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

[Marmite89]

They’re the only pair of black boots I own. I have to say I do like them, but then I’m very partial to anything Islay, including the scotch.
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Nice! Are these the stock model? Or an MTO?

 

[Fenners81]

Can't wait for another pair of Pembroke's also. Well, I can, because I'd prefer a green scotch grain.

Hopefully C&J releases some nice 35th anniversary editions and otherwise I'll go the (G)MTO route.

I’m very tempted to the dark brown scotch to my collection very soon.

 

[Ypuh]

Ypuh continues pinning his hopes on that Green Scotch Grain Pembroke

I even made a small savings fund named "C&J Pembroke's" allocating a monthly sum. There's no going back now.

Anyway, it's good to build some patience. I don't know the exact number of footwear purchased this year, but let's assume it'll be better to spread out new purchases .

@Markintosh just like blue/navy, green may be a bit harder to style. I did sell off most shoes/boots that I can't wear every week, but green being my favorite color makes it much easier to style with some nice green sweaters or jackets that I have. A man should be allowed to have 1 or 2 fun pieces in their closet.

 

[Menninki]

They’re the only pair of black boots I own. I have to say I do like them, but then I’m very partial to anything Islay, including the scotch.
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I have a very similar boot, but from a fashion brand. As was pointed out here in the forum I had some doubts as well that I will be mistaken as skinhead, but it turned out that I get lot of use from the model and I really like it.

I think there is a subtle difference between an army boot and a black derby dress boot. That grained leather plays a part in that difference IMHO.

My recommendation: Go for the black derby boot if it suits your needs.

@jellyroller @Duke Santos ou :/ I didn't think about it in that way. I was almost decided to take black but now I have dilemma again.

Aren't you glad you have StyleForum to make you second guess every sartorial decision?

I hope I managed to make your head spin even more. Haha.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

I even made a small savings fund named "C&J Pembroke's" allocating a monthly sum. There's no going back now.

Anyway, it's good to build some patience. I don't know the exact number of footwear purchased this year, but let's assume it'll be better to spread out new purchases .

@Markintosh just like blue/navy, green may be a bit harder to style. I did sell off most shoes/boots that I can't wear every week, but green being my favorite color makes it much easier to style with some nice green sweaters or jackets that I have. A man should be allowed to have 1 or 2 fun pieces in their closet.

If i was to launch that mentioned GMTO, then i dont believe (for now) we will garner enough interest. But patience is wiser. We shall let 2025 arrive and see whats is store for the anniversary pembroke editions. I suspect a green scotch grain will feature in them.

P.S. i like the idea of a small savings fund. Maybe a seperate shoe trading bank account altogether is what some of us need.

 

[Ypuh]

Yeah, let's wait. If they'd re-release the previous green version, that probably be the easier option than a GMTO. On the other hand, I do prefer a Ridgeway over Dainite and we could do a few other tweaks which make it a fun experience.

In terms of saving, out of a collection of 10 or so shoes and boots, I never paid full price. Either very gently used, or new-secondhand or on a 25-40% sale. C&J doesn't really do discounts, so these would probably be my most expensive purchase (damn import taxes) which is fine, but forces me to think about it a bit longer .

 

[stephenaf2003]

Nice! Are these the stock model? Or an MTO?

These were purchased from Cavour a little over five years ago. It was as far as I know a stock offering from them, not resulting from a special order by them.

 

[Markintosh]

Yeah, let's wait. If they'd re-release the previous green version, that probably be the easier option than a GMTO. On the other hand, I do prefer a Ridgeway over Dainite and we could do a few other tweaks which make it a fun experience.

In terms of saving, out of a collection of 10 or so shoes and boots, I never paid full price. Either very gently used, or new-secondhand or on a 25-40% sale. C&J doesn't really do discounts, so these would probably be my most expensive purchase (damn import taxes) which is fine, but forces me to think about it a bit longer .

I don’t see the Ridgeway on the C&J sole guide - is this something you can MTO from C&J - or do you need to have a cobbler do it?

 

[Markintosh]

I even made a small savings fund named "C&J Pembroke's" allocating a monthly sum. There's no going back now.

Anyway, it's good to build some patience. I don't know the exact number of footwear purchased this year, but let's assume it'll be better to spread out new purchases .

@Markintosh just like blue/navy, green may be a bit harder to style. I did sell off most shoes/boots that I can't wear every week, but green being my favorite color makes it much easier to style with some nice green sweaters or jackets that I have. A man should be allowed to have 1 or 2 fun pieces in their closet.

I wear lots of light wash jeans - and I love wearing darker blue shoes with them - I know it’s weird, but I like to match my watch with the shoes - I have a omega seamaster with a dark navy blue alligator strap that goes perfectly with dark blue shoes. Green shoes are hard to match up with a watch.

 

[bemk]

I don’t see the Ridgeway on the C&J sole guide - is this something you can MTO from C&J - or do you need to have a cobbler do it?

They will do it MTO and also if you send them boots for a resoling.

 

[Ypuh]

I wear lots of light wash jeans - and I love wearing darker blue shoes with them - I know it’s weird, but I like to match my watch with the shoes - I have a omega seamaster with a dark navy blue alligator strap that goes perfectly with dark blue shoes. Green shoes are hard to match up with a watch.

Good thing my watch is green too then (not too visible in this photo, but as soon as the light hits, a beautiful shade of green appears).

After downsizing the collection I only got the one watch though. Might get one or two more over the years, but prefer to spend my funds elsewhere.

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

Pembroke, the generous last is a great option after 10KM running. Bought from Bodiley's.

 

[lagsun]

They will do it MTO and also if you send them boots for a resoling.

Here is my post after I had my roughout Conistons resolved by C&J on ridgeway

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

I have a very similar boot, but from a fashion brand. As was pointed out here in the forum I had some doubts as well that I will be mistaken as skinhead, but it turned out that I get lot of use from the model and I really like it.

I think there is a subtle difference between an army boot and a black derby dress boot. That grained leather plays a part in that difference IMHO.

My recommendation: Go for the black derby boot if it suits your needs.





I hope I managed to make your head spin even more. Haha.

This was strictly a resole as no other work needed to be done after they checked the boots when received. I went through the website and cost was $279 all in. This included a prepaid shipping label to ship to the UK ($20) and shipping back to me ($20). I paid online after they received and confirmed what work was required.



Good catch. Not a double row of stitching but the welt there could use some touch up

$279 is just crazy for a sole replacement. I believe its no longer worthwhile resoling shoes/boots. Better to just pass them on or sell them and buy a new pair instead.