James Bond's Boots: Visiting Crockett & Jones' NYC Store

Thanks to ‪@CrockettandJones1‬ for having me! Links below:
The Bond Shoes:
- The Molton Chukka: fave.co/3CmVjZl
- The Camberley double buckle: fave.co/3ytmxMA
- The Snowdon waterproof boot: fave.co/3MifPip
- The Alex wholecut dress shoe: fave.co/3SUnC8w
The Bestsellers:
- Chelsea no. 5: fave.co/3RJUAak
- The Islay boot: fave.co/3rKAeDh
- The Audley captoe shoe: fave.co/3Etx26D
- The Sydney loafer: fave.co/3CLsuXS
It's another episode of the Best Places to Buy Boots in NYC! Today I visited Crockett & Jones, the elegant British brand that only has US stores in New York City, one in midtown and one in SoHo, where I dropped by. Enjoy this closer look at Bond's footwear and the range of shoes on offer.
00:00 What is Crockett & Jones?
01:16 James Bond's shoes
01:51 The Molton Chukka (No Time to Die)
02:22 The Camberley (Spectre)
02:43 The Chelsea 5
03:18 The Islay boot (Skyfall)
03:50 The Snowdon
05:03 Crockett & Jones dress shoes
05:24 The Alex (Skyfall and Spectre)
05:55 The Audley
06:11 The Sydney loafer
06:30 Is Crockett & Jones worth it?
07:57 Crockett & Jones NYC address

[@Stridewise]

Check out episode 1 of this series at Leffot in the West Village: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ7Nm5-OframpLc

[@CruzeUK]

Live near and work closely with Crockett & Jones. Have several pairs including the "James" and Chelsea. Exceptional boots and the best fit I've found from any maker.

[@MrNegroni]

I’d say that Crockett And Jones are the best boot maker on the planet. Quality, build, matériels are all absolutely perfect each time i buy a pair.

[@richyclubsport5155]

Trickers are better I own both

[@teenoso4069]

Being in the UK, I have exposure to many makers here and also have an interest in makers across Europe and Asia. I can honestly say the Islay boot is a proper boot at a relatively reasonable price. I feel 2 inches taller every time I wear them but yet you can walk miles in them. Dress them down in hemmed jeans or with flannels over them

[@not-a-raccoon]

Which ones shoot rockets? 🤔

[@dressshoeguy]

Love this video. A good friend from England gave me a pair of Crockett and Jones shoe’s recently and honestly they are truly great shoes they are a plain toe derby in chocolate suede and even though in the USA they are a lot of money the quality is well worth it I’d see myself wearing these for years as a go to shoe.

[@stevenrance5320]

If you are a lover of quality boots, a pair of C&J Islay’s and Trickers Stows’s in your collection is pretty much all that you will ever need.

[@OldFashioned751]

I’m from the UK and they are my go to shoes. They go with anything and have kept their heritage unlike other shoe brands that have sold out.

[@G1NZOU]

I had the pleasure of visiting their factory shop in Northampton, and even their seconds are excellent quality, got a pair of Westfield burnished calf half-brogue oxfords for £230 when the normal price is £540, excellent deal and they're so well fitting, definitely worth the price and with some care will last me for years. A pair of Islay boots is absolutely on the list for future purchases.

[@AlSiguenza]

I like this style of video, visiting the stores and showing the models. Need a few more like that!

[@franky3fingers337]

Great store. Super relaxed and friendly staff. And right next to the RM Williams store and the Grand Seiko Boutique. 😉

[@alvinkoeswanto8622]

Very informative. Jonathan really knows his stuff. Good job.

[@LGas31]

That’s my salesman he’s talking to! Love it. Must be at the Store on Spring St.

[@Stridewise]

It is! Mr Colon's a great dude

[@rustinpieces]

Owning three pairs here, will never buy another brand in formal/semi-formal leather shoes. FYI - Brecon, Ashdown, Worcester (the latter discontinued; in suede). All on the 341 last and that''s no coincidence.

[@scottmorgason]

So Interesting ! Thanks for the video. 007 has always been one of my favorite styles!

[@roskes]

fantastic video, this is the best brand!! the Camberley are just stunning!

