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Sorry if this has been answered here, didn't see it initially.   US 9D Allen Edmonds Park Avenue is what size in Carmina rain last?

If I am US 9D in Allen Edmonds Park Avenue, what size should I get Vass F last? I understand these run large so maybe 41.5?

  Quote: Originally Posted by hookem12387  The difference in the lasts is definitely something to take note of. The AE's last is sleeker, and I actually like it less. Alden suede is definitely better than that of...

  Quote: Originally Posted by NotoriousMarquis  allen edmonds amok   The Amok has some bad reviews. It is MUCH cheaper though - currently 170 discounted at AE while the Alden is alomst 300 more and not...

Looking for Alden flexwelt chukka. Any color ok snuff preferred. Leyden last 9d or Barrie 8.5 d.

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I;m thinking about getting the Alden Suede flexwelt chukka. Are there any other brands I should look into at this price...

Is there any difference between the J crew/Alden shell cordovan chukkas and the Alden chukkas, besides color choices? Is the J crew model also on the Barrie last?

I'm thinking about getting a pair of shell cordovan chukkas.   I already have a pair of Allen Edmonds shell oxfords which I enjoy but they are of course stiffer than calfskin and don't seem like good warm weather...

If I get a Edward Green in suede vs a $100 suede shoe, obviously the EG is much better constructed, but is the suede itself much different - if so how?