Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...

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[Winston S.]



Is the norwich at the $260 pricepoint a good deal?

I think you can probably do better. PM member allaboutshoes.

AE is having their online sale this weekend and I happen to be fairly close to their southcoast plaza store in southern california. I have their Kearney loafers in an 8.5, but I tried on the Park Avenue's in 8.5 and there was an awful pressure on the arch of my right foot. I really like AE's price/quality ratio and I want the PA's to fit. Is there any other width I should be trying that might alleviate this problem? I guess i should just go over there and try on a bunch of sizes, but it doesn't make sense to me that no size would fit my foot.

Which width did you try on in the 8.5? The D? Did you try the 8.5E?

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It looks sloppy and bulkier than expected, note this is the floor model not in my wide size. On a positive note, it has a genuine Dainite sole, which is nice.

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They look pretty sleek to me. Do they look bulkier in person?

Isn't the better question whether they are worth the additional ribbing you will get from  your coworkers? 

Ribbing?

For me, a chelsea boot should look sleek and elegant, this one unfortunately does not. Personally, I'm passing...

Looks pretty sleek and elegant to me.

 

[JubeiSpiegel]

^ The stitching, big welt, and leather wrinkles killed it for me. It did look bulkier in person...

 

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[DJTraveler]

For the Mora fans out there, Allen Edmonds has partnered with Ball and Buck to offer a special edition Mora in black calf, brown calf, and wheat suede - all with orange leather lining and orange welt stitching. Release date sometime in October. Pricey at $448/pair!

http://shop.ballandbuck.com/collections/vendors?q=Allen+Edmonds#.UGMzuo2PVK0

 

[spitshine123]

For the Mora fans out there, Allen Edmonds has partnered with Ball and Buck to offer a special edition Mora in black calf, brown calf, and wheat suede - all with orange leather lining and orange welt stitching. Release date sometime in October. Pricey at $448/pair!

http://shop.ballandbuck.com/product...ck-double-monk-strap-wheat-suede#.UGMxt42PVK0

Dear Lord, give me self control over the suede moras. Not very practical for the weekdays at the office though

 

[wigglr]

I dont think much self-control exists in this forum

 

[rmaurer]

Could use some advice...

Yesterday I picked up a pair of brown shell Strands. They were covered with bloom out of the box and I took some time in the evening to brush them well. The color that has emerged is much lighter than I expected, almost like a milk chocolate. It is definitely unique, but it doesn't look that pleasing to my eye and I'm not sure what it would go with. I was expecting a much darker brown closer to the burnished brown calf shoe.

Should I return them? Anyone have experience with how the brown shell ages? I know I could apply black wax (sparingly), but I'm reticent to do anything like that to brand new shell.

Thanks!

 

[jimney]

For the Mora fans out there, Allen Edmonds has partnered with Ball and Buck to offer a special edition Mora in black calf, brown calf, and wheat suede - all with orange leather lining and orange welt stitching. Release date sometime in October. Pricey at $448/pair!

http://shop.ballandbuck.com/collections/vendors?q=Allen+Edmonds#.UGMzuo2PVK0

Difference between Mora and Neumora? Just different lasts? Also, will AE bring them back themselves or is this my best shot at them?

 

[clarksdb]



Same boat here, I purged my non-AE shoes about a year ago and now am 100% AE; with the exception of the running shoes of course.

Pk, I like it! Unfortunately (or fortunately, I guess), I went through my closet and got rid of my old standby Cole Haans and India sourced Florsheim Imperials a couple years ago. But, I enjoy your pictures and would like seeing others' collections of ugly shoes next to their "post-enlightenment" shoes.
My shoe collection currently consists of AE, Alden, Crockett & Jones, a few pair of running shoes, and a Couple pair of boots I use for working outside or hunting. After my family's move this weekend, I'll try to snap a couple of pictures again.

What running shoes are you guys keeping? Just some Nike etc. sneakers?

 

[DJTraveler]

Difference between Mora and Neumora? Just different lasts? Also, will AE bring them back themselves or is this my best shot at them?

Yes, they are on different lasts. The Mora is on the 8-108 last. The Neumora on the new 3-333 last. Does not look like AE is bringing back the Mora's anytime soon - they were not in the Fall supplement catalog.

 

[spitshine123]

What running shoes are you guys keeping? Just some Nike etc. sneakers?

I have a feeling that horsey shoes' running sneaks are made of cordovan...and he has 3 of the same model in different shades of brown.

 

[Winston S.]



Yes, they are on different lasts.  The Mora is on the 8-108 last.  The Neumora on the new 3-333 last.  Does not look like AE is bringing back the Mora's anytime soon - they were not in the Fall supplement catalog.

Love the 8 last, but not a fan of the double monk.

 

[jch1]

Got my pair of Fifth Aves and Daltons- I didn't realize the cap on the 5th Ave is much smaller than the strands. Still going to keep it, but the Strand is definitely my fave AE shoe.

As an aside, any shots of the brown Hamptons in the wild?

 

[kmdsimpson]



Love the 8 last, but not a fan of the double monk.

I'm not a double monk fan, either, but I have to admit those suede ones look nice!

On the suede monk topic, here are some Tricker's I just picked up. Hope it's not too off topic, but I think they make for an interesting comparison.

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