Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - Page 994

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Originally Posted by MarioImpemba 

How many variations of Wing Tips does one need?

A man can never have enough boots, wingtips, or brown shoes IMO. However for the first time I don't see a single thing in the newly released shoes that I need to have. I hear you.

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Originally Posted by Papa Doble 

So a flat single or double leather natural sole was requested, and they're saying they can only do the untreated storm welt found on the Natural Wax Infused Leather and Brown Distressed Leather McTavish? That doesn't make any sense.

I think the group originally asked for a natural split reverse welt sole which we were told was not available. My thought was the same as yours so I asked what natural soles were available 

The Leeds are my workhorse shoes and I can't imagine going without them. The black calf Leeds was my first AE shoe and the #8 shell Leeds was my first shell. I purchased both long before I discovered SF and bar lacing so the grooves from the laces are cut way too deep into both that it is too late to change them now. Likely will do bar on my custom brown shell Leeds when I get them however.

My only regret is that the black ones are calf instead of shell. But I blame Mario and Adam for that because of the great pictures they posted of their black shell Leeds. Seriously though you can see the micro creases in the calf that develop over time which bucksfan talks about, and that shell does not develop.

I agree Allen Edmonds has been all over the place in terms of new product.  What is their target demographic?  So many shoes/boots ruined by white coloured sole.  

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Originally Posted by reidrothchild 


Really? I assumed there would be a an upcharge for a sole change. If they can do the Strandmok in a different sole, then disregard my previous post. Hooray Strandmok!

Call your AE store (if you have one).  Not the factory.

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Originally Posted by adsmith4 

Just snagged a pair of Amok's I'm the snuff color for $79. Pumped, my tan Amok's are my favorite pair so I couldn't pass up another pair for that price. For all you guys that wear a 9D, my local outlet has a TON of sales samples for $79. Some of the highlights that I can remember were Brown burnished Jermyn's and Neumora. Chili grain Randolph's and Park Avenues. If anyone is interested, let me know and I will give you the SA's name and number to the store.

Thank you for the info, placed order for Neumora for $79.  The associate said they were Bourbon color, which is fine by me, but we will see when they arrive.

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Originally Posted by cbtaylor 

 

Thank you for the info, placed order for Neumora for $79.  The associate said they were Bourbon color, which is fine by me, but we will see when they arrive.

No problem man.  I tried them on but they were too big, they look pretty good.  The Amok's fit a little smaller to me so I was able to make do with them in the 9.

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Originally Posted by reidrothchild 

AE needs some new designers. I've been waiting for a suede Strand, but they go and add that awful white sole to it. Over the last year or so, they've just been adding way too many unnecessary quirks to their new offerings. AE needs to stop trying to be Mark McNairy and focus on basics. I mean, is the market really crying out for a wing-tip/loafer or more grey leather? Things AE needs to focus on before worrying about offering anymore weird-colored, quirky shoes (maybe more accurately, my personal wish list):
1. A decent single monk. I do not count the Norwich because it is on the 2 last, a terrible last whose name should never be spoken again.
2. A suede brogue dress shoe. Really just more suede in general. Most of their suede seems to be focused on unlined casual shoes like the Neumok and Amok.
3. A nice looking captoe balmoral for their Classic line (as has been discussed, the cap on the PA and FA is too stubby).
4. A sleek, high-vamp tassel loafer offered in walnut, brown, bourbon, and/or suede (not the black/burgundy Grayson or Manchester favored by 60 year olds).

Is this really too much to ask before AE vomits another multi-colored wingtip with a brick-red sole and made from "rough" leather on us?

All joking aside though, I would prefer to see them work on a nice permanent selection of classic well proportioned, well designed shoes on a generally pleasing last.  I think they need to make their "Timeless Classics" collection a permanent (read non-discontinuable) set of shoes that will always be available, and they need to expand it to include more of the shoes that a well rounded wardrobe will always have a place for.  After that, let them have their fun on the side with the stuff that looks like it was made by design school students. 

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Originally Posted by CalTex 

For those of you with AE loafers.

I am looking at a pair to wear on the weekend. Will I be able to wear them 2 days straight without them smelling? I will use shoe trees at night but I don't want to wear socks.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

Use some food powder (gold bond or whatever) and you should be fine. Doing this occassionally should be fine. I might consider looking for a second pair of weekend shoes sometime in the future though.

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Originally Posted by MoneyWellSpent 

New shoes popping up on AE's website!!!  I'm not a fan so far. 

 

 

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF8034_1_40000000001_-1

 

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF7034_1_40000000001_-1

 

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF8245_1_40000000001_-1

 

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF4818_1_40000000001_-1

Are you sure these aren't just bonus Web Gems? =P

These are all awful. It's one thing to design a bad looking shoe that will not flourish in the market (again), but it's another to give it awful names like "Chukkamok" and "Strandmok." Did the naming department get scrapped or something?