MEN'S SHOES|grid|Men's|Collection|Using only the finest calf leathers from the leading tanneries of Europe, Crockett & Jones shoes are individually crafted on lasts designed to produce the best possible fitting characteristics. Each pair takes up to eight weeks to manufacture in a labour-intensive process involving over 200 highly skilled operations.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-collection-SS24-falmouth_600x.jpg?v=1710346797@MEN'S SALE--mens|default|Winter|Sale|The Crockett & Jones Winter Sale is now available online and in-store with up to 30% off a selection of shoes & boots.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-winter-sale-2023-mens_600x.jpg?v=1703673667@NEW SEASON--mens|default|New Season|Collection|Crockett & Jones’s more classic approach to design has paved the way for world recognised English style. With heritage and expertise coursing through the veins of our Northampton based craftsmen and women, our new collections are designed, developed and made to the highest possible standards in our Northampton shoe factory.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-new-season-SS24-bibury_600x.jpg?v=1710346796@Riviera Collection--mens|default|Riviera|COLLECTION|Inspired and named after the French Riviera. A European styled collection of soft, summer-weight Loafers, that benefit from more than just a fine eye for style.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-riviera-collection-cannes-tan_600x.jpg?v=1677858386@25th Retail Anniversary Collection--mens|default|25th Years|ON JERMYN STREET|13th September 1997, the day on which we opened our first Crockett & Jones retail shop at 69 Jermyn Street, is a particularly memorable event in the annals of Crockett & Jones.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-25-retail-collection_600x.jpg?v=1653326304@The Icons--mens|default|The Icons|...Timeless|Today, our products and their names have become icons, personalities even. They don’t just have relevance, they have become reference points of value and quality – recognisable from Crockett & Jones.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-the-icons-2_600x.jpg?v=1632491648@Main Collection--mens|default|Main|Collection|The Main Collection of Crockett & Jones footwear encompasses a broad range of classic and contemporary styles for men. The assortment of leather and rubber soled shoes and boots are constructed with durable uppers from the finest European leathers including: aniline calf, suede and country grains. This collection presents a wide variety of choice for business, formal and casual wear.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-main-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Hand Grade Collection--mens|default|Hand Grade|Collection|This unique collection of styles from Crockett & Jones represents the art of shoemaking at its highest level. Asymmetric lasts, shaped to the natural contours of the foot, gives exceptional fitting qualities. Uppers, cut from the finest calf skins with a supple tannage, provide glove-like comfort. They are hand finished to the highest level in a process which lasts up to 10 weeks.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-handgrade-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Shell Cordovan--mens|default|Shell Cordovan|Collection|The Shell Cordovan used by Crockett & Jones is both unique and exclusive. A traditional and lengthy process of specialist vegetable tanning, hand dyeing and finishing produces the distinctive strong fibre structure and rich shiny texture of Cordovan leather.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-cordovan-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Calf Collection--mens|default|Calf|Collection|Our Calf leather shoes are made from European calf skins from the finest tanneries. A strong tannage will ensure that this leather age well.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-calf-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Grain Collection--mens|default|Grain|Collection|Our embossed grain leathers are made from European calf skins with a special tannage, which keeps them supple but strong.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-grain-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Rough-Out Suede Collection--mens|default|Rough-Out Suede|COLLECTION|Our Rough-Out Suede is a tough suede with wax treatment on the surface, which gives it its rugged character and good water resistance.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-ros-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Suede Collection--mens|default|Suede|Collection|Our Main Collection suede leathers are strong, durable and offer excellent comfort.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-suede-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Unlined Styles--mens|default|Unlined|Shoes & Boots|Our unlined construction process increases flexibility, breathability and comfort, without compromising quality. By utilising only the highest quality leathers with substance that will hold up to years of wear with ease. Unlined styles are perfect for the warmer summer months.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-unlined-collection-09-03-2023_600x.jpg?v=1678376391@Winter Style Scottish Pursuits--mens|default|AW23|SCOTTISH PURSUITS|This year, the outstanding landscape that forms the Scottish Trossachs provided the perfect playground for our new Autumn Winter collection.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-scottish-pursuits-collection-islay-ros-uk_600x.jpg?v=1693586833@Winter Style Icelandic Endeavour--mens|default|Winter Style|Icelandic Endeavour|For Autumn Winter 2022, Crockett & Jones embarked upon a journey north. Taking five new styles to the land of fire and ice, we put them through their paces across the breathtaking Icelandic terrain.