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Boots for a ‘Proper Winter’
Andreas Weinås on the winter boots that’ll see you through all the elements mid-winter could throw at you, and stay sure-footed in the process.
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Top 5 Cleated Rubber Sole
Following our launch of The Black Editions in 2018, our cleated rubber sole option (from Vibram) has become a popular choice throughout the industry… This trend of pairing an oversized, cleated and very comfortable rubber sole, with classic English uppers...
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AW20 Details... Ross
Ross, a plain front derby boot featuring a padded suede collar for contrast and comfort. Featuring an oversized cleated lightweight rubber sole from Vibram, Ross is a worthy addition to any winter wardrobe. This specialised boot is available from the...
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AW20 Details... Molly
Molly, a high leg derby boot with a buckle ankle strap for added detail. Made from the finest black calf with an oversized lightweight cleated sole. From the Women's Collection. Last 617 Produced in May 2014. Last 617 is a...
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AW20 Details... Aldershot
Aldershot, a military inspired derby boot made from the finest scotch grain and rough-out suede combination, with a strap & buckle for added leg support. Featuring an oversized cleated rubber sole from Vibram, with a storm welt for added waterproof...
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Well-Shod Winter Walks
Aleks Cvetkovic explores our hearty collection of storm welt construction boots. If you have any holiday season walks planned, you won’t go wrong with a pair of these.
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Winter Sale 2020
This year has been like no other, and it looks set to continue for a little while longer. After just a few hours’ notice, Crockett & Jones retail has shut its doors for the third time this year. The good...
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AW20 Details... Upton
Upton, a plain fronted Chukka boot made from the finest Calf and Suede leather with our 'City' rubber soles. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 379 Last 379 is a Main Collection last with a classical round toe. Taking its...
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AW20 Details... Cranton
Cranton, a sleek, low-leg and plain fronted chelsea boot, a lined version of Cranleigh. Made using the finest pebble grain and featuring our 'City' rubber sole. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 377 Produced in June 2016. Last 377 is...
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Crockett & Jones Gifting… Matching Belts
It’s the time of year that comes around every year, and thanks to some rather wise old men we exchange gift to those people around us who throughout the year have done something special. Sometimes, this is easier said than...
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The Velvet Albert Slipper
It’s the most wonderful time of the year... to unbox, refresh or special order your Velvet Albert Slippers, a style of carpet friendly footwear that Crockett & Jones had on its shelves way before they became trendy... Come to think...
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AW20 Details... Kew
Kew, a plain fronted chukka boot made from the finest willow grain with our 'City' rubber sole. From the Hand Grade Collection. Last 367 Produced in 2012. Last 367 is a Hand Grade Collection last with a soft square toe...
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The Full Works: Rough Out Suede
In the first of a new series, The Full Works, we explore the different boots, shoes & belts available in our signature leathers. Starting with Rough-Out Suede, we present some pointers on both styling and caring for this uniquely rugged material.
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AW20 Details... Poppy
Poppy, a classic ankle height chelsea boot made from the finest black calf and Burgundy Cavalry Calf with an oversized lightweight cleated sole. From the Women's Collection. Last 617 Produced in May 2014. Last 617 is a Women’s Collection last...
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The Essentials... Dress Up
In our previous article 'The Essentials - Dress Down', we highlighted a few styles that tick a slightly more casual box for the times of today. That saying, it would be short-sighted of us to overlook that our core business...
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TGJ - Inside the Factory
How the 140-year-old shoemaker has survived — and thrived — in this toughest of years
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The Essentials... Dress Down
In the more casual times we find ourselves living in today, standards must be upheld... who said you can't slip on your Crockett & Jones shoes to... put the bins out! Light-heartedness aside, casual wear and separates have accelerated over...
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AW20 Details... Whitby
Whitby, a double buckle monk shoe made from the finest cavalry calf. Featuring an oversized lightweight rubber sole from Vibram, with a storm welt for added waterproof protection. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 375 Produced in July 2015. Last...
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A Message from The Family - Déjà vu
Following the recent Government’s guidelines, we find ourselves entering another period of lockdown. This frustrating but necessary precaution in the West will see us temporarily closing our retail stores across the United Kingdom (London & Birmingham), France (Paris) and Belgium...
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The Voice of Workmanship: Andy Love
Andy Love is one of two Toe Lasters here at Crockett & Jones, who start the painstaking process of shaping every pair of shoes that passes through our factory. He’s been with us for nine years now, and it’s been quite the experience…
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AW20 Details... Julia
Julia, an unlined, apron penny loafer with a feminine fringe underlay. Made from the finest soft black calf with an oversized lightweight cleated sole. From the Women's Collection. Last 613 Produced in April 2012. Last 613 was the first of...
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Winter Shoe Care
At Crockett & Jones we believe high quality shoes deserve high quality care, especially leading up to the winter months and throughout.
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Use Your Loaf(ers) This Winter
Aleks Cvetkovic advocates for the slip-on’s place in your seasonal winter wardrobe
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AW20 Details... Henley 3
Henley 3, a classic penny loafer made from the finest cavalry calf. Featuring an oversized lightweight rubber sole from Vibram, with a storm welt for added waterproof protection. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 375 Produced in July 2015. Last...
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AW20 Women's Collection
Autumn is here, and we made it—Just. In normal life, as soon as the leaves start falling and pleasantly crunching on my morning commute, I console myself that summer has come to an end by considering some new autumn wardrobe...
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AW20 Details... Chelsea 8
Chelsea 8, a Chelsea boot with 'V' shaped side elastics, made from the finest calf leather with 'City' rubber soles. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 341 Produced in December 2003. Last 341 is a versatile Main Collection last, with...
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AW20 Details... Sandhurst
Sandhurst, a military inspired, cap toe derby made from the finest scotch grain. Featuring an oversized cleated rubber sole from Vibram, with a storm welt for added waterproof protection. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 375 Produced in July 2015...
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Introducing the AW20 Collection
Our guest editor introduces the new season’s choicest models, and reflects on the new collection’s off-duty appeal.
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NO TIME TO DIE
Crockett & Jones proudly announces its official partnership with EON productions, the makers of the James Bond films. Crockett & Jones have previously worked with the 007 filmmakers on Skyfall, Spectre and the forthcoming film No Time To Die.
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The Icons - Islay
This hardy, round-toed country boot is no stranger to rugged styling.
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Trading Post, Tokyo
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The Voice of Workmanship: Bob Burnage
Our Finishing Room Supervisor, Bob Burnage, has been in shoemaking for over 30 years. What he doesn’t know about finishing fine English footwear isn’t worth knowing.
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The Slip-On Life
Author, journalist and slip-on shoe devotee, David Coggins, extols the virtues of life without laces
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The Joys of Two-Tone Shoes
Man about town, Christopher Modoo, waxes lyrical on the timeless charm of two-tone and bi-material shoes. Spoiler: they’re easier to wear than you might think.
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The Icons - Lowndes
Our contemporary double-buckle monk shoe is a formalwear staple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress it down too…
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Why Now Is The Time To Shop Local
The world’s greatest independent men’s brands need our support, says Andreas Weinås, perhaps now more than ever.
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The Icons - Coniston
The Coniston needs no introduction. Our signature Derby Boot is loved the world over, whether in Tan Scotch Grain or Dark Brown Rough-Out Suede. Here’s why…
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Lasting Variations... 236
Lasting variations is a proving ground for a Last, highlighting its capacity for multiple styles, paving the way for customer loyalty, through fitting confidence and consistency.
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Easily Suede
Our man in America opines on the timeless appeal of suede shoes – especially during the heady summer months.
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The Icons - Boston
Our classic round-toed penny loafer embodies an easy mid-century elegance, whether you choose to dress it up or down
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The Driving Shoe
The Driving Shoe has become an easily recognisable classic that is less formal than a Goodyear-welted Loafer but less delicate than the rather feminine Belgian Loafer. Made by specialist manufacturers in Italy, the unstructured moccasin construction is flexibility personified and...
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Everyday Crockett & Jones
Embrace the ‘new normal’ says Esquire’s Style Director, Charlie Teasdale, and enjoy wearing the best clothes you can get your hands (or feet) on – no matter the time or place.
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Lasting Variations... 314
Lasting variations is a proving ground for a Last, highlighting its capacity for multiple styles, paving the way for customer loyalty, through fitting confidence and consistency.
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The Icons - Sydney
We celebrate our most popular penny loafers with five polished outfits from our ever-stylish customers.
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Weathering the Storm
Hetty Lintell talks about sustainability and why she believes 'fast fashion' should be a trend of the past.
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Lasting Variations... 337
Lasting variations is a proving ground for a Last, highlighting its capacity for multiple styles, paving the way for customer loyalty, through fitting confidence and consistency.
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Tassels, Hong Kong
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SS20 Details... Tessa
Tessa, a strap and buckle apron fronted loafer with a singer leather sole. Made for comfort and convenience, this easy to wear white calf loafer take inspiration from our early 1940s Women's shoes. From the Women's Collection. Last 617 Produced...
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Extended Summer Sale 2020
The Crockett & Jones Retail Summer Sale begins from 27th June onward and has now been extended until the middle of August. You will find up to 25% off a selection of discontinued shoes & boots from previous seasons, as...
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Crockett & Jones - A Family Business
Three months into the UK’s lockdown, our guest editor has found an all-new respect for family run businesses.
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The Voice of Workmanship: Dan Page
At Crockett & Jones, the quality of our leathers is of paramount importance to what we do. We’ve always taken the process of sourcing the finest raw materials very seriously.
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SS20 Details... Kensington
Kensington, an albert slipper style with a plain front offering a clean, uncompromised loafer. This style is perfect for day wear or formal evening wear. Made from the finest woven calf and suede leather with our 'City' rubber sole. From...
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Lasting Variations... 341
Lasting variations is a proving ground for a Last, highlighting its capacity for multiple styles, paving the way for customer loyalty, through fitting confidence and consistency.
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Crockett & Jones is Back Up and Running
There is no doubt that the lockdown hit us hard, with all our UK operations shut down in March, except for a skeleton staff at our Head Office to deal with financial matters, communications, monitoring events and formulating future business...
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The Icons - Connaught
Our customers demonstrate the enduring style of our classic Oxford toe-caps.
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SS20 Details... Laura
Laura, an apron fronted, horse-bit loafer with our lightweight Vibram rubber sole. A first horse-bit loafer since the early 70s, this throwback style has been combined with a modern, yet comfortable chunky rubber sole. From the Women's Collection. Last 617...
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Slip Into Something Comfortable
Andreas Weinås pens a missive in praise of the velvet Albert slipper, which, let’s face it, is everyone’s favourite piece of footwear right now…
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Davidsons Skomakeri, Sweden
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Lasting Variations... Last 348
Lasting variations is a proving ground for a Last, highlighting its capacity for multiple styles, paving the way for customer loyalty, through fitting confidence and consistency.
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A Sartorial Spring Clean
Take a tip from Mr Modoo and use this quiet time at home to freshen up your wardrobe, and for servicing your shoes. Here’s his tick-list to maintain your clothes for the other side of lockdown.
