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

[Crat]

I never use my C&J in rainy days... i learned somewhere high quality leather shoes should be avoid rain cause is a risk of forming salt stains

And what about that Russian calf that was at the bottom of the sea for a few centuries?
Good leather will hold up in the wet just fine. It will build patina. Just make sure you let the shoes dry somewhere with good air circulation, away from a heat source.

As soon as you start wearing shoes marks are inevitable. Embrace them to a degree.
Battered boots look cool, battered black oxfords not so much.


Rough-out fishing.

Mud washed off Barnwell

Harlech in rain

Student pool party gone wrong, don't ask. Grenville. Survived just fine.

 

[Houta]

I'd personally try to sell.

Yeah I also advise you sell them. Been there and stretching the shoes didn’t make much difference!

 

[nishant]

Yeah I also advise you sell them. Been there and stretching the shoes didn’t make much difference!

Agreed.

Lost too much money trying to stretch .. would be better if you sell them when they are new.

 

[rckch]

Not sure if this is allowed but having buyers' remorse after having purchased the Peal & Co Cordovan Captoe boots in size 8D since holidays are coming up. Will sell to anyone who missed out on the sale for what I got them for ($590 shipped). If no interest, will probably end up returning them

 

[zippyh]

And what about that Russian calf that was at the bottom of the sea for a few centuries?
Good leather will hold up in the wet just fine. It will build patina. Just make sure you let the shoes dry somewhere with good air circulation, away from a heat source.

As soon as you start wearing shoes marks are inevitable. Embrace them to a degree.
Battered boots look cool, battered black oxfords not so much.


Rough-out fishing.

Mud washed off Barnwell

Harlech in rain

Student pool party gone wrong, don't ask. Grenville. Survived just fine.

Yabut muddy fishing boots are your specialty.

 

[Zaos1]

And what about that Russian calf that was at the bottom of the sea for a few centuries?
Good leather will hold up in the wet just fine. It will build patina. Just make sure you let the shoes dry somewhere with good air circulation, away from a heat source.

As soon as you start wearing shoes marks are inevitable. Embrace them to a degree.
Battered boots look cool, battered black oxfords not so much.


Rough-out fishing.

Mud washed off Barnwell

Harlech in rain

Student pool party gone wrong, don't ask. Grenville. Survived just fine.

!!! Ok this was the irrefutable proof C&J leather will resist the rain and ever worst scenarios !!

I was afraid because for me this shoes are expensive and took me a while to save money for purchasing ... so was afraid of water stains on them..

Luckily I live in a place where weather is dry almost all year but from now on I will be not worried if rain takes me by surprise ?

 

[Crat]

!!! Ok this was the irrefutable proof C&J leather will resist the rain and ever worst scenarios !!

I was afraid because for me this shoes are expensive and took me a while to save money for purchasing ... so was afraid of water stains on them..

Luckily I live in a place where weather is dry almost all year but from now on I will be not worried if rain takes me by surprise ?

I fully understand and would not advise people to go hiking in their dress shoes. When shoes get wet they also need some extra TLC.
All I'm saying is that the shoes won't fall apart if they get a little wet. Often the casual shoes and boots are also made in a more weather resistant leather than 'office' shoes.

I am not bothered by the odd mark, crease or stain on my smart casual shoes. Aged leather has much more appeal than new, immaculate leather imo. This goes for all high quality leather shoes, not just C&J.

Have you noticed how shoes in art are always old and worn-in? They look like they have a story to tell. A bit like my Grenvilles ?

 

[frighter3]

Hi all, just got addicted to James Bond and would like to get a pair of upgrade boots.

Camberley (Double Monk Boot) in majestic Navy Shell Cordovan. This is the build:

Model: Camberley
Upper: Navy Shell Cordovan
Last: 348 (original)
Width: Standard UK E (US D)
Edging: Antique (original)
Sole: Dainite (original)
Cap Toe: Yes (original)
Buckles: Silver (original)
Welt: Flat Welt (original)

Cost: £725 (~£604 after excluding 16.67% VAT, about $850 USD) plus £30 shipping

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[Churchill W]

Not sure if this is allowed but having buyers' remorse after having purchased the Peal & Co Cordovan Captoe boots in size 8D since holidays are coming up. Will sell to anyone who missed out on the sale for what I got them for ($590 shipped). If no interest, will probably end up returning them

Have you received them and tried them on yet?

If they fit, I think you will regret selling/returning them. That is a great price for cordovan boots and one of my favorites in my stable.

I am a bit bias in that I love captoes and shell though.

 

[zippyh]

Warlows. Whiskey cordovan Marlows.

 

[Zaos1]

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Which model are they ?? ?

 

[Berto1]

Which model are they ?? ?

C&J HG Fairford.
Love them and sleek last 373

 

[Mallaig]

New suede Tetburys. Visited the Jermyn St store I found I had to go down a whole size from my first pair.

 

[nishant]

This is the week to break out CJ Shell..