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-new-season-denver-dark-brown-aw22_600x.jpg?v=1662133467@Ultimate Winter Boots--mens|default|Ultimate|Winter Boots|Crockett & Jones prides itself on producing some of the finest shoes & boots in the world, but there is a side to C&J that is becoming more well-known...|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-ultimate-winter-boots-stock_600x.jpg?v=1670346602@The Black Editions--mens|default|The Black Editions|Collection|We present to you a concept never seen before from Crockett & Jones. An over-sized, ‘Cleated’ rubber sole is showcased using a selection of contemporary black leathers. ‘The Black Editions’ is an audacious collection of English footwear, influenced by Japanese style.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-the-black-editions-collection-aw21-2_600x.jpg?v=1632491647@Unstructured Collection--mens|default|Unstructured Collection|SUPERFLEX Sole|Further refining our unlined construction process with a trio of loafers, we have created our first ever UNSTRUCTURED collection. New additions SALCOMBE, SEATON & SOUTHPORT. All styles are Goodyear welted, made in our own Northampton factory.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-unstructured-collection-salcombe-ss22_600x.jpg?v=1646651320@Waterfront Collection--mens|default|Waterfront|Collection|The Waterfront Collection consists of two new styles. The first is a footwear category yet to feature in the Crockett & Jones collection. The second is a more relaxed take on a somewhat popular category.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-waterfront-collection-SS24-falmouth_600x.jpg?v=1710346797@Ivy League Style--mens|default|Ivy League Style|AN ODE TO HERITAGE|Crockett & Jones is relaunching its own sporty, plain front, 5-eyelet Derby… Cornell, an Ivy League Blucher! These are typically broad in the toe, featuring top eyelets.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-ivy-league-collection-cornell-ss22_600x.jpg?v=1646651320@James Bond, No Time To Die--mens|default|No Time To Die|James Bond|Crockett & Jones proudly announces its official partnership with EON productions, the makers of the James Bond films. Crockett & Jones have previously worked with the 007 filmmakers on Skyfall, Spectre and the forthcoming film No Time To Die.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-james-bond-no-time-to-die-2_600x.jpg?v=1632491648@James Bond, 60th Anniversary--mens|default|60th Anniversary|JAMES BOND|Crockett & Jones and EON Productions announce the release of a new style, Hamilton, in celebration of James Bond’s 60th anniversary.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-mens-james-bond-60-anniversary_600x.jpg?v=1670254826@Loafers--mens|default|Loafers|Penny, Tassel...|Loafers have grown from strength to strength over recent years and are the most casual style available from a Goodyear-welted shoemaker such as Crockett & Jones. Today, we have an extensive collection available in Calf, Suede and Grain in both ‘Lined’ and ‘Unlined’ forms.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-loafers_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@All Boots--mens|default|Boots|Derby, Chelsea, Chukka...|The Crockett & Jones boot collection has grown considerably over recent years. Diverse in style and material there are few situations where a pair of Crockett & Jones Boots cannot be worn! This comprehensive collection covers a wide variety of boot styles.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-boots_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Derby Boots--mens|default|Derby Boots|Cap Toe, Brogue...|The most popular of all the boot styles, a Derby boot is a fully lined, high leg and all together, more substantial boot.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-derby-boots-2_600x.jpg?v=1632497096@Chelsea Boots--mens|default|Chelsea Boots|Suede, Calf, Grain...|Expert pattern cutting, and shoemaking of the highest order, means Crockett & Jones makes some of the finest Chelsea boots on offer today.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-chelsea-boots-2_600x.jpg?v=1632491648@Chukka Boots--mens|default|Chukka Boots|Two eyelet, Three eyelet|It is believed that a Chukka boot has both a sporting and a military heritage. A Chukka boot (or Desert boot) is constructed using three pieces of outer material|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-chukka-boots-2_600x.jpg?v=1632491648@Oxfords--mens|default|Oxfords|Toe Cap, Semi-Brogue...|The most easily recognisable of all classic styles, is the elegant English Oxford, synonymous among the English shoemakers. A formal style that dates back over two hundred years, it is thought to have been named by the students at Oxford University.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-oxfords_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Derbys--mens|default|Derbys|Brogue, Split Toe...|Derby shoes are possibly the most versatile of all shoe styles, bridging the gap between smart and smart casual wear with ease. Available in great variety, the Derby is also considered to be more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-derbys_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Monk Straps--mens|default|Monk Straps|Single, Double...|Unbeknown to many, a Monk strap style hosts similar fitting qualities and construction to a Derby. You could think of a Monk style as a ‘modern day’ Derby, of sorts. With open quarters, and a whole cut vamp and tongue, Monk straps (single and double buckle) are remarkably comfortable on the foot.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-monk-straps_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Velvet Slippers--mens|default|Velvet Slippers|Plain Albert, Embroidered...