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

[Ypuh]

I followed @bemk his advice and sticked to neutral polish. The 03. Light brown would for sure have lightened them. I'm glad I did, because these puppies took much liking to my soapy wash and creme and made the color pop.

These C&J's are one of the best shoes I've worked on so far. Beautifully finished and the leather quality appears top notch.

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After:

Happy TSG-week everyone!

 

[Menninki]

I followed @bemk his advice and sticked to neutral polish. The 03. Light brown would for sure have lightened them. I'm glad I did, because these puppies took much liking to my soapy wash and creme and made the color pop.

Happy TSG-week everyone!

That is a HUGE difference in color! I would never have guessed it was neutral polish.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

I followed @bemk his advice and sticked to neutral polish. The 03. Light brown would for sure have lightened them. I'm glad I did, because these puppies took much liking to my soapy wash and creme and made the color pop.

These C&J's are one of the best shoes I've worked on so far. Beautifully finished and the leather quality appears top notch.

Before:
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After:
View attachment 2258561 Happy TSG-week everyone!

Surprising result that the colour pops and brightens up after neutral creme applied. Can i ask @Ypuh what your soapy wash entailed? What did you use. I dont know if scotch grain requires any soapy wash when it can easily be just wiped down with a damp cloth

 

[stephenaf2003]

As much as I love my islays, the speed hooks frustrate me. Firstly, I think 5 is too many but my main issue is that my laces pop out of the top ones. I tie them tight and double knot but it still happens. Any tips?

Learn this knot and I promise you, you’ll never have that problem again.

If an Islay ever came out in this natural roughout, it would be a stunner

Sounds like you’ve identified the next killer GMTO!

 

[Ypuh]

Surprising result that the colour pops and brightens up after neutral creme applied. Can i ask @Ypuh what your soapy wash entailed? What did you use. I dont know if scotch grain requires any soapy wash when it can easily be just wiped down with a damp cloth

As these were 2nd hand I preferred to start with a good clean.

I used the Saphir Leather Soap (a less chemical and slightly nourishing version of Saddle Soap), and then left it to dry overnight.

The next day I used dark brown creme on the edges, and neutral on the upper. Also a little bit of wax (pate de luxe) on both the edges and upper, not so much for a shine, but more for weather protection. It does look good in the photo, but I'm not going for a gloss shine on these.

Looking forward to wearing them. They'll be used in a rotation of 4-5 in my daily office wear. Probably being the most casual option next to some suede shoes, but as I work with IT, anything that's not a sneaker already is a small victory.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

As these were 2nd hand I preferred to start with a good clean.

I used the Saphir Leather Soap (a less chemical and slightly nourishing version of Saddle Soap), and then left it to dry overnight.
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The next day I used dark brown creme on the edges, and neutral on the upper. Also a little bit of wax (pate de luxe) on both the edges and upper, not so much for a shine, but more for weather protection. It does look good in the photo, but I'm not going for a gloss shine on these.

Looking forward to wearing them. They'll be used in a rotation of 4-5 in my daily office wear. Probably being the most casual option next to some suede shoes, but as I work with IT, anything that's not a sneaker already is a small victory.

Thats great. I totally understand now why you started with a good clean. And what a result after your treatment. I will try out this soap. Enjoy wearing them in good health 👍

 

[Fenners81]

I followed @bemk his advice and sticked to neutral polish. The 03. Light brown would for sure have lightened them. I'm glad I did, because these puppies took much liking to my soapy wash and creme and made the color pop.

These C&J's are one of the best shoes I've worked on so far. Beautifully finished and the leather quality appears top notch.

Before:
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After:
View attachment 2258561 Happy TSG-week everyone!

You smashed it. They look so good.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Learn this knot and I promise you, you’ll never have that problem again.


Sounds like you’ve identified the next killer GMTO!

Then one day on a cool misty autumn morning, Stephenaf tells him

"sounds like you identified the next killer GMTO".

And suddenly, Humpty saw a huge flock of currency notes with wings rushing hurriedly across the air in front of him, flapping their wings with great intent and disappearing into the vast sky......💸💸💸

 

[T1mb0]

Then one day on a cool misty autumn morning, Stephenaf tells him

"sounds like you identified the next killer GMTO".

And suddenly, Humpty saw a huge flock of currency notes with wings rushing hurriedly across the air in front of him, flapping their wings with great intent and disappearing into the vast sky......💸💸💸

…heading in the direction of ‘Northampton’
😁

 

[DorianGreen]

I followed @bemk his advice and sticked to neutral polish. The 03. Light brown would for sure have lightened them. I'm glad I did, because these puppies took much liking to my soapy wash and creme and made the color pop.

These C&J's are one of the best shoes I've worked on so far. Beautifully finished and the leather quality appears top notch.

Before:
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After:
View attachment 2258561 Happy TSG-week everyone!

As much as I like as the shoes look after the treatment, I also find that they have become noticeably darker, probably the effect of having used some wax, as you said in a following message.

But it's likely just a matter of time for the leather to regain its original shade.

 

[smooth bernie]

NB: I still have a pair of unworn C&J Cavendish 2 tassel loafers in dark brown suede.

Size: UK 9.5/US 10.5/EU 43.5
Price: €499,- (with tracked shipping etc.)
Link

Bought these on final sale from the US, but I accidentally ordered them in UK 9.5 instead of US 9.5

 

[Ypuh]

As much as I like as the shoes look after the treatment, I also find that they have become noticeably darker, probably the effect of having used some wax, as you said in a following message.

But it's likely just a matter of time for the leather to regain its original shade.

Yes, I think part of it is the renovateur soaking into the leather, and then the wax making the color look richer/deeper. I expect them to fade back to the yellowish/tan color instead of the orangy you see now.

I like both. Never expected such a difference after one treatment, but it's fun. Moving forward I won't use wax (only on sole edge) and creme maybe twice a year. I prefer a more matte finish similar like Acorn Tricker's, but with the grain pattern visible.

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

Should any self respecting man have a pair of Conistons in tan grain? I’m one click away from buying them but I have so many boots…

Don't allow a click to put you away from well deserved pair of boots.

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

So rather than taking the advice of my close friends and family, I have chosen to trust my loose forum acquaintances instead, and ordered the TSG Conistons. I know you guys have my best interest at heart, and I always appreciate your straight, unbiased advice. Will post pics on Monday.

I am with you in this.

I started my growing C&J collection with the same warm feelings. This forum is filled with very nice chaps that supply great ideas to square my hard earned money.

I am sure my wife thinks the opposite about my SF friends.