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

[martin92]

What do you think about wearing boots with wing tips with winter jackets / parkas? I personally don't like plain toes on boots because it looks boring, but I very like wing tips. Unfortunately I am not sure if wing tip boots are suitable for my outfits, which is 50% black winter parka / 50% grey wool coat.

What do you think? Should I took plain, or cap toe over wing tip so I don't look silly?

 

[jellyroller]

What do you think about wearing boots with wing tips with winter jackets / parkas? I personally don't like plain toes on boots because it looks boring, but I very like wing tips. Unfortunately I am not sure if wing tip boots are suitable for my outfits, which is 50% black winter parka / 50% grey wool coat.

What do you think? Should I took plain, or cap toe over wing tip so I don't look silly?

No one will care

 

[Marmite89]

They look very similar to conistons- what’s the difference?

Pretty significant difference. On the 325 last which is common, plus the cap toe and that’s about where it ends.

The Moray was a Division Road make up. I lusted after importing a pair back to the UK. They are all eyelets, tall shaft, rear quarter panels and on a Commando sole unit. The leather is the hurricane hide.

Fabulous boot, I’m so glad C&J sold off this stock via the stores.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Pretty significant difference. On the 325 last which is common, plus the cap toe and that’s about where it ends.

The Moray was a Division Road make up. I lusted after importing a pair back to the UK. They are all eyelets, tall shaft, rear quarter panels and on a Commando sole unit. The leather is the hurricane hide.

Fabulous boot, I’m so glad C&J sold off this stock via the stores.

I couldnt have explained it better @Marmite89 . The rear quarter panels make it distinct from the Coniston. And then there's the exposed eyelets which are spaced out more as compared to eyelets on the coniston. Sturdy boot, thick leather. However, i dont find it as comfortable when worn for long periods. But that could be due to 325 which isnt the most comfortable last for my foot shape (owed to lack of width)

 

[serbarristan]

Has anyone come across the Islay in dark brown suede? I’m trying to envision it for an MTO but not totally sure it would work.

If you’re going calf suede in dark brown instead of the repello, I may be on board for a group. Thanks.

 

[Bayou Tiger]

If you’re going calf suede in dark brown instead of the repello, I may be on board for a group. Thanks.

Interesting. I would definitely consider that. There are probably some pros and cons of calf suede, pricing aside, so that would need to be weighed. Any insight or experience?

This is probably a next summer purchase for me. I would consider opening a GMTO for a month or so in case it fills up, but I would not wait indefinitely.

Islay
Dark Brown Suede (Calf or Repello?)
Dark color stitching (not contrast stitching)
365 last
Londra Sole if available, or Ridgeway as a backup
Speed hooks, same as typical Islay

 

[serbarristan]

Interesting. I would definitely consider that. There are probably some pros and cons of calf suede, pricing aside, so that would need to be weighed. Any insight or experience?

This is probably a next summer purchase for me. I would consider opening a GMTO for a month or so in case it fills up, but I would not wait indefinitely.

Islay
Dark Brown Suede (Calf or Repello?)
Dark color stitching (not contrast stitching)
365 last
Londra Sole if available, or Ridgeway as a backup
Speed hooks, same as typical Islay

Love that makeup. The calf suede feels nicer at the same price point. I’m sure there are other considerations but that’s the route I went on a single mto (tobacco calf suede).

 

[Mr_Spud]

Looking for user reviews of the Crockett and Jones Arran. As i type this I realise it might be a Division Road only makeup.

Failing the model specific info, any reviews of the Teak Oiled Sides leather would be very useful.

 

[ha er]

I own a pair of spit toe derbies „wexford“ in teak oiled sides. Do like them very much, thick leather, nevertheless soft and with a somewhat greasy grip.

 

[Ypuh]

Nice @ha er , a somewhat un-C&J-like model. I like oiled and roughout-style leathers and wear them much more frequently as my smooth leather shoes.

Good/bad thing this Wexford model is no longer available, otherwise it move towards my wishlist. I'm not in love with the current Denver and Lanark models. The new natural roughout Cardigan is alright, but I'm good in the brogue-department.

 

[lagsun]

Thanks for the sf enabling

More enabling as I really don't "need" more C&J boots and shoes. Black Friday sales from Borghini Classic and Bodileys Mayfair Line

 

[Crafty Cumbrian]

Waxy Cardigan…