Balmoral Boot Appreciation

johnapril · Oct 29, 2007

Originally Posted by jjl5000

I need to do something. I was thinking of dying the suede a darker colour. Dark brown or possibly black? I'm really not sure. I need to chew this over & then order a new pair because this is the only thing that will calm my nerves!

82 last this time I think.

I wouldn't touch the color. They are unique and fantastic.

grimslade · Oct 29, 2007

Originally Posted by zbromer

Same seller appears to have two more pairs.

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

Those might fit my kids' feet. For a few weeks, anyway.

edmorel · Oct 29, 2007

One day maybe I will be enlightened and "get" these types of boots. For now though, I think they are ugly.

jjl5000 · Oct 29, 2007

Originally Posted by johnapril

I wouldn't touch the color. They are unique and fantastic.

Thanks for the kind words John...

I took the original photos in haste. It was late evening when I got around to opening the parcel. Poor artificial lighting & a less than ideal camera phone have not helped. I have since taken some better photos that are far more representative and I think help to portray the boots in a better light.

Seeing the boots in daylight has quashed my concerns. I am entirely happy them as is, although I would still like another pair.

synthi · Oct 29, 2007

Originally Posted by rnoldh

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful.

The color is different and great.

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

A double sole, in my opinion, is a little incogruous on the shannon. I find the sleek 82 last and overall elegance of the boot is subtly enhanced by a single sole. Same with the blind eyelets, I wonder why more don't opt for that option!

I do however like the bulk of a double sole on a blutcher boot. It's not a hard and fast rule though, I've seen double soled U last Vass' that look stunning.

Thanks for the positive comments from all!!

synthi · Oct 29, 2007

jjl5000 wow - they look like a totally different shoe in that pic. Loving them. 888 last?

jjl5000 · Oct 29, 2007

Originally Posted by synthi

jjl5000 wow - they look like a totally different shoe in that pic. Loving them. 888 last?

Thanks synthi, they are on the 888.

I think your choice of midnight was inspired. Great work!

TKDKid · Nov 18, 2007

New model at C&J Paris - the Avebury II:

Looks like it's a Handgrade model (yay), but no details of the last it's on just yet.

grimslade · Nov 19, 2007

Eustace Tilley · Nov 19, 2007

That's a good looking boot. Any idea on pricing?

TKDKid · Nov 19, 2007

Originally Posted by grimslade

351?

The 351 looks much pointier, eg:

I think it looks like the 350:

- but it might be yet another new C&J last.

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

That's a good looking boot. Any idea on pricing?

If it ever gets released outside of Paris, I would imagine it would cost around GBP 360, in line with other Handgrade boots.

Eustace Tilley · Nov 19, 2007

Originally Posted by TKDKid

If it ever gets released outside of Paris, I would imagine it would cost around GBP 360, in line with other Handgrade boots.

Whoa! At that price I'd rather pay a bit extra and get EG.

montecristo#4 · Nov 19, 2007

When precisely does one wear a pair of boots like these? For what occasions?

TKDKid · Nov 19, 2007

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Whoa! At that price I'd rather pay a bit extra and get EG.

Originally Posted by johnapril

Tax free Shannon boots are 585 pounds.

That's a fair bit extra.

Also, the price of GBP 360 I quoted includes VAT; price excluding VAT would be just over GBP 300.

Will · Nov 19, 2007

Originally Posted by montecristo#4

When precisely does one wear a pair of boots like these? For what occasions?

Balmoral boots? With suits when it's cold and/or wet.

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