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

[Ypuh]

C&J appears to do mainly E-widths or G-widths, whereas most other brands offer a F-width as standard. Does that mean C&J's by default are narrower than other Northampton brands (Cheaney, Loake, Barker, Tricker's etc)?

The F-width has been a large part of the attraction of English shoes. I have slightly wide feet, but not enough to warrant a G-width.

 

[Fenners81]

I'm also considering G width Pembroke or Bradford (G fit 341) as I could do with a bit more width across the forefoot but I don't want to be slipping about at the heel. How does the G fit Pembroke work in this regard?

I don’t think it will be an issue. My 317 Pembroke are half a size up and heel slip is minimal. If sized correctly, I would have no issue.

 

[DorianGreen]

I’m finding my Pembrokes in G width have begun to feel slightly room unless I wear very thick socks. Has anyone successfully reduced the volume of their shoes? I can see heel pads, tongue pads and insoles are options. Any tips? Photo below shows lacing with no gap.

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Yes the lack of gap on the lacing shows that the shoe is too roomy.

 

[Fenners81]

Yes the lack of gap on the lacing shows that the shoe is too roomy.

Agreed. I’m just wondering if an insole my fix this…

 

[PairOfDerby's]

C&J appears to do mainly E-widths or G-widths, whereas most other brands offer a F-width as standard. Does that mean C&J's by default are narrower than other Northampton brands (Cheaney, Loake, Barker, Tricker's etc)?

The F-width has been a large part of the attraction of English shoes. I have slightly wide feet, but not enough to warrant a G-width.

I have slightly wide feet and all of my Church's are G Fit. My Crockett and Jones are E Fit but they are on the wider last side (Brecon, Coniston, Ilsay, Chelsea 5) and they are tight to begin with. My only Cheaney are the Pennine II and are G-fit and half a size up. I would say Crockett and Jones E fit is the equivalent of F-Fit in other Northampton brands but others may have found a different experience.

 

[bemk]

Conistan:

- Crockett & Jones Coniston, Tan Scotch Grain -

Btw, this is the pair I had treated with 'Saphir 1925 Light Brown 03' as shown yesterday in #31,639

 

[bemk]

Agreed. I’m just wondering if an insole my fix this…

An insole would help a bit, but a thin one not really and the thicker the insole the bigger the risk, that your foot will meet the top of the toe box, which could give you pain. G-width is only wider, not higher on the toe box, at least I would bet so.
It really depends on your instep and if it turns out to be more than a bad compromise. I have never kept shoes that would have only worked with added insoles.

 

[Fenners81]

Yes the lack of gap on the lacing shows that the shoe is too roomy.

Based on this metric @Crafty Cumbrian has about 500 pairs of I’ll-fitting footwear.