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

[muddy250]

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Hi guys! This is my first post in SF, dunno if I could upload the picture haha!
My first pair of C&J, love them so much!

Nice start!

 

[loanshark]

Does anyone know of an Onslow stocked somewhere in suede, preferably in a snuff or light tan color?

Saw this on ebay (apparently CJ for RL Polo) and am smitten:

While not quite the same, looks like it could be a suitable replacement for my ill-fitting Aldens (curse you, Barrie last!)

Who makes those Alden shoes?

 

[KPDarb]

Not sure who did that particular model. I know epaulet did a similar one with natural edges and brass eyelets.

 

[razl]

Who makes those Alden shoes?

Eh? I'm presuming Alden made them, or are there other manufacturers who produce Alden shoes?

 

[loanshark]

Eh? I'm presuming Alden made them, or are there other manufacturers who produce Alden shoes?

Sorry if I wasn't clear, I was wondering which retailer sold that model.

 

[razl]

Sorry if I wasn't clear, I was wondering which retailer sold that model.

Oh, ok, now we're on the same page. I picked them up off of ebay but by someone who had a actual brick and mortar store. No, not the actual Alden "Brick and Mortar" store, but some retailer that had pictures of them in their showroom. Seemed like an overstock situation of some sort. That was about 2 or 3 years ago. Unfortunately for me, they were final sale and I hadn't figured out the Barrie last situation yet. Clearly the 1/2 size down for me from 10.5 to 10 isn't good enough, I still have a ton of heel slip.

 

[Skelnik]

Anyone know how often Crockett and Jones comes out with different shell cordovan models? The Cheviots seemed to come and go rather quickly.

 

[KPDarb]

Anyone know how often Crockett and Jones comes out with different shell cordovan models? The Cheviots seemed to come and go rather quickly.

I think the Cork was their last one form this past fall. Im hoping for an oxford in shell similar to the finsbury they did years ago in brown shell. Im staying optimistic for something this AW17

 

[Cleav]

 

[hurhur]

Just got a Dark Brown shell Cardigan 4 in, my first pair of C&Js. When i first got them, I was happy with every aspect of the shoe except the shade of brown which was too flat in my opinion. So I remembered reading somewhere that C&J finishes their shoes with polish, and proceeded to get as much polish off as possible with a damp cloth. Repeated that a few times and a lot of polish came off. Now the colour of the shell is a chocolate brown with some variation of colour on the vamp and heel area. Could not be happier. I think more polish will come off over time and the true colour of the shell will come through. Great shoes on a nice forgiving last.

 

[zippyh]

Just got a Dark Brown shell Cardigan 4 in, my first pair of C&Js. When i first got them, I was happy with every aspect of the shoe except the shade of brown which was too flat in my opinion. So I remembered reading somewhere that C&J finishes their shoes with polish, and proceeded to get as much polish off as possible with a damp cloth. Repeated that a few times and a lot of polish came off. Now the colour of the shell is a chocolate brown with some variation of colour on the vamp and heel area. Could not be happier. I think more polish will come off over time and the true colour of the shell will come through. Great shoes on a nice forgiving last.

Yep. I did that a couple times when these were new.

 

[KPDarb]

CJ family photo. Lindrick and Warlow 2.0 after some brushing. I need to get around to wearing these Warlows...

 

[Beach Bum]

Hey guys. If anyone knows any XL sized guys looking for a new black oxford, I'm selling a pair of CJ Connaughts for $315 incl shipping. They are size 13D but too big for me. I'm a US 12 or 13 depending on make. These would likely fit a US size 14 too. Link below to the classified section and a pic below as well.

Thanks guys.

https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...t-13d-black-calf-nib-315.541755/#post-8848842

 

[Blue Suede Cat]

Islay owners, could you please advise whether these boots would be suitable for bushwalking and hold up well to a bit of hard wear or would they be too susceptible to damage? I'm thinking of getting the Islay as a multi-purpose boot (outdoors and then scrub up well for a casual office), but wondering whether I'm being unrealistic. Thank you in advance.

 

[Churchill W]

Islay owners, could you please advise whether these boots would be suitable for bushwalking and hold up well to a bit of hard wear or would they be too susceptible to damage? I'm thinking of getting the Islay as a multi-purpose boot (outdoors and then scrub up well for a casual office), but wondering whether I'm being unrealistic. Thank you in advance.

@Crat puts his boots to good use. Don't remember if he has Islays.