DittoI use Havana and think it's a great match.
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DittoI use Havana and think it's a great match.
I can't knock it as a city sole. It's great for walking on pavements even in the wet. I don't think it belongs on country boots. I have rough out Coniston with dainite and I have to walk very gingerly whenever there's mud around. The only benefit I can see is the sleeker profile but I'd rather opt for traction. I'm thinking of resoling the Conistons to vibram cleated or commando to get some more traction and if possible I'd opt to have them relasted to 365Danite is clearly attracting a lot of criticism on this thread. Yes, it’s not brilliant in snow but it’s an excellent, hard wearing, natural rubber sole that’s ideal for dry and wet weather/ every day wear. The Ridgeway sole that the Harboro Rubber Company also make is their ideal sole for wintry conditions or for walking shoes/boots.
I use Havana on my Alex now and it also works great with them.I use Havana and think it's a great match.
All this talk of Islays made me realise I needed a brown scotch grain so I went out and bought a pair.
Question on the shoe polish, what colour cream and polish would you guys recommend ? I know CJ says dark brown but it didn't much like how it came out on Alex but maybe will work better on Islay. I have Saphir on dark brown, Havana or Parisian brown. if memory serves Parisian is only the cream as they don't make polish in that colour
That is a fair point I wonder if C&J don’t expect us to wear Coniston and Isla’s as field boots? However with a Commando or Ridgway sole they’d work well as field boots.I can't knock it as a city sole. It's great for walking on pavements even in the wet. I don't think it belongs on country boots. I have rough out Coniston with dainite and I have to walk very gingerly whenever there's mud around. The only benefit I can see is the sleeker profile but I'd rather opt for traction. I'm thinking of resoling the Conistons to vibram cleated or commando to get some more traction and if possible I'd opt to have them relasted to 365
Not tried the Hamilton. Love the Ivywood colour but wary of the last. Most very old lasts don’t fit me well. Tricker’s 4444 last being the exception.Was just up in NYC and grabbed a pair of Connaught in dark brown. Already have them in black. Also tried on Chelsea 8. Nice chestnut color but I think I'll get the Lingfield in brown. Have those in black as will and wear them with tailoring.
Has anyone tried these? Tempting but seriously pricey. I forgot to ask if they were in the store.
Hamilton Ivywood Antique Calf
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I have the Lingfield and Chelsea V and have tried on Chelsea 8 and all fit in the same size for me. I would definitely try on the Hamilton's before committing that kind of money. Think I'll likely just get another pair of Lingfield's just in brown this time. Cheaper and I know they fit.Not tried the Hamilton. Love the Ivywood colour but wary of the last. Most very old lasts don’t fit me well. Tricker’s 4444 last being the exception.
That is a fair point I wonder if C&J don’t expect us to wear Coniston and Isla’s as field boots? However with a Commando or Ridgway sole they’d work well as field boots.
I would use soap, water and a brush
The turnaround last summer was on the longer side, was probably longer than 12 weeks. Deliberately timed to do over the summer. I am less than an hours drive from the factory in Northampton so can't comment on US shipping.That looks fantastic. Was it a 12-week turnaround? Also, if you shipped from the US how much did that cost?
All this talk of Islays made me realise I needed a brown scotch grain so I went out and bought a pair.
Question on the shoe polish, what colour cream and polish would you guys recommend ? I know CJ says dark brown but it didn't much like how it came out on Alex but maybe will work better on Islay. I have Saphir on dark brown, Havana or Parisian brown. if memory serves Parisian is only the cream as they don't make polish in that colour
I use Saphir suede and fabric cleaner. Works well for my velvet slippers
I’m not confident about this but I think the Skye 4 was available in both suede and Chestnut but I am confident that the last ever Skye boot they sold was made in Chestnut calf. Your boots are amazing 🤩Question: I'm hoping someone can help clarify, I bought a 2nd hand Skye 4 boots. It is in chestnut I believe with double oak sole. Everywhere I search states the Skye 4 is in snuff, and Skye 1 is in chestnut double oak sole. But inside it says Skye 4???? Was the Skye 4 made in Chestnut double oak sole? OR could this be a special order???
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