May I just say David, I love your videos! There is something so great about watching someone with the amount of love and passion that you have for this franchise. Keep up the good work!
£895 here in the UK. I'd say the standard and quality of the Northampton shoe makers as gone down in recent years. Still very good overall. This price point is too high for what you get. I'd estimate the shoe trees have added £300 to the rrp. Same with the Highbury C&J put out for No time to die. £475 without the same shoe trees. Shoe tree version was £300 extra as a limited edition.
I visit Crockett and Jones and Trickers regularly, bargains at the factory shop, there quality is top notch, others like Grenson and Loake have definitely gone downhill using Indian sourced leather which is hard
@@richyclubsport5155I have multiple C&J shoes, both older and newer, atleast the lining leather on my older pair of Conistons is noticeably a lot softer
Love your work, David! This really is a beautiful pair of boots. But just quietly, coming from a former shoe maker, while the heels look and feel like they're made of wood they're actually layers of very stiff leather stuck together. Almost everyone thinks it's wood, but just an fyi for you 😉
They are beautiful boots, David. However the $1250 price tag certainly gives pause, and that's not including the no doubt extra price for the shoe trees. You mentioned C&J sent them to you (aka gifted). My question is are they worth the cost, and will you be purchasing the black ones?
Great review David as usual I also have too many black C&J already. This is a hand grade calf leather so a step above the regular high quality models. It is so nice to be able to order from the web site and have delivery home, although the duty and taxes will add a bit to the price. There is no substitute for travelling to London and trying things on in person. To buy from the London store you might get a better fit and you could avoid the duties and taxes you would have to pay back home.
Lovely, I have a pair of dark brown Crockett & Jones Grasmere Derby's in a full grain leather with Dainite Sole, they look and feel top quality (They are heavy beasts too). The next on the radar are a pair of Skyfall specials, Islay Brogue Boots.
Beautiful boots! What an elegant last. I love that the boots come with lasted shoe trees. The packaging is beautiful. You'll be getting so much wear out of these. However, I'm puzzled as to how they chose this style to celebrate the 60th Anniversary. Why not copy a style of shoe or boot that Sean Connery wore? Connery's shoes were so unique (at least by today's standards), and Crockett & Jones have some similar styles in their archives. And why the "Hamilton" name? Baines was the agent that Bond shared a bootmaker with, not Hamilton! I can't complain about the Hamilton boots themselves, though. They look exquisite. Just a small note, but the heel is all beautifully finished leather, no wood!
One question, when it comes to getting them resoled, will C&J be supplying the 007 logo ones??? What about the inner lining too. Because if not, suddenly they become just another Chelsea boot, albeit a C&J pair . Anyways, can't deny, they do look nice in tan.
8 1/2 E. Guard those, now that I know we're the same size, David. When I return back home to PA, I may need to don my black spy outfit and acquire a genuine pair of Crockett and Jones boots for my new collection!
Another great video David I love your content - keeps me entertained for many an hour. These are great boots! I love C&J and have several pairs of shoes from their Birmingham, UK store in the city which I grew up in. For UK viewers check it out on Colmore Row - the service and knowledge is excellent, and they have heard of the Bond Experience too. Personally I prefer the Dainite or City Soles to leather but other than that, lovely! It is great that a UK company, with made in England products which is rare now, is producing Bond related products that don't seem like a crap cash in or overpriced tat with a 007 logo on. Nice that they have the Bond motif in a subtle, personal way. Dressing like Bond, one moment at a time, for oneself is a great experience.
Excelente vídeo. O sapato é extremamente bonito, além de aparentar um acabamento acima do normal. Assim que puder faça um vídeo sobre as gravatas de James Bond. Um forte abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷
Really nice shoes. Unfortunately my experience with Crockett & Jones is not so good, was very dissapointed with the Spectre Boots I bought in London, really bad quality for the price. My top leathershoe brand is J.M. Weston, Bond never wore them but they are the best in my view.
