Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - Page 718

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Originally Posted by CalTex 

I thought there was a rubber soled version of the fifth street boot, did they discontinue it?
Does anyone have any recommendations for a rubber soled boot in the MC category, I do not like the long branch or eagle county. It does not have to be AE.

The AE Aberdeen may be a good choice for you.

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Originally Posted by CalTex 


Thanks for the suggestions but I want a boot because I will be it when it rains/snows.

Lands' End still offers the Bayfield which has a rubber sole: http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-allen-edmonds-bayfield-captoe-boots~228873_-1.html.  You may even be able to snag this boot as a 2nd from the Shoe Bank.

Another option is To Boot New York's Kilburn.  It was on sale for $250 during Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale in August.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/to-boot-new-york-kilburn-boot/3172950?origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1047

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Originally Posted by hohneokc 


You are not alone. I keep all my shoes in their original box in the flannel bags with shoe trees in them.
Here are some of my AE's

Chris

Looks like my closet as well, tags out so I can what they are

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Originally Posted by hohneokc 


You are not alone. I keep all my shoes in their original box in the flannel bags with shoe trees in them.
Here are some of my AE's

Chris

Do you let them air out (with trees in) before putting them in flannel bags and boxes?

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Originally Posted by Patek 


Geez! That looks quite terrible and would lake me way too long to get ready in the morning. These are AE after all--which grated are great shoes but cost about as much as a nice dinner and I wouldn't cry if something happened to them. The only shoes I keep in the the box are my tux shoes as they are new and have never been worn.
I have 5 or 6 EG boxes that I have yet to throw away.

I think you're on a roll for new AE slogans.  Last week:  AE -Great rainy day shoes for when you don't want to wear your nice shoes.   This week:  AE - They're great shoes and all, but only cost as much as a nice dinner and won't make you cry if they get ruined. 

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Originally Posted by Patek 


Do you disagree with any of these statements? I don't see your point.

It all depends on your perspective.  The answer is no if you have the cash to drop $500-plus on shoes.  The answer is yes if coming up with $250 for AE's is a major expenditure and buying your first pair of nice shoes is a source of pride and accomplishment (as it is for many in this thread).

Patek:  the humor lies in your obliviousness to the second group's perspective, not to the truth or merit of your statement as it relates to you.  I know you meant no ill will, and I have none towards you.