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

[stephenaf2003]

I definitely do not have an immense shell collection, but I do own assorted footwear that utilizes shell from several tanneries, namely Horween, Rocado (Toscana), Maryam, Shinki, Clayton & Sons, Rocinante, Comipel, and Cloe (as well as individual skins that I keep for personal usage ((or future usage)). All pretty much exhibit the same characteristics, but as I said, I do not own that many pairs that use shell (under 20). I'm going based on my experience and the experience of several of the folks on here and around the web.

As with all things it seems, YMMV.

Yeah that’s weird, I don’t have pairs from C&S, Comipel or Cloe, but our experiences couldn’t be more different. I’m approaching triple that amount in pairs, and save one pair from Rocado, no break in issues.

 

[Gustaf]

Got one in order. Due in December. I’ll post pics when they arrive.

Thanks. I have a pair on order as well but no delivery date. These were announced in May, with expected delivery in October. So now that’s postponed to December… Quite the lead time, but I expect it to be well worth the wait.

Please do post pictures when you get yours. I probably won’t be able to pick mine up until next year.

 

[Treaper23]

Hello gents, I just found a deal for a pair of Evesham chukka boots, which was made on the 318 last. I couldn’t find much information regarding this last. Can anyone advise the fit of this last. I wear 6 1/2 E on last 200 and 248, 6 E on last 325, 335, 365.

 

[shoefan57]

Thanks. I have a pair on order as well but no delivery date. These were announced in May, with expected delivery in October. So now that’s postponed to December… Quite the lead time, but I expect it to be well worth the wait.

Please do post pictures when you get yours. I probably won’t be able to pick mine up until next year.

I should explain further as my lead time is likely longer than yours. I ordered a pair but after a couple of weeks the C&J shop I ordered through told me someone else had beaten me to my size. They were very apologetic and offered to do a special order for me for no extra charge. So I think you can hope for your boots to be with you sooner. If it were me I’d ring C&J to get an updated ETA on your boots.

 

[shoeinvestor]

C&J Lindrick GMTO in dark brown shell cordovan arrived today. Have a look at the C&J MTO Central thread for more photos:

 

[shoeinvestor]

Summer in October with C&J Swanseas in green shell cordovan:

 

[Marmite89]

C&J Lindrick GMTO in dark brown shell cordovan arrived today. Have a look at the C&J MTO Central thread for more photos:

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Nice! Mine arrived today too but been so busy all day not opened the package up yet…

 

[Marmite89]

100% no breaking in required here… my cherished Islay boots back from Northampton for resoling and heel lining repair. The finishing around the welt looks impeccable. I opted to go with the Ridgeway sole this time.

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[Hurlazza4]

100% no breaking in required here… my cherished Islay boots back from Northampton for resoling and heel lining repair. The finishing around the welt looks impeccable. I opted to go with the Ridgeway sole this time.
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Surely it's only a matter of time before CJ revise the stock option to be made with a ridgeway sole. I also love my Islays but will certainly resole with ridgeway when the day comes.

 

[Crat]

Galway Day

 

[FatTuesday]

Great to see the recent GMTOs delivered!

Here's mine, delivered a few years ago.

 

[FatTuesday]

Galway 2 boots from recent GMTO...

 

[shoefan57]

Great to see the recent GMTOs delivered!

Here's mine, delivered a few years ago.
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Still looking very good

 

[shoeinvestor]

C&J Connaught in burgundy shell cordovan on double leather soles with some additional brogueing. Special order from 2017, photos are from 2018, 2021 and from today.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Galway 2 boots from recent GMTO...

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Not sure if this happens to guys who are owners of or familiar with Edward Green. I always have to double check what thread I'm on when the model name Galway is mentioned, and I don't see that distinct Balmoral line present.