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

[Shiny]



Would you recommend a split-toe shoe tree or a full-toe shoe tree? Both are from Woodlore. What I've read is that the split-toe helps to expand the shoes laterally but full-toe shoe trees often reach further in to the toe box to help fill the shoe up better. PSA: Get 35% off split-toe shoe trees by Woodlore from Sierra Trading Post with coupon code[COLOR=444444] [/COLOR]STWD8313. Valid til 18 Aug 2013. Pro-tip: Use their mobile application available on the iOS App Store and the Google Play store to place your order (yes, you can enter coupon codes using the app) and receive free shipping!

What's the final damages? NOrdies Rack has the trees for $12.90 on sale sometimes.

 

[tietherope]

What's the final damages? NOrdies Rack has the trees for $12.90 on sale sometimes.

I thought that was their all the time price?

 

[tampatravel]

I thought that was their all the time price?

It is. The sale price is $9.90

And before anyone asks...yes, they are made by Woodlore, and Allen Edmonds company.

 

[cincikid]

Would you recommend a split-toe shoe tree or a full-toe shoe tree? Both are from Woodlore.
What I've read is that the split-toe helps to expand the shoes laterally but full-toe shoe trees often reach further in to the toe box to help fill the shoe up better.

PSA: Get 35% off split-toe shoe trees by Woodlore from Sierra Trading Post with coupon code[FONT=arial, sans-serif] [/FONT]STWD8313. Valid til 18 Aug 2013.
Pro-tip: Use their mobile application available on the iOS App Store and the Google Play store to place your order (yes, you can enter coupon codes using the app) and receive free shipping!

Thanks for the heads-up! This sounds like a great deal. Actually, the STWD8313 code doesn't seem to work. I used EB081313B to get 35% off and got a free shipping using an app, just as you said. With $27 in-store credit from Sierra, I ended up paying $5 for three sets of trees!

 

[rc121]

so I had my local AE bring in a pair of the new hanovers in black to try on and I went in yesterday when they came in. Let me preface my statements with my disdain for black shoes but I've constantly been looking for getting a pair that catches my eye for those occasions where one might have to wear a black shoe.

I really liked the look of the shoe on the website but not as much in person. I think my really wide width (eee) threw off the proportions of the shoe, which were more readily apparent in the wholecut. I have the larchmonts and really love their shape, but I think the broguing helps mask some of the shape issues. My thought is that these shoes would be great for a person with a narrow or standard width foot, but I just couldn't talk myself into getting them. I may try on the bourbon color just to see if it was possibly my aversion to black shoes effecting my view on the shoe, but I'm not holding out hope.

 

[random-adam]



I really liked the look of the shoe on the website but not as much in person. I think my really wide width (eee) threw off the proportions of the shoe, which were more readily apparent in the wholecut. I have the larchmonts and really love their shape, but I think the broguing helps mask some of the shape issues. My thought is that these shoes would be great for a person with a narrow or standard width foot, but I just couldn't talk myself into getting them. I may try on the bourbon color just to see if it was possibly my aversion to black shoes effecting my view on the shoe, but I'm not holding out hope.

Thanks for the report. The day they hit the website, I contacted Allen Edmonds to see about sizing... but was told the 333 last doesn't exist in AA widths so I was out of luck. I hope the bourbon works out for you.

 

[kentyman]

http://leffot.com/shop/index.php/shoes/alden/40752-captoe-naval-boot.html

http://leffot.com/shop/index.php/shoes/alden/40751-captoe-naval-boot.html

I can snap some more pictures in the daylight but here is the Alden Naval Boot with the AE Bayfield

I have to admit I prefer the shape of the Aldens. Besides liking the shorter boot with more eyelets, the way the heel sorta "sticks out" in the back compared to the ankle just looks less stiff than the more upright AE boot.

Any clue how the Alden Naval Boots differ from these from J.Crew?

 

[JermynStreet]



Anyone has an idea when is he next sale for firsts?

Late September.

 

[kentyman]

Thanks for the long and thoughtful reply. I have since returned my third pair of Merlot McAllisters and have been contacted by Allison at AE to discuss it. My understanding is she was to ensure the third pair was specially inspected (not sure if by here), but as you see there were a handful of things that weren't ideal. However, the fact that she reached out to me and we'll be talking is a good sign.

