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

[Denar78]

For all those Islay-fanatics: There is a sale at armenak and they have the Islay in bicolor green scotch grain with snuff suede. Have a look here:
armenak Islay

Funky combination, must be hell of a challenge to pair them with any outfit 😅.
thanks for the link, I didn’t know this retailer 👍🏻

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

For all those Islay-fanatics: There is a sale at armenak and they have the Islay in bicolor green scotch grain with snuff suede. Have a look here:
armenak Islay

Either be nice, both… not so nice!

 

[Chukka22]

Question for anyone who has taken delivery of a shoe or boot in the milled calf - how robust are you finding it? Despite previously dismissing Chelsea boots, I am thinking about the black chelsea 5 (still have my size in stock), due to the non-smooth look and just wondering whether they are more prone to scuffs given that it is described as a supple leather.

Thanks in advance.

 

[chrfi]

Fortunately they were out of stock for the sale cordovan hatch grain Conistons, otherwise I might have bought one more pair of boots I don't really need.

 

[bemk]

Question for anyone who has taken delivery of a shoe or boot in the milled calf - how robust are you finding it? Despite previously dismissing Chelsea boots, I am thinking about the black chelsea 5 (still have my size in stock), due to the non-smooth look and just wondering whether they are more prone to scuffs given that it is described as a supple leather.

Thanks in advance.

Have you read this? Crockett & Jones - What is Milled Calf?

The segment from that article that made me go for the leather is „has an extremely soft handle, whilst importantly retaining a good substance for shoemaking“.

My Milled Calf Coniston ( #29,500 , #29,516 ) arrived 2 days ago and I wore it the whole day yesterday, so I can only give you my initial impression, which as expected is that instantly noticeable softness when touching it by hand and wearing it on the feet.
It just felt like a well worn-in boot, but it didn't come across as weak or overly flexible, so don't expect it to go out of shape or crease more than my Scotch Grains or any other Calf leather. And I don't think it is more prone to scuffs.

I feel that this leather looks classy while delivering a slightly casual character, so I wouldn't pick it as a sleek dress-Chelsea to wear with suits, but happily with any other fine garment.
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Scotch Grain today:

- Crockett & Jones Coniston, Dark Brown Scotch Grain -

 

[Denar78]

Another rookie question and by no means I wish to piss off anybody here but why isn’t there any buzz on shell Harlech which looks splendid on the 341 last compared to, say, a Coniston on 325 Or 375 ?

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Another rookie question and by no means I wish to piss off anybody here but why isn’t there any buzz on shell Harlech which looks splendid on the 341 last compared to, say, a Coniston on 325 Or 375 ?

I attribute it to wanting what you can’t have! 😂

 

[Style989]

Islay today for the heavy rain. The got soaked right after I polished them. love the Vibram sole. Kept me from slipping and falling on my behind.

 

[Marmite89]

How does zug grain compare to standard scotch grain? I'm getting more and more tempted by the zug Islays

Promised I’d try and show some comparison pictures:

 

[Style989]

Promised I’d try and show some comparison pictures:

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thank you @Marmite89. I love the colour. I might just have to go for the Zug Islay. If do I'm immediately polishing the welt with oxblood. I don't like the contrasting colour they opted for

 

[DorianGreen]

For all those Islay-fanatics: There is a sale at armenak and they have the Islay in bicolor green scotch grain with snuff suede. Have a look here:
armenak Islay

As said in a comment above, it could be not the most versatile boot, handsome anyway.

 

[Chukka22]

Have you read this? Crockett & Jones - What is Milled Calf?

The segment from that article that made me go for the leather is „has an extremely soft handle, whilst importantly retaining a good substance for shoemaking“.

My Milled Calf Coniston ( #29,500 , #29,516 ) arrived 2 days ago and I wore it the whole day yesterday, so I can only give you my initial impression, which as expected is that instantly noticeable softness when touching it by hand and wearing it on the feet.
It just felt like a well worn-in boot, but it didn't come across as weak or overly flexible, so don't expect it to go out of shape or crease more than my Scotch Grains or any other Calf leather. And I don't think it is more prone to scuffs.

I feel that this leather looks classy while delivering a slightly casual character, so I wouldn't pick it as a sleek dress-Chelsea to wear with suits, but happily with any other fine garment.
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Scotch Grain today:

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- Crockett & Jones Coniston, Dark Brown Scotch Grain -

Thanks, I did see the article, I was just wondering whether anyone had some real-life experience with this leather. Your Coniston look awesome BTW.

 

[bemk]

Thanks, I did see the article, I was just wondering whether anyone had some real-life experience with this leather. Your Coniston look awesome BTW.

Thank you! Chestnut Milled Calf is a rather new leather with C&J, so I presume long time experience will be sparse.

Probably @Gustaf can help, see this:

I have this leather - Chestnut soft grain is what I picked for my Snowdon MTO earlier this year:

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Doesn't look exactly like this in the stock photos on the website, but should be same judging by the description. It's an extremely soft and supple leather.

 

[bemk]

Same trousers, same boots, same old me, different leather

- Crockett & Jones - Coniston, Tan Scotch Grain -

 

[zippyh]

A much better green/suede combo.
Keswicks from Barney's ages ago.