|The development of the Albert Slipper coincided with the fashion of men wearing smoking jackets at the turn of the century. It is generally agreed that the style was named after Queen Victoria’s consort Prince Albert. Today however, times are very different but the velvet slipper remain as popular as ever.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-slippers_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Driving Shoes--mens|default|Driving Shoes|Elise, Exige...|These soft, unstructured and ultra-comfortable loafers / moccasins were made famous by the Italians in the 1960s. They are typically adorned during the warm summer months, and are often available in bright colours and soft suedes.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-mens-driving-shoes_cb68536a-098e-4c68-9fb7-d359cfb175af_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@WOMEN'S SHOES|grid|Women's|Collection|With a long-standing heritage of producing low heeled shoes for Women, dating back to 1920, the new Women's Collection has been developed in-house with quality, comfort and feminine elegance in mind. Encompassing Loafers, Oxfords, Derbys, Monk Strap and Boots.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-collection-all_2_600x.jpg?v=1631527784@WOMEN'S SALE--womens|default|Winter|Sale|The Crockett & Jones Winter Sale is now available online and in-store with up to 30% off a selection of shoes & boots.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-winter-sale-2023-womens_600x.jpg?v=1703673668@Women's Collection--womens|default|Women's|Collection|With a long-standing heritage of producing low heeled shoes for Women, dating back to 1920, the new Women's Collection has been developed in-house with quality, comfort and feminine elegance in mind. Encompassing Loafers, Oxfords, Derbys, Monk Strap and Boots.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-collection_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@The Icons--womens|default|The Icons|...Timeless|Today, our products and their names have become icons, personalities even. They don’t just have relevance, they have become reference points of value and quality – recognisable from Crockett & Jones.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-boots_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Calf Collection--womens|default|Calf|Collection|Our Calf leather shoes are made from European calf skins from the finest tanneries. A strong tannage will ensure that this leather age well.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-calf-collection_600x.jpg?v=1670258817@Grain Collection--womens|default|Grain|Collection|Our embossed grain leathers are made from European calf skins with a special tannage, which keeps them supple but strong.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-grain-collection_600x.jpg?v=1670258817@Suede Collection--womens|default|Suede|Collection|Our Main Collection suede leathers are strong, durable and offer excellent comfort.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-suede-collection_600x.jpg?v=1670258817@New Season--womens|default|New Season|Collection|Crockett & Jones’s more classic approach to design has paved the way for world recognised English style. With heritage and expertise coursing through the veins of our Northampton based craftsmen and women, our new collections are designed, developed and made to the highest possible standards in our Northampton shoe factory.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-collection-womens-new-season-collection-aw21_2_600x.jpg?v=1631527784@Boots--womens|default|Boots|Chelsea, Lace-up...|The Crockett & Jones boot collection has grown considerably over recent years. Diverse in style and material there are few situations where a pair of Crockett & Jones Boots cannot be worn! This comprehensive collection covers a wide variety of boot styles.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-the-icons_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Loafers--womens|default|Loafer|Tassel, Fringe...|Loafers have grown from strength to strength over recent years and are the most casual style available from a Goodyear-welted shoemaker such as Crockett & Jones. Today, we have an extensive collection available in Calf, Suede and Grian in both ‘Lined’ and ‘Unlined’ forms.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-loafer_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Oxfords--womens|default|Oxfords|Toe Cap, Semi-Brogue...|The most easily recognisable of all classic styles, is the elegant English Oxford, synonymous among the English shoemakers. A formal style that dates back over two hundred years, it is thought to have been named by the students at Oxford University.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-oxford_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Derbys--womens|default|Derbys|Town, Country...|Derby shoes are possibly the most versatile of all shoe styles, bridging the gap between smart and smart casual wear with ease. Available in great variety, the Derby is also considered to be more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-derby_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Monk Straps--womens|default|Monk Straps|Single, Double...|Unbeknown to many, a Monk strap style hosts similar fitting qualities and construction to a Derby. You could think of a Monk style as a ‘modern day’ Derby, of sorts. With open quarters, and a whole cut vamp and tongue, Monk straps (single and double buckle) are remarkably comfortable on the foot.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-monk_600x.jpg?v=1614340182@Velvet Slippers--womens|default|Velvet Slippers|Plain Albert, Embroidered...