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SS20 Details... Selby
Selby, a 'Butterfly' loafer with roots from London bespoke makers. Later developed as a ready-to-wear style by Crockett & Jones, this is the first instance that to be offered in our retail collection. A slightly sportier version than most, with...
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Retail Around the World - Knightsbridge
Our Knightsbridge Key Holder, Jeremy Alexander, and Manager, Antonio Ieracitano, offer a glimpse into the daily life of our beloved west London store.
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Do Dress Codes Really Matter?
German writer and etiquette aficionado, Bernhard Roetzel, seeks to answer a question that obsesses every menswear-head: should we respect dress codes today, or leave them in the past?
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The Icons - Cavendish
Our signature tassel loafer has been a key player in the Crockett & Jones collection for years, perfect for business or pleasure. We’re pleased to say that our customers seem to think so too.
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Lasting Variations... Last 325
Lasting variations is a proving ground for a Last, highlighting its capacity for multiple styles, paving the way for customer loyalty, through fitting confidence and consistency.
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Shod at Home - Part 2
Starting our sixth week in lockdown we have chosen to focus on our most casual styles from our collection, Driving Shoes and Velvet Slippers.
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SS20 Details... Cadogan
Cadogan, an unlined loafer made from the finest calf suede and bark tanned single leather soles. From the Hand Grade collection. Last 363 Produced in May 2009. Last 363 is a Hand Grade Collection last with a soft round toe...
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What Do Your Loafers Say About You?
Aleks Cvetkovic waxes lyrical on the different styles to be found in our SS20 loafer collection.
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Shod at Home - Part 1
Whilst we continue on in our fifth week of lockdown, we have composed a list of our favourite ‘working from home’ styles to keep your feet shod and stylish throughout your day.
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SS20 Details... Sara
Sara, a classic toe cap Oxford made from the finest suede, with matching 17mm laces and our lightweight Vibram rubber sole. A modern classic from the Women's Collection. Last 617 Produced in May 2014. Last 617 is a Women’s Collection...
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Spring/Summer at 69 Jermyn Street
Our 69 Jermyn Street store manager, Chris Tan, reflects on our new SS20 collection, and what makes some of his favourite models unique; whether worn about the house or back out into the world in a few months time.
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The Icons - Pembroke
In the first of a new series we take a look at one of Crockett & Jones’s best known shoes, the Pembroke, and more importantly how our customers wear it…
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The First Last
New York based journalist and author of Men and Style, David Coggins, has a keen eye for detail. In his first piece for Crockett & Jones, he ruminates on the finer points of his preferred lasts – it’s an important subject, you know…
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A Message From the Family
As we are now entering the third week of lockdown having temporarily closed all stores, quickly followed by our head office and factory operations, we wanted to give you all an update.
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SS20 Details... Richmond II
Richmond II, a classic penny loafer with raised seem apron, our unlined version of GRANTHAM II. Made on last 376 from the finest calf & canvas combination, calf and suede leather. Featuring a flexible leather sole or our Chocolate ‘City’...
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Retail Around the World - Royal Exchange
Ben and Emily, keep our Royal Exchange Store running like clockwork. We caught up with them to get their take on how Crockett & Jones is responding to today’s relaxing City dress codes.
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Manufacturer. Wholesaler. Retailer.
Crockett & Jones is what business principles call ‘vertical’. We are slowly becoming ‘Vertically Integrated’ as a manufacturer, and our operations even stretch to wholesaling and retailing those manufactured goodies!
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Shoes & Styles: Casual Wear
Looking for some stay-at-home wardrobe solutions? At Crockett & Jones, we’ve got no shortage of comfortable, casual shoes to choose from – many in our signature Repello Suede.
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SS20 Details... Jersey
Jersey, an unlined version of the firmly established classic tassel loafer, Cavendish, is the finest unlined tassel loafer available today. Made using the same exacting standards, this summer version utilises soft Nubuck combined with our flexible City sole for maximum...
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SS20 Women's Collection
Hetty Lintell, Luxury Editor at Country Life, introduces our new Spring Summer Women's Collection.
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Fulham, Madrid, Spain.
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The City Sole
The City sole was introduced in September 2016 and has since gone on to be a great success story for our smart and smart-casual rubber sole offering. Now replacing all styles that previously hosted our single Dainite sole, the City sole collection is ever growing in size each season.
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Introducing the Crockett & Jones SS20 Collection
Our guest editor guides you through the new styles we’re introducing for Spring/Summer ’20 – if you’re a fan of our loafers, then you’re in for a treat.
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NOOS, China
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Sneaker Substitutes
Charlie Teasdale, Esquire’s Style Director, discusses why his trust in Goodyear welted shoes will remain and trainers may become a style choice of the past.
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From Retail Around the World - Canary Wharf
An interview with Csaba Soos, our Manager at Crockett & Jones Canary Wharf, and Mark Henderson. Between them, they make sure all runs smoothly at our foothold in the financial district.
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AW19 Details... Cavendish
Cavendish, a classic that has firmly established itself as one of the finest tassel loafers available today. A versatile loafer style, made from the finest black calf and now with our 'City' rubber sole. From the Men's Main Collection. Last...
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Step into Spring
Country Life’s Luxury editor Hetty Lintell brings you a whirlwind guide to combating early Spring’s changeable weather.
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Shoes & Style: Cordovan
Fine Shell Cordovan shoes have been a mainstay of the Crockett & Jones collection for years. Here’s an in-depth look at three of our favourite pairs.
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AW19 Details... Kempton III
Kempton 3, a plain fronted demi-boot with familiar feel. A part of the Crockett & Jones London retail collection of old, this updated version is made on the new 367 last. 367 offers the same, soft square toe as Last...
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Sartorial New Year’s Resolutions
Crockett & Jones’s sartorial pundit Chris Modoo explains why he’s stepping into the New Year in even smarter style than is his usual…
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Pockets, England
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Wardrobe Whimsy…
Even when it comes to classic menswear some things inevitably change, as Andreas Weinas, our Scandinavian correspondent reports.
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AW19 Details... Pembroke
Pembroke, our classic full brogue country-style derby with wing tip design and punching detail. Now available in Horween's Whisky, Burgundy, Dark Brown & Black Shell Cordovan with double leather soles and a storm welt. Last 325 Produced in March 1995...
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Shoes & Style: Back to Business
We might be just a little biased, but at Crockett & Jones we think there’s no better way to beat the January blues than to treat yourself to a new pair of shoes…
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Pitti Uomo: The times are a-changing
Aleks Cvetkovic brings you his bi-annual trend report, fresh from last week’s Pitti Uomo menswear fair in Florence.
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Upper Shoes, France
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AW19 Details... Chelsea XI
Chelsea 11, a hearty version of our well known Chelsea 5. the new version offers a storm welt and is made using the finest scotch grain. Featuring an oversized cleated rubber sole from Vibram, Chelsea 11 is the ultimate chelsea...
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Pitti UOMO 97
To Florence we must go. Our biannual trade show comes around quickly and as with every start to a New Year, we are in the thick of it straight away. Pitti UOMO is upon us once again.
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A Day in the life of...
...a C&J Retail Manager. Chris Tan, Manager of 69 Jermyn Street, recalls some of the more interesting times at 69!
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AW19 Details... Ross
Ross, a plain front derby boot featuring a padded suede collar for contrast and comfort. Made using a new colourway of our waterproof wax-hide upper leather and featuring an oversized cleated rubber sole from Vibram, Ross is a worthy addition...
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Winter Sale 2019
The Crockett & Jones Retail Winter Sale begins from Boxing Day onward. You will find up to 25% off a selection of discontinued shoes & boots from previous seasons, as well as a large selection of ‘factory subs’ from our...
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50 Years and Counting
There aren’t many companies who can proudly boast staff who’ve stayed on for half-a-century, but our longest serving craftsman, Charlie McKenzie, has done just that. As he celebrates this extraordinary milestone, we hear his stories from 50-years at the forefront of fine Northampton shoemaking.
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Stepping into Shell Cordovan
Crockett & Jones guest editor, Aleks Cvetkovic, reports on his first experience of Shell Cordovan shoes, our signature Harvard loafers.
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Shoes & Style: Winter Boots
Every man should own at least one pair of boots to wear in poor weather. These three signature designs are more than capable of standing up to the elements, and look sharp while they’re at it.
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AW19 Details... Westgate II
Westgate 2, a classic full brogue oxford with wing tip design and punched medallion on the toe. Featuring our new 'oxford' last, Last 379, an updated version of the everlasting and well known Crockett & Jones form, the 236 Last...
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From Retail Around the World - New York City
Jonathan and René are two of our longest serving staff in New York, and add no small amount of character to our beloved store in Midtown Manhattan.
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The Storm Welt
Every well dressed man needs a pair of storm-welted shoes... Our resident sartorialist is less than amused by London in the rain, but he does have a stylistic solution for you.
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Introducing Crockett & Jones X Saphir Médaille d’Or
A long awaited collaboration with two of the finest companies in their fields of expertise. High quality leathers deserve high quality shoe care products, and look no further than our Crockett & Jones branded selection of Saphir Médaille d’Or shoe care goodness.
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AW19 Details... Kensington III
Kensington 3, an albert slipper style with plain front offering a clean, uncompromised loafer. This style is perfect for day wear or formal evening wear. Made from the finest calf leather and single leather sole. From the Men's Main Collection...
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AW19... Cordovan Styles
The continued interest in Cordovan must come with thanks to our Cordovan customers. “Why” I hear you say. Without your commitment to the Crockett & Jones Cordovan Collection and firm keenness for the quality:price ratio that we offer, there isn’t...
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Shoes & Style: Evening Wear
With the party season around the corner, now is the time to brush up on our evening wear shoes and velvet Albert slippers. They are just the thing for festive formal dressing.
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The Week That Was...
Our resident man of letters, Nigel Cleaver, talks you through a week well-spent in his collection of Crockett & Jones shoes. Be warned, the inimitable Mr Cleaver’s day-to-day is nothing if not varied!
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AW19 Details... Harrogate
Harrogate, a double buckle, country style monk shoe with a straight toe cap and storm welt design. Now available in Horween's 'Burgundy Shell Cordovan'. Last 341 Produced in December 2003. Last 341 is a versatile Main Collection last, with a...
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Why English Shoes Matter in Sweden
Swedish journalist, Andreas Weinås, explains his continued interest in fine English footwear, and why classic British shoes are more relevant today than ever before
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Top 5 Men's Grain Styles
With the winter months drawing in, there is nothing more perfectly suited than a pair of Grain leather shoes or boots to style yourself through the season. Now you probably know we are not short of grain leathers, it's been...
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AW19 Details... Cora
Cora, an unlined Oxford style with satin laces and delicate punching throughout, for our Women's Collection. Adding comfort, durability and style. Quite the combination. Last 617 Produced in May 2014. Last 617 is a Women’s Collection last featuring an elongated...
