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

[jkater1]

Pics as promised.

I really like the dust bags that come with them, they are very thick. Also, was surprised by the JR soles and dove tail heel, this is my first pair so if this is normal my bad.

 

[RogerP]

Those are really good looking shoes jkater1 - thanks for the pice. What size are yours? Just trying to get a sense of proportions.

 

[jkater1]

Here is a comparison with a few of my other shells that were out, can kind of tell that it is a little dull and needs some work getting the proper shell shine.

Alden Cigar boot on left and AE on right

L to R: Color 4, Color 8, Dark Brown, Cigar

 

[cdmcallister]



Thanks for the tips guys. I'm definitely not opposed to the darker edges, and it's actually a bit lighter than I was remembering now that I look at them again. I'm more just annoyed with myself for not being more careful before putting the dressing on.

Here's a couple pics...

I think those look great. My bourbon strands have black edges and I'm fond of the contrast. As with most things, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Don't beat yourself up too much over the edge dressing; they look very nice.

 

[jkater1]



Those are really good looking shoes jkater1 - thanks for the pice.  What size are yours?  Just trying to get a sense of proportions.

Size is 10.5d

 

[RogerP]

Here is a comparison with a few of my other shells that were out, can kind of tell that it is a little dull and needs some work getting the proper shell shine.

Alden Cigar boot on left and AE on right

Those two are very close in colour - and very nice. What did you use to polish the Alden's - just a brush and arm power, or did you use any product?

 

[jkater1]



Those two are very close in colour - and very nice.  What did you use to polish the Alden's - just a brush and arm power, or did you use any product?

The shoe has a little touch of red to it, but both very close in color. Mostly brush and arm power, reno maybe every 8-10 wears and saphir cordovan creme maybe every 15 wears or so.

 

[RogerP]

Thanks man. Enjoy.

 

[wdahab]

My favorite pair of AE shells. 744 action shot down by the water. Got them as seconds during the whole ridiculously cheap price fiasco earlier this year. My friend is selling me his 721s at his cost since they didn't quite work for him. Gonna treat them just as lovingly These are thoroughly Crane's method, btw. No Mac pampering for these bad boys.

 

[Numbernine]



My favorite pair of AE shells. 744 action shot down by the water. Got them as seconds during the whole ridiculously cheap price fiasco earlier this year. My friend is selling me his 721s at his cost since they didn't quite work for him. Gonna treat them just as lovingly These are thoroughly Crane's method, btw. No Mac pampering for these bad boys.

What causes the toe caps to look like that. I noticed Cranes did the same thing .Abuse? Construction? Conditioning method?

 

[New Shoes1]

Here is a comparison with a few of my other shells that were out, can kind of tell that it is a little dull and needs some work getting the proper shell shine.

Alden Cigar boot on left and AE on right


L to R: Color 4, Color 8, Dark Brown, Cigar

Thanks for sharing. The picture by the boot is really interesting colorwise and because, every time I see the Townley, I think what a great boot it would make.

 

[Close Hoarse]

I think those look great. My bourbon strands have black edges and I'm fond of the contrast. As with most things, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Don't beat yourself up too much over the edge dressing; they look very nice.

Love the Walnut in almost any model. Nice looking shoes.
CH

 

[Al in Philly]

I hate all of you for posting pictures of your beautiful, beautiful Townley's.

 

[Flyswatter]



After much hemming and hawing I decided to order Park Avenues in black, Mcallisters in Walnut, and Strands in Walnut (with a 13.5, 4E foot, I know it's going to take a lot of playing around to find the right fit). With backordered Bruces for stomping around. I've been on a college budget and have relied on Clarks and other random brands before this. Thanks for the excellent discussion which helped guide my decision!

Some nice selections, no doubt! Sounds like you're in the same situation as me: just finishing up college and starting a nice shoe wardrobe. I'm curious though as to why you selected two out of three in Walnut, especially two shoes as similar as the McAllister and Strand. Walnut is a beautiful color for sure, but seems like a darker brown would be a bit more versatile and it would have made more sense to get one of those in brown burnished or bourbon calf. Anyway, not trying to make you second-guess yourself, just food for thought. My two AE shoes so far are black Park Avenues and brown Fifth Avenues. Figured I'd start with the dressier/suit appropriate shoes first, then make some more casual acquisitions, i.e. shoes in a lighter brown and with some brogueing. I've got my eye on bourbon McAllisters next.

 

[MDeKelver]

Also, I'd always kinda viewed a brown suede chukka as a fall shoe, but mediahound doesn't seem to have a problem wearing them in the middle of spring. Thoughts on the versatility of such a shoe? Is it a year 'rounder?

In a Chukka, sure it is a year-rounder.

OTOH, anyone know any ideas about brown suede offerings from Allen Edmonds? Is there usually fall specials? I would love Strand in very dark brown Suede for fall (how about a Strandmok in dark brown). I checked the website, under Leathers, and I see "Suede (0)"

Oh, and I exercised my right to fuel financial recovery by purchasing McAllisters, tap sole, Bourbon. Happy Anniversary AE! Can't wait for the mail.