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

[JBjunior]



also, if i understand the problem correctly, flat feet/ overpronation contribute to this. i happen to have the same issue with all of my shoes...

Thanks to both of you for sharing. I do have overpronation and wear a ProStep insert with them.

 

[Joenobody0]



also, if i understand the problem correctly, flat feet/ overpronation contribute to this. i happen to have the same issue with all of my shoes...

Still, I never see this problem with other makers. I'm not sure what it is about AE that makes it an issue.

 

[JubeiSpiegel]

The 5 last is a harsh mistress...

My first 2 pairs of AE's were on the 5 last, and i did realize that they do have a gap on the sides when i stand flat footed. The heel does not slip though, and it is a comfortable fit otherwise. Having said that, it was definitely troubling enough for me to stop buying shoes on that last.

 

[Macpod]

Im currently based in china but wished to get in on the LE dundees. So i email allen edmonds and got this reply:





Dear Friend of Allen Edmonds,

Thank you for your interest in Allen Edmonds. You may place an order by email or faxing us your order at 1-262-268-7427. Please have the following information available when placing your order:

Your Name:
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All orders will be shipped via UPS International. The shipping charges depend on the weight of the shipment. Delivery can be expected within 4-6 business days from the ship date.

Allen-Edmonds wishes to provide you with a pleasant shopping experience. We value your business and appreciate your continued interest in Allen-Edmonds.

Sincerely,

Consumer Assistance Center
Allen Edmonds Shoe Corporation

*We accept the following forms of payment: MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express or you may wire funds directly.

Please be aware that there may be additional costs associated with your order, including import charges, customs, duties and brokerage fees. These costs are assessed by the carrier. To learn more about these additional costs, please contact your local UPS location. If, for any reason, the package is refused, you will be responsible for all costs associated with returning the items to Allen-Edmonds.

does it seem legit? has anyone purchased from AE using this method?

 

[Cold Iron]

does it seem legit? has anyone purchased from AE using this method?

Yes it sounds legit to me. The Limited Editions are called "webgem" and sold only on the website or through the AE stores (but not stocked in the AE stores). It is new marketing for AE and they are not using the normal channels of distribution. When I called about the Dundee it took a few transfers at AE till I got what they called the web sales person.

 

[bellyhungry]

LE have this 25% off promotion going on for regularly priced merchandise + free shipping.

The condition is as below:

Save 25% on regularly-priced Lands’ End merchandise purchases online, by phone or with this email in store (excludes Buy More and Save pricing, monogramming, gift boxing, gift cards, shipping, taxes, duties, Lands’ End Business Outfitters purchases, and excluded items as marked). Discount will be applied at checkout. Online and phone orders also receive Free Shipping to U.S. and Canadian addresses. 5-7 business day delivery to most addresses. This offer not redeemable for cash. Cash value 1/20¢. Applies only to merchandise purchased from landsend.com, landsendcanvas.com, Lands’ End Shop at Sears, Lands’ End Inlets and Lands’ End consumer catalogs. Promotional savings may be deducted from returns. Offer valid through 11:59 p.m. Central, February 28, 2012.​

When I tried to check out using the promo code, the discount did not get applied.

 

[Winston S.]



LE have this 25% off promotion going on for regularly priced merchandise + free shipping.
The condition is as below:

Save 25% on regularly-priced Lands’ End merchandise purchases online, by phone or with this email in store (excludes Buy More and Save pricing, monogramming, gift boxing, gift cards, shipping, taxes, duties, Lands’ End Business Outfitters purchases, and excluded items as marked). Discount will be applied at checkout. Online and phone orders also receive Free Shipping to U.S. and Canadian addresses. 5-7 business day delivery to most addresses. This offer not redeemable for cash. Cash value 1/20¢. Applies only to merchandise purchased from landsend.com, landsendcanvas.com, Lands’ End Shop at Sears, Lands’ End Inlets and Lands’ End consumer catalogs. Promotional savings may be deducted from returns. Offer valid through 11:59 p.m. Central, February 28, 2012.​

When I tried to check out using the promo code, the discount did not get applied.

If you look on the page for the Macneils, there is this bullet:

Please note: Promotion Code Savings not valid on this item.

 

[Bear]

I don't think what's happening with your shoe is related to your anatomy. I've seen 0 photos of shoes that aren't AE with that "feature" post online. It seems like 20% or more of the AE photos show some amount of that.

I just recently got my first pair of AEs and went with the Kenilworth. I went and tried on various sizes and went with a 9D. They fit amazing, as far as comfort, and I wore them for a few hours with no issues. Right around the ankle, if I look down at them while walking and pull my pant leg up slightly, I can see a bulge of the leather as I press down on my heel. Like the soft leather in that area flexes in and out because my ankle area is more narrow than the top of the shoe. It is only cosmetic as it doesn't slip around, is anyone familiar with that? I am going to order a different pair on the five last and just want to make sure that I don't need to go narrower, though I worry that narrower will fit differently everywhere else and not be as comfortable.
I ordered some heel/ankle insert things online that will be here in a few days and will fill that void, I hope, although it is only cosmetic.

This happens on all my AE shoes. Happened on my "Bates" in the military as well but not nearly as much as my AE shoes.

Yes it is only cosmetic, but there is still some little creasing caused on the inner portions on the leather that would otherwise not be there.

Is it a show-stopper? No - but I would rather it not be there...

 

[Bear]

Thanks to both of you for sharing. I do have overpronation and wear a ProStep insert with them.