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From Retail Around the World - 92 Jermyn Street
Undoubtedly, Nathan and Daniel are two of our best dressed Assistant Managers. Certainly, they more than do their bit to fly the flag for Great British style at what is perhaps the best known Crockett & Jones store of all
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Hammargruppen, Sweden
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Why British Craftsmanship Matters
Our guest editor, Aleks Cvetkovic, extols the virtues of traditional British craftsmanship, a subject close to his heart.
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AW19 Details... Savile IV
Savile 4, a plain fronted monk shoe with a single hand finished buckle. Now updated to the 367 last (a tighter fitting version of the 337) and made from the finest calf leather with bark tanned single leather soles. From...
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Shoes & Style: Derby Boots
As winter rolls in, serious boots come into their own. This season, pound the pavements or hike through the hills in three pairs of our most iconic derby boots.
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New Store Opening. 156 Spring Street, SoHo, New York.
The new store is situated at 156 Spring Street, SoHo, New York. Breathing new life into Crockett & Jones’ customer facing environments the stores interior and exterior pays tribute to a truly contemporary area of residential Manhattan.
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Intelligent Luxury
Country Life’s Hetty Lintell explains what ‘luxury’ means to her, and where she finds inspiration in her role as the magazine’s multi-talented Luxury Editor
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140th Anniversary Collection
A collection of archival styles, produced to the highest standards, that began with the development of a new last, the 140.
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140th Anniversary Details... Perry
Perry (street), ‘a very distinctive style’ as described in our 1920s special edition catalogue. A pin-punch cap English Oxford with exquisite swan neck facing details. Made from the smallest and tightest black calf skins with a notion of our linear...
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140th Anniversary Details... Magee
Magee (street), a Cambridge gusset casual, thought to originate on Jermyn Street, London, where Crockett & Jones’ London flagships reside. This very ‘London’ style combines antique calf uppers with expertly stitched willow grain gusset sides and quarter inserts. Last 140...
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140th Anniversary Details... Turner
Turner (street), the dandy of the 140th Collection, is a demi-boot with a pin-punched short-wing cap, often found on early 19th century spectators. Featuring a combination of antique calf and willow grain, perhaps more subtly so with just the strap...
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AW19 Details... Emily
Emily, a plain fronted monk shoe with a single hand finished but feminine buckle. Taking inspiration from Lisa with its sharp side detailing, this single buckle is a first for the Crockett & Jones Women’s Collection. Made on Last 617...
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From Retail Around the World - Burlington Arcade
Tom and Michael are two of the familiar faces at our Burlington Arcade shop, and although they joined our sales team through very different routes, today, they both live and breathe quality shoes – and high-end customer service…
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History of Retail - New York
The city that never sleeps isn’t short of famous hotels, stores and restaurants, and our shop in New York (soon to be two) has some impressive neighbours. Here’s the run-down on some of our favourites
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AW19 Details... Cottesmore
Cottesmore, a jodhpur boot with a plain front and buckled ankle strap. Made from the finest suede paired with our 'City' rubber sole, from the Men's Main Collection. Last 341 Produced in December 2003. Last 341 is a versatile Main...
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Shoes & Styles: The Black Editions
In the first of a new series, shoes & styles, we curated looks together to showcase the versatility of the Crockett & Jones collection.
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Step Ahead: A Guide to AW19’s Footwear Trends
Esquire’s Style Director unpicks this season’s need-to-know shoe trends, with Crockett & Jones firmly in mind…
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AW19 Details... Amy
Amy, a chunky brogue oxford with eccentric, oversized (20mm) tartan laces and heavy punched broguing. A take on a classic with a twist, Amy features the new V-lite rubber sole, a supper lightweight cleated rubber sole offer extreme comfort without...
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Grafford. Stockholm, Sweden
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History of Retail - Birmingham
This week, we explore the history of Birmingham, and the back story of our two shops there. The city might be a retail hub today, but it was built by the Industrial Revolution…
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AW19 Details... Connaught II
Connaught 2, an update on the original classic straight cap oxford now on last 379. Made from the finest calf leather with our 'City' rubber sole, from the Men's Main Collection. Last 379 Last 379 is a Main Collection last...
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How to Style Shoes in Autumn
German writer Bernhard Roetzel shares some thoughts on dressing autumn’s menswear staples with Crockett & Jones footwear.
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From Retail Around the World - 69 Jermyn Street
Embarking on another journey around the world of C&J retail, in a series of articles ‘From Retail Around The World’, we meet some of the new faces of Crockett & Jones’s service leading retail team…
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AW19 Details... Bonnie
Bonnie is a classic ankle height Chelsea boot. An updated version of the ever popular Gresham, using our 617 last with superior fitting qualities. Made from the finest soft suede with our Chocolate 'City' sole, for the Women's Collection. Last...
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Turn Ups For The Books
Tailoring authority, Christopher Modoo, proffers some thoughts on mastering the relationship between trousers and shoes.
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Last of the Lasts
Here, at the Crockett & Jones's International Head Quarters of Product and Last Development… AKA The Factory, we have been on a long lasting journey of late (pun intended), updating and revitalising some of our legendary lasts. This season, we introduce two new lasts: Last 379 & Last 140.
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The Black Editions II Details... Henley III
Henley 3 in Black Cavalry Calf. This seasons fashion forward choice from the trio. Not your obvious choice of loafer from Crockett & Jones, known for its traditional deep-rooted classic style… but we dare to be different combining our high...
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The Black Editions II Details... Pembroke
Pembroke in Black Scotch Grain. This season, we have supercharged our Pembroke collection, none more audacious than this ‘Black Edition’ version. From country origins to the forefront of oversized fashionable prominence. After three decades in the collection, Pembroke, we salute...
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The Black Editions II Details... Coniston
Coniston in Black Rough-out Suede. Need we say too much about this iconic boot… A market leading cap toe Derby boot that proudly takes place in thousands of footwear collections all over the world. There is always room for another...
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AW19 Women's Collection
Hetty Lintell, Luxury Editor at Country Life introduces our new AW19 Women's Collection.
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History of Retail - La Madeleine, Paris
The first of our European stores occupies one of the most glamorous parts of the French capital, bringing our distinct British sensibility to the heart of Europe’s most fashionable city.
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How to Dress for In-Between Weather
Aleks Cvetkovic proffers some pointers on the shoes and boots that make light work of dressing for a tricky time of year.
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Autumn Winter 2019
Black is back. Our new season collection is about to arrive in-store, and includes an expanded range of our Black Editions too. Aleks Cvetkovic talks you through it.
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The Factory Fortnight
From Friday, Crockett & Jones down tools for our traditional ‘factory fortnight’. Although, our factory shutdown is not exactly a shutdown. Yes, it is where the cogs of footwear production stop turning for a while, but there is no rest...
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SS19 Details... Lottie
Lottie, a low leg, ultra-comfortable Chelsea boot for Women with 'V' shaped elastic and a natural crepe rubber sole. Made using the finest soft suede on last 617. From the Women's Collection. Last 617 Produced in May 2014. Last 617...
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Double Monk, Sydney & Melbourne, Australia
We would like to introduce you to our extended family. This array of worldwide retailers are friends of the brand and faithful champions of our products and services.
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For the Love of Loafers
Scandinavian style authority, Andreas Weinås, waxes lyrical on his passion for penny loafers, tassels, and every slip-on in-between.
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SS19 Details... Hartland II
Hartland 2, an unlined derby boot made from the softest suede on last 377 from THE SUMMER LINE. Developed to offer new levels of comfort with the use of an all-natural Crepe rubber sole. Last 377 Produced in June 2016...
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History of Retail - Knightsbridge
This elegant enclave in London’s West End has a reputation for its famous department stores, boutiques and hotels, but that wasn’t always the case…
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SS19 Details... Cadogan
Cadogan, an unlined loafer made from the finest willow grain and bark tanned single leather soles. From the Hand Grade collection. Last 363 Produced in May 2009. Last 363 is a Hand Grade Collection last with a soft round toe...
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How to Style Summer Suits with Shoes
Our continental correspondent shares some wisdom on the art of pairing lightweight tailoring with elegant English shoes.
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Mr Nicholas Jones - Part 2
Part 2 of our interview with Mr Nick Jones - Production Director and 4th Generation Jones.
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Material World: Exploring Exotic Leathers
Shell Cordovan, Lizard, Crocodile and Shark. We use the lot at Crockett & Jones. Here’s what makes these distinctive materials special.
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Mr Nicholas Jones - Part 1
Nick Jones should be described as the unsung hero of Crockett & Jones, certainly for the past 14 years anyway. If you don’t work in the shoe industry, or you are not a farmer or part of the NFU, you...
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Four Outfits to Carry You Through Summer
Christopher Modoo, The Rake’s ‘sartorial guru’, brings you four shoe and style pairings to help you breeze through the warmer months.
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History of Retail - Jermyn Street
We nod to the history of one of London’s most iconic shopping streets, home to non less than two Crockett & Jones stores.
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Top 5 Men's Antique Calf
At Crockett & Jones we pride ourselves in using the highest quality materials, and for our Hand Grade Collection this could only mean the finest ‘A Grade’ aniline calf suitable for our perfected 'Antique' look. We present to you our...
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Summer Sale 2019
The Crockett & Jones Retail Summer Sale begins from tomorrow onward. You will find up to 30% off a selection of discontinued shoes & boots from previous seasons, as well as a large selection of ‘factory subs’ from our Hand...
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SS19 Details... Parma
Parma, a tassel loafer style driving shoe, this Italian moccasin construction offers exceptional comfort and breathability. Available with cleated rubber sole, from the Men's Main Collection. Classically Italian The toe shape of an Italian made driving shoe has remained remarkably...
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Pitti Uomo: A Veteran’s Perspective
American author and aesthete, David Coggins, talks to Crockett & Jones about how this international menswear trade show has changed over the years, and why he keeps coming back.
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SS19 Details... Henley II
Henley was the original penny loafer on our 325 last. Now updated to the 375 last (a slimmer version of the 325), Henley 2 is available in Tan Burnished Calf with Single Leather Soles. From the Men's Main Collection. Last...
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The Crockett & Jones Style Guide: Part 2
We continue our exploration of the essential styles of classic English shoes, from Chelsea boots to Driving shoes...
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SS19 Details... Carly
Carly, a feminine version of CAVENDISH tassel loafer with hand pulled up apron. Made from the finest Navy Pebble Grain with our ‘City’ rubber sole and soft Nut Suede with bark tanned leather sole. From the Women's Collection. Last 613...
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Why Crockett & Jones is Different
Esquire UK’s Style Director, Charlie Teasdale, takes some time out to visit our factory, and to talk slow fashion while he’s at it…
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Material World: Getting a Grip on Calf Grain Leather
In part three of our guide to shoemaking materials we get under the skin of calf grain leather – in all its different forms…
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Top 5 Men's Burnished Calf
Within our vast collection, we pride ourselves in using a variety of high-quality leathers from Suede to Russian Grain. Possibly the most popular and versatile choice is our Burnished Calf, available in a range of colourways from rich Chestnuts to...
