Crockett & Jones MTO Central

[Style989]

@Style989 does that mean we’ve reached the promised land, that should be six right?

If ModWar is onboard yes

 

[Style989]

Thanks and yes, exactly those and maybe the black R/O version.
I am limited to Islay’s as I cannot make any of the other more casual C&J boot lasts work. 325 and 335 are too narrow in the toes and too roomy when sized up, a situation some seem to have. I did not try 228 and 378 yet though.

Does anyone here have experience with the Kelso also made on last 365? It looks quite unassuming in the photos but the natural R/O suede should age beautifully. If I am correct it is actually C.F. Steads Waxy Commander which ages wonderfully in the natural color.

I've seen Kelso in store but haven't tried it on as I know the fit from Islays. The design is a bit plain and doesn't have the presence of the Islay. I loved the colour though. I would be down for an Islay GMTO in that colour

 

[BurgundyOxfords]

Yes so true.
My foot: wide toes, somewhat low instep but normal arch, narrow heel and thin bones overall.

325: 6.5UK toe box too narrow instep still too high.
In 7 UK toe box still too narrow due to its shape and instep so high it barely makes sense for any human.

365: 7 is just so perfect... made to measure like.

I wonder how 378 fits. Judging from the fotos it seems to have some of the lower instep and narrow sculpted heel qualities of the 365 and also its asymmetry as in "C" shape from heel to toe when looking form above. But I could be wrong!

 

[lurker33]

Yes so true.
My foot: wide toes, somewhat low instep but normal arch, narrow heel and thin bones overall.

325: 6.5UK toe box too narrow instep still too high.
In 7 UK toe box still too narrow due to its shape and instep so high it barely makes sense for any human.

365: 7 is just so perfect... made to measure like.

I wonder how 378 fits. Judging from the fotos it seems to have some of the lower instep and narrow sculpted heel qualities of the 365 and also its asymmetry as in "C" shape from heel to toe when looking form above. But I could be wrong!

Compared to 325, 378 has the same instep, more secure heel and i feel like i got a little bit more space and volume up front. 365 is still roomier at the ball of the foot for me. I also don't find 365 to fit different in the instep compared to 325 or 378, so your mileage may vary?

 

[BurgundyOxfords]

Which last other than 365 has lower instep than 325/378 but still roomy toebox?

365 is limited to the islay as of now sadly
I would love some shoes in this last.

 

[Style989]

Which last other than 365 has lower instep than 325/378 but still roomy toebox?

365 is limited to the islay as of now sadly
I would love some shoes in this last.

You know you can propose another model for a 365 GMTO?

 

[BurgundyOxfords]

Yes but no one wants shoes for MTO 😅

 

[ModWar]

If ModWar is onboard yes

Thanks, I have purchased Kelso yesterday in order to confirm my size. Should these fit as expected you can count me in.
My Islays are from 2014 and I struggle with sizing mindgames and think they could have been too snug all that time. Hence the Kelso as a low-risk way to reassure sizing even tough I wear my Islays alot.
I wear UK7 in C&J 365, UK7.5 in 341 and other C&J shoe lasts as well as Tricker's 4497s. And as stated above I cannot make last 325 work.

 

[kevking]

They are here!!!
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What a colour!! Really looking forward to getting these on my feet!

Here’s mine - I think they are less honey-colored than yours.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Here’s mine - I think they are less honey-colored than yours.

Its just the lighting @kevking that makes @Marmite89 s pair look more honey.

 

[Style989]

Thanks, I have purchased Kelso yesterday in order to confirm my size. Should these fit as expected you can count me in.
My Islays are from 2014 and I struggle with sizing mindgames and think they could have been too snug all that time. Hence the Kelso as a low-risk way to reassure sizing even tough I wear my Islays alot.
I wear UK7 in C&J 365, UK7.5 in 341 and other C&J shoe lasts as well as Tricker's 4497s. And as stated above I cannot make last 325 work.

By what you say it sounds like we have similar feet. 365 work for me half a size down at 7.5uk. 325 just doesn’t suit my feet. I wear 8uk in 348 and 373

 

[Keyser_Söze]

365 is easily the most comfortable and best fitting last for me. It's a true shame they don't use it more often over the 325.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Oh man we are sooo close, I need the Islay russian grain in my life.

 

[bemk]

Due to no time just a very quick'n'dirty smart phone shot of the Whiskey Lindrick, which was delivered some minutes ago.

 

[Style989]

365 is easily the most comfortable and best fitting last for me. It's a true shame they don't use it more often over the 325.

So true. They have about 9 conistons plus God knows how many loafers compared to 4 Islays for sale