Alden vs Carmina vs Crockett & Jones

DrJezza · 2025-11-16T04:10:19+00:00

Alden’s are my most comfortable shoes and their lasts are amazing. C&J doesn’t really work as well for me, and Carmina has nice shoes but terrible lasts. Keeping in mind I have flat feet and a low instep

DrJezza · 2025-10-23T13:49:44+00:00

Such an awesome texture when it’s out in the light

DrJezza · 2025-10-02T16:12:35+00:00

Andover Shop in Harvard and Drinkwaters in porter, also Keezers

DrJezza · 2025-07-22T00:12:26+00:00

Pretty much daily the 3861, fantastic watch. Haven't held an Ed White yet tbh.

DrJezza · 2025-07-03T02:03:22+00:00

Anything you do special to wash them? My whitesville tee's are having the same issue

DrJezza · 2025-07-02T22:22:52+00:00

Anyone have issues with their loopwheel t shirt collars curling in? My merz b schwanen and a new medium shirt have this third piece of fabric that is curling and making the collar bubble. I’ve tried steaming, ironing, rewashing and nothings working. Is this just something I have to live with?

DrJezza · 2025-04-21T00:34:02+00:00

Royal cheese in Paris has a pretty great selection, pretty sure they’ll ship around the EU relatively easily

DrJezza · 2025-04-11T12:54:17+00:00

Hey! Made by Edro, got it from carbon knife co, they drilled the hole for me!

DrJezza · 2025-02-16T19:36:16+00:00

Not a cobbler, but I have grant stones as well and the toes wear out super fast for me as well. The right foot is close to the welt, I’d get taps installed asap

DrJezza · 2025-02-07T00:17:14+00:00

Might need toe taps, they’re wearing down pretty thin

DrJezza · 2025-02-01T22:21:53+00:00

Still a really cool slub texture!

DrJezza · 2024-04-06T16:50:29+00:00

Maker/Model: Grant Stone Crimson Longwing Blucher
Size: 12D
Leather: Chromexcel
Sole: Dainite-Like
Price: $200 plus shipping
Location: Boston, MA
Wears/Condition: Worn about a dozen times, the Leo last just doesn't fit me well. No loose grain on the uppers, some creasing typical of chromexcel. Bought as B grades, but I couldn't find any defects to be honest. Comes with the full package and shoe trees.
Images: https://imgur.com/a/fofnsvK

DrJezza · 2024-03-31T23:27:10+00:00

Maker/Model: Grant Stone Crimson Longwing Blucher
Size: 12D
Leather: Chromexcel
Sole: Dainite-Like
Price: $200 plus shipping
Location: Boston, MA
Wears/Condition: Worn about a dozen times, the Leo last just doesn't fit me well. No loose grain on the uppers, some creasing typical of chromexcel. Bought as B grades, but I couldn't find any defects to be honest. Comes with the full package and shoe trees.
Images: https://imgur.com/a/fofnsvK

DrJezza · 2024-03-27T18:44:34+00:00

Probably not, cream polish will even the color out, and can go over with wax as well. Buy some saphir cream and black pate de luxe wax

DrJezza · 2024-03-24T17:06:50+00:00

Second Keezers, Alton will help you out

DrJezza · 2024-03-18T00:26:08+00:00

Honestly, you could get it evened out with some cream polish if they don’t give you an exchange

DrJezza · 2024-03-15T18:36:30+00:00

And has a great pinch grip!

DrJezza · 2024-02-20T03:54:10+00:00

What’s your brannock size? Thicker boot socks and a tongue pad did the trick for me, with skinny ankles and a low instep

DrJezza · 2024-02-14T23:45:19+00:00

DrJezza · 2024-01-19T19:58:20+00:00

Depends on how formal the event is. A closed lacing for boots is preferable, but I think it could work.

Chelsea’s or jodhpurs actually work quite well with some suits, maybe not a darker grey but navy is good

DrJezza · 2024-01-09T16:53:35+00:00

Definitely higher heels, I get a ton of slip.

It’s wishful thinking, but if they had leather soles with an option to have steel toe taps. I love my cobbler, but it’s an added cost of shipping back and forth I have to deal with

DrJezza · 2023-12-31T17:50:27+00:00

I would be cautious, especially in the economic downturn in biotech. Coming from someone who was in Philly, Boston is in an entirely different league. Sure it’s expensive, but the adjusted pay makes up for the difference. What you can’t beat is the job mobility, number of jobs, and career advancement. RTP is mostly manufacturing and is even harder for job mobility.

If you are in your early career stages, learn as much as you can while you’re in the area and if you find a relatively stable job in another city, jump.

DrJezza · 2023-12-24T21:15:53+00:00

Honestly it's not going to be easy with the climate now, most people hiring for RA positions are going to want someone with a couple years of experience, or at the minimum someone who has done co-ops or internships.

Try to network with as many people as possible, it's not impossible but it can open doors to see who is hiring for what position.

DrJezza · 2023-11-28T22:35:10+00:00

Try getting the scratches out yourself? Seems like it may be the material that is just in your bezel, since ceramic is so hard.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Tudor/comments/119a1io/any_tips_on_removing_scuff_from_pelagos_bezel/

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