Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - Page 670

Originally Posted by dgsdm 

So I'm looking for another pair to rotate for work along with my PA during the rediscovery sale but I have a few questions.
1) Is a second quality strand worth it at $200? Im worried that the defect with it will be bigger than I'd like.
2) If i wear 9e on the PA do I order the same size for the strands? Same last
3) I'm also interested in the Norwich or Kenilworth or maybe possibly the fifth avenue in burnished brown but
Stylewise its too close to the PA.. Price for first quality FA seems good at $230. I'd like the norwich but I'm
Not sure if its worth it at $260. Im thinking about getting the norwich then getting the strands when the next
Nordstrom sale comes around, what do you guys think?
4) Any recommendations for shoes I can wear with a suit and dress down with jeans?
5) Should two pairs of shoes be enough for work? Im working five days a week in a suit.. Of course I will be
Looking to purchase a third pair down the road..

Originally Posted by wigglr 

 

1) Yes, just check them out when you get them and if not happy, exchange for another pair. Worst comes to worst, you can return them

Originally Posted by VinnyMac 

 

 

 

+1 I wouldn't pay more than $200 shipped for seconds.

Originally Posted by BackInTheJox 

Anyone know if one of the $35 gift cards work on seconds?  

 

It's a card that another user here gifted to me, and it is clear that it is only good for purchase of shoes, but I am unsure whether it is also viable for seconds and not just firsts.

Originally Posted by James77 

Since I'm in Canada, what's the best way to find out what seconds are available and pricing on them?

Originally Posted by charliebrown2 

How many brushes do you guys have per shoe color?  eg, 1 dauber brush 1 horsehair brush for each color

 

thinking about picking some accessories during the AE sale.  Unless you guys can recommend somewhere else that's cheaper and just about as effective.  Thanks.

Originally Posted by horsey shoes 

Black shell MacNeil's finally landed yesterday.

I ordered them about six weeks ago, but was told they would take a while since there were issues getting enough shell.

Hopefully this means that they can start working on those web gems now too.

 

And Fed Ex did drop these at the front door without a signature. Second time they have done this, so possibly this is the new norm.

 

 

 

Originally Posted by Cold Iron 

 

Beautiful shoe, I've seen more black shell on here in the last week than a whole year previously. I would seriously consider getting those.

 

On another note I went to a link for the limited edition shell boots on the AE site and now get:

We're sorry. This product has recently sold out and is no longer available for purchase. We are in the process of removing it from our website.

 

Looks like the limited availability of shell has hit hard. Or the deadline has now come but I thought it was a bit further out.

Originally Posted by Cold Iron 

Looks like the limited availability of shell has hit hard. Or the deadline has now come but I thought it was a bit further out.

Originally Posted by random-adam 

My memory can be pretty flaky, but I believe September 24 was the deadline on the shell webgem boots.

Originally Posted by bucksfan 

Indeed, black shell is pretty nice, and black shell Macneils are very nice.  I have black shell Leeds and am just waiting for the right time to get black PAs, Cambridges and Macneils (probably in that order).  I think that they had 9/23 as the end date for the webgem boots.  Supposedly you'll see the Daltons (in burgundy) and Dundees (in brown, burgundy and black) show back up in October.  

 

I have 1 brush I use for black, 1 for burgundy, 1 for very light brown, 3 in various locations for shell brushing.  I do not use daubers, using an old t-shirt instead.  

Originally Posted by charliebrown2 

How many brushes do you guys have per shoe color?  eg, 1 dauber brush 1 horsehair brush for each color

 

thinking about picking some accessories during the AE sale.  Unless you guys can recommend somewhere else that's cheaper and just about as effective.  Thanks.