The Shoe Snob - Unboxing Series - Crockett & Jones Handgrade Collection 

I'm in England on the Northamptonshire border, visit the factory shop regularly, you can get some bargains, upto 55% off , i phoned them this morning, getting a fresh batch in this week on Thursday I'll be going to hopefully get another pair of boots.

I've brought C&J shoes and boots for years, some of the best shoes on the market for the price. Currently waiting for a pair of custom James to be made.

Thanks for your videos! If you have the time and models handy, could I suggest doing a comparison of: - CJ HG, EG, GG, Santoni, (c.$1k) wholecuts - Suede/leather penny loafer (Piccadilly, boston/harvard/cadogan, etc) - Your loafers vs CJ BG, CNES, Carmina, etc

Thank you for the explanation Justin. Beautiful shoes.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the handgrade line! I love the shoes. Unfortunately, the lasts of the handgrade line do not fit me.

Justin - Thank you for another excellent video and review! I very much appreciate your approach as someone who loves fine shoes combined with someone who really understands the art and science of how shoes are made, merchandised and eventually sold. I hope you appreciate how unique this perspective is and just how great your content is. I own multiple pairs of C&J benchgrade shoes - They are tanks and all have either Dianite or Vibram soles. Mostly worn for work when the weather is bad or when I’m out of the office. I also own one pair of hand grade oxfords, the Audley, in dark antique. In my non-professional opinion, C&J hand grade shoes are quite different from bench grade their bench grade line. They may not have the design flair of EG, and certainly not the beauty and craftsmanship of G&G stock service, nonetheless they are lovely shoes and as you noted, impeccably made. One question: You mentioned you thought the handgrade leather was crust - Is there an easy way to identify crust leather when it’s not specified? I look forward to future reviews and learning more from your experience. Keep it up and stay safe. Best, Steve

Great review sir - I’m a massive admirer and owner of Crockett and Jones. One other difference between bench grade and hand grade is a “Gentleman’s corner” on their hand grade shoes.

Very slippery looking. I have had few crockett Jones shoes before. I had to sell them. Because the weather in uk is very rainy and not friendly to super soles . But the quality is superb no question. Have ever you been to Northampton Justin? The Northampton university students are very creative and their bespoke shoes are very well made...good video my friend as usual. And Edward green are not far off from university of Northampton...

Hi Justin, in terms of "niceness" or "fineness" do you think C&J Handgrade comes anywhere near the level of Edward Green, or would you say it's clearly a tier lower?

In your opinion, is the quality increase of the hand grade worth paying the additional price?

Hello Justin, appreciate your works. Quick question please you said, all grained leathers are all corrected leathers (e.g. C&J scotch grain) Does this mean that this C&J scotch grain leather are being sanded THEN stamped? Or only stamped? With No sanding? Since this uses thicker hides, does this mean hides from older cows? Thanks for clarification. Appreciate your time.

crockett & jones browns where is sir malaysia also sir shoes i like ..

Unrelated question. From your own brand, if we order from EU, do you ship within the Union? Or does it always come from the US? Thinking about duties. Thanks!

can you tell me in order best English brands?

So are saying those shoes are Blake stitched, Justin, and if so, do they lack cork in the sole?

for all that I enjoy your content, its a shame that your retail leg didn't respond to my email when I suggested that your shoe tree sizing was significantly off. I bought a bunch of size 7 UK trees (the red wooden finish). They don't fit in just about any size 7 crockett, alfred sargent or size 7.5 gaziano. They only fit in huge clumpy 7's from cheaney, loake and trickers. I'd suggest your trees are a solid half size too large for their intended purpose. I couldnt even fit one into a pair of 7UK 337 crocketts (which isn't the tightest last). My concern and comments went unanswered. Won't buy again.

Great colour, cognac? 🥃

What is the big sizein crockett and jones

Maybe have the camera a touch closer next time 🤌🏽

Where are you from Justin? Can’t help but see you’re white but you seem to have a Hispanic accent to me or someone from the hood lol

Too much hype for almost prefab parts and almost assembly line shoes.