MENSAUTUMN / WINTER

2014

Renato, size 9Wine connoisseur

My shoes express my personality - I have two favorite pairs. I only buy them if they match me.

IS AN EXPRESSION OF CHARACTER.Founded in the British Midlands, J is inspired by the centuries of quality shoemaking from the region. Seamlessly blending British heritage, traditional craftsmanship, modern design and independent style – J is an expression of personal taste and individual character. Taking classic silhouettes such as the Brogue or the Chukka, J applies a little unexpected colour, material or texture, to produce timeless shoes that enable you to show your true colours.

Like the wearer, J never tries to fit in or conform to fleeting fashion trends. Instead, J takes inspiration from these unique personalities and for each season creates shoes that are completely individual to help you express your own style, whatever that might be. After all, your character is born from within and takes years of living to explore and discover. It can’t be taught or applied - it’s knowing your strengths and your weaknesses, it’s not a price, an age or a size – it’s self-knowledge. It takes years of living to discover, but it’s these little nuances that make us who we are. J gives you a platform to help you express these little differences and express your true character.

Martin, size 12 Film director

I have lots of very different shoes and I think that says a lot about me. It depends what kind of mood I’m in when I get up in the morning. For a man I think I have a lot of shoes.

MEANS BEAUTIFUL CRAFTSMANSHIP.J expects nothing less than a pair of shoes with as much character as the people who wear them. Each pair is meticulously designed and engineered in a process celebrating the quality and individuality of hand crafted products. That’s why J’s leathers and fabrics are sourced from all around the world. They’re selected for their distinctive colours, textures and natural blemishes, so that character lies at the heart of every pair before they’ve even been taken out of their box. For J, shoemaking is an art form, there’s as much excitement during production as there is in seeing the finished product.

And like any other art form, J works with highly skilled artists who have huge pride and passion in their work. Within a carefully structured process, whether it’s hand-burnish or stitch, cut or split, trim or buff, stain, wax or polish, all are supported by hours of research to make sure each stage is performed to the highest quality. All in homage to a lost era of classic British shoes, always made beautifully.

The production process is only the start of each shoe’s character development. As they are worn, they will take on their own natural blemishes and interesting variations as they accompany the owner on their journeys.

IS A NEW ICON.J’s design always begins with an icon - classic shapes, silhouettes or details, which become the focus and inspiration for each collection. Through developing a seasonal narrative around the reinterpretation of these traditional styles, a new shoe is created that is completely unique to J and their wearers.

Sam, size 9 Musician

I hate having shoes that look brand new. They always look solid and uncomfortable. There is something about how they look when they are worn in that just looks better. It’s something to do with the leather. A little scuffed, the natural marks on the surface, a little bit more character.

BROGUES

= Two lace options shipped with every pair

THE BROGUE

CHARLIE | A2255 | Mid Brown / Tan*CHARLIE | A2254 | Black / Grey*CHARLIE | A2253 | Raisin*Also available with a grip sole as: Chuck E7504

CHARLIE | A2257 | Dark Brown*Also available with a grip sole as: Chuck E7506

CHARLIE | A2256 | Glow*Also available with a grip sole as: Chuck E7505

CHARLIE | A2258 | Grey*

HYDE | E8303 | Dark Brown / Charcoal GreyHYDE | E8302 | BlackHYDE | E8301 | Raisin

THE BROGUE

THE BROGUE

CAMBERWELL | D5402 | GreyCAMBERWELL | D5401 | Ambra

CHUKKA

GALLOW | P3103 | CaramelGALLOW | P3102 | ChocolateGALLOW | P3101 | Black

THE CHUKKA

THE CHUKKA

MONARCH | C5928 | Lt Mustang*Also available with a grip sole as: Archie E7408

MONARCH | C5927 | Black*Also available with a grip sole as: Archie E7407

MONARCH | C5926 | Raisin*Also available with a grip sole as: Archie E7404

MONARCH | C5930 | Dark Brown*Also available with a grip sole as: Archie E7406

MONARCH | C5929 | Glow*Also available with a grip sole as: Archie E7405

THE CHUKKA

SPINNER | M5003 | Dark BrownSPINNER | M5001 | Mid Brown

SPINNER | M5007 | BrownSPINNER | M5006 | Black

THE CHUKKA

FIELDER | M9002 | Dark Brown / Black -TanFIELDER | M9001 | Black / Grey-Multi

THE CHUKKA

HUNT | R4102 | MustardHUNT | R4101 | Black

HUNT | R4104 | Charcoal GreyHUNT | R4103 | Chocolate Truffle

DRILL | R3104 | Dark GreyDRILL | R3103 | Black CoffeeDRILL | R3102 | Rust

THE CHUKKA

DERBY

WILLIAM | I5110 | AmbraWILLIAM | I5109 | Dark Brown / Charcoal Grey

WILLIAM | I5107 | Black

THE DERBY

GRAIL | E7115 | BeechGRAIL | E7114 | Dark TanGRAIL | E7113 | Black

THE DERBY

STIRLING | R4004 | Charcoal GreySTIRLING | R4002 | MustardSTIRLING | R4001 | Black

THE DERBY

LACE BOOT

THE LACE BOOT

SUTTON | P3202 | Chocolate SUTTON | P3201 | Black

THE LACE BOOT

BOWDEN 2 | P3002 | Chocolate / CassatBOWDEN 2 | P3001 | Black / Corvette

S I N C E 1 9 5 6 P R

MADE IN ENGLAND

FELLOW | E4009 | Beech FELLOW | E4008 | Dark Tan FELLOW | E4007 | Black

THE LACE BOOT

THE LACE BOOT

BUXTON 2 | M8004 | Charcoal Grey / Grey -Multi

BUXTON 2 | M8003 | Mustard

BUXTON 2 | M8006 | Dark Brown /Black-Tan

BUXTON 2 | M8005 | Black

HONOUR | D4307 | Black / Chocolate Truffle

HONOUR | D4306 | Chocolate / Charcoal Grey

HONOUR | D4305 | Walnut / Fawn

THE LACE BOOT

THE LACE BOOT

CHANDLER | S4102 | GlowCHANDLER | S4101 | Black

TANNER | S4203 | RaisinTANNER | S4202 | GlowTANNER | S4201 | Black

THE LACE BOOT

THE LACE BOOT

ALBANY 2 | D6752 | GreyALBANY 2 | D6751 | Ambra

THE LACE BOOT

BARBICAN | D5304 | AmbraBARBICAN | D5303 | Grey

PRIDE | D4511 | BlackPRIDE | D4510 | Chocolate / Charcoal GreyPRIDE | D4509 | Walnut / Fawn

THE LACE-UP