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

aon · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by jasonmarshalljazz

a re-post from a while back

What is the model and last of that pair on the bottom row, second from the left? Thanks!

Northampton Novice · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by osborn

That price jump some years ago though is interesting- anyone knows why (in a general sense) it happened? and did it manifest itself in a quality jump also?

I always understood that it's becoming increasingly harder to find quality skins from which to make fine shoes. The primary product of bovine farming is of course beef not it's skin for leather products, therefore farmers will do everything to increase the yield of beef. Crudely put fatter calfs mean greater stretch/growth marks hence poorer quality skins.

Therefore skins have to be sourced increasingly selectively from a dwindling list of tanneries which is one of the factors in prices rising of fine footwear.

I know that C&J use the same tannery for supply as do EG.

jasonmarshalljazz · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by aon

What is the model and last of that pair on the bottom row, second from the left? Thanks!

that would be the Westfield in the 341 last size 11uk

NORE · Feb 27, 2011

With permission, I'd like to use this picture. Not sure for what yet...

Northampton Novice · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by NORE

With permission, I'd like to use this picture. Not sure for what yet...

As evidence that ALL C&Js are really S

ubs?

aon · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by jasonmarshalljazz

that would be the Westfield in the 341 last size 11uk

Thanks! The leather has aged beautifully.

KObalto · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by osborn

That price jump some years ago though is interesting- anyone knows why (in a general sense) it happened? and did it manifest itself in a quality jump also?

C&J stopped selling to plal.com which offered the shoes very cheaply (probably due to complaints from other retailers). Pediwear offers price match - 5%, so there were 2 great cheap sources. No change in quality, just suppliers.

NORE · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by Northampton Novice

As evidence that ALL C&Js are really S

ubs?

Actually I liked that you have a stockroom-like set up inclusive of boxes but your idea works too

mr monty · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by jasonmarshalljazz

a re-post from a while back
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Jason,

Where did you get the storage units? They are perfect for men's sized shoe boxes.

jasonmarshalljazz · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by mr monty

Jason,

Where did you get the storage units? They are perfect for men's sized shoe boxes.

the container store

clee1982 · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by makewayhomer

are these shell cordovan?

makewayhomer · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by clee1982

are these shell cordovan?

yes. they were made for Brooks Brothers

clee1982 · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by makewayhomer

yes. they were made for Brooks Brothers

nice, are they these ones?
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...tionsize=#null

makewayhomer · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by clee1982

nice, are they these ones?
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...tionsize=#null

Yep

clee1982 · Feb 27, 2011

Originally Posted by makewayhomer

Yep

Were you able get them on sale? I was debating whether to wait until price on these come down a bit...

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