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

[Menninki]

They are a tad redder than standard dark brown grain from C&J but I have applied one hand of burgundy.

Cheers

Well done. I might give it a try on my Pembrokes. Looks really nice.

 

[Bayou Tiger]

Hello, in 341.

Regards

Very nice. I prefer the silhouette of the 341/Swansea to the 325/Pembroke. Those are a great deal at sale price, and I would get a pair if they had them in tan scotch grain.

 

[Coolhand0302]

Maitland (HG SMU on 337 for Double Monk) in dark brown calf…

 

[Franky]

Pembroke. How do you guys size 325 vs the Harvard last?

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

The great Lanark 3, bought from Bodiley's

 

[jischwar]

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Pembroke. How do you guys size 325 vs the Harvard last?

Same size for me

 

[jellyroller]

The great Lanark 3, bought from Bodiley's

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I recently picked up the Lanark 3 in dark brown suede from Bodileys. It was a sample shoe or something. No signs of wear but it was significantly discounted. It’s a great shoe - very sturdy, versatile, and fits me well. I like it so much I’m considering picking up a pair in dark brown burnished calf (that’s what you have pictured, right?)

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

I recently picked up the Lanark 3 in dark brown suede from Bodileys. It was a sample shoe or something. No signs of wear but it was significantly discounted. It’s a great shoe - very sturdy, versatile, and fits me well. I like it so much I’m considering picking up a pair in dark brown burnished calf (that’s what you have pictured, right?)

Yes, they are dark brown burnished calf. Can you share pictures the Lanark 3 in suede?

Cheers

 

[Duke Santos]

The great Lanark 3, bought from Bodiley's

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I hope Sarah sends you a Christmas gift!

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Commander Crafty..

 

[jellyroller]

Yes, they are dark brown burnished calf. Can you share pictures the Lanark 3 in suede?

Cheers

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t take great pictures but here you go!

 

[Bayou Tiger]

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Big fan of those, and I wear mine with jeans quite often

 

[jellyroller]

Big fan of those, and I wear mine with jeans quite often

Definitely a versatile shoe

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

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Great shoe. Thank you for the photos.

Cheers

 

[JTMD]

Hi All,

Seems a lot of people buy second hand shoes here? I don't have any experience in doing so. I'm not into vintage and the usual "savings" amounts haven't been enough to convince me to go 2nd hand. Either way...

My brother found a pair of C&J Cottesmore Jodhpur boots. I hate to discourage him from taking an interest in footwear..but ...I have my doubts here and there..

Seems these things were manufactured in 2004 (from what I see on-line, maybe I'm missing something). Looking at the archives it seems when they retailed for around 600 and could be found for 400 on sale. The seller is asking 200...which doesn't seem outrageous.. but they are 20 years old and who knows what the interior is like. One point of scepticism is that I've heard the cork board takes the foot's imprints on them..and that imprint stays no matter how often the new owner wears them?

They seem in decent enough shape from the photos. I don't see too much visible wear and tear. Some wear on the inner lining (from pulling them on I'm guessing). A scratch on the right toe box that looks to be superficial and could probably get worked out. They look a bit dirty as if just tossed in a closet long term perhaps. Obviously been worn more than a few times.

They have the rubber soles (combat soles?). I don't have any shoes with such soles. How worn down are these things? How much longer would you think they'd last? And what does it take to replace them? Is it a complete breakdown like a re-soling with leather? I don't know what full re-soles cost in the US (my brother's location) but they cost me 250-300 in my European location. . Would it be about the same for the combat soles? This is another part of my skepticism, if he's spending 200 on the boots, and another 250 to get them re-soled after a month, he could just get a new pair of Carmina Jodhpurs for about the same cost..

Any positives or negatives you can think of (both with 2nd hand purchases and as to the condition of the particular boots)that I could mention to him would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.