@@michaelpoplawski2998 I have many pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes. I bought all of mine before Caleres bought the company. Their quality control seems to have gone down since then and their choice of new models sometimes isn’t the greatest. However, they did make great shoes. They made a chukka boot that is my absolute favorite casual shoe. I bought three pairs before they discontinued them, two in snuff suede and one in brown calf. I also have a pair of Allen Edmonds walnut Chelsea boots that look identical to these Crockett & Jones boots. Besides buying bespoke shoes, Allen Edmonds and Alden are the only companies in the US that I know of that make all of the widths of shoes. They make AAA, AA, A, B, C, D, E, EE, EEE, and EEEE widths. I have a narrow foot and wear a C width so that is good for me. All of the shoes I have bought from Allen Edmonds are Goodyear welted shoes which is a must for me. I also have a pair of Crockett & Jones Alex wholecuts which were rebranded as the James for the 60th anniversary.
I hold on to European traditional standards what comes to shoes and al other pieces or clothing. As a European that's what I do. These shoes -- please tell me what they are for.
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May I just say David, I love your videos! There is something so great about watching someone with the amount of love and passion that you have for this franchise. Keep up the good work!
£895 here in the UK. I'd say the standard and quality of the Northampton shoe makers as gone down in recent years. Still very good overall. This price point is too high for what you get. I'd estimate the shoe trees have added £300 to the rrp. Same with the Highbury C&J put out for No time to die. £475 without the same shoe trees. Shoe tree version was £300 extra as a limited edition.
I visit Crockett and Jones and Trickers regularly, bargains at the factory shop, there quality is top notch, others like Grenson and Loake have definitely gone downhill using Indian sourced leather which is hard
@@richyclubsport5155I have multiple C&J shoes, both older and newer, atleast the lining leather on my older pair of Conistons is noticeably a lot softer
Please link the product you use to cover the leather out soles.
Love your work, David! This really is a beautiful pair of boots. But just quietly, coming from a former shoe maker, while the heels look and feel like they're made of wood they're actually layers of very stiff leather stuck together. Almost everyone thinks it's wood, but just an fyi for you 😉
Sincerely, thank you! I am not beyond learning every moment of the day!
I was just about to say it’s stacked leather pieces. Glued and tacked together I believe?
@The Bond Experience stacked leather heels are better than wood. So this is actually a good thing too.
Can you do video on the protected soles you put on the boots
How about a shoe collection video someday?
Great idea
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Christ don't suggest that, I won't survive! it will be on endless repeat for all eternity!
They are beautiful boots, David. However the $1250 price tag certainly gives pause, and that's not including the no doubt extra price for the shoe trees. You mentioned C&J sent them to you (aka gifted). My question is are they worth the cost, and will you be purchasing the black ones?
Great review David as usual I also have too many black C&J already. This is a hand grade calf leather so a step above the regular high quality models. It is so nice to be able to order from the web site and have delivery home, although the duty and taxes will add a bit to the price. There is no substitute for travelling to London and trying things on in person. To buy from the London store you might get a better fit and you could avoid the duties and taxes you would have to pay back home.
Lovely, I have a pair of dark brown Crockett & Jones Grasmere Derby's in a full grain leather with Dainite Sole, they look and feel top quality (They are heavy beasts too). The next on the radar are a pair of Skyfall specials, Islay Brogue Boots.
Those show trees that have a finish absorb next to nothing. Apart from that, it's very nice
I love this brand. I want to get them Spectre double monk dress boots
I Alsways dislike having to put creases into brand new shoes & boots that 1st time of wearing. And getting skuff ! Don't get me started on that.
All Crockett and Jones shoes are comfortable out of the box
Which films did James wear Chelsea boots? I always thought he only wore shoes 🤔
Beautiful boots! What an elegant last. I love that the boots come with lasted shoe trees. The packaging is beautiful. You'll be getting so much wear out of these.
However, I'm puzzled as to how they chose this style to celebrate the 60th Anniversary. Why not copy a style of shoe or boot that Sean Connery wore? Connery's shoes were so unique (at least by today's standards), and Crockett & Jones have some similar styles in their archives. And why the "Hamilton" name? Baines was the agent that Bond shared a bootmaker with, not Hamilton! I can't complain about the Hamilton boots themselves, though. They look exquisite.
Just a small note, but the heel is all beautifully finished leather, no wood!
