Posts by ejomby

What is the worst pair of AE shoes in your collection?  I have some Burgundy Bayfields and some special rough leather Macneils.  They're comfortable, but they developed creases in the toe cap area-- so I generally use them as...

So I got my Shell Cordovan Daltons this week.  They were seconds, and I was on a waiting list for almost a year for them.  I got them at an unbelievable price-- $299.  (I locked in to that March 2012 price) Overall, I am...

Those look great! Yes, the Daltons in Walnut.  They will be my first shells. And, man, do I love boots! Those burgundy ones are quite nice too.

Anyone have any shell Daltons?  I have a pair coming my way.  Wonder if you have any pics, or thoughts on the fit and how they've held up.

Has anyone gotten a hold of the Norwichs? I tried them in store once and was smitten.  But I couldn't bring myself to pay for them at full price.  Plus, I'm not even sure when I'm supposed to wear monk straps.

Any thoughts on the new webgems-- the Kasmuk?  I kinda like the brown and olive ones.  And they're long wings in the 2 last.

Got my Cliftons today.  Was worried that the 8 last would be too much like the 2.  But, so far, so good.  They're snug, but there's been no experience of crunching or slipping.  And they're seconds, so they have a...

Quote: Originally Posted by PhiPsi32  ejomby, thanks for posting pictures.  I see your problem.  I've had a few pairs of shoes where the leather "rolled" rather than creased, but I've never seen creasing...

Quote: Originally Posted by ElDave  When you put the shoe tree in, does it stretch out the toe as if your foot was in the shoe? No, the trees can't quite go all the way into the shoe.  They sort of bottle...

Quote: Originally Posted by ElDave  I was sure you were not using trees until I saw you said otherwise. Given that you're using trees, what kind? I suspect they are too small as your shoes are obviously not getting the...