I've tried on the Brecon boot on the 341 last. It's definitely less pointy than the 350 but is sleeker than a standard round toe English last. I thought it was very nice looking. I'll probably get the Brecon this year.

 

Handgrade Hanover (337) vs Benchgrade Radstock (341):

https://img473.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cjhanoverradstockdr4.jpg

The 341 is a little bit shorter and a little bit wider than the 337. I think it's great and I like the look of a lot of the models made on this last, particularly the and .

 

Handgrade Hanover (337) vs Benchgrade Radstock (341):

https://img473.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cjhanoverradstockdr4.jpg

The 341 is a little bit shorter and a little bit wider than the 337. I think it's great and I like the look of a lot of the models made on this last, particularly the and .

Awesome! I was hoping you would respond, our own resident C&J expert!

 

I've tried on the Brecon boot on the 341 last. It's definitely less pointy than the 350 but is sleeker than a standard round toe English last. I thought it was very nice looking. I'll probably get the Brecon this year.

The Brecon can also be had for around $350 from Plal.com.

 

Handgrade Hanover (337) vs Benchgrade Radstock (341):

https://img473.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cjhanoverradstockdr4.jpg

The 341 is a little bit shorter and a little bit wider than the 337. I think it's great and I like the look of a lot of the models made on this last, particularly the and .

TKD -- A fantastic picture. Thank you.

I love the 341 last but I have never seen the Radstock in person. Can you provide a few more photos of the Radstock, perhaps from different angles? I am curious how streamlined the shoe looks, and how close the welt is, given the Dainite sole.

Thank you!

 

Great example TKD, I always seem to have plenty of extra length in the 337, so I'll definitely be checking out the 341 as an alternative.
BTW, are those Lewin shoe trees I see ?

 

Awesome! I was hoping you would respond, our own resident C&J expert!

:teacha:

Everything I know, I've picked up from AAAC and StyleForum. I just happened to focus on C&J rather than EG and JL.

I love the 341 last but I have never seen the Radstock in person. Can you provide a few more photos of the Radstock, perhaps from different angles? I am curious how streamlined the shoe looks, and how close the welt is, given the Dainite sole.

There's some pics , taken by someone else. I can take some pics of mine, but I'm not sure I can add anything new.

BTW, are those Lewin shoe trees I see ?

They're Shipton & Heneage's "Albion" shoe trees, which are probably the same as the ones offered by TM Lewin. They're a good fit on pretty much all of my shoes.