WOMENSAUTUMN / WINTER

2014

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.

Megan, size 8 Photographer

With work I wear a lot of boots. Those flat black boots. I think they look smart and comfy. And I’ve got a really tall boyfriend so I can get away with heels too. It’s actually quite nice to look him in the eye now and again.

Of course I want to look stylish when I’m going out for dinner, but it’s important even when I’m pushing the pram or playing with Zachary.

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.

Saena, size 8 Woodcarver

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.

Saena, size 8 Woodcarver

I’m quite practical - that said, I have my own sense of style. I appreciate well-made things and attention to detail. I didn’t want to buy them just for one season, I’m going to be wearing them for a long time. I’m quite sure.

BROGUES

= Two lace options shipped with every pair

THE BROGUE

CHARLIE W | C1902 | Chocolate Truff le

CHARLIE W | C1905 | Walnut / Brown SilverCHARLIE W | C1904 | Black / Black Silver

CHARLIE W | C1903 | Beech

THE BROGUE

OLYMPIAS | G5009 | RaisinOLYMPIAS | G5007 | Black

OLYMPIAS | G5011 | Lt MustangOLYMPIAS | G5010 | Black Reverso

THE BROGUE

TAYLOR | C9307 | BlackTAYLOR | C9306 | Dark Brown / Chocolate

LACE BOOT

SADIE | J2304 | WalnutSADIE | J2302 | ChocolateSADIE | J2301 | Black

THE LACE BOOT

MOLLY | S2103 | ChocolateMOLLY | S2102 | WalnutMOLLY | S2101 | Black

THE LACE BOOT

THE LACE BOOT

BRITANNIA | S0103 | Dark Brown / Chocolate

BRITANNIA | S0101 | Black

THE LACE BOOT

HANOVER | S1104 | Black / SilverHANOVER | S1102 | Brown Silver

OXFORD

THE OXFORD

MISTRESS | C2303 | BlackMISTRESS | C2302 | Oxblood / Black

THE OXFORD

FIONA | S2003 | ChocolateFIONA | S2002 | WalnutFIONA | S2001 | Black

THE OXFORD

BELSIZE | S1004 | Black / SilverBELSIZE | S1002 | Brown Silver

ZIP BOOT

THE ZIP BOOT

SIENNA WRAP | J2103 | ChocolateSIENNA WRAP | J2102 | WalnutSIENNA WRAP | J2101 | Black

THE ZIP BOOT

JULIANNE | J2203 | Dark BrownJULIANNE | J2202 | ExcaliburJULIANNE | J2201 | Black

CATHERINE | C2103 | BeechCATHERINE | S2102 | Chocolate TruffleCATHERINE | C2101 | Black

THE ZIP BOOT

THE ZIP BOOT

KELLEN | G7102 | GlowKELLEN | G7101 | Black KELLEN | G7103 | Raisin

THE ZIP BOOT

CHARIOT 2 | H2103 | BeechCHARIOT 2 | H2102 | Choclate Truff leCHARIOT 2 | H2101 | Black

THE ZIP BOOT

PAGE | H2204 | BeechPAGE | H2202 | Chocolate Truff lePAGE | H2201 | Black

THE ZIP BOOT

ASH | H3203 | ChocolateASH | H3202 | Lt MustangASH | H3201 | Black

THE ZIP BOOT

AVON | H3302 | BlackAVON | H3301 | Dark Brown

THE ZIP BOOT

HAYA | S2302 | ChocolateHAYA | S2301 | Black

THE ZIP BOOT

Phoenix | S0003 | ChocolatePhoenix | S0002 | LT MustangPhoenix | S0001 | Black

THE ZIP BOOT

BELGRAVE | S0204 | WalnutBELGRAVE | S0203 | BlackBELGRAVE | S0201 | Black / Oxblood

BELGRAVE | S0206 | Lt Mustang ReversoBELGRAVE | S0205 | Black Reverso