[@DancingSpacePotato]

The maroon pants with the Snowden boots in the product shots reminded me of the good ol Stridewise maroon joggers

[@Stridewise]

i wore them this weekend!

[@steladimi4785]

This video was just a pleasure to watch! :) Shoes were great too!

[@Stridewise]

Awesome Stela, thanks for saying so

[@DrawnInk1]

I own a pair of Skye 3, Eskdale 2 and Chilterns. Can’t wait to buy some more. Great boots.

[@adnanlatif1722]

Nothing beats ISLAY boots

[@frankb5693]

A great video, what gorgeous shoes….thanks Nick!

[@Stridewise]

glad you liked it Frank!

[@faronharris5831]

I have the Molton’s, my favorite boot

[@jonaskalen1759]

I have the Molton they are so nice!

[@MrMikeG23]

Thanks Nicky .. jersey boy loves this store.

[@Bonobo1974]

Casually walks by best Watchshop in the world, Grand Seiko

[@Visqo1]

I'm definitely getting one of these one day

[@rossmcfarlane6687]

I only have a pair of vintage chukka boots but I would love a pair of those 'Snowdons'. Maybe one day.... Just have to make do with my Trickers Stows til then

[@Stridewise]

Also terrific British heritage there, Ross

[@bellyhungry]

My eyes kept being fixated on the suede Jodhpur in the background. 😃

[@jt.8144]

6:47 That line of footwear goes quite will with my silk bathrobe and Ferrari Red French cut briefs.

[@jimblack8104]

Nice vid

[@roskes]

For all cult fans it was such a pleasure to see a C&J reference in one of the Succession's early episodes 😊

[@Stridewise]

ARGH I forgot to put that clip in!! I put it in this video though kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3O0amh6hsqqnsU

[@roskes]

@@Stridewise awesome!! what a legendary moment!

[@darenius3105]

Best shoes hands down!

[@Visqo1]

Beautiful selection

[@darrenhall7454]

Crockett and Jones are a whole new level. They’ve always been on my grail list. How did your trip to the UK go? Any Northamptonshire shoe brand videos coming our way soon?

[@Stridewise]

No! I was going to film at Trickers but there was a covid outbreak :(

[@coloradocolorado1527]

New level? They have been making shoes since 1879

[@wadejensen3301]

Nice one!

[@angryyoungman8132]

This is next level altogether 😍

[@OeyvindH]

Finally some decent boots!

[@bubbie23jw]

Man I love those boots $$$$$$❤❤

[@coloradocolorado1527]

I personally own the ALEX, MERTON, HARDWICK and HIGHBURY. Less is more. Best brand ever.

[@dalebasista63]

Don't think I didn't notice that beautiful Omega Planet Ocean on your wrist!!!!!!

[@Stridewise]

I was otherwise dressed very sloppy for James Bond but I had to bring out my Omega

[@TFM8]

Finally some C&J, thanks

[@fegelxx8191]

The islays look nice

[@Stridewise]

I know right

[@urbandaniel100]

Better than John lobb and higher level than carmina and Allen Edmonds. This is an excellent and highly respected maker that even makes shoes for purple label Ralph Lauren and made shoes for Richard James at one point. I think they are classy and sophisticated and I wish people would buy this over Ysl, Gucci and Hermes

[@thomastuinstra3251]

Carmina is definately on the same level as C&J. Just quality in different parts.

[@richyclubsport5155]

​@@thomastuinstra3251 not even close

[@motngaymuahe]

@@richyclubsport5155 absolutely agree 👍🏻

[@jquill6]

Hi There, great show. I wonder can you tell me are there any European shoe makers that make the American style heritage boots like Wolverines or Red Wings. Those US boots are really expensive here in Europe.

[@brunonjezic6208]

Congratulations on the seamaster!

[@thomash.9930]

Isn't it a Planet Ocean?

[@brunonjezic6208]

@@thomash.9930 Possible. I thought planet ocean is under line under seamaster

[@teamhonzilla]

Love this Brand!!!

[@niromonusniromonus8285]

As soon as I buy these shoes, I will immediately become James Bond )) Especially knowing the price of climbing on stones to peel off socks and in a week, they will become a second-hand pair.

