Crockett & Jones Alex

Produced in November 2004. The 348 is a versatile last from the core collection with a square toe. It is arguably the most important last that Crockett & Jones has developed in recent times. Dating back to 2004, the 348 became the most avant-garde last for a generation of shoemakers, setting Crockett & Jones apart. With the largest collection of styles, the 348 has become an icon in its own right. In 2012, the latest 348 continued Crockett & Jones' legacy as the shoe of choice for the James Bond film SKYFALL, followed by SPECTRE three years later.

Alex, a full cut, plain front oxford, made from the finest calf leather and featuring a plain leather sole.

The most easily recognizable of all the classic styles is the elegant English Oxford. This formal style, which dates back over two hundred years, is said to have been named by students at Oxford University, although it is almost certain that this style is even older. The sequence of operations in the construction of an Oxford differs from that of a Derby. The inner and outer quarters are sewn under the vamp and the tongue is sewn separately under the quarters/vamp/face. Often referred to as "closed lacing".