I vote Pembrokes…Cross posting in Tricker’s thread, taking a poll:
Tricker’s Bourton in espresso or Crockett & Jones Pembroke in dark brown wax calf? View attachment 2150505 View attachment 2150507
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I vote Pembrokes…Cross posting in Tricker’s thread, taking a poll:
Tricker’s Bourton in espresso or Crockett & Jones Pembroke in dark brown wax calf? View attachment 2150505 View attachment 2150507
I vote Pembrokes…
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I believe it to be C&J Pembroke x7.Love it! Is this your collection? Give us the make by make rundown!
This is great. Thanks for sharing. I especially like the dark brown and whiskey shell. Your dark brown scotch grain looks much lighter than in stock photos - more like a reddish brown / burgundy.Ha ha! Nearly but not quite:
Back row:
C&J Tan Scotch Grain Pembroke on Dainite [the oldest, my OG’s, not far off needing a re-sole]
C&J Cardigan IV DB Shell on Dainite [on 335 last]
C&J Pembroke Bugundy Cavalry Calf
Front row:
C&J Pembroke Whiskey Shell on Dbl Leather
Polo RL Marlow “Cigar” Shell on Dbl Leather [on a US 10D vs my usual UK 9]
C&J Pembroke Black Cavalry Calf [bought these dead cheap to try a half size down]
C&J Pembroke DB Scotch Grain
Islay tan scotchgrain GMTO proposal:
365 last
colour: tan
leather: scotchgrain
sole: Ridgeway
tongue: half bellows tongue
Image source jeffersons ltd
You are correct Sir! Missed that, I like fudging but is not a dealbreaker if we don’t want to get the fudging.With or without fudging on welt ? Photos are with fudging it would seem
That's a solid spec, I'll be in for it; as someone mentioned if you haven't already, you should probably head over to the C&J MTO/GMTO thread with your proposal.Islay tan scotchgrain GMTO proposal:
365 last
colour: tan
leather: scotchgrain
sole: Ridgeway
tongue: half bellows tongue
Image source jeffersons ltd
You are correct Sir! Missed that, I like fudging but is not a dealbreaker if we don’t want to get the fudging.
really like the colour of the welt though.
It’s like as on the standard Islay. when I first got my Islay I appreciated that there are 4 eyelets while the rest is speedhooks because on the boots that I have with only eyelets its a pain getting in and out of each boot. Well 5 eyelets look probably more dressy, that’s true.I also find the existing combination of 4 exposed eyelets with 5 speed hooks a bit too much of 'speed hooking'. For me the combination of 6 exposed eyelets and 3 speedhooks makes the boot look more refined and proportioned (yet still functional for speed hooking). But hey that's personal taste
It’s an interesting observation, and one I’d agree that they are more at the reddish side than the stock dark brown. My Islay that are the same leather and are nearly 10 years old are now a lighter shade too. Similar observation with the Tan Scotch Grain, but I can trace the reason for those being darker and redder than the stock tan and that will be down to using darker creams on them.This is great. Thanks for sharing. I especially like the dark brown and whiskey shell. Your dark brown scotch grain looks much lighter than in stock photos - more like a reddish brown / burgundy.
I think sticking with a more standard stock spec will make securing the interest of participants that bit easier. Welt as per the photos you posted should suit the majority, and I would stick with the standard Islay make-up of 4 eyelets and 5 speed-hooks.You are correct Sir! Missed that, I like fudging but is not a dealbreaker if we don’t want to get the fudging.
really like the colour of the welt though.
I am in on that GMTO but, strangely, can no longer edit the google MTO spreadsheet. Could you please put me on the list? I am an UK11E. And I vote for stock setup concerning eyelets / speedhooks, i.e. 4x5.Islay tan scotchgrain GMTO proposal:
365 last
colour: tan
leather: scotchgrain
sole: Ridgeway
tongue: half bellows tongue
Image source jeffersons ltd
I am in on that GMTO but, strangely, can no longer edit the google MTO spreadsheet. Could you please put me on the list? I am an UK11E. And I vote for stock setup concerning eyelets / speedhooks, i.e. 4x5
Thank you! Let's see if there are more guys interested in that GMTO. Last year, there was a Skye in tan scotch grain proposed which did not get the necessary number of participants. It is still in the spreadsheet. What is the minimum number of participants for the Islay GMTO? I think six was only valid for shell GMTOs?Done