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

[gyasih]

^^ Great combo.

Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase a pair of Ardens, which are on the 341 last. I own a pair of Audleys (337 last) in 8E UK, which are the best-fitting pair of shoes I own. I'm assuming an 8E in the Arden will be a good bet?

Yes

 

[wesos]

My first pair:

Is that the Malton? Lovely shoes.

I notice it is Chestnut Antique Calf. I thought antiqueing was only for the luxes, not the el cheapos.

 

[phillycheese]

Malton they are. Much lighter in weight than I had expected.

 

[sdolina]

Hey guys, I'm looking to purchase a pair of Ardens, which are on the 341 last. I own a pair of Audleys (337 last) in 8E UK, which are the best-fitting pair of shoes I own. I'm assuming an 8E in the Arden will be a good bet?

These lasts fit me better than others, and both are in the same size and width.

 

[Gdot]



Is that the Malton?  Lovely shoes.

I notice it is Chestnut Antique Calf.  I thought antiqueing was only for the luxes, not the el cheapos.

The Beechnut color from the benchgrade (el cheapo) collection has some applied antique effect as well.

 

[Chicagobred]

C&J for Brooks Brothers Peal & Co. dark brown wingtip balmoral, recently picked up during the last Brooks Brothers sale



The C&J 240 last strikes a good balance between stylish and conservative, fits me well, and I'm very happy with the construction of the shoe. I'd like to buy a 240 lasted cap toe balmoral to replace my Park Aves, but it looks like Brooks only offers a perf captoe, not a straight captoe. From this thread, I have read that the 236 last is very similar to the 240 last, and therefore I should be looking at the C&J Connaught for a shoe similarly proportioned to my above pictured Peal wingtips. Is my reasoning correct here?



Also, as you can see in the picture, the shoe is a 9 1/2 D. If I buy the 236 lasted Connaught, I believe I should be ordering a U.K. 8 1/2 D. If anyone has any experience with the 240 last and the 236 last, I would greatly appreciate your input!

 

[Liquidus]



The Beechnut color from the benchgrade (el cheapo) collection has some applied antique effect as well.

I step over the plebs and their el cheapo benchgrade shoes with my handgrade shoes everyday.

 

[Gdot]



I step over the plebs and their el cheapo benchgrade shoes with my handgrade shoes everyday.

:foo:

 

[SuitedDx]



Also, as you can see in the picture, the shoe is a 9 1/2 D. If I buy the 236 lasted Connaught, I believe I should be ordering a U.K. 8 1/2 D. If anyone has any experience with the 240 last and the 236 last, I would greatly appreciate your input!

You might want to double check but from what I remember, C&J sizes half difference (e.g., UK 9 = US 9.5). Maybe others can confirm?

 

[Winston S.]



I'd like to buy a 240 lasted cap toe balmoral to replace my Park Aves, but it looks like Brooks only offers a perf captoe, not a straight captoe.

Agreed. I prefer the straight captoe more than the perforated captoe.

You might want to double check but from what I remember, C&J sizes half difference (e.g., UK 9 = US 9.5). Maybe others can confirm?

I think it depends on the last. It is a full size for some and a half size for others, so someone would have to comment on the 236 last. I think the 348 last is one full size.

 

[clock]

I agree with Winston S. I wear 1 size smaller in C&J last 348 but only 0.5 size smaller in last 337 and 341 than my US size. I don't have last 230

 

[SuitedDx]

Should get this thread moving again... Forecast: 98 degrees currently and chance of rain AND hail (yes, hail) tonight = Islay!

 

[powenb]



C&J Marston

I REALLY like these.
The colour is simply beautiful!

 

[Quadcammer]

Only on SF would $500 shoes be called el cheapo.

Anyway, be careful with conditioner on the bench grades. I used this stuff on a pair of AEs and Alfred Sargents with no ill effects, and yet after applying, letting sit, and wiping with a wet towel, I was left with the removal of the finish on my beechnut (el cheapo) mertons and hallams. I freaked a bit, but after applying some saphir polish, they are back to their proper glory.

The leather is nicely soft and has a nice matte shine which I prefer. Still love the 348 last and these in particular.

 

[cbfn]

What kind of conditioner do you use?