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The Allen Edmonds MTO Thread
Polojock posted this pair of shell Lexingtons (Sanford on 1 last, I believe) in the main AE thread: I have this pair of dark brown shell Sanfords that is due for a resole: I am thinking I want a split reverse welt and double sole like the polojock's lexingtons, but not in natural...- rootskier
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- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
I agree. Would buy.- rootskier
- Post #40,207
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
Part of that may be the "new" finish, but a large part is just the aging of the shell. It changes color a lot and it doesn't take very long to do it. I bet if you put one of those MacNeils in the direct sun for two full days you'd easily be able to tell which one it was because it would be...- rootskier
- Post #24,562
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
Well, presumably, if they honor this sale, they will sell so many that AE will need to make a bunch. I ordered some but would bet money the order will be canceled.- rootskier
- Post #24,359
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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**The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**
This is perhaps the most absurd post in this thread.- rootskier
- Post #5,592
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
Thanks. Thanks to Mac for the method, too. Those shoes have never seen anything but a damp rag, a brush, and very occasionally an application of Renovateur. I don't understand all of this Renomat and stripping business, frankly. About the color, I am almost positive they were labelled...- rootskier
- Post #22,930
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
I have some dark brown shell Sanfords that need new soles soon. I feel like black single soles are a little incongrous -- too formal for the shoe. So I am thinking about getting double soles, which could either be black or light brown. Thoughts? Second, why doesn't AE make the Fairgate...- rootskier
- Post #22,918
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
Fair enough, I saw the description. I just think that both the creases and the sheen screams "shell."- rootskier
- Post #18,061
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
Here's some MacNeils 8.5D that I am about 99% sure are actually shell for $125: http://www.ebay.com/itm/EUC-Allen-Edmonds-MacNeil-8-5D-Merlot-Burgundy-cordovan-fifth-strand-mcallister-/251252200273?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item3a7fcc5351 Don't need, already have, but can others confirm these are...- rootskier
- Post #18,057
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Obama at work
Derbies with a suit? Cue the angry callers...- rootskier
- Post #3
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
Please do not tell my brown shell Sanfords!- rootskier
- Post #12,716
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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VictorSF mini-blog
These are the greatest suits I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.- rootskier
- Post #118
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
It may just be that the 5 last is not for you. Welcome to the club. I don't even need laces to make shoes on the 7 fit my foot perfectly, however.- rootskier
- Post #9,075
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
Yes. Get trees for ALL of your nice shoes. Protect and preserve your investments.- rootskier
- Post #6,643
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
Got some shell MacNeils. Hated the black edge finish: A little work with sand paper, starting at 80, going to 120, 220, and then some 000 steel wool. One coat of Kiwi neutral and then two or three applications of Kiwi brown: MUCH happier now. And yes, I have read DFWII's warnings on what I...- rootskier
- Post #6,642
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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**The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**
Will burgundy shell get lighter or darker in time and with the sun? I have some new AE Macneils which I really like but expected to be lighter. Without doing anything crazy, is there anything I can do to help along the development of a more varied patina?- rootskier
- Post #2,347
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
I have a pair of shell Sanfords and a pair of calf Sanfords. Both fit identically (and perfectly). I also have a pair of shell Macneils that fit significantly larger overall but somehow cramp my little toe on one foot. I am not sure comparisons can be easily made.- rootskier
- Post #6,032
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...
100% shell. I have a pair of calf Sanfords (+ other calf AE shoes). These are totally different. Also, the box is marked shell and they came with an AE card about caring for shell.- rootskier
- Post #3,552
- Forum: Classic Menswear