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SS19 Details... Balfour
Balfour, our hand stitched split-toe derby, is now made from the finest willow grain and bark tanned double leather soles. From the Hand Grade collection. Last 363 Produced in May 2009. Last 363 is a Hand Grade Collection last with...
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Buy Less, Buy Better
Country Life’s luxury editor, Hetty Lintell, reflects on a life lesson that’s served her well.
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The Crockett & Jones Style Guide: Part One
We’re pleased to introduce the first half of the definitive Crockett & Jones style guide, a comprehensive exploration of each different type of English shoe.
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SS19 Details... Roma
Roma, a plain loafer style driving shoe made from calf leather or unlined suede with full rubber soles. From the Men's Main Collection. Classically Italian The toe shape of an Italian made driving shoe has remained remarkably similar since the...
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BEAMS, Tokyo, Japan
We would like to introduce you to our extended family. This array of worldwide retailers are friends of the brand and faithful champions of our products and services.
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Lasts, Leathers and Looking After Your Feet
Aleks Cvetkovic explains why understanding the way that different leathers and lasts behave is paramount to keeping your feet in shape.
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SS19 Details... Flore III
Flore 3, an unlined monk shoe made from the softest suede on last 377 from THE SUMMER LINE. Developed to offer new levels of comfort with the use of an all-natural Crepe rubber sole. Last 377 Produced in June 2016...
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History of Retail - Royal Exchange
Our flick back through the history books continues as we dip into the past of one of our oldest stores in London’s Royal Exchange.
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Top 5 Men's Summer Styles
With the warmer weather fast approaching, we have selected our Top 5 Men’s Summer Styles (for 2019) that we believe could be your go to pair to get you through the Summer months... Dark Brown suede aside! Cavendish Polo Brown...
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Discovering Good Shoes
Writer, designer and sartorial authority, Christopher Modoo, began his career on the shop floor at Selfridges. He also embarked on a relationship with our shoes that’s lasted a lifetime.
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Leather Buying - An Interview
Buying leather may sound easy. Pick up the phone. Place an order. Leather arrives… not at Crockett & Jones where great importance is placed on buying the most expensive element to our high quality English footwear. To accompany our articles ‘Material World’, we thought it appropriate to hear from the voice of experience, Mr Steve Horne, on the encyclopaedic topic of what a leather buyer does.
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Material World: Understanding Smooth Calf
In part two of our guide to shoemaking materials, we look at smooth calf leather – a much more complicated material than you might think…
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SS19 Details... Richmond II
Richmond II, a classic penny loafer with a raised seam / butted apron, our unlined version of GRANTHAM II. Made on the close fitting 376 last, from the finest pebble grain leather featuring single leather soles. From the Men's Main...
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The Shoes of a Style Chameleon
Nigel Cleaver is a man of many outfits. Here, he explains why Crockett & Jones makes shoes that can keep pace with his ever-changing whirligig of tailored wardrobe choices.
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One Man and his Awl
Unlike at the beginning of the 19th century, Hand-Stitcher’s are no longer ten-a-penny, making it a rare discipline through industrial changes. Amongst the many faces in our 300 strong workforce based at our Northampton shoe factory, there is just one...
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A lifetime in English Oxford shoes
Sartorial pundit Bernhard Roetzel reflects on the Crockett & Jones shoes he’s owned over the years – and why a stylish man can never own too many pairs of Oxfords
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Secrets of the Shoe Trade - A Clicker's Knife
In this series of articles, we discover the hidden ‘tricks of the trade’ used by our highly skilled craftsmen and women behind our factory walls.
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SS19 Details... Camden
Crockett & Jones present the new ‘Tassel(less) Loafer’ – Camden. A minimalist, unlined loafer for the casual mind who wishes to remain shod in quality… even on the weekend! Comfort, flexibility and simplicity sit at the core of the concept...
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History of Retail - Burlington Arcade
We explore the history of one of London’s most storied shopping arcades, home to Crockett & Jones for almost 20 years
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Why it pays to invest in ‘Made in England’
Scandinavina style aficionado, Olof Nithenius, explains why ‘made in England’ is more than just a label.
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Top 5 Men's Suede with a 'City' Sole
With the continued popularity of rubber soles over recent years, and our ever-growing collection of suede shoes, we are now perfectly pairing them with our much loved ‘City’ sole.
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Material World: Understanding Suede and Calf Suede
In the first instalment of a four-part series, we explore the characteristics that set our leathers above the rest, starting with the go-to material for spring: suede
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A Pattern of Cutting Quality - Part 2
After studying Part 1 (no exam to follow) you will ‘hopefully’ appreciate that a Pattern Cutter’s work is the foundation to the early stages of production and is not just a position of design. Sadly, living in today’s world where...
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SS19 Details... Julia
Julia, an unlined, apron penny loafer with a feminine fringe underlay. Made from the finest soft Ecru Calf with a Natural Crepe Rubber sole. From the Women's Collection. Last 613 Produced in April 2012. Last 613 was the first of...
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A Pattern of Cutting Quality!
Every Shoe Manufacturer stands behind an ethos. The Crockett & Jones ethos is to offer high quality, excellent fitting footwear that represents value for money. And it all begins here…
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The Shoe Room
The Shoe Room, the final department in the Crockett & Jones factory. Here, the shoes go through their final finishing touches before they are laced and boxed in our signature British Racing Green or Hand Grade Navy and Gold embossed...
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SS19 Details... Cranleigh
Cranleigh, a low leg, unlined Chelsea boot is our first 'Summer' Chelsea style. This particular version is from THE SUMMER LINE. Developed to offer new levels of comfort with the use of an all-natural Crepe rubber sole. Last 377 Produced...
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In safe hands... Jonathan Jones of Crockett & Jones
Aleks Cvetkovic on the time he’s spent at our factory, and with our Managing Director, Jonathan Jones
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Shoes & Shirts, Maastricht, Netherlands.
We would like to introduce you to our extended family. This array of worldwide retailers are friends of the brand and faithful champions of our products and services.
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A Hand Grade Grain
Full grain, embossed leathers come in many variations of quality and print style and at Crockett & Jones we only use the finest calf grain available. Within our collection we keep the selection of grained leathers tight and focus on...
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SS19 Women's Collection
Hetty Lintell introduces you to our new SS19 Women's Collection.
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Natural Crepe Sole
Developed as a summer inspired collection, THE SUMMER LINE offers new levels of comfort with the use of an all-natural Crepe rubber sole.
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SS19 Men's Collection
Style writer Aleks Cvetkovic talks you through our new designs for the warmer months ahead.
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The Tassel(less) Loafer
As menswear is drawn back to uncomplicated design concepts, Crockett & Jones present the new ‘Tassel(less) Loafer’ - Camden
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Boots are #madetobeworn
Chris Tan, Manager of our 69 Jermyn Street Store, talks about boot wear and care.
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AW18 Details... Boston
Boston, the classic penny loafer from the Men's Main Collection. Made from the finest country grain leather and our 'City' rubber sole. Last 314 Produced in October 1993. Last 314 is a Main Collection loafer last, with a ‘high walled’...
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A Mature Look at Style
David Evans, founder of Grey Fox Blog, discusses how Instagram and Blogging provides a style platform for all age ranges.
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AW18 Details... Bradford
Bradford, a punch cap derby shoe made from the finest calf leather. Available in G fitting with Dainite rubber soles. For the Men's Main Collection. Last 341 Produced in December 2003. Last 341 is a versatile Main Collection last, with...
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The Finishing Room
By the time a pair of shoes make their way into our Finishing Room craftsmanship is in full flow and mistakes are costly. The heels are attached, trimmed and then scoured with emery paper for a smooth finish. A process...
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Every day’s a school day…
Nigel Cleaver recalls his experiences of visiting our Crockett & Jones retail stores.
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AW18 Details... Hardwick
Hardwick, an apron fronted, split toe derby shoe made from the finest suede and pebble grain leather with our 'City' rubber sole. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 341 Produced in December 2003. Last 341 is a versatile Main Collection...
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A Manufacturers view of Pitti UOMO
Why the Menswear world descends on Florence’s Fortezza da Basso, from behind the brand.
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The Snowdon Boot... Documenting the Front Line
Wartime and documentary photographer Sebastiano Tomada, Italian born educated in America, reminisces why his Crockett & Jones Snowdon boots are his go to footwear in his select kit.
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AW18 Details... Daisy
Daisy is a modern take on a full brogue chelsea boot. A brogue vamp and counter, combine to follow the contours of the elastic, producing a continuous pattern that flows around this rather fun womens boot. Made from the finest...
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AW18 Details... Egerton
Egerton, an oxford style with an 'austerity' u-throat and straight toe cap design. Made using the finest calf leather with bark tanned single leather soles. From the Hand Grade collection. Last 367 Produced in 2016. Last 367 is a Hand...
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The 'Super Models' - Women's Collection
Hetty Lintell discusses why she believes these styles will become your go-to Crockett & Jones shoes or boots.
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Lasting & The Making Room
The Lasting (the term used when referring the ‘pulling the upper over the last’) process is when the shoe begins to take shape. The Last is a shoemaker’s foundation and is often thought to be their most guarded secret. With...
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AW18 Details... Walton II
Walton 2, a lace up derby shoe with a straight toe cap and galosh style side detailing. Made from the finest calf leather with our 'City' rubber sole. From the Hand Grade collection. Last 363 Produced in May 2009. Last...
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AW18 Details... Angel
Angel, a classic, unlined chukka boot made from the finest suede leather with our 'City' rubber sole. From the Women's Collection. Last 617 Produced in May 2014. Last 617 is a Women’s Collection last featuring an elongated toe with soft-almond...
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Christmas in the Closing Room
Each year the Closing Room of Crockett & Jones is transformed into an impressive Christmas wonderland. Ready to rival Lapland’s very own Santa’s grotto, baubles, fairy lights and every Christmas decoration imaginable (weird and wonderful) are strung up between the...
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One Style Worldwide... The Islay Derby Boot
Today, our products and their names have become icons, personalities even. They don’t just have relevance, they have become reference points of value and quality – recognisable from Crockett & Jones. It is humbling to see a style become a...
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AW18 Details... Pembroke
Pembroke, our classic full brogue country-style derby with wing cap design and punching detail. Made from the finest wax calf with Dainite rubber soles and a storm welt from the Men's Main Collection. Last 325 Produced in March 1995. Last...
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The Perfect Dinner (attire)
Olof Nithenius talks about his love of formal attire and dressing for the occasion.
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Crockett & Jones Gifting... The Albert Slipper
There is no finer time of the year than now for the gift of a pair of Crockett & Jones Albert Slippers. Whether it is staying in on a cold night by the fire, surrounded by family or hosting a...
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Crockett & Jones Gifting... Accessories
At Crockett & Jones we believe that with great shoes comes great responsibility, therefore the maintenance of your investment is of the utmost importance. To help you on your way, we have selected a collection of bare essentials and guilty...