After what you and others have confirmed, I think that's just what nowadays McAllisters are like. I believe others have said that older McAllisters don't have this ridge. I wonder what could've changed to cause this. Only MoneyWellSpent could guess.

After all this, I think if I get a pair that look like my first one, I'll keep them. But I have no regrets returning pairs 2 and 3.

I just wanted to add that I had the same problem as you did with the ankle rubbing on just the right food of my Cognac McTavishes and Natural Finches. Luckily, this seems to go away with wear. I also rubbed in some Leather Lotion or Conditioner/Cleaner to help soften it up.

So after a lot of phone tag, I finally heard back from Allison regarding my 3 questionable McAllisters.

She said she was going to bring my 3rd pair in and have a powwow with the heads of quality and even Paul himself. Besides agreeing that all the other defects weren't right, they determined that the ridges were indeed not ideal and something they wanted to look into remedying. The ridge is indeed from the lower piece of leather showing through, so she is working with the designers to come up with a new pattern where this doesn't happen. She said they'll make two uppers with this new pattern to try to yield a pair without the ridge, and she will personally inspect it before sending me the 4th attempt. I asked if this was a custom makeup or if they were looking into incorporating this permanently to the McAllister, and she said for now it would just be for me but if it works out they would consider doing it for all McAllisters.

I'm very happy how seriously she took this. I basically wanted a pair with less of a ridge, so would've been fine with her just finding one that looked better. Instead, she took it upon herself to not only make me happy but also possibly tweak the model for the future. Additionally, I was given a gift card to make up for waiting a few months to get this resolved.

Anyway, add this story to the numerous other examples of great customer service from Allen Edmonds.

 

[cincikid]

What's the final damages? NOrdies Rack has the trees for $12.90 on sale sometimes.

Right, but Nordstrom Rack doesn't get them delivered to your door. Moreover, with the additional 35% off and free shipping the trees from Sierra end up costing $11.9 delivered.

 

[JermynStreet]

So after a lot of phone tag, I finally heard back from Allison regarding my 3 questionable McAllisters.

She said she was going to bring my 3rd pair in and have a powwow with the heads of quality and even Paul himself. Besides agreeing that all the other defects weren't right, they determined that the ridges were indeed not ideal and something they wanted to look into remedying. The ridge is indeed from the lower piece of leather showing through, so she is working with the designers to come up with a new pattern where this doesn't happen. She said they'll make two uppers with this new pattern to try to yield a pair without the ridge, and she will personally inspect it before sending me the 4th attempt. I asked if this was a custom makeup or if they were looking into incorporating this permanently to the McAllister, and she said for now it would just be for me but if it works out they would consider doing it for all McAllisters.

I'm very happy how seriously she took this. I basically wanted a pair with less of a ridge, so would've been fine with her just finding one that looked better. Instead, she took it upon herself to not only make me happy but also possibly tweak the model for the future. Additionally, I was given a gift card to make up for waiting a few months to get this resolved.

Anyway, add this story to the numerous other examples of great customer service from Allen Edmonds.

Awesome story. I wish Grangaard and Allison could be CEO of Apple, in addition to AE. He seems to understand quality and service unlike any other other American companies out there. Bravo, once again, AE.

 

[Cold Iron]

At long last...there was a special treat waiting for me when I got home today

Congrats!! They look even better than I had hoped they would. I can't wait to get that call from AE that mine are on the way but for now I will have to settle for staring at yours....

 

[Shiny]



Right, but Nordstrom Rack doesn't get them delivered to your door. Moreover, with the additional 35% off and free shipping the trees from Sierra end up costing $11.9 delivered.

Thanks. Just wanted the OP to give us the TTL price. A lot of times people get great deals but they end up trading credits/coupons/miles etc, which is not a deal many of us can replicate.

 

[Cold Iron]

My new Cappuccino Shell AE PTB's IRL:

And they look outstanding, congrats! A lot of new cappuccino going around in this thread lately

 

[DHD28]

Can mirror shines be accomplished on Calfskin?