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

[KPDarb]

They really are beautiful. I do also absolutely love Alden's wingtips on plaza. I have come close to order many different variants but never worked out. I've been going a bit crazy lately but would have otherwise picked up a pair of Yenni's wingtips for sure.

 

[BackInTheJox]

I actually did some VSC this weekend to get some brown cream off then as well, and put them in the sun for a couple hours. I almost feel like the toe and vamp darkened rather than lightened but probably just my imagination. I don't think I overdid it with the VSC.

Also, as much as I like the look of my Guarded Goods flat waxed cotton laces, they are kind of a pain to use on the Lindricks and don't allow me to tighten them as easily. Will probably revert to the factory round laces.

 

[Wowee Zowee]

Are all these Lindricks we're seeing from GMTOs? Or RL? I don't think that's a standard C&J boot is it?

 

[BackInTheJox]

GMTOs

 

[zippyh]

RL Giannis. Some pairs of cordovan shoes just do not want to take a shine. This is one of those pairs. I've tried to remove the excess polish that was on them since new via brushing and buffing, but it seems like every time I buff them, more comes off. I've not wanted to use anything to try and strip it off. Maybe I need to get a horse hair polishing wheel for my drill.

 

[lagsun]

Sorry about the poor indoor iPhone picture but cleaned up the boots today.

 

[Wesley Crusher]



RL Giannis. Some pairs of cordovan shoes just do not want to take a shine. This is one of those pairs. I've tried to remove the excess polish that was on them since new via brushing and buffing, but it seems like every time I buff them, more comes off. I've not wanted to use anything to try and strip it off. Maybe I need to get a horse hair polishing wheel for my drill.

Those look just fine to me. IMO, cordovan doesn't need to have a high shine. It's natural luster is perfect.

 

[BackInTheJox]



Sorry about the poor indoor iPhone picture but cleaned up the boots today.

Looking good. What do you use on your C&J grain shoes/boots?

 

[naspratt]



Maybe I need to get a horse hair polishing wheel for my drill.

I never thought of this. I might ever actually use my drill if I had some of those.

 

[lagsun]



Looking good. What do you use on your C&J grain shoes/boots?

Saphir Creme. Neutral mostly for the Islays and Dark Brown and/or Burgundy for the Conistons as I'm trying to darken them a bit.

 

[BackInTheJox]



Saphir Creme. Neutral mostly for the Islays and Dark Brown and/or Burgundy for the Conistons as I'm trying to darken them a bit.

Nice, thanks. I have a few grain CJ shoes/boots and haven't really done anything to them - always a bit unsure. I have Saphir Renovateur but none of the cream.

On the topic of the Lindricks, I do notice in sunlight that on each boot the shaft is slightly lighter than the vamp/wingtip area. The actual variation doesn't bother me and I expect it with shell; however, I think I'd prefer is the lighter color was on the front/toes. I also feel like the toes/vamp area takes less of a shine than the shafts. Again, it would be ideal if it was reversed.

Still, great boots!

 

[Skelnik]



RL Giannis. Some pairs of cordovan shoes just do not want to take a shine. This is one of those pairs. I've tried to remove the excess polish that was on them since new via brushing and buffing, but it seems like every time I buff them, more comes off. I've not wanted to use anything to try and strip it off. Maybe I need to get a horse hair polishing wheel for my drill.

I had a pair of cordovan boots that did the same thing to me when brand new. Never saw anything like it. I ultimately went through 3 sessions of Renovatour, and 1 session of Reno Mat over a period of a week and some polish was still coming off. There was a ton of brushing and wiping down in between as well. Finally after a 4th session of Renovatour and more brushing and wiping down with a mildly damp cloth it looked great. The natural color of the shell came out and had depth along with the natural shine, nothing glossy. Sometimes they just put so much crap on it at the factory.

 

[randomatom]

Islay and Conniston?

 

[randomatom]

Beautiful! I own a pair of Grasmeres (non-boot version of the Conniston, 325 last) about which I had the same observation - a little too constrained toward the toes. After about a dozen wears, it's much less of an issue.

 

[randomatom]

New Brown Grain Coniston's from Frans Boone

Love the golden brown color on these. Easily my favorite boot. A little undecided on the 325 last, as it's a little narrow in the forefoot but hoping they give just a tiny bit.

Apologies to everyone for the replies without quotes. I'm a noob and getting the hang of it.

As I was saying...

Beautiful! I own a pair of Grasmeres (non-boot version of the Conniston, 325 last) about which I had the same observation - a little too constrained toward the toes. After about a dozen wears, it's much less of an issue.