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

[upr_crust]

x-post WAYWRN - Gower 2's, Lorenzo socks, BB suit trews . . .

 

[flylikeneagle]

The 2 handgrade PS shoes made by C&J shipped and coming by tomorrow EOD

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Nice. I ended up ordering the Hanson/Belgrave which will be my go-to shoes for formal occassions. They're my first pair of "dress shoes" outside of a pair of 8 yr old black oxfords from AE. The Howie/Fairford is stunning and very tempting, but decided they're a little too nice for my daily workwear of jeans and chinos (whenever I get back to working in the office again).

Btw, I noticed last night Amex is offering $50 statement credit on Paul Stuart purchases( details below)

"Get a one-time $50 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a minimum of $250 in one or more transactions in-store at Paul Stuart or online at paulstuart.com by 7/31/2020. Must first add offer to Card and then use same Card to redeem."

 

[Wild Strawberry Rabbit]

The 2 handgrade PS shoes made by C&J shipped and coming by tomorrow EOD

Congrats! I have Ancient Tan Cliffords (although not for Paul Stuart) and it is definitely one of my favourite pairs, great shoes!

 

[saurabh]

Nice. I ended up ordering the Hanson/Belgrave which will be my go-to shoes for formal occassions. They're my first pair of "dress shoes" outside of a pair of 8 yr old black oxfords from AE. The Howie/Fairford is stunning and very tempting, but decided they're a little too nice for my daily workwear of jeans and chinos (whenever I get back to working in the office again).

Btw, I noticed last night Amex is offering $50 statement credit on Paul Stuart purchases( details below)

"Get a one-time $50 statement credit by using your enrolled Card to spend a minimum of $250 in one or more transactions in-store at Paul Stuart or online at paulstuart.com by 7/31/2020. Must first add offer to Card and then use same Card to redeem."

Haha that would be killer to get another $50. I guess I didn’t know that but still happy that i got 20% off. I have too many C&J and G&G formal shoes so decided to get wingtip/slip on shoes. I agree all of them really tempting at a price we rarely see for handgrade.

 

[Reiver]

As promised, some (very poor) pictures of the Peebles, and a bonus pic of big brother Radnor. The Peebles are some serious s--t kicking shoes!

I was surprised by how customer friendly was C&J's package invoicing. Had I known that, I would have combined both in a single order, and saved myself 50GBP. Ah well, next time...

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Very nice! Thanks for that.

 

[aristoi bcn]

The 2 handgrade PS shoes made by C&J shipped and coming by tomorrow EOD

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The ones on the left doesn't look like the Fairford but the Clifford (337).

 

[saurabh]

Congrats! I have Ancient Tan Cliffords (although not for Paul Stuart) and it is definitely one of my favourite pairs, great shoes!

Thank you and looking forward to get some use out of them hopefully soon when office opens up or some weekends. I have seen your cliffords sometime back and they look really amazing.

 

[saurabh]

The ones on the left doesn't look like the Fairford but the Clifford (337).

Thanks for your input. If that is the case even better as I like the 337 last and fits me like a glove.

 

[puffy]

Handgrade vs main questions

1. Worth the extra expenditure?
2. Lasts: grab your usual size? I'm a UK8.5E in 348 and 341

 

[saurabh]

Handgrade vs main questions

1. Worth the extra expenditure?
2. Lasts: grab your usual size? I'm a UK8.5E in 348 and 341

Yes for sure it is absolutely worth it I feel for me and you should take the same size.
It is worth reading this article below to understand the difference between handgrade and benchgrade line.

Hand Grade vs Main Collection - It's all in Two Weeks

Hand Grade or Main Collection? A tough, but nice decision to have, both collections are made up of a combination of seasonal styles and core classics.

www.crockettandjones.com

 

[puffy]

Yes for sure it is absolutely worth it I feel for me and you should take the same size.
It is worth reading this article below to understand the difference between handgrade and benchgrade line.

Hand Grade vs Main Collection - It's all in Two Weeks

Hand Grade or Main Collection? A tough, but nice decision to have, both collections are made up of a combination of seasonal styles and core classics.

www.crockettandjones.com

Thanks mate - any handgrades of yours you could post some snaps of? Be good to see non-marketing'y snaps.

 

[saurabh]

Thanks mate - any handgrades of yours you could post some snaps of? Be good to see non-marketing'y snaps.

Here are some of my Handgrade C&J shoes below.
My most used pair is Weymouth on the 337 last and it has been resoled once. Still looks new with minimum creasing but that’s because of the leather quality and the perfect fit.
The Savile (single monk) has been redyed from dark brown to a purple color and the Rosemoor is also redyed from antique tan to a more like vintage cedar color.

 

[dukenukem4ever]

Personally speaking, the "worth extra expenditure" part comes down to each person's willingness to spend. In my experience, the handgrade line is worth the relatively small up-charge. More so than more supple, softer leather (supposedly better grade, maybe they waste more leather to craft handgrade line shoes with fewer to no leather defects or imperfections), I think it comes down to the last shapes. Main collection lasts are kind of boxy and feel very "made for all types of feet" whereas the handgrade line just cup my feet much better and thus give me hte feeling of a more "bespoke" feel (although I wouldn't know how bespoke shoes fit on me since I own none so haha...).

if one were to take really good care of his shoes with proper conditioning / cream / wax etc. i feel the differences won't be as noticeable in the leather quality between handgrade vs main line, so for me it comes down to the last shaping and heel cupping. btw, closed channel offers nothing over open channel, so i never include that in discussion (looks nice but after maybe 15 or so wears or so you'll see the edge fraying depending on how you walk and how often). however handgrade does include OAK BARK tanned leather outsoles so that's a plus.

Worth it? in my books, yeah, worth it because of my perception that the handgrade line offers better FITTING shoes (potentially more durable due to oak bark outsole too).

 

[puffy]

Here are some of my Handgrade C&J shoes below.
My most used pair is Weymouth on the 337 last and it has been resoled once. Still looks new with minimum creasing but that’s because of the leather quality and the perfect fit.
The Savile (single monk) has been redyed from dark brown to a purple color and the Rosemoor is also redyed from antique tan to a more like vintage cedar color.

Thanks!! Impressive selection.

How does the C&J handgrade compare to say EG?

Also can see you have the Dover in Rosewood, I'm considering this pair but can't decide if it looks red or tan...

In EG and C&J - same size or do you size up or down?

 

[dukenukem4ever]

i own the audley and belgrave both in 337 last i really like this last shape.