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

[jj360]

Go with Nordstroms.

As mentioned, they also will price match on the same shoe being sold for less from other stores, such as www.6pm.com .

David

Thanks David one more question on the first day of the sale I bought the Park Ave and they didn't "professionaly" fit me. I just told him Im a size 8 and that was it. Now this is my first pair of expensive dress shoes usually wear cheap $40 dress shoes. He asked me how they felt I said good walked around in them blah blah. Do they measure my foot length and width?

 

[David Copeland]

Kristle treats us so well but kinda bummed I spent $420 on black and brown neumora last month when I could have gotten them for $250

A 30 day price match is a general rule. Contact them and them for the price match, and the difference to be refunded to your credit card. I have had success with 30 day price matches and refunds for many years.

All my best,

David

 

[rpearlberg]

wearing my new Strand's today...
I still can't tell if they are too tight....

 

[ScottyBoy920]

Anyone out there have the Broadstreet in Black/Burgundy?

A pic would be amazing to see.

 

[Subutai]

wearing my new Strand's today...
I still can't tell if they are too tight....

mmmm, it certainly looks as though you are filling them out. Although there does seem to be a decent gap, that's your instep and not always an indication that you should change sizes.

The basic question is, why do you feel they may be too tight? Are you feeling pressure? Where? How many times have you worn them?

 

[rpearlberg]

mmmm, it certainly looks as though you are filling them out. Although there does seem to be a decent gap, that's your instep and not always an indication that you should change sizes.

The basic question is, why do you feel they may be too tight? Are you feeling pressure? Where? How many times have you worn them?

if i make them any tighter i feel the pressure around the top of my foot where the laces are. the only other place i feel pressure is against my right pinky toe. this is only my 2nd time wearing them. give it more time? do the laces look ok, too loose?

 

[Subutai]

So you have worn calfskin before . . . and this is the first cordovans?

How did they feel to your feet after wearing them for 4 or more hours?

Reason I ask is that many have said cordovans have to be broken in before they are comfortable on feet that have been more accustomed to calfskin. Others who always wear cordovans seem to have feet accustomed to the cordovan feel.

David

Hey David,
These are indeed my first cordovans. I just got these a day or so ago, so I haven't been able to put much time into them yet. I'm using the Mac Method, so I've only worn them once so far for about 2 hours on carpet.
They are comfortable but at the same time the leather is definitely more stiff than calf or cowhide. Sorry I can't provide more info, but it's early still.

That said, I can see why people have warned that cordovan is addictive. Dangerous stuff, why brushing them up I couldn't help but think what I'll pick up next, cordovan Leeds or the Alden PTB . . .

 

[Subutai]

if i make them any tighter i feel the pressure around the top of my foot where the laces are. the only other place i feel pressure is against my right pinky toe. this is only my 2nd time wearing them. give it more time? do the laces look ok, too loose?

Hopefully more knowledgeable members will chime in, but I wouldn't worry too much about the lacing. Some people have higher insteps and will have a relatively significant gap even when wearing the proper size.

In my experience, with the pinky toe issue . . . it varies. If that's the only place, you could wear them a few more times and see how they feel when they break in. If you're close to an AE store, trying one width up (D -> E) isn't a bad idea.

Are you wearing them out or just around the house to break them in? Depending on where you bought them you'll have a difficult time returning them if you've worn them outdoors.

 

[New Shoes1]

It depends.

Do you wish to keep the color the same? If so, then a Color Guide to match up what you actually have in hand would be best to have before laying out money to buy colors unseen.

David

He's asking about ligtening a pair of brown shoes by using a lighter polish. I have lightened a pair of dark brown AE's a smidge by using the saddle brown polish and was very happy with the results. I would caution, however, that I do not think you can lighten medium or dark brown with walnut polish. I suspect it is too much of a change and that you will get dark and light streaks on your shoes. Better off buying another pair of walnut shoes if you really like hte color.

 

[YoungSweet]

What is the difference between buying from Nordstrom vs Allen Edmonds brick & mortar stores?? Reason I ask is because I am planning on buying the Walnut Strands and Allen Edmonds doesn’t have my size they have to order it. Nordstrom does have my size so I was just wondering if Im better off just waiting the 4 to 5 days it takes for Allen Edmonds to receive it? thanks

I'd try to get it from Nordstrom, I was able to get a price match for the walnut strands with the Amazon 20% off coupon and Amazon price. The package came last night and it was shipped directly from AE. I would imagine the SA from Nordstrom would be able to price match at the store. I would print out the Amazon check out screen with the discounted price and show it to the SA

 

[BeraQueezy]

For the seconds sale, what would you recommend? Brown neumoras or brown larchmonts? Same last but i feel neumoras look a tad bulky (though I do not have a monkstrap yet). As for larchmont's, I have several short wings but no long wing. What do you guys think?

 

[Fabian43]



For the seconds sale, what would you recommend? Brown neumoras or brown larchmonts? Same last but i feel neumoras look a tad bulky (though I do not have a monkstrap yet). As for larchmont's, I have several short wings but no long wing. What do you guys think?

Nuemora, mid part may look a tad bulky but toe on that last is sleek. I love mine

 

[konoyaro]

I'm wondering if anyone can comment on the sizing of the Gramercy - is it TTS? I know it's on the 7-97 and I have no experience with that last.

 

[Snoogz]

For the seconds sale, what would you recommend? Brown neumoras or brown larchmonts? Same last but i feel neumoras look a tad bulky (though I do not have a monkstrap yet). As for larchmont's, I have several short wings but no long wing. What do you guys think?

I own the Brown Neumoras and I don't feel they are very bulky. In fact the last they are built on has more of an elongated toe than some others.

I would maybe recommend trying them on and see what you think. I feel that mine are very sleek because of the double monk closer and cap toe makes for a smooth sleek look.

 

[Snoogz]

For the seconds sale, what would you recommend? Brown neumoras or brown larchmonts? Same last but i feel neumoras look a tad bulky (though I do not have a monkstrap yet). As for larchmont's, I have several short wings but no long wing. What do you guys think?

I own the Brown Neumoras and I don't feel they are very bulky. In fact the last they are built on has more of an elongated toe than some others.

I would maybe recommend trying them on and see what you think. I feel that mine are very sleek because of the double monk closer and cap toe makes for a smooth sleek look.