Beautiful im thinking about ordering Crockett and Jones do they fit true to size or half size down thanks
Hey David I like the chinos/trousers you are wearing in this, where are they from?
Great review as always you always get the nicest stuff!
One question, when it comes to getting them resoled, will C&J be supplying the 007 logo ones??? What about the inner lining too. Because if not, suddenly they become just another Chelsea boot, albeit a C&J pair . Anyways, can't deny, they do look nice in tan.
Such a beautiful boot! I just can't bring myself to get a slip on boot though. Maybe after my 60th, when I can't reach my laces any longer.
What shoes is Bond wearing when he is about meet his demise by laser, in Gold finger?
8 1/2 E. Guard those, now that I know we're the same size, David. When I return back home to PA, I may need to don my black spy outfit and acquire a genuine pair of Crockett and Jones boots for my new collection!
They are amazing
Love the video as always! And those look like some beautifully crafted boots
Can't believe this channel only has 60k subscribers. The content is excellent.
Love these boots can't wait to get them
Sean Connery John Lobb boots in Goldfinger. Also, Dr. No.
Excellent review and beautiful boots. I'm more of a lace-up guy when it comes to boots but they are tempting me to change my ways!
Another great video David I love your content - keeps me entertained for many an hour. These are great boots! I love C&J and have several pairs of shoes from their Birmingham, UK store in the city which I grew up in. For UK viewers check it out on Colmore Row - the service and knowledge is excellent, and they have heard of the Bond Experience too. Personally I prefer the Dainite or City Soles to leather but other than that, lovely! It is great that a UK company, with made in England products which is rare now, is producing Bond related products that don't seem like a crap cash in or overpriced tat with a 007 logo on. Nice that they have the Bond motif in a subtle, personal way. Dressing like Bond, one moment at a time, for oneself is a great experience.
That is some beautiful boot.
Beautiful boots David I may have to get a pair
Very good review
Hmmm, maybe better if made from a single piece of leather, such as RM Williams?
Excelente vídeo. O sapato é extremamente bonito, além de aparentar um acabamento acima do normal. Assim que puder faça um vídeo sobre as gravatas de James Bond. Um forte abraço aqui do Brasil 🇧🇷
Really nice shoes. Unfortunately my experience with Crockett & Jones is not so good, was very dissapointed with the Spectre Boots I bought in London, really bad quality for the price. My top leathershoe brand is J.M. Weston, Bond never wore them but they are the best in my view.
Have you tried Allen Edmonds? I really like them, could be a step above JMs.
@@michaelpoplawski2998 I have many pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes. I bought all of mine before Caleres bought the company. Their quality control seems to have gone down since then and their choice of new models sometimes isn’t the greatest. However, they did make great shoes. They made a chukka boot that is my absolute favorite casual shoe. I bought three pairs before they discontinued them, two in snuff suede and one in brown calf. I also have a pair of Allen Edmonds walnut Chelsea boots that look identical to these Crockett & Jones boots. Besides buying bespoke shoes, Allen Edmonds and Alden are the only companies in the US that I know of that make all of the widths of shoes. They make AAA, AA, A, B, C, D, E, EE, EEE, and EEEE widths. I have a narrow foot and wear a C width so that is good for me. All of the shoes I have bought from Allen Edmonds are Goodyear welted shoes which is a must for me. I also have a pair of Crockett & Jones Alex wholecuts which were rebranded as the James for the 60th anniversary.
@@michaelpoplawski2998 Not yet, i will try. Thanks for the info !!
Thanks for the in-depth review. That was a lot to unpack. I don’t put a lot of wear and tear on mine so not looking for a new pair for a while.
What about a budget alternative?? Yes please.
Thursday boots are my favorite boots, I think just as nice and I have two pair of them!
These boots are made for spyin’!
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I hold on to European traditional standards what comes to shoes and al other pieces or clothing. As a European that's what I do. These shoes -- please tell me what they are for.
Chelsea boots are fast off and fast on. What every spy needs.
No Bond link at all, never wore these boots in the movie. Pure marketing ploy and extortionate pricing!
If only they didn’t say 007 on them. So cheesy and ruins the shoe