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The Closing Room
The Closing Room, one of our factory’s busiest departments. Over 100 members of staff are responsible for ‘closing’ the uppers that have been passed on from the Clicking Room above. Closing involves a range of highly skilled operations such as...
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AW18 Details... Eskdale II
Eskdale 2, a plain fronted high-leg derby boot. Made from the finest wax calf and suede leather with Dainite rubber soles and a storm welt for added water resistance. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 378 Last 378 is a...
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AW18 Details... Rachel
Rachel, a plain fronted Chelsea boot. Made on last 613 from the finest Wax Calf, Pebble Grain and Rough-Out Suede with our 'City' rubber sole. From the Women's Collection. Last 613 Produced in April 2012. Last 613 was the first...
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Boots for all Occasions...
Boots are no longer just a practical purchase. A quick browse through the Crockett & Jones Boot Collection, if browsed wisely, will result in little disappointment. Boots from Crockett & Jones are amongst the most comfortable, supportive and versatile item...
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An ode to the Balmoral Boot
Aleks Cvetkovic explains why breaking in your shoes really shouldn’t be a chore.
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AW18 Details... Grosvenor
Grosvenor, a single buckle monk style boot. Made using the finest calf leather with bark tanned single leather soles. From the Hand Grade collection. Last 363 Produced in May 2009. Last 363 is a Hand Grade Collection last with a...
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AW18 Details... Lisa
Lisa, a two-eyelet derby shoe with eccentric, oversized (20mm) tartan laces. This sharply designed Women's derby is made using the finest suede and features our 'City' rubber sole. From the Women's Main Collection. Last 617 Produced in May 2014. Last...
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The Clicking Room
The Clicking Department is the first stage of production. The highly skilled Clickers (whose name derives from the ‘click’ sound made when the knife is removed from the leather) use predetermined patterns to intricately cut the shoe’s uppers and linings...
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Crockett & Jones... A Factory Tour
David Evans of Grey Fox Blog discusses his time visiting the Crockett & Jones factory in Northampton.
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One Style Worldwide... The Pembroke. A Brogue Derby
Today, our products and their names have become icons, personalities even. They don’t just have relevance, they have become reference points of value and quality – recognisable from Crockett & Jones. It is humbling to see a style become a...
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AW18 Details... Harlech
Harlech, now available in Horween's 'Whisky Shell Cordovan', is a straight cap derby boot made with a classic double leather sole and storm welt. Last 341 Produced in December 2003. Last 341 is a versatile Main Collection last, with a...
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The Legend of Horween - Part 2
An interview with Arnold "Skip" Horween III, President of Horween Leather Company.
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The Legend of Horween - Part 1
An interview with Arnold "Skip" Horween III, President of Horween Leather Company.
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AW18 Details... Lanark III
Lanark 3, a plain fronted derby shoe with a blind-seam facing. Made from the finest calf and suede leather with Dainite rubber soles. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 378 Last 378 is a Main Collection last that offers a...
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Gentleman. A Timeless Fashion
Bernhard Roetzel gives us an insight into how his passion for menswear became his well-loved book 'Gentleman'.
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AW18 Details... Cavendish
Cavendish, a classic that has firmly established itself as one of the finest tassel loafers available today. A versatile loafer style, made from the finest calf leather, suede or Cordovan on single leather soles for the Men's Main Collection. Last...
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AW18 Details... Luna
Luna, a classic full brogue country-style derby with wing tip design and punching detail has been modernised by using two tones of the finest Cavalry Calf. Featuring a single Dainite rubber soles and a storm welt for added masculinity. Last...
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Shoes are #madetobeworn
Chris Tan, Manager of our 69 Jermyn Street Store, talks about discovering his passion for Northampton made shoes and how to care for them.
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AW18 Details... Hatton
Hatton, a semi-brogue oxford shoe with a straight toe cap and punching detail. Made from the finest calf leather with our 'City' rubber sole. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 377 Produced in June 2016. Last 377 is a Main...
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AW18 Women's Collection
Hetty Lintell introduces our new AW18 Women's Collection
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AW18 Details... Chiltern
Chiltern, offered in earth green suede for the first time, is a classic chukka boot made from fine, soft suede and Dainite rubber soles. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 224 Last 224 is a Main Collection last with a...
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New Season Collection... AW18
As temperatures start to cool, The Jackal’s Aleks Cvetkovic introduces our new season collection
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The Black Editions Details... Tay II
Tay 2 in the finest black rough-out suede with an over-sized, Vibram 'Cleated' rubber sole. Last 325 Produced in March 1995. Last 325 is a Main Collection last, with a medium round toe and increased toe depth. Now in production...
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The Black Editions Details... Lanark III
Lanark 3 in the finest black cavalry calf with an over-sized, Vibram 'Cleated' rubber sole. Last 378 Last 378 is a Main Collection last that offers a heavy round toe and increased toe depth. This last offers plenty of room...
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The Black Editions Details... Chelsea XI
Chelsea 11 in the finest black scotch grain with an over-sized, Vibram 'Cleated' rubber sole. Last 335 Produced in June 2000. Last 335 is a Main Collection last, with a broad round toe and increased toe depth. Cut from the...
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The next investment...
Nigel Cleaver discusses his own impressive Crockett & Jones collection and which styles he desires to add to it.
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Loafers, the perfect summer shoes
Olof Nithenius. Freelance Writer and Banker gives us his view of why he believes loafers are the perfect edition to your summer wardrobe.
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Summer Soles
Footwear takes up a good chunk of suitcase space, says Hetty Lintell (née Chidwick), so make your shoes work extra hard for you as the ultimate multi-taskers.
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One Style Worldwide... The Boston Loafer
Today, our products and their names have become icons, personalities even. They don’t just have relevance, they have become reference points of value and quality – recognisable from Crockett & Jones. It is humbling to see a style become a...
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British Brands at Pitti Uomo
David Evans of Grey Fox Blog discusses how British menswear is flourishing at Pitti Uomo in Florence.
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View from the Fitting Stool
Michael Quinn, Training Manager for Crockett & Jones, discusses his love of fitting our customers with their perfect pair of C&J shoes.
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Top 5 Men's Suede Loafers
A style that has remained timeless, with American roots and connections to the original moccasin, Loafers have grown from strength to strength over recent years.
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Inside Pitti Uomo (part 1)
The Jackal’s Aleks Cvetkovic brings you his Pitti Uomo street style highlights, with photography by Jamie Ferguson
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Inside Pitti Uomo (part 2)
The Jackal’s Aleks Cvetkovic brings you his Pitti Uomo street style highlights, with photography by Jamie Ferguson
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The English Season
Michael Quinn, Training Manager for Crockett & Jones, discusses Satorial Conundrums.
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A day in the life of an Editor...
The Jackal’s Deputy Editor lifts the lid on the glamorous world of luxury publishing!
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SS18 Details... Crawford
Crawford, a Penny loafer made from the finest calf leather and bark tanned single leather soles. From the Hand Grade collection. Last 363 Produced in May 2009. Last 363 is a Hand Grade Collection last with a soft round toe...
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StyleForum... an online community
Nigel Cleaver, gives us an insight into the social world of StyleForum.
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SS18 Details... Carly
Carly, a feminine version of CAVENDISH tassel loafer with hand pulled up apron. Made from the finest calf leather or soft suede and bark tanned leather soles. From the Ladies Collection. Last 613 Produced in April 2012. Last 613 was...
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What Is Luxury?
Hetty Chidwick talks us through why shopping 'luxury' is so important to her.
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SS18 Details... The Chocolate City Sole
With the significant rise of rubber soles over recent years, and the continued success of our Black and Sepia ‘City Soles’, Crockett & Jones have once again joined forces with the Harboro Rubber Co. to create our new Chocolate ‘City...
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SS18 Details... Cadogan
Cadogan, an unlined loafer made from the finest calf grain and bark tanned single leather soles. This style is from the Hand Grade collection. Last 363 Produced in May 2009. Last 363 is a Hand Grade Collection last with a...
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You can’t beat bricks and mortar.
The Jackal's Aleks Cvetkovic on the virtues of shoe shopping in the flesh.
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One Style Worldwide... The Westbourne Oxford
Today, our products and their names have become icons, personalities even. They don’t just have relevance, they have become reference points of value and quality – recognisable from Crockett & Jones. It is humbling to see a style become a...
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ITV - This Morning
On Wednesday 11th April, at Crockett & Jones Northampton, we had the pleasure of welcoming an ITV film crew from their flagship mid-morning daytime show - This Morning.
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Bernhard Roetzel... An Introduction
Bernhard Roetzel, Journalist and Author gives us an introduction into how his passion for classical Menswear began.
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SS18 Details... Newquay
Newquay, a plain fronted, 3 eyelet derby shoe with soft suede uppers and our flexible 'City' rubber sole. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 341 Produced in December 2003. Last 341 is a versatile Main Collection last, with a medium...
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A Swedish Shoe Affair...
Olof Nithenius takes us on a trip down memory lane. Exploring how his passion for high quality footwear evolved in his home country of Sweden.
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SS18 Details... Lichfield
Lichfield, a wing-cap, brogue tassel loafer with American origins. Made from the finest calf leather or soft suede and single leather soles for the Men's Main Collection. Last 375 Produced in July 2015. Last 375 is a Main Collection last...
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If The Shoe Fits...
Lace-ups are fast becoming more popular than high heels for women on the go. Hetty Chidwick talks us through Crockett & Jones' beautiful women’s Oxfords, which could be the answer to your (heels’) prayers.
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SS18 Details... Harvard II
Harvard II, an unlined version of our classic penny loafer 'Boston'. Made from soft suede, the finest calf or Horween's genuine shell cordovan. Available with a single leather or city rubber soles for the Men's Main Collection. Last 376 Produced...
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20 Years of Parisian Retail
On March 24th,1998, the first Crockett & Jones retail store in Paris opened its doors. Twenty years later, C&J Paris celebrates with two Limited Editions of the iconic Chukka
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Trends come and go. Classic style is timeless
Olof Nithenius. Freelance Writer, Banker and Brand Owner gives us his view of why he believes 'Classic Menswear' will always have a place in the echelons of style.
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SS18 Details... Cranleigh
Cranleigh, a low leg, unlined Chelsea boot, evolving from the much-loved CRANFORD. Our first 'Summer' Chelsea style, this unlined, flexible and therefore exceptionally comfortable boot is the latest in a long line of unlined styles from Crockett & Jones. Made...
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One Style Worldwide... The Lowndes Double Monk Shoe
Today, our products and their names have become icons, personalities even. They don’t just have relevance, they have become reference points of value and quality – recognisable from Crockett & Jones. It is humbling to see a style become a...
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Made in Northampton, England.
Academic and Instagram sensation Nigel Cleaver talks us through his views of the importance of buying British.
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Our Heritage Explored... 78 Derngate
We explore our connection to one of Northampton's most famous buildings and the back drop to our SS18 Women's Collection.