[@littlecaesar1842]

definitely good shoes for.running

[@ForTheLoveOfSuits]

Great interview, thanks. They are not cheap but they are excellent quality partly because they are made in the UK. Other UK brands such as Oliver Sweeney have their shoes made in India and unfortunately the quality is not the same. You will never regret buying a pair of C&Js.

[@user-lw6er2lm7z]

Italians saw this video and they where laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@islandspice807]

3:20 for the thumbnails boots. Your welcome.

[@davidtornberg8413]

Great video and content as always! Would love to know your opinion on the Chelsea 5 vs the Liverpool from AE? I the price difference worth it?

[@wagz54]

You just going to walk past the Grand Seiko boutique?!

[@brunonjezic6208]

I was always confused by C&J they seem to have they're takes on many styles of shoes and boots but i cant find one design that is perticulary they're in core. Maybe im missing something but Edward Green has galaway, Trickers Stowe. Redwing many, Viberg has 2030 and 310 that are kind of all icons. C&J is kind of full cut and chuka but im not shure i get it

[@twistedthumbv2]

Coniston are pretty popular I think

[@TFM8]

I'd say their coniston boots or Cavendish for loafers. Harlechs if your into cordovan. Pembroke has its fans too I'm just not one of them.

[@brunonjezic6208]

@@twistedthumbv2 that is something particular. Looks like minimalist jumper boots, really interesting. Didn't know about those. Thank you

[@davidpielykh3996]

Coniston

[@coffeedudeguy]

Mmmm the Islay

[@jerrywolfe1886]

Adding another stop to my New York trip……

[@Stridewise]

NYC is the only stateside city with Crockett & Jones stores! There's another in midtown

[@paulmonet1]

Nice P/O!👍🏻

[@dahpughie]

While I hate the term roughout suede as it makes virtually no sense my god do the c&j conistons look good in it

[@jairoaldana1430]

More shoes!!!lol

[@Poise716]

Can you tell me where in NYC would be best to get my feet sizing?? I need a real place that understands handmade footwear. I had surgery on one of my feet and I know my feet are different sizes and I need handmade.

[@yleexot]

Moulded Shoe. Easy.

[@michaellaun]

I was expecting that salesman to be pretentious AF. Seemed like a down to earth regular dude.

[@Stridewise]

Yeah he was really chill! Said his kid was really excited for him to be on KZbin hehe

[@davidpielykh3996]

Alfred Sargent is imo of the same if not better quality than C&J. And it's noticeably cheaper. Check them out guys

[@kaikaichen]

Didn't Alfred Sargent go under during the pandemic, if I'm not mistaken?

[@davidpielykh3996]

@@kaikaichen oh my, I didn't know about that 😢. Anyways, pre-owned pairs do occasionally show up on ebay

[@richyclubsport5155]

No they weren't and went bust anyway the only comparable is Trickers at this price point

[@mikewingert-savagelyerudite]

The veldtschoen method is about as good as it gets in boot construction; fabulous old fashioned water proofing. If you have money to spare though, I advise Edward Green boots.

[@Stridewise]

Yes, stuff like veldtschoen and Norwegian welts are super rare and definitely worth it

[@dalebasista63]

00Stridewise of her Majesty's Secret Service

[@johnmacquarrie8430]

Eye-La . Not Is Lay….

[@asherarnold5884]

This isn't a comment about this particular video. I was watching your channel and seeing the various collaboration videos you do. I am sure you are aware of Kirby Allison's You tube channel and how he started out making hangers for jackets, because he couldn't find good hangers for tailored jackets. Have you ever thought of making boot trees. I have a few pair of boots, and when I search for boot trees the options are quite limited. If you had a great boot tree design, I am sure with your brand and audience it would do well. Just an Idea. On the flip side, maybe you have found great boot trees. I would love to see a video about the best boot trees.

[@Stridewise]

This is a great idea! They're sooo expensive, especially when you're getting boot trees instead of shoe trees. If I could find a way to make them for under 50 bucks I would! Thanks Asher

[@Blueguci]

Did you get a pair?

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

I own a couple of pairs of C&J boots and they are very high quality. However, it is a lot of money to gain only a little over less expensive brands and given footwear (and especially boots) has to put up with a lot of abuse having neater stitching or finer finishing rapidly becomes irrelevant unless you are babying them. Otherwise they are still going to be looking beaten up in a few years and they will not last any longer than cheaper footwear.

