Balmoral Boot Appreciation

synthi · Oct 27, 2007

I got a call a fortnight ago that was music to my ears.. my shannon's were ready. They were collected earlier today, pics tomorrow!

Tangfastic · Oct 27, 2007

I think, if I had one pair of balmoral boots in black, and one in brown, I would never have to worry about suitable footwear for whatever I was wearing. I have, so far, been incredibly self disciplined viewing this thread and not ordered any made to order boots....

crazyquik · Oct 27, 2007

If those Grenson's were sold in the US for $400 I think SF alone would have already created a run on them.

synthi · Oct 28, 2007

Shannons in Midnight blue antique on the 82 last. Custom requests were blind eyelets all the way, a plain cap toe with no brogueing, single leather sole + toe taps.

The true colour is as hard to describe as it is to capture; depending on the ambient light they can appear anything from black to slate grey to an indigo denim like blue. Alas, in London it's another dull rainy day which didn't help the photo session.

*edit* Marks for those who can spot the 'swan' flying across the right shoe + apologies for flagrantly disregarding the old proverb 'blue and green should never be seen'

Eustace Tilley · Oct 28, 2007

synthi - I don't think the pic links are working - can you please repost.

grimslade · Oct 28, 2007

Can't see 'em either.

synthi · Oct 28, 2007

Apologies, Images re-hosted

aportnoy · Oct 28, 2007

Originally Posted by synthi

Apologies, Images re-hosted

Gorgeous...it's officially the year of the Shannon!

jjl5000 · Oct 28, 2007

Wonderful!

Eustace Tilley · Oct 28, 2007

Nice boots - hard to go wrong with the EG Shannon!

joseanes · Oct 28, 2007

Originally Posted by Sator

Aha! That's when I wear my Chelsea boots with the lounge suit.

I can get 'em on and off quicker than your lace up Oxford shoes

Funny you say that. Nowadays when I travel I prefer to bring one of my chelsea boots. Very easy as you say. The only easier shoe would be a penny loafer, and I do not like penny loafers.

I do not own balmoral boots. Would love to get a pair one of these days, if I can afford it. My blutcher type boots however are a pain to use at airports.

william · Oct 28, 2007

I've never really thought I'd be into blue shoes but those are gorgeous. They'll be perfect w/ charcoal suits and trousers.

LeatherSOUL · Oct 28, 2007

Man, it really is the year of the Shannon. Very nice.

rnoldh · Oct 28, 2007

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful.

The color is different and great.

Why, may I ask, did you go with a single sole and not a double?

zalb916 · Oct 29, 2007

Originally Posted by jjl5000

For those who might be interested:

Currently available from ebay vendor 'sausages234' C&J Higham UK 8 E

Same seller appears to have two more pairs.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Crockett-Jones...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Crockett-Jones...QQcmdZViewItem

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