 10% discount that skyvalet offers, you'll end up saving ~$125 or more depending on model and exchange rate. For eg. Robert Old offers Dark Brown Rough-Out Suede Consitons at £333.33 ex VAT (~360 USD at current rates) + £18 standard shipping.

https://www.robertold.co.uk/crockett-and-jones-coniston-dark-brown-rough-out-suede-boots

In any case, I'm sure you'll love the Consitons. The 325 and Aberdeen lasts are my favorite for both comfort and style. 325 has more room in the toe box than the Aberdeen, but I find it TTS.

 

[zippyh]

Um, £333 is more like $427 but your strategy is sound.
Ordering from the uk to us is the way to go.

 

[flylikeneagle]

Um, £333 is more like $427 but your strategy is sound.
Ordering from the uk to us is the way to go.

My bad ... I deducted VAT again from the "excl VAT" price ... Doh!