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

[T1mb0]

Trusty Pembrokes

 

[bemk]

I saddled the Lindrick for Halloween. Somehow he must have sensed it, he was quite agitated the whole morning. 🐎

- Crockett & Jones Lindrick, Whisky Cordovan -

 

[martin92]

Why are crockett & jones boots so comfortable? In compare to Vibergs, or Trickers they have softer inner leather and they are very comfortable out of the box in my experience. Same or similar comfort I found only with Cheaneys. Is it only my opinion or they are really comfortable that most of other boots brands? What is your experience?

 

[Menninki]

Why are crockett & jones boots so comfortable? In compare to Vibergs, or Trickers they have softer inner leather and they are very comfortable out of the box in my experience. Same or similar comfort I found only with Cheaneys. Is it only my opinion or they are really comfortable that most of other boots brands? What is your experience?

I know very little of other brands, but I agree with you that C&J are (mostly) very comfortable right out of the box.

With my Islay I had difficulties walking down stairs - I had to go side ways - but this got better as well. Islay is a bit higher than other boots which explains this a bit.

 

[Cooly]

Just pulled the trigs on the new chocolate suede Elgin chelsea's...can't wait can't wait...

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Why are crockett & jones boots so comfortable? In compare to Vibergs, or Trickers they have softer inner leather and they are very comfortable out of the box in my experience. Same or similar comfort I found only with Cheaneys. Is it only my opinion or they are really comfortable that most of other boots brands? What is your experience?

A personal and subjective experience this is. In terms of comfort, my rating (based on my shoes) would be:
1) sanders
2) trickers
3) crockett jones
4) cheaney

 

[Ypuh]

In large part I believe last design plays a role in how comfortable a shoe feels. My Pembroke's are probably also the most comfortable shoe I have, but still a chunky country shoe. Tricker's is also a favorite (4497 slightly more so than 2298), but I also like my Carlos Santos (Z401) dress shoes which are much tighter, but the last feels just right (no pressure on pinky toe).

Personally I prefer a low volume, wide in the forepart and slightly tight in the heel. C&J appears to have the best options for this (if someone can recommend a specific last other than 325, feel free to do so).

In terms of build quality I'd rate Tricker's and C&J the same. In general I like the casual aesthetics of Tricker's slightly more.

 

[Menninki]

Shannon in Espresso Suede by Thom Sweeney.

 

[martin92]

I agree with Trickers, their last 4497 is amazong, no pinky toe rubbing as well. But I didn’t liked lifted toe and boots looks very stiff IMO.

 

[bemk]

Have a great Sunday, Gentlemen! 🌞

- Crockett & Jones Lindrick, Whisky -

 

[YellowHandUp]

In large part I believe last design plays a role in how comfortable a shoe feels. My Pembroke's are probably also the most comfortable shoe I have, but still a chunky country shoe. Tricker's is also a favorite (4497 slightly more so than 2298), but I also like my Carlos Santos (Z401) dress shoes which are much tighter, but the last feels just right (no pressure on pinky toe).

Personally I prefer a low volume, wide in the forepart and slightly tight in the heel. C&J appears to have the best options for this (if someone can recommend a specific last other than 325, feel free to do so).

In terms of build quality I'd rate Tricker's and C&J the same. In general I like the casual aesthetics of Tricker's slightly more.

I have Cavendish, Coniston and Pembroke all in 325, I find all comfortable. Aldershot in 375 is just a bit closer in the heel (as described by C&J). Almost feels tailor made.

 

[Menninki]

I have Cavendish, Coniston and Pembroke all in 325, I find all comfortable. Aldershot in 375 is just a bit closer in the heel (as described by C&J). Almost feels tailor made.

In your experience is the Aldershot exactly the same as Coniston in the toe area? I just got a pair of Shannon (picture above) which is in 375 and I feel that they are a bit tighter than Coniston in the forefoot. Well, I have only used them for few hours so far.

In comparison I tried the Sandhurst, 375 as well, in store and I did not notice that it was tighter in forefoot. Strange.

I agree, the heel is much better!

 

[YellowHandUp]

In your experience is the Aldershot exactly the same as Coniston in the toe area? I just got a pair of Shannon (picture above) which is in 375 and I feel that they are a bit tighter than Coniston in the forefoot. Well, I have only used them for few hours so far.

In comparison I tried the Sandhurst, 375 as well, in store and I did not notice that it was tighter in forefoot. Strange.

I agree, the heel is much better!

I don’t find 325, or 375 to be overly spacious in the toe. I think as the cork in the footbed sinks after the first few wears, you gain some room. So keep wearing them in!
I wouldn’t have thought there was a problem with the 325 heel, but after trying 375 I thought ok, I get the issue!

 

[bemk]

Got a new shoe this weekend. 🌞

Dark Brown Shell. In rich light and at a special angle - and only when both conditions are met - the contrast of the different hues pop as strong as here.

This is the Ascott on my favoured 325. (The current Ascott 2 in Burgundy Shell is on the 341.) It's my third C&J pair from Fulham in Spain.

Laced, brushed and polished:

A different perspective:

And as Shell loves to be photographed and reacts so special to light, here's another one with the Dark Brown showing a touch of Burgundy.

- Crockett & Jones Ascott, Dark Brown Cordovan -

This special Ascott is a perfect match as I have been lusting for Dark Brown Shell long time anyway and it's on the 325.

And lately I wanted to add more options to my half-shoes, but non-brogues to join my Pembrokes and Tricker's Bourton and my Alden 975 C8 gunboat.
With this in mind I added the Alden 9901 some weeks ago. It had been sleeping on my eternal wishlist for many years.

- Alden 9901 -

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Green shell Harlech..