Still, I never see this problem with other makers. I'm not sure what it is about AE that makes it an issue.

The 5 last is a harsh mistress...
My first 2 pairs of AE's were on the 5 last, and i did realize that they do have a gap on the sides when i stand flat footed. The heel does not slip though, and it is a comfortable fit otherwise. Having said that, it was definitely troubling enough for me to stop buying shoes on that last.

Didn't really think it was my foot causing this...but maybe being a bit flat-footed is contributing to the bulge I get.

It really gets pronounced when hell striking the inner bulge is huge then!

 

[ElDave]



Didn't really think it was my foot causing this...but maybe being a bit flat-footed is contributing to the bulge I get. 

It really gets pronounced when hell striking  the inner bulge is huge then!

Being flat footed absolutely causes it. I am 100% flat footed - no hint of an arch. I can't wear certain styles because they bow out in a just silly way.

 

[PhiPsi32]

The 5 last is a harsh mistress...
My first 2 pairs of AE's were on the 5 last, and i did realize that they do have a gap on the sides when i stand flat footed. The heel does not slip though, and it is a comfortable fit otherwise. Having said that, it was definitely troubling enough for me to stop buying shoes on that last.

And how, my congratulations to the SF members who fit well in the #5 last. I'm road testing my 2nd pair of Nordstrom PAs. Not bad so far, but if my luck doesn't improve, the Nordstrom Rack will overflow with my cast offs.

I noticed a gap even when wearing shoes that were too small (tight in the heel and instep albeit a smaller gap). I am flat footed, but the gap remains the same whether or not I use an arch support. I also noticed a similar gap when trying on oxfords from that other American shoe company.

 

[Cold Iron]

also, if i understand the problem correctly, flat feet/ overpronation contribute to this. i happen to have the same issue with all of my shoes...

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This happens on all my AE shoes. Happened on my "Bates" in the military as well but not nearly as much as my AE shoes.

Yes it is only cosmetic, but there is still some little creasing caused on the inner portions on the leather that would otherwise not be there.

Is it a show-stopper? No - but I would rather it not be there...

I have flat feet but wear orthotics so I fill the volume of the shoe. I own 2 leeds (shell and calf), 2 Wilberts, Shelton, and the Bayfield & Dalton boots, all on the 1-511 last and none of them have bowing issues. The shell Bradley's that I received last week are bowing badly. I talked to CS today and am sending them back to try again. I've spent a lot of time researching this and it does seem to be a common issue especially lately with AE shoes. Seems to come up most often with the Bradley's and Strand. But others as well. If the Bradley's weren't shell I might accept them as is. However the more I look at it the more it bothers me. My heel also slips a lot more in the Bradley's than my others on the same last. Well except for my shell Dalton boots, the heel area in those is huge.

Retired military and my Bates never bowed, I have a low volume foot in addition to being flat. Back then I couldn't wear orthotics but got narrow shoes and boots when ever I could. I have been told by several doctors I have some of the flattest feet they have ever seen. There is an active thread on AAAC where someone has the same bowing issue and he thinks it is because he has high arches. So I'm not convinced that it is foot anatomy in every case. Some have tried the same model shoe on in the AE store and not had bowing. So there is some variation somewhere.

 

[Joenobody0]



 


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I have flat feet but wear orthotics so I fill the volume of the shoe. I own 2 leeds (shell and calf), 2 Wilberts, Shelton, and the Bayfield & Dalton boots, all on the 1-511 last and none of them have bowing issues. The shell Bradley's that I received last week are bowing badly. I talked to CS today and am sending them back to try again. I've spent a lot of time researching this and it does seem to be a common issue especially lately with AE shoes. Seems to come up most often with the Bradley's and Strand. But others as well. If the Bradley's weren't shell I might accept them as is. However the more I look at it the more it bothers me. My heel also slips a lot more in the Bradley's than my others on the same last. Well except for my shell Dalton boots, the heel area in those is huge.

Retired military and my Bates never bowed, I have a low volume foot in addition to being flat. Back then I couldn't wear orthotics but got narrow shoes and boots when ever I could. I have been told by several doctors I have some of the flattest feet they have ever seen. There is an active thread on AAAC where someone has the same bowing issue and he thinks it is because he has high arches. So I'm not convinced that it is foot anatomy in every case. Some have tried the same model shoe on in the AE store and not had bowing. So there is some variation somewhere.

I agree with you 100%. You can look at the shoes when not being worn and tell which pairs will do it especially bad. I strongly suspect that it's related to how the shoes are lasted.

 

[g.michael]

One other possible cause could be the low cut rear quarter of the shoe. I held up a Delray (8 last) next to my Alden Aberdeen NST and from the base of the heel to the top of the leather you can see that the Alden is higher by about 1/4 inch or so. It seems to narrow the throat a bit and maybe that helps as my Alden's don't do it.

 

[PhiPsi32]

One other possible cause could be the low cut rear quarter of the shoe. I held up a Delray (8 last) next to my Alden Aberdeen NST and from the base of the heel to the top of the leather you can see that the Alden is higher by about 1/4 inch or so. It seems to narrow the throat a bit and maybe that helps as my Alden's don't do it.

I tried my PAs without the arch supports allowing my heel to sit a little lower. My heel fits much better. Actually the whole shoe fits better, but my low arch gets pinched a little by the edge of the insole. Using a lock lace pattern doesn't seem to make a difference. But I think you're on to something.