Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - Page 1029

Do the Brooks Brothers AE Park Aves fit exactly the same as the standard type?

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Originally Posted by TheSizzle 

 

Thanks. They're pretty sweet, I must say.

 

I actually picked them up full price as a birthday present to myself last month.

 

Most of the AEs I've ever bought are firsts, mainly because I never really knew about seconds, and there isn't as much in my size as other, more common, ones (I wear a 7D).

 

As far as the jeans, they aren't bootcut. They're just straight Levi 514s, but I'm not very big (see shoe size above).

Well next time around you'll be ready bro.

I think I have the same exact pair. (T'was a gift)
You should def wear them with slimmer jeans. I say this because i've been putting together outfits for my strands which haven't even got here yet(!)
Can you tell I want 'em now?

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Originally Posted by cbtaylor 

Lasalle in chili

 

Beautiful!  I have chili Delrays and they're some of my favorite shoes I own.  I always love wearing them with navy pants, it's probably their best look.  

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Originally Posted by Bexcellence 

Do the Brooks Brothers AE Park Aves fit exactly the same as the standard type?

I found them to be more rigid in the sole because of the poron insole and rubber tap soles vs the regular AEs. Same goes with lasalle vs delrays. Because the soles were less prone to flex in the regular walking motion, it caused some heel slip for me. Finishing seemed to be better than regular AEs though. Your mileage may vary.

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Originally Posted by spitshine123 

I found them to be more rigid in the sole because of the poron insole and rubber tap soles vs the regular AEs. Same goes with lasalle vs delrays. Because the soles were less prone to flex in the regular walking motion, it caused some heel slip for me. Finishing seemed to be better than regular AEs though. Your mileage may vary.

Would you say the same for the BB strand?
It too has poron instead of cork.

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Originally Posted by donjuan17 

Would you say the same for the BB strand?
It too has poron instead of cork.

Yep, that was actually my frame of reference having owned both. I assumed it would be the same for the Park Ave

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Originally Posted by donjuan17 

Well next time around you'll be ready bro.

I think I have the same exact pair. (T'was a gift)
You should def wear them with slimmer jeans. I say this because i've been putting together outfits for my strands which haven't even got here yet(!)
Can you tell I want 'em now?

You seriously do, man. I was so excited when these came that I posted a picture in here that day (about a month back). They're such a great color, and it's difficult to really capture them in a picture. I bet you'll love them.

And, you know I'll be ready (not like my AE collection is really lacking).

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Originally Posted by donjuan17 

Would you say the same for the BB strand?
It too has poron instead of cork.

Pretty sure both have cork midsoles.

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Originally Posted by BackInTheJox 

 

Pretty sure both have cork midsoles.

Nope. Spoke to the AE factory and store and both said the Brooks Bros versions had poron instead of cork and in addition also had a topy half sole.

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Originally Posted by donjuan17 

Nope. Spoke to the AE factory and store and both said the Brooks Bros versions had poron instead of cork and in addition also had a topy half sole.

I believe you mean to say that it has poron instead of a leather insole. The midsole, or the section that would be visible upon removing the leather outsole (and sole guard), would still be cork. At least, that's how I heard it.

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Originally Posted by TheSizzle 

 

I believe you mean to say that it has poron instead of a leather insole. The midsole, or the section that would be visible upon removing the leather outsole (and sole guard), would still be cork. At least, that's how I heard it.

That seems to be the consensus.  It is obvious from viewing the BB vs. AE shoes that the insole is different and I believe everything below that is the same, excepting the rubber topy on the BB.

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Originally Posted by TheSizzle 

 

I believe you mean to say that it has poron instead of a leather insole. The midsole, or the section that would be visible upon removing the leather outsole (and sole guard), would still be cork. At least, that's how I heard it.

You know you might be right. I just called Adam from the outlet to ask about this but he didn't know..
Where did you get this info from?
If you're right it would only make me love the shoe that much more.

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Originally Posted by donjuan17 

You know you might be right. I just called Adam from the outlet to ask about this but he didn't know..
Where did you get this info from?
If you're right it would only make me love the shoe that much more.

I can't exactly pin down a source, but you could follow this line of thought...

-BB makes no mention of midsole, only the insole.

-AE offers the same shoe design from their website.

-AE allows you to customize the shoe by adding a combination sole like the BB version.

-AE allows you to customize the shoe by replacing the leather insole with poron like the BB version.

-AE constructs shoes with a cork midsole (applied hot).

-AE does not allow you to choose a different midsole, even if you call.

I think it would be odd to have a poron midsole, and I doubt AE modified their fabrication process to include one.

Also, if you search the internet for information on AE for BB shoes having cork midsoles, there will be plenty of references, including statements that the cork would mold to the wearer's foot (like the regular AE). 

No each store has to order their own shoes.  They can access the entire companies inventory.  Then whatever store you call has to call another store to get the shoe you are looking for.  It does not matter what store you call anyone can help you.  Some think you have to call SB but in reality every store has to call each other to get your shoes for you.  SB gets a ton of calls and emails so you coudl try calling or emailing other stores if you need help.