Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - Page 854

Originally Posted by pudman43 

I polish my Dk Brown Strands with Kiwi Dk Brown and its made them even darker, but still nowhere near black
J

Originally Posted by clarksdb 

I tried these on in calf and I REALLY liked the fit of that list. It fit like a glove. I don't know what kind of feet I have if that last really fits me well. Anyone know? And what other lasts would likely fit me really well as well then?

Originally Posted by Papa Doble 

These are great.

Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy 

Very nice Bradleys!!
I have them in burgundy shell and black shell. They are versatile. Can be dressed up - or even way down.

Originally Posted by bucksfan 

You are in good company, the #1 last fits a lot of people well. Me included. Check out the leeds if you don't have them already.
As far as other lasts go, you may want to try the #7.

Originally Posted by pudman43 

For anyone interested in the AE/Nordstrom Clifton, I have a pair coming in the next couple of days, in dark brown. Will post pics when they arrive
J

Originally Posted by clarksdb 

Thanks, will look into the Leeds and also the 7 last.
Here are my Cliftons (burgundy) worn yesterday:

Originally Posted by cbtaylor 

Neumok I ordered on cyber monday from Amazon arrived last night, talk about fast shipping!

Originally Posted by thomasec 

So I know this is a strange question (and probably the wrong way to do things), but I had a $100 credit on Amazon, and when the walnut Strand's went on sale this week, I just said fuck it and bought them without really having a way to incorporate them into my wardrobe. I've been meaning to start getting clothes for more formal occasions that don't look like ass, and these seemed like a good way to kick that off. Anyway, my question is, what would you suggest I buy to complement the Strand's that would work for business and business casual occasions? I get that it's kind of working backwards, but I had to start somewhere...

Originally Posted by Winston S. 

That is an acceptable amount of gap to me. I think after the shoes are well worn it will definitely come closer.
If it were me I would not send it back because of the stitching.

Originally Posted by Michael Haines 

I have a pair of the Parkways in the granite "gray" color which I gave a light polish of navy and I love them

Originally Posted by Todd V 

Burgundy shell Leeds.... brand new pair made to order. I placed the order a few months ago and picked them up last week. As you can see, the color is very dark. The shade is virtually identical to my Alden #8s which are also very new except the AE is a little less purple and a little more...brownish, I guess. The flash enhances the lighter red areas.
I recall a discussion about old burgundy vs. new burgundy and I'm not sure which I have here. However, these were definitely made in the last thirty days.
The Leeds is my best fitting shoe. I'll tell ya', if the Alden Barrie last is too loose in the heel for you, try the 1-last true-to-size but one width wider. Really nice.

Originally Posted by bucksfan 

Shell Bradleys today:

 

 

 

Originally Posted by jch1 

I know that my question isn’t completely relevant in this thread, but this is really the only one I frequent here on SF, so I figured I’d post here as well.  I have a pair of Paul Stuart Stuart’s choice shoes which are crafted by Grenson to their Masterpiece standards.  It appears as if the sole of the shoes have some sort of soft, fabric-like top layer which is now wearing away.  Does anybody know how to describe this properly?  Are there any cobblers in Chicago, or anywhere for that matter, who can resole shoes to include this feature?  I plan on contacting the store I purchased them from as well, just wanted to see if anybody had thoughts on SF.

 

Thanks,

 

Jon