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

[rydenfan]

Anyone own the Sheltons in a single color? I think a pair in all cappuccino or dark brown cordovan could be really nice looking

 

[wurger]



Does anyone make a habit of buying the Combination Tap soles, and if so how does it wear? Is it thin and when it wears you have to replace it, or does it just wear down then you're left with leather?

I am working and living now in the Middle East/North Africa, and all floors here are essentially stone or marble, so leather is quite slick actually. So I am considering an alternative...

Thanks for any input!

The rubber is very thin, not noticeable at all, it does wear down to leather, but they last a long time, and can be replaced by a cobbler.

 

[delmar]

It looks like they've dropped the price on the new Mojave chukkas. $295.00, I think they were $350.00 just a week ago. The olive ones look nice but I'm not crazy about crepe soles--they seem to soak up oil and grime like a sponge. But I'll go try on a pair before I pass final judgement.

I got my new Voyagers yesterday. Very comfortable, I'd walk the Inca Road in them.

 

[masernaut]

All this talk of 744's so I had to dig mine out at 4 AM today. With SmartWool midweight hiking socks and Reddington technical fishing pants. Went fishing for a couple of hours this morning with the girlfriend and let a lot of trout go but kept our limit for lunch and the freezer. Will repeat the next 2 mornings I hope.

Ahh, beautiful rainbows! I wish I lived closer to the countryside where there are more opportunities to fish. I do not live close to a lake. Fishing is my favourite past-time and I have missed it greatly.

 

[drbhrb]

I was able to order Dalton's in chili back from when they were web gems as second - $199. Can't wait until they show up

 

[SBear]

Does anyone have the Portland boot? How does it fit (3 last, 333); e.g., vs PA/Strand?

 

[rydenfan]



Does anyone have the Portland boot? How does it fit (3 last, 333); e.g., vs PA/Strand?

It's a brand new boot. It was available, then pulled from the site and only out back up within the last few days. I don't think anyone has it in the hands yet

 

[evolutionofRW]

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In appreciation of the current sale on RLs, here are mine after a few months of wear. I purchased them the last time the Shoebank had a sale and was actually looking to buy a pair of saunders this time around but unfortunately they didn't have the color I wanted.

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Wait...the current AE sale that is going on includes shoes that they made for RL? My local AE outlet only carries the AE X Brooks Brothers callabos. How do I inquire about the AE RL's? Do I call the shoe bank?

 

[spitshine123]

Quote: Call or email any of the outlets. They should have access to the same database of seconds. $129 is a great price for these high quality shoes!

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

I just came over here looking for info @ some shoes I'm interested in and i find you guys messing around with SHELL CORDOVAN . Do you guys have any idea how dangerous that stuff is ! You can never have enough . If you fret about spending $300 on shoes now you aint seen nothing. Mess with that stuff and you'll find yourself dropping $750 a pop and you'll be looking at another pair you gotta have while they're still in the mail Don't take my word for it. Go lurk around the alden thread . Those poor guys got problems . Not only is the stuff outrageously priced .Its hard to find . Just when you realize you cant live without that pair of color4 captoe boots w/commando soles you find they're all sold out and the manufacturer doesn't when if ever they will ever be made again . This is no way to live . You just stay away from that stuff you be a lot happier and certainly a lot wealthier . Don't say you weren't warned...

Nothing written on this thread could be more true! All the best to you fortunate calf-loving souls...

 

[jasonmx3]

I think it's been asked by others before but the answers didn't seem that clear, how do the RL Sanderson fit compared to the AE 5-last shoes. I'm an 11D/E in the 5 last. Thanks!

 

[jch1]

I received a catalog today from ae that was advertising their clothing options. I must say, as much as I love their shoes, the clothing doesn't do it for me. They did have a few pictures of the new shoe offerings for the fall which looked nice.

 

[spitshine123]

I think it's been asked by others before but the answers didn't seem that clear, how do the RL Sanderson fit compared to the AE 5-last shoes. I'm an 11D/E in the 5 last. Thanks!

They are a tad shorter than the 5 last, but much narrower. I would just go up one width.

 

[jasonmx3]

^^Thanks, Spitshine. Looking at your pics, I though I'd try to see if they have any Sandersons at the shoe bank.

 

[MSchapiro]

So what is the process for getting a hold of the BB and RL collabs? Calling an outlet and asking what is available?