suede shoes help/ crockett & jones

[The_Foxx]

I'm receiving a moderate bonus in April, thought it was finally time to get a pair of good looking suede shoes. I'd rather not spend edward green/ Lobb money on these, as I'll only wear them to social events and on Sundays, thought a purchase of crockett and jones from Pediawear might be a good bet.

Question-- I'm looking at the Hallam in espresso suede; anyone own this color of suede from crockett and jones? How versatile is it (looking for suede laceups with a nice tailored shape to it, in a color of suede that will go with everything from gray flannel trousers or herringbone-tweedish jacket and oatmeal trousers to a navy suit.

Recommendations/ advice? I'd like to at least place my order within the next week-- pediawear doesn't appear to have a huge selection of C&J in suede, maybe my color options are limited?

 

[bullethead]

to a look at it at T&A. Looked good enough that last december. i put in an order at plal. should be there in the next delivery-i hope.

 

[bullethead]

Not sure how it would look with navy. IIRC it may be a little too dark. May be better served (with navy, at least) in something more medium brown.

 

[bonobono_k]

when purchasing the C&J master grade, plal is the best way I think~

 

[The_Foxx]

hmmm....yes, maybe something in mink suede color instead? Anyone have an example? Someone sold some really nice looking C&J "Albany" model a while back, but I can't seem to find that one online. Damn, that 337 last is really something to look at, come to think of it.

http://www.styleforum.net/g/showphoto.php/photo/1617

 

[aportnoy]

Albany is here:

http://www.bensilver.com/fs_storefro...y=7103&group=1

 

[The_Foxx]

aha! Thanks! Anyone know if pediawear or better yet Plal can get this particular shoe? I'll contact both of them by email, just wondering if I can find these shoes for less than $685; little more than I planned on spending but will if I absolutely have to.

The albany from ben silver is the same model shown from the linked styleforum member's photos, correct?

http://www.styleforum.net/g/showphoto.php/photo/1617

 

[pscolari]

Both PLAL and Pedi do not have access to this shoe. I don't think I have even seen it at another retailer besides Ben Silver. Too bad as it is one of my favorite C&J out there.

 

[Clark]

The Drummond is in Mink Suede:

But I think the Belgrave in Polo Calf Suede goes better with navy:

 

[Steven Aver]

I would go for the Belgrave in Suede

http://www.pediwear.co.uk/crockett/products/2462.php

 

[anon]

I agree with the Belgrave.

 

[rebel222]

If anyone's interested I can get the Onslow in brown Suede for $325 shipped CONUS... Sorry to thread crap, but I am about to order some. PM me if you want me to order you a pair.

 

[Siwash]

Originally Posted by anon

I agree with the Belgrave.

I agree..snuff suede is a very versatile colour as is this shoe..great choice imho

 

[The_Foxx]

ok, now leaning toward the belgrave-- this is from the handgrade collection, correct? Is this color of suede good with grey flannel as well as navy, or a gray glen plaid suit do you think? Will it work better than the mink suede color?

 

[Gus]

I like this color of suede the best in a C&J for year round wear. I also think it just looks more stylish. Although darker suede does have the advantage of showing less water spots when wet. It is a bit more forgiving with long term wear and tear, IMO.