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

[ltjaw]

Both boots are nice but I prefer the Galway
Just get the Galway now if you can afford it otherwise you will buy the Coniston and then get the Galway boots later anyway! LOL

Thanks for the advice. I think this is what I will do.

 

[EnglishShoes]

Can anyone recomend a product to make these C&J Pembrokes a little more water resistant?

They are made from tan scotch grain leather and any little spots of water seem to imediately soak in to the leather and create a dark spot until it dries. Is there a product from the Saphir range that will add some water resistance without excessive darkening?

What about Saphir Huile Protectrice HP Leather Oil Spray, or Saphir Invulner Stain and Waterproofing Spray?

The shoes already have a layer of Saphir cream polish all over and wax on the caps/heels.

 

[ADub]



Thanks for this advice. I find it especially helpful to hear the opinion of someone who has owned both the Coniston and Galway. 

I don't own either but I do own the Tetbury and have tried both the Coniston and Galway. As others have said the Coniston is heavier and built to handle tough weather with the pebbled grain leather and storm welt. If it's generally mild where you live and budget allows I'd definitely get the Galway; it's my favourite boots ATM.

Coniston:

Galway:

 

[Afinepairofshoes]



Can anyone recomend a product to make these C&J Pembrokes a little more water resistant? They are made from tan scotch grain leather and any little spots of water seem to imediately soak in to the leather and create a dark spot until it dries. Is there a product from the Saphir range that will add some water resistance without excessive darkening? What about Saphir Huile Protectrice HP Leather Oil Spray, or Saphir Invulner Stain and Waterproofing Spray? The shoes already have a layer of Saphir cream polish all over and wax on the caps/heels.

This product is brilliant for your shoes, once sprayed on and left to dry, water (and most other liquids) just beads and runs off http://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/collections/tarrago

 

[EnglishShoes]

This product is brilliant for your shoes, once sprayed on and left to dry, water (and most other liquids) just beads and runs off http://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/collections/tarrago

Is this better than the Saphir waterproofing spray? Can you use creams/wax in the future if you have already sprayed water proofing?

 

[Afinepairofshoes]



Is this better than the Saphir waterproofing spray?  Can you use creams/wax in the future if you have already sprayed water proofing?

Very similar results from both. You can use creams after spraying, but would need to respray to make sure of waterproofness.

 

[globobock]

Will the spray affect the "glow"/shine of the shoe, as in neutralizing the polishing efforts I made?

 

[Afinepairofshoes]



Will the spray affect the "glow"/shine of the shoe, as in neutralizing the polishing efforts I made?

A very small amount, but not too much. You can also use the spray on suede really effectively.

 

[globobock]

Thanks. After spending a night trying to polish neglected, battered down Skyes fresh from eBay with Kiwi lotion and Burgol Wax I'm pondering my options between leather fat or getting some spray.

 

[ChukkasOnHudson]

I think mine looks worse than it actually is due to the close-up photo, although I agree this doesn't seem to be an ideal last for me. I may keep anyway bec the slippage is minimal and I'm hoping as my foot settles into the footbed the gap will diminish a bit (as per @coolarrow's suggestion...

@mosy Tongue pads will help fill some of that space. Any cobbler should carry them.

 

[RevisIsland]

wrong thread delete

 

[EnglishShoes]

Thanks. After spending a night trying to polish neglected, battered down Skyes fresh from eBay with Kiwi lotion and Burgol Wax I'm pondering my options between leather fat or getting some spray.

Thanks. After spending a night trying to polish neglected, battered down Skyes fresh from eBay with Kiwi lotion and Burgol Wax I'm pondering my options between leather fat or getting some spray.

I like those boots! Some shoe trees and a mild shine from some cream polish and they will be good to go!

 

[EnglishShoes]

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[globobock]

After I let them dry overnight to fully adsorb the lotion and wax, some hearty polishing actually brought out a decent shine!

Now another 1-2 nights with shoe trees, and they are ready for the first walk.

In the meanwhile I can continue to ponder between Tierowa leather cream (fat) or getting some spray for impregnation.

Or I just leave it like that.

I'm happy though!

 

[razl]



Quick update on my recent Purdey Islay purchase w/ the 325 last for Purdey instead of the traditional 365 for CJ Islay's:

I have to say that, from a stylistic and construction standpoint, I am in love with them and can't find fault. However, I ordered a UK9.5 and am going to exchange them for a 9UK. If it helps anyone in the future, I'm a US10.5+ - like a 10.6 in my left foot and a 10.7 in my right; my right pinky toe gets crushed in narrow lasts. I found these 9.5s just a touch wide in the foot width, fine in the toebox, and a little big in the heel. if I was only ever going to wear real thick socks, they would probably work out but I'm not expecting to be in rugged cold anytime so it's more mid or even light socks at best.

Here's my other last info that might be useful for someone to compare to in the future:

CJ 358 Brunswick UK 9 1/2 E - perfect
Alden Plaza Last US10.5 B/D - great.
Carmina Simpson UK10 - snug but good.
CJ 240 (Peal boot) 10.5D - a touch big but OK
CJ 325 (Lindricks + Marlows Wingtip and Penny) 10.5D - a touch big but OK
CJ 348 (Ludlow boot) US10.5D - the right foot was about 1/4 too small, but stretched OK.

Hope that helps! I'll post an update when I get my UK9s...

Quick update for anyone following along:

Unfortunately, Purdey informed me that they do not have a 9 to exchange it with and are issuing me a refund instead. So, having tasted the fruit, I am back to pining for a deal on pair of Islays again. Maybe it just isn't meant to be for me....



With that said, congrats to all you buggers who managed to get the right size on the first go 'round - I'm jealous!!!!