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

[Mr_Spud]

Well, after 6 months of semi-regular wear I can now say that the Harlechs I bought have broken in and become way more comfortable, moulding to my foot. The wears and use of shoe trees, not to mention a couple of Saphir spa sessions, has really softened the shell and allowed it to stretch out a little so that I now no longer feel the slight pinkie toe bumps that I used to, in fact it somehow feels like I have much more space to move my foot. I am pleasantly surprised by how supple it is, the Maduro shell on my Grant Stone Edwards really feels like stiff cardboard.

Me been thinking of the Harlech. Great value cordovan boot for sure. How does the toe box compare to the 325? Shape wise? I would use it for casual use really.

 

[Moostyle]

Me been thinking of the Harlech. Great value cordovan boot for sure. How does the toe box compare to the 325? Shape wise? I would use it for casual use really.

No idea about the 325, sorry.

 

[Mr_Spud]

No idea about the 325, sorry.

Might I be able to interest you in a lovely dark brown grain pair of Coniston in the interest of research?

 

[Moostyle]

Might I be able to interest you in a lovely dark brown grain pair of Coniston in the interest of research?

Thanks but no thanks.

 

[shoefan57]

Would dark brown saphir do the trick?

Why darken them, they’re beauties as they are

 

[shoefan57]

Me been thinking of the Harlech. Great value cordovan boot for sure. How does the toe box compare to the 325? Shape wise? I would use it for casual use really.

You can see last shapes using The Guide on the C&J website; I think it’s well designed.
However the 341 last shape is sharper than the 325 which has a deeper toe box and is rounder. Both fit me well.
The Harlech is a superb looking boot!

 

[Style989]

After they change their color, do you just keep applying dark brown? Or what’s the best way to maintain a shade once it’s achieved?

In my experience it will stay dark brown for quite a while. I preferred the initial shade and didn't;t want to darken it. I have applied renovator and lighter brown creams 4 or 5 times and it still retains the dark brown shade. So it won't be too hard to keep it dark

 

[MrFingers]

Why darken them, they’re beauties as they are

I don’t wanna buy the same shoe in dark brown lol

 

[Style989]

Time to get a new pair of shoes. Not sure which though. I've narrowed it down to either a black Oxford from EG (most likely a whole cut) or a boot from CJ (Grizedale, brown Islay, Snowdon). I'm well covered for rugged boots with my rough out Coniston, Molton, and black Islays. But I love the look of grizedale and how can you not love a brown islay.
on the other hand I don't have a black Oxford anymore after giving away my Cheaney whole cut to my brother. Btw, Cheaney I find to be not that well made, I'd put them on Loake level, but for some reason it seems like they really put a lot of effort into their whole cut model

 

[Neville Southall]

Me been thinking of the Harlech. Great value cordovan boot for sure. How does the toe box compare to the 325? Shape wise? I would use it for casual use really.

I like the 341 last better. To me, it’s the best standard, non-MTO boot last in the market.

 

[shoefan57]

I don’t wanna buy the same shoe in dark brown lol

How about buying the Ashdown or Harrogate - both country styles in dark brown grain or the slightly smarter Hardwick?

 

[MrFingers]

How about buying the Ashdown or Harrogate - both country styles in dark brown grain or the slightly smarter Hardwick?

Too boring and too out there for me personally. I may get the Hartford by Bodileys when it comes back next year. For now I’ll darken these.

 

[MrFingers]

Tan scotch grain pembrokes in a bit of an overcast light. It’s really interesting how these look in totally different lights.

 

[DrewMill]

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finally got myself a pair of pembrokes! Would continuous polishing and use of cream (dark brown) be a good way to darken these?

Which color is this?

 

[MrFingers]

Which color is this?

Tan.