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A Trip Down Memory Lane... Women's Collection
Crockett & Jones has a long-standing heritage of producing Women’s footwear that can be traced back to the 1920s. Today, the collection is designed in-house with quality, comfort and feminine elegance in mind.
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SS18 - Women's Collection
A solitary addition to our Women’s Collection for SS18 is Carly. Bringing a touch of masculine integrity to the Women’s Collection in the form of an original Women’s Tassel Loafer, with hand-sewn raised seem apron. This miniature version of the...
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New Season Collection... SS18
The Jackal’s Aleks Cvetkovic talks you through our Spring Summer ’18’s high points.
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SS18 - Hand Grade Collection
A Penny Loafer must fit from the first time you try them on. There is no room for adjustment, or misjudgement during fitting. Which is where our 363 Last comes into its own. A close fitting, round toe English ‘modern’...
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SS18 - Main Collection
New to the Main Collection for SS18 is a suede version of Lichfield, our Full Brogue Tassel Loafer. A camel suede offering of the unlined Penny Loafer, Harvard II and another addition to the City Sole Collection, the unlined Derby, Newquay.
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AW17 Details... Westbourne
Westbourne, an oxford shoe with a u-throat and punched toe cap. Made from the finest calf or suede leather and single leather or city rubber soles for the Men's Main Collection. Last 348 Produced in November 2004. Last 348 is...
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AW17 Details... Chelsea VIII
Chelsea 8, a Chelsea boot with 'V' shaped side elastics, made from the finest calf leather or suede with City rubber soles. Last 341 Produced in December 2003. Last 341 is a versatile Main Collection last, with a medium round...
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AW17 Details... Swindon
Swindon, a single buckle monk strap shoe with a plain front. Made on last 377 from the finest calf leather with single leather soles. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 377 Produced in June 2016. Last 377 is a Main...
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Attention to detail...
Nigel Cleaver - Academic, Freelance Writer, Instagram sensation & Customer. Another with exceptional C&J experience, Nigel recalls how his fascination of footwear grew from a young age following a chance meeting with our very own, Mark Hill.
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Olof. From the Beginning.
Olof Nithenius. Freelance Writer, Banker, Brand Owner… and ‘Instagramer’. As a passionate customer of Crockett & Jones, from Sweden, he too enjoys the virtues of British style, high quality English shoes and Instagram.
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AW17 Details... Tunbridge
Tunbridge, a deep, rich Coffee calf brings out the smart appearance of this 'Austerity Brogue Oxford' on last 360. Made using the finest calf and single leather soles. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 360 Produced in February 2006. Last...
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Archive Details... The Albert Slipper
The Albert Slipper, believed to be named after Queen Victoria’s consort Prince Albert, was developed in the early 1800’s as an attractive and practical indoor shoe. This particular sample was awarded the 'Diploma D'Onore' - Turino 1911 for producing the...
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Rough-out Suede Invented
Rough-out suede might be rugged, but it’s not rough stuff. The Jackal’s Aleks Cvetkovic explains why our rough-out suede boots are an understated winter luxury.
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A Life in Flats...
Hetty Chidwick, Luxury Editor of Country Life, lives in flat shoes at this time of year—whether pounding the streets for last minute presents or spinning a social whirl from party to party
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AW17 Details... Dorset II
Dorset 2, the original classic. A straight cap oxford, made on last 377 from the finest calf leather and single leather soles. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 377 Last 377 is a Main Collection last, taking a hint of...
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AW17 Details... Derwent II
Derwent II, a plain front derby boot featuring a heavy duty and Englsih made 'Ridgeway' rubber sole. Made using the comfortable wax calf on the new 377 last. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 337 Last 377 is a Main...
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Velvet Slippers by Special Order
Our ‘Slippers by Special Order’ service is available for customers who would like to individualise a pair of Men’s or Women's ‘Albert’ slippers.
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AW17 Details... Deene
Deene, a sleek, low leg and plain fronted Chelsea boot. Regarded as a demi-boot, this cross-over style can be appreciated and worn for many occasions. Made using the finest calf or pebble grain. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 348...
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AW17 Details... Chelsea V
Chelsea 5, a Chelsea boot made from fine quality waxed leathers for added water resistance and Dainite rubber soles. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 335 Produced in June 2000. Last 335 is a Main Collection last, with a broad...
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One Style Worldwide... The Coniston Derby Boot
Today, our products and their names have become icons, personalities even. They don’t just have relevance, they have become reference points of value and quality – recognisable from Crockett & Jones. It is humbling to see a style become a...
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AW17 Details... Gower II
Gower II, a rare and versatile full brogue double buckle monk style with silver buckles and detail a plenty. Made using the finest burnished calf on last 348. From the Men's Main Collection. Last 348 Produced in November 2004. Last...
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Murder On The Orient Express
Crockett & Jones have provided the footwear for what is set to be another box office success across the globe. Transport yourself into another world and board the journey of a lifetime...
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Crockett & Jones X Turnbull & Asser
Dean Gomilsek-Cole, Head of Design & Product Development at Turnbull & Asser, gives us the rundown on the pieces that Jonathan Jones and Steve Murdoch chose to wear during Crockett & Jones’ celebration of 20 years on Jermyn Street.
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AW17 Details... Ella
Ella, a high leg 'Biker' boot with a triple buckle design and satin laces to boot! Made using our matt effect roughout suede, a material that is soft, hard-wearing and ages beautifully. From the Women's Collection. Last 618 Produced in...
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One Style Worldwide... The Cavendish Loafer
Crockett & Jones shoes & boots are given names by our Managing Director – Jonathan Jones. Location or street names, from the United Kingdom to be more specific. These names make our products come to life, recognisable and everlasting and...
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AW17 Details... Montpellier II
Montpellier 2, a cap toe double buckle monk shoe with hand finished silver buckles. Made from the finest calf leather, expertly hand polish with exaggerated hand burnishing and bark tanned leather soles from the Hand Grade Collection. Last 373 Produced...
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AW17... City Sole Collection
Designed by Crockett & Jones, made in England by The Harborough Rubber Co.
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AW17 Details... Lottie
Lottie, a low leg, ultra comfortable Chelsea boot for Women with 'V' shaped elastic and chunky 'blown' rubber sole. Made using soft wax calf or repello suede on last 617. From the Women's Collection. Last 617 Produced in May 2014...
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Anniversary Collection Details... Chelsea VIII
To commemorate Crockett & Jones's 20th year on Jermyn Street, three styles which featured in the very first retail collection have been remodelled using our highest level of skill and craftsmanship.
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20 years on Jermyn Street & 40 years at the helm - Jonathan Jones
An interview with the Managing Director of Crockett & Jones.
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Anniversary Collection Details... Connaught
To commemorate Crockett & Jones's 20th year on Jermyn Street, three styles which featured in the very first retail collection have been remodelled using our highest level of skill and craftsmanship.
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20 years on Jermyn Street. From the beginning - Steve Murdoch
An interview with the Head of Retail Operations.
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Anniversary Collection Details... Cavendish
To commemorate Crockett & Jones's 20th year on Jermyn Street, three styles which featured in the very first retail collection have been remodelled using our highest level of skill and craftsmanship.
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Top 5 Men's Loafers
Originating from Norway and adopted by America, a Loafer's design and construction has followed a long and varied path over the past 90 years. Amazingly, Crockett & Jones started trading some 40-50 years before the classic Penny Loafer was first introduced.
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Celebrating 20 Years on Jermyn Street, London
2017 marks another milestone year for Crockett & Jones – 20 years of Jermyn Street and 40 years of stewardship from Jonathan Jones.
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The Style Finder
Whilst it is enjoyable perusing our collections, sometimes you simply may not have time to do so. Use our new Style Finder to help narrow down your search.
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AW17 – Men’s Collection, Part I
In the Main Collection you can find a unique brogue double buckle monk – GOWER II, and a new last. Last No.377 is gladly welcomed into the UK Collection
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AW17 – Men’s Collection, Part II
In the Main Collection, we have a new pattern DEENE taking centre stage and a new last, Last No.377 is gladly welcomed into the UK Collection.
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AW17 – Women’s Collection
Staying with the theme that makes our autumn winter season so appealing, boots are again the focus for our Autumn Winter 2017 Women’s Collection.
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Awarded Royal Warrant by HRH The Prince of Wales
We are proud to announce that in April 2017, Crockett & Jones was awarded a Royal Warrant by HRH The Prince of Wales.
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Special Order Service
Crockett & Jones retail shops offer a Special Order service for the customer who wishes to have a pair of shoes or boots made to their own unique specifications...
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New Shop in Birmingham's Burlington Arcade
Our second shop in Birmingham, and arguably our first flagship outside of London opened its doors in July 2017.
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SS17 Details... Truro
Now in fine repello suede, Crockett & Jones only ‘trainer/sneaker’ style, TRURO has also been treated to a contrast welt and stitch detailing...
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Crockett & Jones... Archive Selection
Crockett & Jones's early shoe making examples are simply incredible. Fortunately, they are in remarkable condition for the keen eye to appreciate and behold. Hand-makers from all over the world are still in awe at their beauty and pour over the level of craftsmanship that was painstakingly instilled pair by pair.
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SS17 Details... Flora
Flora, a women's 'Cricket' shoe made from Stone Nubuck on a single leather sole. The Cricket shoe has a sporting heritage that can be seen throughout our early catalogues (1910's right through to the 1930's).
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Crockett & Jones... Summer Selection 2017
Having given customers ample time to ponder over their favourite SS17 styles from Crockett & Jones, we felt it was time to revisit some summer staples with any newcomers welcome. #AllHayleTheChukkaBoot
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SS17 Details... Hayle
Hayle adapts to the requirements of this Spring Summer season - refreshingly so - in light and tonal Camel Suede.
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SS17 Details... Gerrard IV
SS17 Details - Gerrard IV The fourth instalment of Crockett & Jones’ most sought after spectator style, Gerrard 4, offers this eccentric Main Collection Oxford on the well-established 341 last. Gerrard 4 is a bi-colour spectator shoe, made from tonal stone...
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Crockett & Jones Birmingham, Colmore Row
The first Crockett & Jones UK shop outside London was opened on Colmore Row in the business district of Birmingham in 2006.
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SS17 Details... Cadogan
Cadogan, an unlined loafer offered in soft, supple Tobacco Calf Suede, nestles itself rather nicely into the Spring Summer 2017 Hand Grade Collection.
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SS17 Details... Joanna II
Joanna II, the ever popular Crockett & Jones delicate double monk shoe, re-joins the women’s collection for a second Spring Summer season.
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Origins of... The Oxford
The quintessential of all classic styles, the elegant English Oxford...
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SS17 Details... Salisbury
For Spring Summer 2017, Crockett & Jones gives you Salisbury. This five eyelet Derby shoe features lightly punched detailing on the facing, with additional decorative punching along the toe cap...
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Origins of... The Monk Shoe
Double Monk and Single Monk shoes are the most recent of the ‘iconic’ style genres to have been conceived. Monk shoes as we know them today, originated in the early 20th century from bespoke hand makers, who designed the patterns for their more flamboyant of customers...