|The development of the Albert Slipper coincided with the fashion of men wearing smoking jackets at the turn of the century. It is generally agreed that the style was named after Queen Victoria’s consort Prince Albert. Today however, times are very different but the velvet slipper remain as popular as ever.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-slippers_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Unlined Styles--womens|default|Unlined|Shoes & Boots|Our unlined construction process increases flexibility, breathability and comfort, without compromising quality. By utilising only the highest quality leathers with substance that will hold up to years of wear with ease. Unlined styles are perfect for the warmer summer months.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-styles-womens-unlined_600x.jpg?v=1627033171@ACCESSORIES|grid|Belts & Accessories|Collection|The Accessories Collection consists of essential shoe care products that if used regularly, will ensure your Crockett & Jones shoes age well over time. The Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Calf--belts|default|Calf|Belt|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Suede--belts|default|Suede|Belts|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Grain--belts|default|Grain|Belts|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Shell Cordovan--belts|default|Shell Cordovan|Belts|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Woven Calf--belts|default|Woven Calf|Belt|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Rough-Out Suede--belts|default|Rough-Out Suede|Belt|The Crockett & Jones Belt Collection is made from skins chosen from the very best tanneries in Europe which are specially dyed to exactly complement our footwear. Each belt is fully lined, expertly stitched and has a hand-finished buckle of the highest quality.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-belts-all-2_2e7ab457-a0d9-4a86-92f9-c453f9aec276_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Socks-acc|default|Socks|COLLECTION|Our new socks collection, from the London Sock Company, combines contemporary classics with a splash of colour. The new additions are comfortable, durable and stylish.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-socks_600x.jpg?v=1667575896@Saphir Medaille d'Or--acc|default|Saphir|Medaille d'Or|Crockett & Jones only uses the highest quality components combined with the most skilled craftsmanship - a successful recipe for producing beautiful handmade shoes that represent excellent value for your investment. Proper care and maintenance of your shoes will help to ensure their longevity in wear.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-medaille-dor_065f75a0-dba8-4e96-85b3-47eae99d0fd4_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Shoe Care Kits--acc|default|Shoe Care Kits|Perfect For Travel|Crockett & Jones shoe care kits come with a variety of shoe care products in a, zip up, leather holdall. Proper care and maintenance of your shoes will help to ensure their longevity in wear.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-shoe-kit_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Shoe Trees--acc|default|Shoe Trees|Aid Drying & Reduce Creasing|Shoe Trees are an extremely important part of caring for your Crockett & Jones shoes. Shoe trees have excellent moisture absorbency, gradually dry your shoes from the inside and reduce creasing of the vamp.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-shoe-tree_13d09d98-55f7-4f5b-99c9-e713cf39e156_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Shoe Brushes--acc|default|Shoe Brushes|Polishing & Buffing|To properly care for your Crockett & Jones shoes, you should use two or three different brushes. Shoe brushes should be used to remove dust and light dirt from your shoes, whilst you keep others separate for the removal of excess polish after application.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-shoe-brush_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Polishing Mitt--acc|default|Polishing Mitt|The Final Buff|A glove like design, made using our high quality dark brown calf suede and genuine lamb’s wool, produces the perfect accessory to give your calf and grain shoes its ‘perfect’ final buff.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-polishing-mitt_600x.jpg?v=1639646755@Shoe Horns--acc|default|Shoe Horns|Essential|Shoe Horns are equally as important as Shoe Trees & Polish when caring for your Crockett & Jones shoes. A Shoe Horn provides a smooth surface to easily slip your foot into your shoes and thus reducing damage to the heel of your shoes, particularly loafers.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-shoe-horn_600x.jpg?v=1614340181@Shoe Bags--acc|default|Shoe & Boot Bags|Protection|Shoe Bags should be used to store your shoes to protect them from dust, scratches and light, especially whilst travelling.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-shoe-bag_600x.jpg?v=1639646755@Laces--acc|default|Shoe & Boot Laces|Replacements|Over time, laces can become frayed and unsightly. Polish aside, a new pair of laces is a great way to give your shoes & boots a new lease of life.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shop/files/menu-accessories-laces_600x.jpg?v=1653381355@STORES|gallery|Stores & Stockists||Crockett & Jones’s finest English shoes & boots are stocked by many luxury stores worldwide, including our own flagship retail stores in London, Birmingham, Paris, New York and Brussels.|//row.crockettandjones.com/cdn/shopifycloud/shopify/assets/no-image-2048-5e88c1b20e087fb7bbe9a3771824e743c244f437e4f8ba93bbf7b11b53f7824c_600x.gif@Our Stores|default|Our Stores||Crockett & Jones flagship retail stores can be found in London, Birmingham, Paris, New York and Brussels. 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Why British Craftsmanship Matters

