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post #16396 of 23521
2/24/13 at 3:53pm
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Originally Posted by TheSizzle View Post

Some leathers are able to wrap the last in a tighter manner, making less room inside the finished shoe, and some leathers are more flexible, allowing for a more forgiving fit. Off the top of my head, those are just two issues that could come up.

I think that explanation only goes part way towards explaning things. When I look @ my McTavish's they are discernibly wider than my other 5 last shoes, and by a wide margin. This cannot be solely explained by the type of leather used but also due to some "adjustments" to the last; imo of course.
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post #16397 of 23521
2/24/13 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by Buddy0329 View Post


I think that explanation only goes part way towards explaning things. When I look @ my McTavish's they are discernibly wider than my other 5 last shoes, and by a wide margin. This cannot be solely explained by the type of leather used but also due to some "adjustments" to the last; imo of course.

 

Thicker leather and a double oak sole with a reverse welt will definitely come out as a wider shoe. Yes, they seem bigger, but I'm pretty sure they're using the same lasts.

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post #16398 of 23521
2/24/13 at 4:10pm
I was looking at the AE catalog from last fall, and saw this page on recrafting. Apropos to the previous conversation about overpolishing shoes, you can send your shoes in to AE for refinishing only.

Here's a scan of the page with details of all services:
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
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post #16399 of 23521
2/24/13 at 4:12pm
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Originally Posted by kmdsimpson View Post

I was looking at the AE catalog from last fall, and saw this page on recrafting. Apropos to the previous conversation about overpolishing shoes, you can send your shoes in to AE for refinishing only.

Here's a scan of the page with details of all services:
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

 

Refinishing: $50.00

http://www.allenedmonds.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/RecraftingView?catalogId=40000000001&langId=-1&storeId=1

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post #16400 of 23521
2/24/13 at 4:21pm
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Originally Posted by TheSizzle View Post

Refinishing: $50.00
http://www.allenedmonds.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/RecraftingView?catalogId=40000000001&langId=-1&storeId=1

Yes, or you could go the website... shog[1].gif

I'm so conditioned to think that their site is bad that I didn't even bother to check...
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post #16401 of 23521
2/24/13 at 4:32pm
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Originally Posted by Septimus View Post

I just mean "SA" refers to a person at Allen Edmonds, not a person here.  No SA here cna put you on an AE mailing list.

I think if an SA here does see it, they could put you on the mailing list. There is at least one SA that follows this thread, though probably not too closely.
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post #16402 of 23521
2/24/13 at 4:38pm
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Originally Posted by Cold Iron View Post

I agree and also have the Brooks 7. But the Sizzle is much better at posting real life pics than I am!

 

Is it OK to mention AE items for sale in the SF Footwear Section?  I don't want to break the rules, but it would definitely be a brief plug.

 

Thanks,

 

CH

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post #16403 of 23521
2/24/13 at 4:53pm
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Originally Posted by TheSizzle View Post

I decided to give my walnut strands a little love today, and I have to say they never cease pleasing me.

 

 

You inspired me to shine my Allen Edmond Amsterdams (Bourbon McAllisters) that I am going to wear tomorrow. BTW, your Walnut Strands look great!

 

AppleMark

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post #16404 of 23521
2/24/13 at 5:46pm
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Originally Posted by GOP Shoe Guy View Post

You inspired me to shine my Allen Edmond Amsterdams (Bourbon McAllisters) that I am going to wear tomorrow. BTW, your Walnut Strands look great!

 

AppleMark

 

Those look absolutely wet! I love it!

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post #16405 of 23521
2/24/13 at 5:56pm
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Originally Posted by GOP Shoe Guy View Post

You inspired me to shine my Allen Edmond Amsterdams (Bourbon McAllisters) that I am going to wear tomorrow. BTW, your Walnut Strands look great!

 

AppleMark

 

Wow!  Which polish did you use?

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post #16406 of 23521
2/24/13 at 6:04pm
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Originally Posted by dancingbear View Post

 

Wow!  Which polish did you use?

I used Lincoln Brown Shoe Polish. I apply it generously, and then apply a dab of warm water to an area, and then work small circles, adding more water until I get a high shine. I do this to the entire shoe. Then I do the toe a second time so I get a real high shine on the toe. Then hit it with my buff cloth. 

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post #16407 of 23521
2/24/13 at 6:39pm
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Originally Posted by Buddy0329 View Post

Thanks to some good Bourbon, I found my defenses lowered and decided to order the Brooks 7 after all. In less than a week I will know whether this was done in sound judgement or not.. With any luck, pics will follow.

You got to be careful of that good Bourbon! Good luck, most of my transactions with the shoe bank has resulted in outstanding pairs of shoes.

 

Looks like today was another one of those days for shinning shoes, and a lot of great pictures!! Of course I got the bug too, go figure. Nothing but a damp rag and lots of brushing. First time for this picture, 3 AE walnut shells. Never mind the Alden Ravello at the end it is an imagination of the figmentation.... And they needed love too!

 

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post #16408 of 23521
2/24/13 at 6:41pm
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Originally Posted by Cold Iron View Post

You got to be careful of that good Bourbon! Good luck, most of my transactions with the shoe bank has resulted in outstanding pairs of shoes.

 

Looks like today was another one of those days for shinning shoes, and a lot of great pictures!! Of course I got the bug too, go figure. Nothing but a damp rag and lots of brushing. First time for this picture, 3 AE walnut shells. Never mind the Alden Ravello at the end it is an imagination of the figmentation.... And they needed love too!

 

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

 

 

Luv that walnut shell, very nice.

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post #16409 of 23521
2/24/13 at 6:55pm
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Originally Posted by Cold Iron View Post

I asked a SA last week that question and he told me that he would likely know about the same time that we will. He also mentioned that AE had a good supply of shell in 2 new colors, but didn't know what colors. I had never talked to him before and not sure about the validity of his statement. But if true.... I'm holding off on purchasing anything else for awhile just in case.

Two new colors damn I am going to be divorced.
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post #16410 of 23521
2/24/13 at 7:11pm
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Originally Posted by TheSizzle View Post

 

Thicker leather and a double oak sole with a reverse welt will definitely come out as a wider shoe. Yes, they seem bigger, but I'm pretty sure they're using the same lasts.

 

You can see this by looking at the stock photos of both from the front.

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