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SS17 Details... Kingston
The latest offering from the Crockett & Jones Hand Grade collection is the exquisite saddle loafer, Kingston...
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Origins of... The Chelsea Boot
An illustrious past has portrayed the Chelsea boot in various lights along the way...
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SS17 Details... Westfield
‘THE’ Semi-Brogue Oxford from Crockett & Jones’ Main Collection has represented classic English style for decades...
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Origins of... The Derby
It is impossible to determine at what period in time man first thought of shielding his feet from the perils of climate and condition...
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Crockett & Jones New York Relocates, to 11 East 55th Street...
Crockett & Jones is proud to present its latest retail development. Our New York flagship has been rejuvenated and relocated to 11 East 55th Street, opposite the iconic St Regis Hotel and a stones throw from the Ralph Lauren Polo Bar...
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SS17 Details... Canterbury
The Details - Canterbury Alongside the launch of Crockett & Jones’ new website, there is the added gratuity of the new Spring Summer 2017 Collection, which leads us to the introduction of Canterbury. In a rich chestnut antiqued calf that has...
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SS17 - Women's Collection
For SS17, Crockett & Jones Women’s Collection features; a double Monk strap, Joanna II (leather lined) in Blue Burnished Calf and Flora, an archive model, styled on a cricket shoe from the early 20th century. Joanna II Blue Burnished Calf...
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SS17 - Main Collection
Westfield, ‘the’ semi-brogue Oxford, is reinvigorated with ocean suede and tan pebble grain, a new material for SS17. Hardwick and Truro are given a spring-like awakening with snuff suede and contrast stitching. Hayle, an unlined Chukka boot, is now clad...
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SS17 - Hand Grade Collection
This unique collection of models from Crockett & Jones represents the art of shoemaking at its highest level.
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Crockett & Jones Launch New Website
Crockett & Jones has now launched its latest online platform, a 9 month project that that myself and the team did not go into lightly.
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Crockett & Jones X ALLIED
After some careful shoe making, Crockett & Jones have produced a selection of styles for ‘ALLIED’, featuring Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard.
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AW16 Details - Bonnie
With the sudden drop in temperature, we felt it appropriate to move onto the details of the Women's boots, with Bonnie being the latest style to be updated with a new colour way for Autumn Winter 2016.
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AW16 Details... Radnor 4
A style as modelled by James Bond himself, Radnor 4 comes to the forefront of the Crockett & Jones Autumn Winter Collection once more, this time in the exclusive Russian Grain...
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AW16 Details... Fairford
Replacing Clifford in the new 373 Hand Grade collection, Fairford epitomises the word ‘Classic’. Fairford is a full brogue oxford with a punch medallion on the toe and is available in Tan...
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AW16 Details... Edgware
There is nothing new about the Crockett & Jones best-selling Oxford Edgware, however with the augmentation of the new ‘City Sole’...
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AW16 Details... Cork
The only Cordovan style to infiltrate the Autumn Winter 2016 range is Cork. Cork is a Men’s Derby Shoe, made on the recognizable, high-walled 371 last, a last that has only been occupying numerous cubby holes in the Crockett & Jones basement for just over 5 years...
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AW16 Details... Anna
Beginning with AW16’s most contemporary Women's style, we introduce Anna, a Blunt Wing Full Brogue, made from the finest calf leather on the new 617 last...
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AW16 Details... Beaumont 2
Beaumont 2, a member to the Crockett & Jones Hand Grade collection, represents the art of shoemaking at its highest level. Evolving from the original Beaumont style, Beaumont 2 is has been moved to the new 373 last...
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AW16 Details... Hayle
With the warm weather still gracing us with its presence , we start our ‘Details’ news series, at the more casual end of the spectrum by introducing Hayle…
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Russian Grain - Exclusive to Crockett & Jones
Crockett & Jones has been given exclusivity to a material so steeped in history and tradition that they could not resist ‘marching’ it in the clicking room of their 1890’s Northampton shoe factory to begin the process of crafting it into two, hearty country styles. Radnor 4, our own infamous Derby boot, and Peebles, its shoe equivalent.
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AW16 - Cordovan Collection
The Shell Cordovan used by Crockett & Jones is both unique and exclusive. A traditional and lengthy process of specialist vegetable tanning, hand dyeing and finishing produces the distinctive strong fibre structure and rich shiny texture of Cordovan leather.
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Crockett & Jones welcomes BBC 2's Inside the Factory
Crockett & Jones welcomes BBC two back to Northampton for their second series of ‘Inside the Factory’, hosted by Greg Wallace, Cherry Healey and Ruth Goodman.
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AW16 - New Women's Collection
With a long-standing heritage of producing low heeled Ladies shoes, the new collection has been developed in-house with quality, comfort and feminine elegance in mind...
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AW16 - Rough-Out Suede | Suitable for Winter
American country style, hand crafted by an Englishman...
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AW16 - Hand Grade's New 373 Last
Hand burnished, hand polished. Hand Grade's new 373 last
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AW16 – New Rubber ‘City’ Sole
Designed by Crockett & Jones, made in England by The Harborough Rubber Co.
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A Day in the Life of...
One lady outworker painted this picture of a young couple’s lifestyle during the years between the two wars...
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SS16 Details... Emma
An undeniably characterful asset to any Woman's Spring Summer wardrobe this season is the vivacious double fringed loafer Emma...
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Goodyear Welted Construction
Goodyear Welted construction get its strength, durability and repair qualities by stitching the upper leather, lining leather and welt (a specially prepared piece of leather) to the ribbing ...
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SS16 Details... Ebury
Perhaps the most neoteric style to have debuted in the recent Spring Summer men’s collection is Ebury in new colour way, Bracken Calf and Stone Canvas...
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New store opening in Le Marais, Paris
Crockett & Jones is pleased to announce the opening of our new shop in the heart of Paris in Le Marais region, 16 rue du Bourg-Tibourg...
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CROCKETT & JONES FOR THE RAKE
The Rake’s Founder introduces our latest footwear offering for SS16; a positively explosive velvet slipper.
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Celebrating 100 years of British Vogue
2016 marks the centenary year of British Vogue and the celebration of ‘Vogue 100’ at the awe inspiring Burlington Arcade in London’s west end...
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Crockett & Jones Last No.348...
Last No 348 has now been walking the maple floor boards of our 19th century factory for 10 years...
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From Retail Around the World - Knightsbridge
I started my career in the food industry while I was completing my degree in Hotel Management. From there I worked part-time for Bally shoes and when I finished my studies I joined Gordon Scott Ltd...
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SS16 Details... Harvard 2
A Crockett & Jones Spring Summer collection wouldn’t be complete without a Penny Loafer, and what better than a Cordovan upgrade of the inordinately popular Harvard?...
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SS16 Details... Westbourne & Edgware
Never to be outdone, the English Oxford will forever prevail. From Spring / Summer 2016, Crockett & Jones has paired two of their most recognizable Oxford styles with the newest additions to their already extensive, leather collection...
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Top 5 Black Shoes for Women
Although not the most seasonal of colours, Black is arguably the most versatile colour that can be found in a Lady’s wardrobe. Sophisticated, classic and dependable...
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SS16 The Details... Cora
Recently described by the Gentleman of Jermyn St as being ‘A shoe so sumptuous they could easily adorn those delectable tootsies of Daisy Buchanan the main squeeze of the Great Jay Gatsby’ is Cora...
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Top 5 Men's Derbys
A Derby, Gibson, or even Blutcher, if you are on the other side of the pond, is a shoe easily recognised by the construction of its facing tabs. You will notice they are stitched on top of the vamp (Unlike an Oxford, where they are stitched underneath the vamp)...
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SS16 Details... Lichfield
Joining the Men’s Main Collection for Spring Summer 2016 is Lichfield. Lichfield is a wingcap, brogue tassel loafer made on last 375, one of our newest lasts...
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SS16 The Details... Truro
Opening the history books once again, Crockett & Jones has redeveloped its only ‘Trainer’ style, TRURO. Of course, the term ‘Trainer’ may not evoke the Crockett & Jones standards...
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Top 5 From the Archives
Those who have been fortunate enough to step through the old swing doors of the Crockett & Jones showroom, found at the heart of our Northampton factory, immediately appreciate the history that precedes each and every development decision that is made today...
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SS16 Details... Joanna
Fairing up to be a fool proof summer style for the Women's collection is Joanna. Joanna is an unlined, double buckle Monk style with chrome buckles and a delicately punched forepart...
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SS16 Details... Winston
Arguably the most sophisticated addition to the Crockett & Jones Spring Summer 2016 collection is Winston. Winston is a balmoral monk style shoe which has been created with opulence in mind...
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From Retail Around the World - La Madeleine, Paris
I have now been working for Crockett & Jones for 15 years. I joined the company three years after the first Parisian store opened back in 1998 and have enjoyed helping Crockett & Jones Paris become the success story it is today. I have seen the stores evolve greatly...
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SS16 The Details... Balfour
Joining the Crockett & Jones Handgrade collection for Spring Summer 2016 is Balfour. Balfour is a hand stitched apron derby shoe...
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Crockett & Jones Spring Summer 2016 Collection
Crockett & Jones Spring Summer 2016 Collection...
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Top 5 Dainite Rubber Soles
Before we ‘step’ into Spring Summer 2016 and with the current routine of British weather upon us… We thought a top 5 Dainite rubber styles news story would prepare our readers for whatever the Spring of 2016 may have in store for us...
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Camberley
Recent press for Camberley walks a thousand miles… Already available in Black Box Calf and Dark Brown Burnished Calf, this is the first suede option for Crockett & Jones’ only double buckle boot...
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Ealing
If comfort and style are your prerogatives, you cannot go wrong with a pair of Crockett & Jones Chukka boots...
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Jessica
New to the Women's Collection this Autumn Winter is Jessica. Jessica is a dainty derby shoe inspired from original 1920’s Crockett & Jones styles...
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Top 5 Men's Accessories
With the ever growing popularity of the goodyear welted shoe continuing to soar, we felt it might be interesting to lay our top 5 accessories on the table...
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Bonnie
Bonnie is a classic ankle height Chelsea boot, new for the Crockett & Jones Women's Collection Autumn Winter 2015. An updated version of the ever popular Gresham...
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Malton
An Oxford style with the versatility of a Dainite rubber sole, perfect for the autumnal English weather. Combining the elegant gentlemen’s style of our semi brogue Malton...
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From Retail Around the World - New York, USA
I remember visiting the first C&J shop at 69 Jermyn Street and thinking it was incredible. Fast-forward several years (and career moves), and I was given the opportunity to work for C&J – a choice that I jumped at and have been extremely happy with ever since...
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Angel
Angel, our new and enhanced suede Chukka for the Crockett & Jones Women's Collection, has been joined by two more colour ways for Autumn Winter 2015...
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From Retail Around the World - Burlington Arcade
I feel it’s a mix of the original family who have a keen eye on style, heritage and understanding changing needs. People have always wanted timeless shoes of good quality but great value for money, for men and more importantly for women...