Words by Aleks Cvetkovic
Our guest editor, Aleks Cvetkovic, extols the virtues of traditional British craftsmanship, a subject close to his heart.
Crockett & Jones - Why British Craftsmanship Matters

When the team at Crockett & Jones posed the question to me ‘what is British craft?’, it took me off-guard. I’m so used to writing about craftspeople and craft-led brands that I rarely pause to think about what that really means, and how we define craftsmanship today. It’s an interesting question, one that bears careful scrutiny.

Of course, there are a number of different ways to extrapolate this question; what do we really mean when we talk about craftsmanship? How do we define the act of making something as a craft rather than a mundane process? And perhaps most importantly, why should you, the consumer, give a monkey’s about craftsmanship at all?

Well, the reality is that craft-led brands and processes have enjoyed a huge resurgence in recent years; with an industry like the craft beer movement being the perfect example. But, much like the tedious misappropriation of the words ‘luxury’ and ‘bespoke’ that happens so much in high-end men’s fashion, this also opens up the idea of craftsmanship to misinterpretation. Today, lots of brands play on the idea of being ‘crafted’ or ‘Made in England’, exploiting legal loopholes to only part-make domestically, or use inferior materials, or outsource parts of the manufacturing process to cut costs. Reducing the idea of craftsmanship to a marketing ploy is a sad reality of today’s menswear market, one that should be avoided wherever possible.

That said, I think that craftsmanship is not only about the physical act of making something – although traditional skills and handwork do add value to a product – it is also about the core values that underpin that ‘thing’. A true craftsman is honest and cares about his work in a way that a machine, cheap labour or a robotic production line doesn’t.

Frequently, when it comes to crafted products – like Crockett & Jones shoes – the parts of the process that involve human hands are the most delicate, or the most time consuming. I wrote a feature for Robb Report US last year about ‘The rise of the robot tailor’, and concluded that, yes, in 10 years time, you probably will be able to have your suit cut and tailored entirely by a sentient robot, which will be able to cut and stitch a jacket to the same standard as a human being. But, if that reduces the art of bespoke tailoring to just another mass-market mechanised process, why would you want to? The same cannot be said for Goodyear-welted shoemaking, a far more labour intensive process all together.

A true craftsman is honest and cares about his work in a way that a machine, cheap labour or a robotic production line doesn’t.

Therein lies the rub. Craftsmanship is inherently valuable; if human hands take time and care to make something, to me at least, that gives said artefact value. Something of the human penetrates through that object; giving it lasting integrity and quality. This might sound daft, but it’s no different to petrol heads who argue that their cars have a character of their own because they’ve been so beautifully made or even restored. The principle is the same.

Forgive me if this sounds a little preachy, I don’t mean it to. In fact, I was perplexed a few weeks back when a HandCut Radio listener asked me if I was a Brexiteer because I devote so much time and energy supporting British brands. The answer to this frankly daft question is an emphatic ‘no, I’m not’, but there aren’t many countries in the world with such a rich pool of talent when it comes to making things by hand, and passing on inter-generational skills. Crockett & Jones has dozens of staff who’ve been with the firm for in excess of 30 years, a handful who’ve been with the firm for longer than 45... and one about to hit an incredible 50 years of loyal craft and service – that’s rare, and it’s worth standing up for.

We live in a world that’s consuming far too much, too fast, and with too little thought. The growing support for heritage brands and craft production in our society is an encouraging sign that suggests we are slowly waking up to the throw away society we live in. Today, crafted products are more important than ever; they create less waste, last longer and are made with thought and care. Sustainability is a responsibility we should all be aware of an embrace. Another reason why British craft matters to me, and hopefully that’s why it matters to you too.

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