C&J Molton boots group order
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Hello,
Long time lurker here, 7 or so years in fact and I was so close to signing up when there was a group order for black suede Molton boots back in 2013. But then I wasn't earning a lot of money and spending £300 on shoes was unthinkable. Then there was the Billy Reid jacket
Anyway, I'm itching to buy a pair of new boots and Moltons have been on my radar since 2013. There is a pair on US ebay in my size as it happens but they will not ship to UK. So I have been speaking to Lauren and asked about the criteria for the group buy.
"For all of these 12 pairs the specifications need to be exactly the same, the same width, the same leather and the same sole unit. Obviously, the sizes of these are able to be different."
So is there any interest in Brown Suede Molton boots with Vibram Newflex sole?
Cheers
Long time lurker here, 7 or so years in fact and I was so close to signing up when there was a group order for black suede Molton boots back in 2013. But then I wasn't earning a lot of money and spending £300 on shoes was unthinkable. Then there was the Billy Reid jacket
Anyway, I'm itching to buy a pair of new boots and Moltons have been on my radar since 2013. There is a pair on US ebay in my size as it happens but they will not ship to UK. So I have been speaking to Lauren and asked about the criteria for the group buy.
"For all of these 12 pairs the specifications need to be exactly the same, the same width, the same leather and the same sole unit. Obviously, the sizes of these are able to be different."
So is there any interest in Brown Suede Molton boots with Vibram Newflex sole?
Cheers
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Not sure about a group buy, but you can use a proxy service like BONVU to ship to the UK.
Good stuff JTM
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Good, good. Getting there. If everybody can come to an agreement, we could do it a different colour too. Lauren said there are 10 variations of brown for example.
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Here is an image...
I'd consider a pair in the same color DC wears but i'm not a fan of vibram soles. Can anyone give feedback on the differences between vibram and dainite soles?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Crockett-Jones-Made-in-England-Molton-Brown-Suede-Leather-Ankle-Dress-Boots-/352195416341
On the subject of soles, I have five pairs of shoes with Dainite soles. They are hard, jarring and offer little to no shock absorption hence the interest in Newflex soles. I spoke about this with C&J and they advised this is a good sole for comfort and shock absorption, crepe being the best but doesn't look good
I know there was a price increase during spring 2018 so I think you're looking at £400 per pair for a group buy. Keep in mind that price does not include shoe trees and or s/h.
If you decided to go with a another round of those I'd be in. My brown pair is still in good shape so I'm a bit biased...
I previously confirmed with Lauren that another group buy of the black ones will NOT be permitted. She did advise me that you can do an individual order but you're looking at £6 to £700 pound per pair. Have you looked into sending them back to Crockett & Jones for a refurbishment?
If anyone is wondering about sizes, I have the Ryder 3, Chiltern, RW Williams Comfort Turnout and wear a 7.5 UK. I also have 7.5UK in Loake Pimlico and Aldwych but could wear half size ½ down in these now they have broken in. Over the years I have tried on all the Bond favourites, Skye, various 348 lasted shoes, Coniston, Eksdale II and always try two sizes but would buy a 7.5UK
I still think it’s very ridiculous that they’ll allow individual orders but not a (very small) group one. I’ve really wanted to get a pair in black for years but can’t justify their £700 price going the lone order route.
I wholeheartedly agree! I figured after shoe trees, s/h and tax the black suede Moltons would be close to $1200 and to that i say HELL NO! I don't like them enough to pay that and I think if they did a small run say 12 units for a "small" premium that people would be happy. Considering what's going on you'd think that Crockett & Jones would be a little more flexible in this rule 8-)
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C&Js unlined offering don't do anything for me. If only they did an unlined version of Chiltern with crepe, I'd be all over that. Group buy anyone?
Really nice colours, just don't think I'd want to go it alone at £700ish
I will post the colours if there is any interest
Just going to bump this—I really want a pair!
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That looks a lot like the Ryder III. Where does he wear this particular model?
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I’d be interested in another pair of the brown suede Moltons -{
It seems Molton's will appear in NTTD.....from another member who reached C&J in another dedicated thread....
Yeah, might not have to do a group order to get them after all. The black ones though...
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I will email C&J and ask if they plan on adding this to the main collection or as a special edition. In the meantime time