[@davidpalmer9014]

I'm on more of a Mr. Bean budget

[@Stawbbeeyyyyyy]

He is my dad

[@Stridewise]

Tell him I say hi! He spoke very highly of you :)

[@hunting4honeys]

Great shoes, but I woulnd't say tippy top. They haved nothing on Edward Green, Gaziano & Girling, John Lobb etc

[@krystjanchanerley9288]

It depends on which kind of shoe / boot

[@erickv8880]

Great ad

[@danziegner]

Nice English shoes, but too “bulky”. I wear Italian.

[@taimurchoudhry.]

What an Amazing Video Nick!!! Really Well Done... While you are in New York Visit Justin FitzPatrick at every cost. You will Fall in love with his work. Give My Regards to him as well

[@makemyday44mag97]

Which shoe is a throwable boomerang?

[@Stridewise]

Who throws a shoe? Honestly

[@bonecollector1968]

They look nice, I believe they're overpriced. Too many companies doing the same thing at a much more reasonable price. Especially the "outdoor" models. Rose Anvil would have a field day.lol

[@JS-cu8bz]

What outdoor alternatives would you recommend?

[@Dominicreviews]

What companies would you suggest to look at?

[@ianarn]

I think Carmina make good quality shoes and Joseph Cheaney are $100 cheaper and have an excellent range of designs both casual and dressy. I tend to think of Crockett and Jones as being the best value for every unit of currency spent.

[@bonecollector1968]

@@JS-cu8bz Allen Edmonds, Grant Stone, Parkhurst, Mark Albert..just to name a few. They all carry "outdoor" boots. "HAPPY Shopping "

[@bonecollector1968]

@@ianarn they are very nice. 👍

[@StolenAlias]

Me cringing as he says roughout suede.

[@Stridewise]

YES

[@michaellaun]

Same

[@ianarn]

Why? What should it be called?

[@StolenAlias]

@@ianarn rough out and suede are two different types of leather. Rough out is full grain leather just flipped over. Suede is split leather. Both are fuzzy. That’s why the man was “confused”.

[@RogueCylon]

Love Crockett and Jones, but they are NOT the tip top of English Shoes. Not by a long mark.

[@livebig6414]

what’s in your opinion is tip top of English shoes?

[@mrchrisroden]

3:22 Your man needs to know it’s pronounced “I-lah”

[@Pococnosurvival]

so tell me, who's is slopping around in the mud wearing 800.00 dress shoes? better yet, why would you? I find that pretty ridiculous. nice shoes, but dont pass them on for something they are not for.

[@trevorveillette8415]

I'm gonna go ahead and say you don't know what you're talking about. American brand work boots in full leather also cost in the ranges of 600-800$. Whites, wescos, franks to name three. The difference between these 800$ English boots and those 800$ American boots is that in the English ones you'll have a pair that can be both worn to work and out on a date. No amount of polish and shining could make those PNW boots look as pretty as these. Just because they look fashionable does not mean that they are not highly functional for work and getting dirty. The islay boot as basically a boot for shit weather anyways. It just looks nice when sloshing around in the muddy puddles. Bonus.

[@Pococnosurvival]

@@trevorveillette8415 a little late with the comment, i don’t even know the video

[@janedubourg4837]

You must use the word"like" at least 5 times in every sentence. My 20 year old daughter used to talk like this. She is almost 30 now and has stopped this horrible habit.

[@Stridewise]

is she single?

[@doylehurt2014]

Boom! I’m in.

[@upml8328]

Are they a good year welt type of shoe? I don’t care if James n Bond or Jesus Christ wore them but are they better than an American made boot or Chinese grant stone?

[@davidpielykh3996]

Yes they are GW, and yes they are better than AE and on par with Carmina, Aldens ets. Grant stone is super nice, although their lasts selection is quite limited

[@rahulkumarrajput1049]

Genuine Northampton shoes are the best in the world.

[@1979augistine]

00stridewise

[@noddybebetrain9896]

Camberleys are my best pair of shoes ever, not the most expensive, sexy, very very comfortable, buttery smooth leather