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

[V1KTA222]

Those JR soles say "shell cordovan".

I think a few weeks back someone explained that Allen Edmonds uses the same sole for shell and calf shoes (all ordered from Horween in bulk), which explains why non-shell shoes will have that stamp. Can anyone confirm?

 

[kentyman]

I think a few weeks back someone explained that Allen Edmonds uses the same sole for shell and calf shoes (all ordered from Horween in bulk), which explains why non-shell shoes will have that stamp. Can anyone confirm?

Search "jr horween shell stamp" or some combination.

 

[peppercorn78]



I honestly don't like the light welt look on the macneils people have been doing lately. It makes the shoe look overly casual in my opinion.  It also makes the shoe appear much wider.  Any man here with a wife will tell you that darker colors are slimming, and the macneil needs slimming IMO.

The lighter welt looks great on pretty much any other model though, just not the Macneils...  But lots of people think they are gorgeous so maybe I'm crazy.

You know what? I think I'm not really into the natural welt altogether, despite being a former fan. It's the one thing about my Spiaggias I'm not crazy about. Every time I look down at my feet, it looks like those shoes are giving me a big toothy grin. Cheeky bastards!

 

[chinngiskhaan]

To each his own, but I was actually looking for a more casual version of the McNeil. I haven't thought that the natural welt would make the shoe look wider, but if this is the case, I am actually pretty glad. As noted above, the McNeil is rather pointy for a LWB. I don't think it needs slimming at all. If you think it does though, you might as well opt for the Williams, RL Saunders (or is it Saunderson?) or the Aberdeen all made on the narrow 2 last.

I totally see you point though, but then again, the whole idea of MTO is to provide a custom-made, unique shoe to each individual client. I am happy about the outcome, but I am looking forward to seeing yours with the darker welt to compare the difference.

hey man... if you love them, more power to ya! It definitely is worth pointing out that generally the goal on an LWB is for it to look boat-ish so that totally makes sense, just not my style. Also, if casual is what you are going for, then you certainly achieved it with this look.

I'm not saying they are ugly at all, they are good looking shoes for sure... the color of the upper is gorgeous!

 

[watchidiot]



Cappuccino McNeils have arrived today

Wow these are nice! I like the contrast of the welt against the uppers. I agree that a lighter edge would take it to the next level. Maybe a natural toasted edge? I also love the fact that the eyelets are visible. Was this specified in your MTO? Are these antique brass eyelets? Time to wipe drool off my phone.

 

[Snoogz]

I'm a bit down.

The brown Patriot cordovan webgems i ordered last month never made the 10/15 promised ship date. I called in about them last week to which I was told that they would have to email me an update.

No email ever came so I called in to AE late today. I was told that the uppers did not pass inspection pushing back delivery an extra couple of weeks.

I was relying on having these shoes no later than the first of the month since I;ll be travelling, but now that is in doubt.

On the flipside , all of you 2nds fiends will be glad to get a shot at a pair in 10EEE soon.

woah just my size...brown cordovan patriot u say??? excellent

 

[Subutai]

Has anyone gone the MTO route for a burgundy cordovan with a chili welt? If so, could you please share pics? I am trying to work out the details of my next make up and would love to see how that combination comes together.

 

[jch1]

They look great. I'm sure AE loved making them.

Anyway you can post more pics? Show up the details of the shoes.

Thanks

As you can imagine, these are pretty difficult to photograph. Here's my attempt from this morning. I forgot to tell Allison that I wanted brown "piping" on the top line area, but that won't be noticeable w/ pants. Also, I need to pick up a shorter pair of brown laces.

 

[cincikid]

As you can imagine, these are pretty difficult to photograph. Here's my attempt from this morning. I forgot to tell Allison that I wanted brown "piping" on the top line area, but that won't be noticeable w/ pants. Also, I need to pick up a shorter pair of brown laces.

Very cool! I like how they turned out a lot.

 

[cincikid]

Wow these are nice! I like the contrast of the welt against the uppers. I agree that a lighter edge would take it to the next level. Maybe a natural toasted edge?

I also love the fact that the eyelets are visible. Was this specified in your MTO? Are these antique brass eyelets?

Time to wipe drool off my phone.

Thanks! Yes, you're right, those are antique brass eyelets, which I did specify.

 

[evolved]

Cappuccino McNeils have arrived today

This makes me very excited for my cappuccino Macneils. Seeing those exposed eyelets makes me think I should have gone that route.....but I'm sure they will be beautiful, none the less. When was your invoice date?

 

[cincikid]

This makes me very excited for my cappuccino Macneils. Seeing those exposed eyelets makes me think I should have gone that route.....but I'm sure they will be beautiful, none the less. When was your invoice date?

I am sure you can always add the eyelets down the road.
The invoice date was 09/25

 

[cincikid]

I think a few weeks back someone explained that Allen Edmonds uses the same sole for shell and calf shoes (all ordered from Horween in bulk), which explains why non-shell shoes will have that stamp. Can anyone confirm?

Just to clarify, Horween doesn't make soles. The soles are made by JR. Search for this discussion from a few weeks ago.

 

[evolved]

I am sure you can always add the eyelets down the road.
The invoice date was 09/25

My invoice date was 09/26 but I have no shoes

 

[jvc44]

What to do about dents?