Crockett & Jones

[Face&Head]

One of the great things about NYC is that you can buy almost anything here, that also makes it a high-risk city for the weak-willed (me). The C&J store is about a block and a half from my office and yet I haven't bought a pair of C&Js in five years (the last pair I actually picked up in London). So a few weeks ago one of our gloriously enabling mods posted some gorgeous shots of a pair of their "hand-grade" shoes. So while I normally avoid 56th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues , I found I suddenly had an errand to run on that exact block. I have oddly shaped feet, short & very wide, hooves really, so they don't carry my size. But that's not a problem as my measurements remain in their computer and were rechecked in the store. A couple of pair arrived today. A Monkton in Chestnut and a Drummond in Black, both built off the 348 Last. Yet to arrive is a custom order (what they call semi-bespoke) pair of Jodphurs with a single leather sole and some other refinements in the leather & color.

[Isaac]

Those are quite stunning. Enjoy them!!

[strop]

It's really a good thing I don't live or work in New York! I get there every few years for conferences, but I'm not sure I could afford it anymore.

[professorchaos]

They arrived! Congratulations on a fine, fine purchase.

[MichaeltheRomanHistorian]

They are gorgeous shoes. I especially love the Drummonds in black. You are lucky that you live in NYC and so close to their shop but it must be agonising knowing they're only a block and a half away! ;) Given the love some of us have for English shoes on this forum I wonder if we should organise a forum visit to the factory shops in Northampton to pick up seconds or discontinued shoes! Or a I recently got a pair of C&Js (in my SAD thread) and they are amazing (though my Church's tie with them for comfort and quality).

[john parker]

Very nice!!! Too bad (or glad?) I don't get to New York!

[Doc4]

So a few weeks ago one of our gloriously enabling mods posted some gorgeous shots of a pair of their "hand-grade" shoes. ...

I'm glad to hear that we could be of service.

[parihart]

Great shoes, I love the 348 Last, just the right amount of chisel on the toe. I have the Hallam in biscut on the 348 Last.

[Face&Head]

I have the Hallam in biscut on the 348 Last.

The classic cap-toe, very classy and timeless. Fifty years ago I could imagine Fred Astaire wearing those.

[parihart]

The great thing about C&J is they go great with everything- suits, slacks, blue jeans, cargo shorts- well maybe not cargo shorts. This may sound a little odd, but they get better with time- they develop an amazing patina.

The classic cap-toe, very classy and timeless. Fifty years ago I could imagine Fred Astaire wearing those.

[Cuttingboard]

Great looking shoes...love C&J shoes.

[Face&Head]

I'm probably not alone in hating to break-in new shoes. I once left a pair of Alden cordovan loafers in the box for 6-months dreading the break-in period. But today I bravely strapped on the Monktons and wore them for the next 13 hours walking at least 2.5 miles around the city. I had forgotten how beautifully they fit and how supple the leather is; no discomfort at all. Their calf leather is just remarkably soft and comfortable.

[jesperw]

Those C&J will last forever if you take care of them! I can recommend their shoe polish as well.

Enjoy your new pair of friends!

[oakeshott]

I'm probably not alone in hating to break-in new shoes. I once left a pair of Alden cordovan loafers in the box for 6-months dreading the break-in period. But today I bravely strapped on the Monktons and wore them for the next 13 hours walking at least 2.5 miles around the city. I had forgotten how beautifully they fit and how supple the leather is; no discomfort at all. Their calf leather is just remarkably soft and comfortable.

Those are glorious. Truly.

Perhaps if I sold my truck and just walked everywhere....

[Bob the aged Lurcher]

I have had my current C&J Coniston boots for ten years and they do develop a patina over the years. Excellent boots which are comfortable from the off. Enjoy

[parihart]

Where are the Jodphurs?
Did you see...The 348 Last will be worn by James Bond in skyfall.
http://crockettandjones.com/News/Ind...kett-and-Jones

[luvmysuper]

Wasn't Crockett & Jones the guys from "Miami Vice"?

Very nice foot gloves!

[Face&Head]

Where are the Jodphurs?

Unfortunately they don't stock them in my size so I had to custom order them which takes a good deal of time. Since I had to pay the custom up-charge anyway I also have them being made with a regular sole instead of of the standard double leather sole and scotch-grain leather.

[professorchaos]

Very nice boots. Finally got a chance to wear my C&J Cottesmores. Exceedingly comfortable and well made. Damn near artistry.

[jesperw]

The great thing about C&J is they go great with everything- suits, slacks, blue jeans, cargo shorts- well maybe not cargo shorts. This may sound a little odd, but they get better with time- they develop an amazing patina.

Agree totally. They only get better with time, if you take care of them.