Crockett & Jones Connaught

Produced in January 1961. The 236 last is a model from the main collection featuring a rounded toe, the most traditional toe shape used by Crockett & Jones for city shoes. Connaught is now the only remaining style on the 236 last, exuding the charm of English shoemaking from years gone by. There are no plans to retire this traditional toe shape with its slightly shorter forefoot.

Connaught, the original classic oxford with a straight cap, made from the finest black calf leather and single leather soles.

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