Kelso Dark Brown Suede

Crockett & Jones

£575

Kelso, a low-leg, plain-front derby boot, comes into the collection as an easy-to-wear option for casual occasions. Made on the same last as Islay, Last 365, Kelso features a broad, round toe shape. An inch lower than our usual derby cut, Kelso makes for a comfortable style when combined with our repello suede and our lightweight, cleated rubber sole. This colourway of repello suede is tanned to be water repellent. Fully treated with ‘Scotch guard’ during the tanning process, the material achieves an exceptionally high level of water resistance to water and oil based substances. This proofing

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UK company
Registered at Companies House as CROCKETT AND JONES LIMITED, number 00451921. Checked 2026-08-29.
Means the business is a British legal entity, not a British-sounding name owned elsewhere. It says nothing about where anything is made.
UK operations
Stated by the company: "Whilst the new collection offers something not seen from Crockett & Jones before with our new, Gum coloured rubber wedge sole, the entire collection remains made in England in our very own factory in Northampton" Source.
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British-owned
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Where it is made
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