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

[Deliveryman]

I bought some C&J Drummond's in 7.5E (usually an 8 UK) as they were the last size left and 40% off.
The length is fine but are tight around the widest part of my foot, right before the toes.
I've worn them a couple of times for short periods to try and break them in and whilst they're better, they're still tight.
Is it likely that the last is wrong for me or they just need a few more wears to stretch?

 

[Churchill W]



I bought some C&J Drummond's in 7.5E (usually an 8 UK) as they were the last size left and 40% off.
The length is fine but are tight around the widest part of my foot, right before the toes.
I've worn them a couple of times for short periods to try and break them in and whilst they're better, they're still tight.
Is it likely that the last is wrong for me or they just need a few more wears to stretch?

I'm a UK 8E in most of my C&Js too, but have Drummonds in UK 8.5E. They are a little long and I probably should have gone with UK 8E, but I feel like they might be too narrow in that size too.

 

[Churchill W]

Man if these were half a size smaller I would pull the trigger.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crockett-Jo...radford-Size-8-5-E-size-10D-US-/252191631400?

 

[Nikola]

Man if these were half a size smaller I would pull the trigger.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Crockett-Jo...radford-Size-8-5-E-size-10D-US-/252191631400?

Interesting they are a 8.5, but the seller stated they fit like a US 10 D !?

 

[makewayhomer]



Interesting they are a 8.5, but the seller stated they fit like a US 10 D !?

I'm guessing...he has no idea. his other feedback on ebay indicates he doesn't sell shoes normally

 

[Churchill W]

I'm thinking the same.

 

[NickCarraway]

240 last made by C&J

is the 240 last a Brooks Brothers only last? cant recall seeing it on other shoes, maybe also RL?

Yes 240 is BB-exclusive. It's a last that BB acquired when they purchased Peal & Co.'s name & assets.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

Interesting they are a 8.5, but the seller stated they fit like a US 10 D !?

I'm guessing...he has no idea. his other feedback on ebay indicates he doesn't sell shoes normally

They fit like a US9.5D. I have that exact pair.

 

[NAMOR]



Yes 240 is BB-exclusive.  It's a last that BB acquired when they purchased Peal & Co.'s name & assets.

oh interesting. thanks for the heads-up

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

Yes 240 is BB-exclusive.  It's a last that BB acquired when they purchased Peal & Co.'s name & assets.

oh interesting. thanks for the heads-up

Just FYI: I too had only seen it used at BB until I came across this 240-lasted model at Ben Silver.

http://www.bensilver.com/The-Carlisle-Blucher-in-Tan,13736.html#.Vl9E1NKrTcs

 

[othertravel]

It's a pretty snug last.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



It's a pretty snug last.

I prefer the 325 to the 240.

 

[NAMOR]

Islay boot

 

[Cleav]

Great day today with @Murlsquirl I got these, happy days

 

[NewStart]

Great kop @Cleav - congrat!