Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...

[nohomo]

Originally Posted by upnorth

Many seem to think that AE provides excellent value but would you pay full retail for this? If not, then at what price would you consider fair?

It's not that full priced one aren't fair, but it's so easy to not pay full price. Even new models can be bought for a good discount on shoebuy with 10% off, plus another 10% for signing up for their emails, and I think 13% cashback thru b of a.

Most retail priced ones are around 280-350. I say under 200 is a pretty decent deals and easy to find, and under 150 are rare, although possible, deals.

 

[eztantz]

I've gotton lucky in Nordstroms Rack - bought a pair for 70 bucks recently. I've seen other AE pairs for $130 although in my opinion they were not to nice looking. If you are looking for up to date ones you probably wont find though most the stuff is way outta style.

 

[the.chikor]

Originally Posted by shiftless_bum

I have a pair of black Brantleys that I got on ebay recently. One of my favourites at the moment

These are awesome! I like.

 

[voxsartoria]

Why are Allen-Edmonds better than Aldens?


- B

 

[bsinge50]

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[tommyrt]

Originally Posted by eMacPaul

I recently purchased my 3rd pair of AE (all eBay, all since joining SF in July), and like them. Definitely much better than what I was wearing before.

Yes, I recently got three pairs as well from Ebay, and I am loving them too. I used to wear bass =/

Attached are my favourite Andover Boots, and a pair of Brandywoods

 

[taxgenius]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Why are Allen-Edmonds better than Aldens?


- B

Has anyone heard of Jantzen? Are they any good?

 

[coltboy75]

Just bought my first pair of Allen Edmonds. Brown Park Avenue's, brand new for $179.00. They fit like a glove.

 

[srivats]

My vintage AEs :

 

[munchausen]

Speaking of AE's on ebay, what is a good price for a gently worn pair of Lexingtons with no apparent flaws and minimal sole wear? Am I overpaying at $52 shipped?

 

[AlanC]

^Sounds fair. The Lexington is a nice shoe.

According to the AE CEO over at AAAC they are planning a couple of bal boots for Fall 2010. I'm eager to see them. Alden won't do bal boots so AE is the only American made option for them.

 

[hobscrk777]

Originally Posted by srivats

My vintage AEs :

What model? I'm looking for a pair exactly like this.

 

[srivats]

Originally Posted by hobscrk777

What model? I'm looking for a pair exactly like this.

Model is Boulevard, discontinued in the early 80s.

The closest you will find today is McAllister and McClain

 

[bunburying]

I was shopping for some Crockett & Jones a few weeks ago and the store I was in was (sadly) discontinuing sale of Allen Edmonds.

Happily, they were all on clearance!

http://www.skyvalet1.com/

 

[meister]

Originally Posted by srivats

Model is Boulevard, discontinued in the early 80s.

The closest you will find today is McAllister and McClain

You would certainly be a boulevardier in those kicks Srivats...