The Skyfall Crockett & Jones Islay Boot thread

Returningson

Thought these boots deserve their own thread (since the lodge has one, the BR has one and the levis has one).

Please post pics of the boots you have in hand as well as address any sizing issues (I heard these run big?)

Also, does anyone know where one in the US can place an order for these?

David Schofield

Best quality v value for money footwear I have ever had.

£405 and I've worn 'em most days since October.

No issues with sizing either; spot-on UK 9.

Very impressed by C&J indeed; all their Bond stuff seemed a good price and high quality in Jermyn Street.

Returningson

nice. I also read somewhere that they seem to make these more in an E width rather than the standard D (or at least its seems easier to find Es rather than Ds).

David Schofield

Returningson wrote:

nice. I also read somewhere that they seem to make these more in an E width rather than the standard D (or at least its seems easier to find Es rather than Ds).

Mine are E

Returningson

do you normally wear an E?

Returningson

and, just because I wanna start some sh*&^#)%t, what do you guys think Daniel Craig's screen accurate size is?

00-Shane

I picked up the Skye model in burnished chestnut on a recent visit to London. Almost identical design to the Islays but the colour is stunning. The craftmanship is phenomenal. Easy to see why DC is a personal fan of C&J.

Returningson

people gotta start posting pics of these beauts!

David Schofield

Returningson wrote:

and, just because I wanna start some sh*&^#)%t, what do you guys think Daniel Craig's screen accurate size is?

Dunno, mate. Don't even know how tall Craig is for sure, never mind how big his feet might be; does anyone?

Returningson

yeah, probably impossible to find out. My guess, either a 9 or a 10 (Im his height and im a 10 not that proves anything though).

David Schofield

Returningson wrote:

yeah, probably impossible to find out. My guess, either a 9 or a 10 (Im his height and im a 10 not that proves anything though).

You know how tall DC is? For sure???? I didn't even think DC did.... )

Returningson

DC is 5'10 according to every website on google...stats are pretty easy to find but none of them have his shoe size...

David Schofield

Returningson wrote:

DC is 5'10 according to every website on google...stats are pretty easy to find but none of them have his shoe size...

8-)

Theundeadkennedy

David Schofield wrote:

Returningson wrote:

nice. I also read somewhere that they seem to make these more in an E width rather than the standard D (or at least its seems easier to find Es rather than Ds).

Mine are E

In UK sizing the E width is the equivalent of the D width in US sizing.

Theundeadkennedy

00-Shane wrote:

I picked up the Skye model in burnished chestnut on a recent visit to London. Almost identical design to the Islays but the colour is stunning. The craftmanship is phenomenal. Easy to see why DC is a personal fan of C&J.

Beautiful boot, it's no wonder half of the pics of DC online have him wearing this exact model.

I have actually been thinking about cancelling an Islay pre order I have been waiting for since December because I have grown so enamored with the chesnut Skyes. I really just don't want to leave the sales associate I have been dealing with hanging after all the correspondence he's put up with over the past couple of months. That and I'm next in line for a pair in 9E, which the styleforum experts say is equivalent to 10D US.

Cedric

I have been wearing the chiltern(boot) and the wembley(oxford) for about a year now, fantastic shoes.

Gomers

Theundeadkennedy wrote:

David Schofield wrote:

Returningson wrote:

nice. I also read somewhere that they seem to make these more in an E width rather than the standard D (or at least its seems easier to find Es rather than Ds).

Mine are E

In UK sizing the E width is the equivalent of the D width in US sizing.

Apart from when it's C&J. Their 'E' fitting is actually a regular 'F' in most other shoe makers. Explained here by the superb Richard Smith at Shoehealer in Doncaster (although no C&J are shown he does have some and had a 10.5 Islay in stock about a month ago https://www.shoehealer.co.uk/page.asp?pageidx=32

Don't forget the 'Harry' boot by C&J, thread here http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/39268/skyfall-lodge-boots/ The Islay boot in a wider 'F' fitting. I've got my name down for a 9.5UK at Rogersons http://www.rogersonshoes.com/men_smart2.html but I've since bought a pair of Tricker's Stow which are superb. If anyone wants a heads up when Rogersons get a 9.5 in, give me a shout and I'll let you know when they email me.

Returningson

nevermind.

Returningson

does anyone know how to place or at least get in line for one of these in the USA?...

welshboy78

Returningson wrote:

does anyone know how to place or at least get in line for one of these in the USA?...

Send one of the UK branches an email. I was told by two diff branches that there is a large queue and wait. If you prepay you will be on the priority list, if you don't then you will be notified when stock is available however all stock currently goes to people who have pre-paid hence you could be waiting a while without prepaying.

Theundeadkennedy

Christopherforbesshoes.com is who I have my pre order through. They ship to the USA, that's where I live. So will any of the Crockett and Jones retailers in the UK.

Returningson

thanks Kennedy! Will definitely order there! ;-)

Theundeadkennedy

info@christopherforbesshoes.com Get a hold of Alastair and he will take care of you.

I would do some online research until you are comfortable on which UK size to go with. I'm a true to US size 10D. I went with 9E in the Islay based off of internet research and the advice of some great people on style forum.

If anyone is looking for a pair in 9E I would be willing to pass on my place in the queue. I really want to order a pair of those Skyes in chestnut and if I go through Crockett & Jones direct I can have them resole them with the same dainite sole as the Islay for 60 more pounds.

richmenstoys

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Theundeadkennedy

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Damn fine collection of footwear. Way to complete the look!

TheExit148

Only 2-3 more weeks and I'll have mine in hand!

nickp

Hi all, just purchased islay in roughout suede from Rogersons, arrived this morning, will post pics tomorrow

Cheers

Nickp

Returningson

hey nick, you ever get the islay in roughout suede? Would love to see some pics of those. Just got my boots in today and the are epic to say the least. Will post some pics later..

Returningson

well, reall dont know what to say. "Best boots ever?" )

Online you read various statements about the quality of these boots. Best scotch grain, heirloom quality. etc. All of it is true. I own several pairs of high end footwear (mainly Tods) but these boots are just simply epic. The construction, the colors/hue, the detailing of the brogue/stitching. Its not everday you can hold something and say to yourself "yep, these will probably be used by somebody after Im dead" lol.

'nuff talking.

mine are the US Barney's edition (the originals they had for sale before Skyfall. They are taking orders again BTW)





















with my cords




excuse the dirty mirror shots









Notes on sizing
These do size big. I normally wear a 10 or thereabouts in just everything. Most of my dress shoes are 9.5 (TODS, Stafford) or 10 (Cole Haan). I wear a 9.5 in Clarks and a 10 in converse, sneaks, vans. So, these are about a half size big but not quite a full half size as they are just a hair tight. Mine are almost brand new so I’m sure with some breaking in, they would stretch out. Furthermore, these seem to frequently be seen in a “E” width which isn’t standard. Im a standard D width and these boots are D and these fit fine in terms of width.

TheExit148

Nice man! You scored a deal there, thats for sure. This makes me want to get mine even more! Should be a few more weeks at the most.

Returningson

yes I know. These are just so awesome, i cant even describe it. And they are comfortable yet buit like tanks. -{