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

[Pascal1980]

Short question to the weares of the Adelaide Oxford "Westbourne".

Is the color of "burnished Chestnut Calf" rather a redbrown or a medium brown?

It is difficult to see on the photos.

I am asking as I am looking for a medium brown Adelaide Oxford to wear it with my 4 blue three-piece suits.

Best regards

Pascal

 

[rakuskus]

Short question to the weares of the Adelaide Oxford "Westbourne".

Is the color of "burnished Chestnut Calf" rather a redbrown or a medium brown?

It is difficult to see on the photos.

I am asking as I am looking for a medium brown Adelaide Oxford to wear it with my 4 blue three-piece suits.

Best regards

Pascal

I would say mine kinda look redish under the sun & brown indoor. I personally does not wear this with a formal suit. Just with my cotton & linen suits.

 

[Pascal1980]

Thanks rakuskus,

this is a medium brown with light red undertone.

Best regards

Pascal

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Of late, retailers/stockists of Crockett & Jones and Trickers seem to have little stock or variety of shoes and boots from both these shoemakers? It seems this way when you browse websites for whats available with the likes of AFPOS, Brogue Trader, Bodileys, Belfast Bureau, Mr Porter, A Farley, Pockets, Bowhill Elliot, Herring etc. (the only exception to this is maybe Division Road which seems to be stocking variety and coming up with new things).

Just feels like things are not like they used to be. Or maybe its just my perception and misconception?

 

[unclemilty]

A new pair of Moltons arrived today, my first pair of C&J. Actually, my first high quality boot of any kind. They are really top notch, I'm very impressed so far.

I do have a question about how they should feel out of the box. I was expecting (hoping for) a snug fit that would mold to my foot over time. Instead they are pretty roomy. If I tighten the laces down I don't get heel lift, but there is still a fair bit of play with my forefoot. Should try to go down a half size?

Btw, I bought a size 9, wear a 10 dress shoe, measure a 10.25 on a Brannock.

 

[Pascal1980]

Hello unclemity,

I also tried my first real good pair of shoes 1.5 years ago. Their were also C&J "Hoxton" derbies on the narrow 360 last. Their snugness was uncomfortable the first 3 days of wearing them, to say it euphemistically. Afterwards the leather adjusted and now they fit like a glove.

High quality shoes, C&J and other brands discussed in this forum, use high quality "A grade" calf leathers that do adjust well to the foot and expand a little bit by wearing them in. Hence shoes might, depending on your personal preference, first feel snug and close to the foot.

The brands of cemeted shoes in department stores for less than 200€/$ use lower quality leather that do not adjust that well to the foot. Hence I would not buy them feeling snug on the foot, but rather comfortable directly from the beginning.

Enjoy your day and best regards

Pascal

 

[shoefan57]

A new pair of Moltons arrived today, my first pair of C&J. Actually, my first high quality boot of any kind. They are really top notch, I'm very impressed so far.

I do have a question about how they should feel out of the box. I was expecting (hoping for) a snug fit that would mold to my foot over time. Instead they are pretty roomy. If I tighten the laces down I don't get heel lift, but there is still a fair bit of play with my forefoot. Should try to go down a half size?

Btw, I bought a size 9, wear a 10 dress shoe, measure a 10.25 on a Brannock.

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I would not change the size. The Roughout Suede leather is more relaxed than calf so will have a roomier fit. The lack of heel slip is a good sign. Once your feet have made an imprint on the insoles you will find little slippage. I don’t have experience of the last but given it’s devoted to a casual boot, I would say it’s likely meant to be a bit generous in the fit.

 

[lurker33]

A new pair of Moltons arrived today, my first pair of C&J. Actually, my first high quality boot of any kind. They are really top notch, I'm very impressed so far.

I do have a question about how they should feel out of the box. I was expecting (hoping for) a snug fit that would mold to my foot over time. Instead they are pretty roomy. If I tighten the laces down I don't get heel lift, but there is still a fair bit of play with my forefoot. Should try to go down a half size?

Btw, I bought a size 9, wear a 10 dress shoe, measure a 10.25 on a Brannock.

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I wouldn't size down, UK9 for ~US10 brannock sounds about right. They should be roomy and extra room in the toebox is fine as long the ball of the foot is in the right spot, heel slip will go away with time. Try thicker socks.

 

[WeeWee McGee]

Congrats on your new boots - they look great. I also typically wear UK9 (and US10) boots. I have some Moltons as well and wear them a lot. The Molton does have a more generous last/fit than most of my other C&J boots. I usually just wear thicker socks with them and have had no issues.

A new pair of Moltons arrived today, my first pair of C&J. Actually, my first high quality boot of any kind. They are really top notch, I'm very impressed so far.

I do have a question about how they should feel out of the box. I was expecting (hoping for) a snug fit that would mold to my foot over time. Instead they are pretty roomy. If I tighten the laces down I don't get heel lift, but there is still a fair bit of play with my forefoot. Should try to go down a half size?

Btw, I bought a size 9, wear a 10 dress shoe, measure a 10.25 on a Brannock.

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[Style989]

I went down half a sz from oxfords on Molton

 

[T1mb0]

Trusty Pembrokes today

 

[shahtirthak]

Of late, retailers/stockists of Crockett & Jones and Trickers seem to have little stock or variety of shoes and boots from both these shoemakers? It seems this way when you browse websites for whats available with the likes of AFPOS, Brogue Trader, Bodileys, Belfast Bureau, Mr Porter, A Farley, Pockets, Bowhill Elliot, Herring etc. (the only exception to this is maybe Division Road which seems to be stocking variety and coming up with new things).

Just feels like things are not like they used to be. Or maybe its just my perception and misconception?

Now you see how size UK13 people like me feel about retailers and stockists....if and when I find UK13 in stock somewhere it feels like winning a lottery !!!

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Now you see how size UK13 people like me feel about retailers and stockists....if and when I find UK13 in stock somewhere it feels like winning a lottery !!!

Hear! Hear!

 

[Aurdelon]

What retailers offer special make-ups? I know abour DR but is there someone else?

 

[jischwar]

What retailers offer special make-ups? I know abour DR but is there someone else?

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