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

[zippyh]

Chocolate brown suede Burnham boots.

 

[Jamesbond1]

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Sick trousers!

 

[MrBoombastic]

Thanks Braid mate, appreciate it!

Yeah Stroud is decent looking pair no doubt. Haha I’m trying my best, trust me. So bloody hard when you get into these things lol.

I definitely lean more towards formal style shoes as they can go with suits and smart casual really nicely. I don’t think I see myself buying, say for example, a suede Chukka or Chelsea anytime in the near future.

That Hanover is a bloody fine lookin shoe I must admit!! And you’ve pulled it off quite nicely mate? I am definitely checking this one out!

Welcome to the forum! Congratulations on your collection, all great shoes! I am particularly jealous of the Stroud, as this seems to be a really unique make up.

My first suggestion would be to stop buying shoes for a while, so you can better develop your personal taste and avoid regretting or second guessing your purchase. It would give you time to understand which lasts fit you better (4-5 wear are not enough, give the 341 some more time!), your needs in term of use cases (formal shoes vs casual/boots) and your aesthetic preferences.

Second suggestion: If you are looking for a less pointy version of Edgware I recommend Bodileys Hanover which are mode by Crockett and Jones on the 341 last, with a slightly different (more discrete probably) medallion. It's not burgundy but the color is really great:

Men's Oxford Shoes Finest Quality English Calf Leather shoes, Bodileys, Mayfair Collection

Bodileys Hanover 5 tie lace Oxford punched shoes calf leather Mayfair Collection English made with Northampton Goodyear welted leather soles. Worldwide shipping Call us on 0044 1162598177

www.bodileys.com

The modern voice of classic elegance

Rendered in fine calf leather, Bodileys' classic Hanover Oxford features delicate broguing detail on both the toecap and throat line and a stacked black heel for a smart finish.

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[Berto1]

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Chocolate brown suede Burnham boots.
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I have the same boot in the same suede. Did you get those at Barneys?

 

[zippyh]

I have the same boot in the same suede. Did you get those at Barneys?

Yep. RIP Barney's.

 

[nishant]

Galway II joins the rotation ...

 

[Trusar]

Hello. I am interested in buying some handgrade after my first pair of C&J. UK9E for Connaught II last 379 fits well on me. Do you think I should mail order the same size for last 337 & 363, or maybe 348 benchgrade? Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks.

i think the 379 is wider at the front and not so elongated. Be careful as a lot of their lasts are quite elongated. I tried the fairford and the westgate and the fairford made me look like sideshow Bob.
I'm going to the c&j shop in a week I'll confirm if I can

 

[up1911fan]

Do you guys find the Islay's to run TTS?

 

[letsgofire]

Do you guys find the Islay's to run TTS?

This has been a tricky one for me. If I wear business socks, the Islay fits great and true to size. I wear a 9UK in most brands and purchased the Islay in UK9 also.

It I wear thicker, winter socks, I find the Islay's too snug. They also have been taking a while to break in. If I had to do it all over again, I would have at least tried on a half size larger with winter socks, to see if that was right.

 

[lagsun]

Do you guys find the Islay's to run TTS?

What other lasts do you own? Alden? I find the Islay fits a little more generous in the forefoot then same size on the 325. FWIW I'm a UK7E on the 325, 335, 365 (Islay) and 224. I take a UK7.5E on the 341 and a US8D on the Alden Barrie.

 

[ShooIn]

Do you guys find the Islay's to run TTS?

Half size up for me

 

[up1911fan]

What other lasts do you own? Alden? I find the Islay fits a little more generous in the forefoot then same size on the 325. FWIW I'm a UK7E on the 325, 335, 365 (Islay) and 224. I take a UK7.5E on the 341 and a US8D on the Alden Barrie.

8.5D Barrie and Trubalance, 9D Plaza. I have the C&JxRL Marlow shortwings in US9D, and the unlined suede Harvards in UK8E.

 

[nishant]

Do you guys find the Islay's to run TTS?

Yes - more likely than not, all CJ lasts should be the same size.

 

[MrBoombastic]

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Nice!!! Is it a Fairford?