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

[Menninki]

Buying a gorgeous boot for 1400 € is just as „silly“ and the same great fun as having lots of 700 € boots. As we do. You can't discuss passion™.

Apart from the essentials like affording food and so, I think the most important things in life are not the ones we need, but those we treat ourselves to. 🌞

I think this is well said and to the point. We have all gone over the edge long ago...

 

[Fenners81]

Fear not Fenners, for many wives have departed. And many woman have come and gone. But this league of extraordinary gentlemen march on with their mission 👞 👞 👞

A very profound glorification of a mental illness.

 

[Menninki]

Chiltern in Earth Green

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Moray Morning

 

[Marmite89]

Moray Morning

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I’ve been wearing mine almost weekly, one of the pairs in the rotation I reach for. So glad I picked them up when they were offered!

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

I’ve been wearing mine almost weekly, one of the pairs in the rotation I reach for. So glad I picked them up when they were offered!

Good boot isn't it. It wouldn't be what it is without that commando sole.

 

[Marmite89]

Hatch grain cordovan Islays for order.

Islay Dark Brown Hatch Grain Cordovan

Islay, an icon, is our country-going, full-brogue derby boot. Now available to preorder in dark brown hatch grain cordovan, it's robust storm-welts, high leg design, speed hooks and bold broguing speak of a boot that has stood, and is still standing the test of time. The Shell Cordovan used by...

us.crockettandjones.com

Since I saw the C&J email I’ve been pondering pulling the trigger on these. I’d been thinking anyway about a DB Shell Islay, but am now wondering if the cash is better spent on a single MTO that ticks more of the boxes…

Standard Dainite isn’t a great selling point… all of my other Islay are on Ridgeway, and I absolutely love the extra comfort and traction!

Who picked up the Coniston in the Hatchgrain Shell? How has it aged? How’s it been to care for?

Decisions, decisions…

 

[Marmite89]

Good boot isn't it. It wouldn't be what it is without that commando sole.

It’s a cracker. I love a number of the styling details…

Cap Toe
Detail around the heel
All eyelets

and, agreed, the Commando sole, together with the quality of the leather give it a really smart but rugged look.

 

[Coolhand0302]

So I'll be visiting the flagship store in December during vacation to have a proper fitting done. I'll be looking at what they have in stock but potentially also considering going the MTO route if I'm excited by the fitment but not excited about current options.

Current reason for posting: what are some black boots that C&J has made that are "standouts" or "must-haves"? Be it previously offered, currently offered, or MTOs. Not looking for something super formal in nature. My current go-to black boots are black shell NST's from Alden but I'm just not as enamored with them as I'd like to be. I'm downsizing my collection to things that are either "special" or "go-to" pairs.

As luck would have it, there’s a GMTO for Islay’s in J&FJ Baker’s Black Russian grain nearing completion… you could join on and confirm your sizing with Alex during your trip…

SF CJ MTO Thread: Proposal Sheet.xlsx

docs.google.com

 

[YellowHandUp]

Since I saw the C&J email I’ve been pondering pulling the trigger on these. I’d been thinking anyway about a DB Shell Islay, but am now wondering if the cash is better spent on a single MTO that ticks more of the boxes…

Standard Dainite isn’t a great selling point… all of my other Islay are on Ridgeway, and I absolutely love the extra comfort and traction!

Who picked up the Coniston in the Hatchgrain Shell? How has it aged? How’s it been to care for?

Decisions, decisions…

I picked up the Coniston in hatch grain shell, and they are thankfully restraining my clicky finger on the Islays! Hatch adds interest and you can wipe with a soft cloth and they are good to go.
I also saw the Islays in zug at York station earlier in the week on a gentleman queuing at Costa. They looked amazing and I’ve spent the week kicking myself for not buying them, so avoid my mistake and dive in!

 

[stephenaf2003]

The bad vibes ? Thats putting it lightly. This TSG vs DBSG thing has become a serious matter now. It's turned into Tan Crotch Grain vs Dark Brown Crotch Grain. So its either theirs or ours now.....

Pick a side @ha er

Nah, it’s own both

 

[oskrusa]

Nah, it’s own both

100%. Everyone needs at least both.

 

[Menninki]

Islay in Tan Scotch Grain

 

[bemk]

Sunday Skye

- Crockett & Jones Skye 3, Chestnut -

And as a reminder: Bodileys has just released their 2nd edition of this discontinued boot in an all-eyelets edition and with the Ridgeway sole, see #31,826 🧨

 

[Daimler1989]

my contribution to the TSG topic

Coniston from 2001

Chepstow from 2003

Grasmere from 2004

Molton from 2023 (Bowhill&Elliott)