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Durham
A historic pattern dating back hundreds of years, the Algonquin or five eyelet split toe Derby, is a world recognised style...
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Galway 2
The Dark Brown Country Calf from Crockett & Jones is soft, supple and rich in texture and colour. Getting better with age, a material that you can rely on for many years is almost as important as the styling itself...
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From Retail Around the World - 92 Jermyn Street
I feel a real sense of pride when introducing our range of shoes to customers, for me it’s not just paying the bills… If I wasn’t passionate about the product we make I couldn’t do my job...
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Top 5 Men's Winter Boots
With December just around the corner and the frost biting at our ankles, we thought it would be excellent timing to offer our Top 5 winter boots for men...
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Lingfield
Customers across the globe have been tugging at our shirt sleeves for years and we have finally succumbed...
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From Retail Around the World - Canary Wharf
C&J stood out for me when I was researching heritage British shoe makers. It was what I was looking for; a family-owned business with long-standing traditions - still manufacturing shoes in the UK and also very high quality shoes, at that...
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From Retail Around the World - Royal Exchange
We create timeless models for absolutely everyone, which are made to last. Our value for money really does set us apart from the majority. And whatever store you happen to find yourself in, you really will get the perfect shopping experience from our staff that truly love the brand...
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From Retail Around the World - 69 Jermyn Street
In my opinion C&J offered a great range of quality shoes with great value for money. At a certain point I decided I’d rather spend my life working with a product I fully endorse than working an office job in a field that doesn’t have my interest...
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From Retail Around the World - Boulevard Raspail, Paris
Working in retail, in store more precisely, permits me to be in contact with real shoe lovers who come in our store and have the pleasure of buying one of the most beautiful products in the world directly from the in the shoe industry...
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Celebrating 25 Years of Pembroke
Autumn Winter is always a favourite season for the Northamptonshire shoe makers and although at Crockett & Jones we like to remain firmly rooted to the traditions of our 136 year heritage, we occasionally like to offer that ‘something different’...
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WELL, IF THEY ARE GOOD ENOUGH FOR JAMES BOND…. TAKE 2, SPECTRE.
Northampton shoe manufacturer, Crockett & Jones is very pleased to announce that it has once again supplied a selection of styles, to the character James Bond in the 24th Bond film, SPECTRE...
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Top 5 Men's Buckle / Monk Shoes
The Monk style, originating from Northampton has become an essential for every modern man. Whether it be a single buckle or a double buckle it is regarded as a smarter alternative to a derby shoe, but a less formal alternative to an Oxford style.
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Pembroke
Full brogue Derby’s are nothing new, and neither is our best-selling Pembroke…
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Daisy
New for the Crockett & Jones Ladies Collection this Autumn Winter 2015 is Daisy, a modern take on a full brogue Chelsea boot...
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Secrets of the Shoe Trade - Burnishing Men's Shoes
Pin-Pointing a role to conclude what seems to have been a quite popular news series in the Shoe Room has proven to be rather burdensome. We were looking for an operation that would do this room the sincere justice that it deserves, whilst at the same time covering a diverse range of skills that would offer some tantalizing inside information to our readers...
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AW15 Product Spotlight : Skye 3
Continuing London’s affiliation with our high leg, full brogue Derby boot Skye, into the new season, we have decided to replace the double leather soles of old with Dainite rubber...
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E - Joanna Johnston
Crockett & Jones were humbled to be contacted by Joanna and her team, and always enjoy working with them. Joanna has just finished working on a remake of ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ which can be seen in cinemas this Friday (14th August)...
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Crockett & Jones Crocodile Collection
Historically Crockett & Jones only offered genuine Crocodile shoes through its retail special order service. We are now pleased to announce that in select stores we now have a small stock collection of our favourite Genuine Crocodile styles...
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Crockett & Jones Autumn Winter 2015 Collection
The skilful hands of those craftsmen & women who remain committed to their own deep rooted traditions, tell a thousand tales in their own right. Heritage, artisanal craftsmanship and knowledge are being combined, not only to ensure Crockett & Jones remain true to their beliefs, but also to carefully produce the eagerly awaited, Autumn/Winter 2015 retail collection.
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Secrets of the Shoe Trade - The Heel Department
As we are tasked with delivering the penultimate ‘Secrets of the Shoe Trade’, we have delved into an unpublished area of the factory, and one that has plenty of secrets on offer…
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Crockett & Jones X The Man from U.N.C.L.E
Crockett & Jones certainly seem to be on the radar amongst the film-makers and wardrobe designers of late...
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Secrets of the Shoe Trade - The Making Department
The Making Department of the Crockett & Jones factory can be found on the rather masculine ground floor. This room is full of some of the most recognizable jobs in the shoe making industry; Goodyear Welting, Toe Lasting and Sole Stitching to name a few...
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The Turner Twins, Question Mt Elbrus
Identical twin brothers Hugo and Ross Turner are to climb Mt Elbrus 5,642m (18,510ft), one of the seven summits (the highest mountain on each continent) to support medical research. However, there is a twist…
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Secrets of the Shoe Trade - Lasts
On our quest to intrigue customers with secrets of the shoe trade, we are now brought to the stage of Lasting. This would normally take us into the making department, however we find ourselves unearthing more intriguing information below ground.
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London Collections Men visits Jermyn Street - The days events...
Saturday saw the first LCM event open to the public in Jermyn Street and it was a huge success...
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Top 5 Summer Suede Shoes
Selecting our top 5 Crockett & Jones Suede styles has proven to be a rather difficult task (especially on this rainy Monday morning!). With such an extensive range to choose from we have selected a collection of characteristic styles that we think make the ultimate Summer capsule.
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Secrets of the Shoe Trade - Preparation
After the uppers have been ‘closed’ and are starting to resemble the beginnings of a shoe, they make their way into the preparation department, where they begin to really take shape.
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SS15 Product Spotlight : Ebury
As smart as its name implies - Ebury doesn't disappoint. A novel, double buckle, capped monk spectator shoe, oozing with style...
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Gentleman Of Jermyn Street, The Tweed Run 2015
Alright I admit it, there have been occasions in my less than illustrious past when some insensitive soul has suggested in the most unceremonious fashion that the Gentleman of Jermyn Street 'Get on his bike!'. So that is exactly what I decided to do…
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SS15 Product Spotlight : Harvard
A timeless, versatile classic, and the essence of a casual Summer penny loafer. The iconic Harvard loafer with its simple, inimitable design, still reigns supreme...
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SS15 Product Spotlight : Hartland
Fast becoming a Crockett & Jones Classic, simply designed, lightweight, unlined, comfortable and close fitting to the foot - this popular, elegant, 2 eyelet chukka boot, is the quintessential Spring / Summer favorite...
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Spring Line Visit - The 'Last' Man Standing
‘The Last Man Standing’. A genuinely humbling accolade to the very special and 'last' remaining last manufacturer in Great Britain today...
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Secrets of the Shoe Trade - The Closing Room
The Closing Room consists of over 110 highly skilled, experienced and knowledgeable individuals, the majority being machinists. However there is one very unique gentleman that relies solely on his hands, for his line of work…
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SS15 Product Spotlight : Alice
Elegant, Dainty and New to the Crockett & Jones Ladies Collection is Alice. Alice is a Full Brogue, Wingtip style oxford that incorporates exquisite detail and clever designing...
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SS15 Product Spotlight : Cobham
As the popularity of the Monk style continues to soar, Cobham is introduced to the 'Men's Main Collection' to sit alongside the already popular Oxford version Weybridge...
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Secrets of the Shoe Trade - The Clicking Room
Clicking is the first stages of the production, upper leather (usually European Calf) and lining leather are cut...
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SS15 Product Spotlight: Beaumont
Elegant, Sleek and new to the 'Hand Grade Collection', is Beaumont. This Whole-Cut Oxford beautifully combines delicate detail and clever styling...
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Crockett & Jones Spring Summer 2015 Collection
Crockett & Jones Spring Summer 2015 Collection...
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Kingsman: The Secret Service
Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass, X-Men: First Class), Kingsman: The Secret Service tells a story of a super-secret spy organisation...
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A Crockett & Jones Repair
There are three main benefits to investing in a pair of Goodyear welted shoes. The construction process is strong and durable, after a short period of breaking your shoes in they will remain comfortable for years, and finally we are able to completely remove and replace the soles, further still increasing the life of the shoes.
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The Voice of Workmanship III
"I have been in the shoe industry for forty five years, within these years I attended the Boot & Shoe Technical College to gain a City & Guilds Certificate..."
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Crockett & Jones Canary Wharf - NOW OPEN
Our most easterly ‘London’ shop is NOW OPEN. Situated at the heart of Canary Wharf’s Cabot Place, you can now find a Crockett & Jones retail gem.
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The Voice of Workmanship II
"At Crockett & Jones you are always learning because we make so many different styles, all of the time..."
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The Voice of Workmanship I
"It has become easier after the first twenty years of the forty on the job!..."
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NEW SHOP - Canary Wharf, London
Crockett & Jones Retail is expanding once again! Following in the footsteps of our latest, successful store openings on Jermyn Street in 2011 and Knightsbridge in 2012, Crockett & Jones London retail is taking another ‘step’ in the right direction.
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Top 5 Unlined Men's Shoes
If you are a frequenter of your local Crockett & Jones stockist, you will no doubt be aware of the many benefits to owning a pair (or two) of our fully leather lined shoes or boots. They are comfortable, durable and manufactured using the Goodyear welted shoe making process that has remained the same for nearly 100 years.
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The Turner Twins, Question Greenland
Confused and slightly worried as to why a gentleman would be contacting a 134 year old, Northampton based, Goodyear welted shoe manufacturer to take part in a 555 Kilometre trek...
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Top 5 Men's Oxfords
Oxfords have made up a large proportion of our production since our doors opened in 1879. This formal style has always been regarded as the most elegant English made men’s shoe...
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Shoe Care - Genuine Shell Cordovan
How should you care for your Shell Cordovan shoes?
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Top 5 Men's Boots
As you all well know, boots come in all shapes and sizes. Crockett & Jones currently has Balmoral, Chelsea, Derby, Chukka, Oxford, Monk or Buckle and Jodhpur Boots across the Hand Grade and Main Line Collections...
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Crockett & Jones Hand Grade vs Main Line - It's all in Two Weeks
Hand Grade or Main Line? A tough, but nice decision to have...
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HRH The Prince of Wales visits Crockett and Jones Factory
HRH The Prince of Wales makes a historic visit to Crockett & Jones Factory in Northampton during his nationwide tour to highlight the importance of encouraging young people into manufacturing.
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NEW SHOP Crockett & Jones, Knightsbridge
Crockett & Jones has opened its 6th UK stand-alone shop at, 155 Brompton Road - Knightsbridge, London, SW3...
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WELL, IF THEY ARE GOOD ENOUGH FOR JAMES BOND….
Northampton shoemaker, Crockett & Jones have supplied 4 styles to live up to James Bond’s expectations. These include...