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

[bucksfan]

I have all three - I vote that you also need them.

You're a bad influence...

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

NewShoes: I am a fan of the Leeds. I own it in burgundy shell, black shell, brown shell, and walnut shell (soon to arrive). The 1 last, for me, is great. The MacNeil is decent looking, but the 7 last is a tricky fit. I own it in burgundy shell (with AE's version of commando outsole). As for the Dalton, we will agree to disagree. No problem. Daltons seem to be selling well ...

Lostron: I wear shell cordovan shoes and boots year 'round. Indeed, as I type I am wearing the C&J for BB burgundy shell captoe boots.

A good day to one and all.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

Calikid: The walnut shell Dundees are great.

 

[Shiny]

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[polojock615]

You're a bad influence...

This is a worse influence:

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

This is a worse influence:

I still can't take my eyes off those.

 

[Odradek]



This is a worse influence:

Sweet. This is what I want, but in reference to my earlier post, is the Brooks Brothers version of the Shelton basically the same shoe with a different sole, or is the leather not as good as the AE shoe?

 

[David Copeland]

He's likely just talking about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale they have every summer. July 19-Aug 4 this year.

For some of us the Anniversary sale starts in just a few weeks on July 10th. And last year's Anniversary Sale was a whopping 35% off retail.

 

[polojock615]

Sweet.

This is what I want, but in reference to my earlier post, is the Brooks Brothers version of the Shelton basically the same shoe with a different sole, or is the leather not as good as the AE shoe?

I think the sole is different, but that's it. These Sheltons are all-shell, by the way.

 

[David Copeland]

Interesting.

It's actually difficult for me to categorize any of Ecco's models as "dress" shoes in the traditional sense.

Again, it was just a comment by Brett (who is a Manager at Nordstroms Shoes) - and he has been at Nordstroms for 19 years, owns over 90 pair of very nice shoes (including AE, Alden, etc) - and he mentioned he uses a dress style of the Echo for on his feet all day. I would think others, such as doctors, would be good to visit a Nordstrom Department Store and try on a pair, alongside any of the AE styles to - and make the judgement in person.



Canberra Wing Tip


Canberra Leather Sole Tie


Birmingham Cap Toe Tie


Windsor Tie


Portisco


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[BackInTheJox]

This is a worse influence:

Those walnut shell MacNeils are amazing. They're exactly what I'm looking for to fill the "casual yet stylish" void in my AE collection.

 

[David Copeland]

I only used the Saphir wax for the job. I was using the Allen Edmonds polish before (the one in the tube with the sponge applicator thing), but I found that the AE polish just wasn't giving the shine I desired. I ordered the Saphir Wax and found the difference to be like night and day.


I apply a little bit of wax to the shoe with a cloth, then dip the same cloth in a tiny amount of water. Add a bit more wax and rub to the now wet cloth onto the shoe. I use another cloth to get most of the polish off. Then I use the saphir buffing cloth to bring out the deep shine. Finally, I get some nylon pantyhose and give it a good once over.

Saphir products are amazing.

Great advice.

How long did it take you?

 

[David Copeland]

Or accept the previously suggested notion that Ecco's are indistinguishable from a high quality dress shoe from the normal vantage point. I may not be able to ID the various brands of shoes on the feet of people I meet, but i can usually spot Ecco's from a mile away due to their tennis shoe like characteristics.

Perhaps on some styles, but they have other dress shoes which have a decent stitched-like welt around the top of the sole. That is the type Brett favors. Next time you go to a good store, examine them for yourself - that is if you need a pair for on your feet all day. Otherwise, you would not need to consider Ecco.

 

[Subutai]

"Ecco." Not "Echo"

 

[David Copeland]

An interesting part of this is that it's not even about price. Currently at Nordstroms, if you wanted to pick up a pair of dress shoes, you could choose:

• Ecco Windsor for $229.95
• AE Clifton for $199.90
• AE Players for $223.90.

The Ecco suggestion was for "those who are on their feet all day", who want something dressy and attractive - but COMFORTABLE for all day use. It's just a choice and has less to do with price and more to do with all day comfort.

Rather than concentrate on the factory video - here is a video in the final step of wear: