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

[random-adam]



does anyone know of a website that has pictures or a list of old AE styles that are no longer in production?

This might be of interest: http://issuu.com/allenedmonds

 

[mdavis534]

I think it would look fantastic I have two pairs of MTO cappuccino on order

Ended up going with the chili welt instead of a natural welt. It should be darker while still showing the layers in the sole. I have the amoks in snuff suede, I wonder whether it has a chili welt. If anyone knows, let me know.

here is what my order looks like. I wish there was a way to visualize all the options.

*CAPPUCCINO CORDOVAN
*TONE ON TONE STITCHING
*STANDARD LEATHER INSOLE
*SINGLE RENDENBACH OUTSOLE WITH COMBINATION HEEL
*CHILI FLAT WELT
*LIGHT BROWN EDGE DRESSING

 

[Cold Iron]

My observation is that the Macneil - being a blucher - is much more forgiving of a high instep than the Grayson, a loafer. The former fits me like a dream in 10.5 E. The latter is painful across the vamp in the same size, as is the Patriot, even in an 11 D.

I like the 7 last but am having a heck of a time finding an AE loafer to work in any last.

I'll quickly add the Grayson is available in a EE - which might help me - but I've never had a chance to try one on in a loafer. The EEE is way too big.

Thank you very much, that does help.

 

[Cold Iron]

Freshly-shined replacement Bayfields, courtesy of Lands' End:

They look great, nice job! If you don't mind me asking are you using Reno on them? On my new pair I am using Bick 4 but it doesn't even come close to the luster that Reno did on my other ones. Still undecided on which way to go, Reno is expensive but....

 

[tifosi]

Ended up going with the chili welt instead of a natural welt. It should be darker while still showing the layers in the sole. I have the amoks in snuff suede, I wonder whether it has a chili welt. If anyone knows, let me know.

here is what my order looks like. I wish there was a way to visualize all the options.

*CAPPUCCINO CORDOVAN
*TONE ON TONE STITCHING
*STANDARD LEATHER INSOLE
*SINGLE RENDENBACH OUTSOLE WITH COMBINATION HEEL
*CHILI FLAT WELT
*LIGHT BROWN EDGE DRESSING

That is my make up almost exactly. I went with the chili split reverse welt for my chukkas and PTB.

 

[Cold Iron]

Just received my second MTO. I wanted a dress casual boot and selected an older style called the Taunton. I like the simplicity and versatility of the plain toe. The bourbon color is especially attractive with every shade of brown I have ranging from the lighter tans all the way to the darker browns. Some forumites may not like the chelsea boot style, but they really appeal to me. Any comments on these?

I really like those, a lot. You did a great job building them!

 

[rydenfan]

Ended up going with the chili welt instead of a natural welt. It should be darker while still showing the layers in the sole. I have the amoks in snuff suede, I wonder whether it has a chili welt. If anyone knows, let me know.

here is what my order looks like. I wish there was a way to visualize all the options.

*CAPPUCCINO CORDOVAN
*TONE ON TONE STITCHING
*STANDARD LEATHER INSOLE
*SINGLE RENDENBACH OUTSOLE WITH COMBINATION HEEL
*CHILI FLAT WELT
*LIGHT BROWN EDGE DRESSING

Sounds like a nice makeup. Which model did you order?

 

[jguyette]

I'm interested in getting some rainy day shoes with rubber soles. The crosstown series appears to be going on sale tomorrow. Does anybody know if there are any additional models going in sale, other than the three previously listed (Provo, Ann Arbor, Granville)?
Thanks!

 

[chinngiskhaan]

This might be of interest: http://issuu.com/allenedmonds

might be of interest????? I think I just found a new website to waste my day away on. This is exactly what I was looking for.... I can't express how awesome it is to have all of you very helpful gents at my disposal.

 

[LeviMay]



They look great, nice job! If you don't mind me asking are you using Reno on them? On my new pair I am using Bick 4 but it doesn't even come close to the luster that Reno did on my other ones. Still undecided on which way to go, Reno is expensive but....

Yessir. Saphir Renovateur, which I let sit for ~20 min or so before brushing like crazy. Then the AE Premium Polish in Dark Brown, and more brushing. I finished them off by putting a dark brown wax polish on the toe caps, and brushing even more.

 

[New Shoes1]

Not a fan of my experiment with Saphir cognac polish on my walnut Strands. After two coats of cognac, the shoe is taking on a reddish tinge and the darkening of the shoes has made the creases much more evident. Will go back to using AE's walnut polish. Here's a picture, even though it does not really show what I am talking about.

 

[chinngiskhaan]

This might be of interest: http://issuu.com/allenedmonds

I could seriously spend all day looking through the various catalogs on this website... how did you find this gem?

 

[wilsonx]

2nd quality Labor Day Sale 8/22/13-9/2/13


Brooks Brothers - $149 - except Presidio, which will be $109
Ralph Lauren $129
Park Ave black - $199 (black only)
Strand walnut $199 (walnut only)
Independence Collection ($299)
Dalton walnut $199 (price will be on all colors except cordovan)
Mayfair patent leather $99
Old discontinued Crosstown 2.0 (Granville, Provo, Ann Arbor) $59
Spiked and SLV golf 2nd Q - $149
Jack golf $129 (all 2nd’s)

I just placed an order. Confirmed that the walnut Dalton's are $199 and ordered them, along with a pair of walnut Strands (both 10D). However, I forgot to confirm the price on the Strands while I was on the phone. Just got my receipt via e-mail -- they rang up as $129. Called up (somewhat disbelieving) and confirmed that it's the correct price. Very, very pleased.

 

[random-adam]



I could seriously spend all day looking through the various catalogs on this website... how did you find this gem?

It's been referenced a couple dozen times in this thread over the last few years. You're right, it does come in very handy. It's fun to see for instance that the 1950s Park Avenue was a blucher, or to peruse all the fashionable abominations they came up with in the late '70s.

 

[mdavis534]



Ended up going with the chili welt instead of a natural welt. It should be darker while still showing the layers in the sole. I have the amoks in snuff suede, I wonder whether it has a chili welt. If anyone knows, let me know.

here is what my order looks like. I wish there was a way to visualize all the options.

*CAPPUCCINO CORDOVAN
*TONE ON TONE STITCHING
*STANDARD LEATHER INSOLE
*SINGLE RENDENBACH OUTSOLE WITH COMBINATION HEEL
*CHILI FLAT WELT
*LIGHT BROWN EDGE DRESSING

Sounds like a nice makeup. Which model did you order?

I ordered the strand.