Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - Page 779

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Originally Posted by envgeo 

First post, so go easy. Bought a pair of walnut strands with the v tread Sunday. Should be delivered in a few weeks and I got a 20% discount using the partners card in Dallas (charity function that gives you 20% off at over 500 retailers after you donate/buy a card). Was looking for a black shoe, but just fell in love with the walnut strands and couldn't turn my back on them.

The same thing actually happened to me as well. Went into BB for a more formal pair of shoes, left with the walnut strand along with a black captoe oxford. They really are great shoes.

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Originally Posted by horsey shoes 

I believe they still make the Jefferson in walnut as well... possible that you can get the broken-in leather feel of the Independence collection and your walnut wing at the same time.

How exactly does the leather differ? The burnishing almost makes it look like a cross between Walnut and Bourbon.

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Originally Posted by kentyman 

 

How exactly does the leather differ? The burnishing almost makes it look like a cross between Walnut and Bourbon.

Not sure of the entire process, but the description on the AE site says "premium double-aged" calfskin... I can tell you the end result is a much softer feeling upper than the traditional calf models in my opinion.

If you have not tried one yet, go down to a brick and mortar store and check out the difference in feel for yourself... but be careful, because you may walk out with them!

ugh.....looking over the tan Cronmoks I picked up from the South Coast Plaza store last week and noticed the toe medallion is way off on the right boot. Going to the store tomorrow for exchange, good thing I have not used them.

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Originally Posted by facet 

Agreed, the softness of the leather compared to my other AEs was what really stood out to me when I first got them.

Do you think there's any effect on the durability? How does it affect creasing?

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Originally Posted by clarksdb 

Any pictures in the wild of the Jefferson (preferably in brown)? Please post someone!

Best I have is this one.

The dark brown actualy looks black.

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Originally Posted by MoneyWellSpent 

I'm looking for any experience or advice on the Burgundy Shell Cordovan Park Avenues.  The local AE outlet near me has a pair of seconds in my size.  Looking at them in person, they don't have any obvious defects.  I'm just not sure about the color.  They aren't a very deep burgundy IMO, and almost have a very slight dark pinkish twinge to their color.  Has anyone else had this type of experience?  I guess it is possible that the white bloom that was on them was making them look lighter/pinker than they otherwise would after brushing, etc.  The blooming was very apparent around the stitching which almost looked like white toothpaste residue.  If the color will not become richer/darker than what I saw, then it is safe to say that I don't care for their color.  I would also hesitate to buy such expensive shoes under the assumption that polish may help correct the color.  I am afraid that I don't have any pictures.  Thoughts? 

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Originally Posted by rmaurer 

I'm traveling right now so don't have photos, but I just received a pair of the burgundy shell Park Avenues that I ordered during the sale. I specifically waited until they were out of stock in my size (10.5C) so that I would get the new shell darker finish. Indeed, they are much darker than the old finish that I felt was too pink-hued. These are closer to Alden's #8, although more red/black than eggplant. Very, very, nice, rich finish.
If you're going to get a pair of the burgundy shells I would highly suggest calling ahead to make sure you get the new finish.

It sounds like this might be the issue I had with the shoes I mentioned above.  I like the looks of the new finish as well, but I haven't ever seen it in person so that I can compare it to the old burgundy finish.  The pair of Park Avenues that I was talking about above seemed to be slightly "pinker" than the other burgundy models on the shelf that I saw that day.  Again, it may have been due to the "blooming."  Maybe I will hold off since the new finish sounds more like my idea of what a burgundy shoe should look like.  Please post photos when you have time, because I am seriously considering a pair of these!   

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Originally Posted by clarksdb 

Any pictures in the wild of the Jefferson (preferably in brown)? Please post someone!

Here are my Walnuts:

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Originally Posted by clarksdb 

Any pictures in the wild of the Jefferson (preferably in brown)? Please post someone!

I'll try my best to remember to post some pics when I get home tonight.  PM me if I don't.

Yeah, that walnut jefferson is stunning.