Thanks bro. When I saw it, I know had to have it. Missus was rolling her eyes when she saw the paperbag.
It's £315 RRP but on sale at £275

How many pairs? I still need a double monk and a loafer



This post has been edited by Kelvw: May 10 2016, 05:24 AM

Incredible collection of shoes!


Mr Weezy: I'll start from black shoes going semi clockwise?
- Cheaney, Loake 1880, Next (Grey/black)
- Jones, Jones, Barker, Paul Smith (the next 4 pairs)
- C&J Handgrade, C&J, C&J Benchgrade, Cheaneys for the last 2

Incoming C&J soon

I do like Cheaneys in comparison to Loake & Barkers. It's a bit pricier but I much prefer its construction, design and lasts. It feels a bit more contemporary.

It's a benchgrade pair of boots will be picking it up next week as I'm away from home atm.

Just been told there will be a C&J spring sale in June as well. Will get first hand dibs into the stock before the sale to public cant wait to see if there's any nice handgrades

I'll be going to the one in Birmingham. May pop by Jermyn Street in July.

No problem.. i'll get some photos if I can.

Shiett.. wasn't going to get another pair but just ordered a double monk from Church

wow those G&G looks incredible. I need to pop by the shop to check them out.

Just picked up both pairs yesterday



Here's the CJ Skye 3 Boots








and Church's Ledstone Double Monk

Lovely pair of Cheaneys! love the colour and the patina. They do lovely boots too!
If you're London, check out their shop at Jermyn Street.


The CJ boots is from the Mainline, don't think they do any Handgrade boots. Got both from Selfridges as they are having 30% selected shoes. Quite a cracking deal considering CJ & Church don't do big discounts. CJ is £320 which is normally about £465 and the Church at £250 from £360. Been looking for a pair of double monk for awhile and this came at the right time. Personally I'd prefer CJ but at this price I can't really complain.

It'll be summer soon, the boots won't see any action until a few months later. It shall be residing in the box for now.


Sale hasn't started yet at CJ, it'll be on the 18th this month but discounts aren't usually massive.


How do you find G&G compared to other makes?

This post has been edited by Kelvw: Jun 4 2016, 12:24 AM

very nice patinas on the Loake and AE!

incoming Crockett&Jones Handgrade

Haha yeah i just checked out the one in Birmingham. Quite a few handgrades but mostly black calf. Discounts weren't much but still ok.

Will check out Jermyn St soon too

A little teaser



I really like how CJ used the old logo as well

Here it is, Handgrade Clifford



hidden sole stitch





both side by side

Shoes update

haha...haven't reached god status yet. Need more pairs lol.

how about socks? just as important as footwear





This post has been edited by Kelvw: Jun 28 2016, 08:03 AM

@nikfs1881 Lovely haul! Love Santonis, ironically I just got a pair too 2 days ago.
As for shoe trees, I have em but just not in the photos.

Haha I love PS socks due to the colours and its thickness, also it's more accessible to me in the shops. I quite like TedBaker as well but the sizing doesn't fit me well.

@absorb-d Not much stressed for me since it takes me 15mins drive to work here. Automatic helps as well. Btw I'm now in the UK Only problem it's been raining quite a lot lately, so no leather soles atm.

This post has been edited by Kelvw: Jul 1 2016, 08:27 AM

Which CJ Handgrade is that in the background?
Lovely GW Santoni again. Love the colour!


Not sure if anyone heard of Carlos Santos shoes. May check em out next week.

You can build up the colour with various mid brown polish.
Loake boots?

Here's the Santoni FAM single monk
I really like the Patina and shine.











and lastly the sole, blake stitch