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Thank you!That's really, really nice.
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Thank you!That's really, really nice.
Thanks gentlemen, this was helpful. I’m looking into MTO:ing a Snowdon in some sort of scotch grain, with the veldtschoen construction. I know scotch grain is no Zug but would not want the leather to be too much of a weak link.
Do you put the balm after the polish? I put renovateur, cream, polish, and then on boots the sapphire spray.
I'm thinking maybe the balm is a better option than the spray.
I put the balm on before the polish. The first thing I did was give a light coat with Pavlov's leather balm, then I put on cream polish and wax polish when I first got my shoes.
Haven't had any problem with the shoes letting rain in.
It’s strange but I salivate every time I read this.
Has anyone owned/tried both C&J Harvard Shell Cordovan and Alden LHS, and could share thoughts on how they compare?
I’m looking to get some penny’s and I think I like the look of Alden better. But it’s not very available in my country and quite expensive.
The Harvard looks similar in terms of styling (I just slightly prefer the stitching and rounder toebox on the LHS) and quite a bit cheaper.
In terms of value if you were curious, which doesn't sound like it matters since the Alden's appeal to you more aesthetically, but the CJ Harvards in Cordovan are essentially a Hand Grade CJ shoe minus the channelled sole. That basically means you are purchasing a CJ HG shoe at market price and receiving the leather free of charge.
Thanks for the info! Very useful. I have to say the Harvards are becoming more and more appealing for me. Alden's pricing here is approaching John Lobb/EG territory which is probably overpriced.
Unfortunately for me, both are out of stock in my size at my local stores. I have no idea when they'll get restocked. I guess C&J need to import that Horween leather from the US. I am thinking of popping over the pond to NYC at some point so could get Alden's for cheaper. But lets see what happens.
Great comment thanks. To be honest am finding this forum more helpful than C&J reps.I can't see the Walton 2 work in tan, chestnut maybe. I would really struggle to wear and pair a tan sleek derby, tan works well with jeans but the Walton is too sleek for denim.
I would leave it as it is and let develop a beautiful natural patina. Btw Crockett and Jones dark brown is incredibly rich and deep if that's your concern
I am glad you are finding the forum helpful.Great comment thanks. To be honest am finding this forum more helpful than C&J reps.
Yes my hesitation with Walton in dark brown is potentially too sleek/formal for most of my wear. With denim I was only thinking of going with very dark/deep blue, but even then you're probably right.
I want a sort of day to day smart casual (chinos + dress shirt for work), I'm fine with somewhat sleek (maybe walton a bit too much). Not meaning any offense but I do find some of the lasts too "middle aged English country", but there's probably a middle ground between that and the Walton, which I guess works better with suits/formal chinos.
Thanks!I am glad you are finding the forum helpful.
It helps to know how you intend to pair the shoes. For me the ultimate shoes/boots that you can easily dress up or down are chukka boots in suede, you can easily pair them with denim for beer at a pub or with chino and even flannel for a day in the office. Have you looked at the CJ Chiltern?
If you instead want a shoes and have similar flexibility you could consider the Pembroke in dark brown. If it's too country for your test than you could consider the Swansea or Bristol (both on offer) or the Ripon, but these can't be paired with denim in my opinion. In any case I would stay with dark brown, which is the easiest colour to pair, only the Chiltern would probably work well in a lighter shade like snuff suede.
Quite like the look of the Bristol but sold out.I am glad you are finding the forum helpful.
It helps to know how you intend to pair the shoes. For me the ultimate shoes/boots that you can easily dress up or down are chukka boots in suede, you can easily pair them with denim for beer at a pub or with chino and even flannel for a day in the office. Have you looked at the CJ Chiltern?
If you instead want a shoes and have similar flexibility you could consider the Pembroke in dark brown. If it's too country for your test than you could consider the Swansea or Bristol (both on offer) or the Ripon, but these can't be paired with denim in my opinion. In any case I would stay with dark brown, which is the easiest colour to pair, only the Chiltern would probably work well in a lighter shade like snuff suede.