• Hi, I am the owner and main administrator of Styleforum. If you find the forum useful and fun, please help support it by buying through the posted links on the forum. Our main, very popular sales thread, where the latest and best sales are listed, are posted HERE

    Purchases made through some of our links earns a commission for the forum and allows us to do the work of maintaining and improving it. Finally, thanks for being a part of this community. We realize that there are many choices today on the internet, and we have all of you to thank for making Styleforum the foremost destination for discussions of menswear.
  • This site contains affiliate links for which Styleforum may be compensated.
  • STYLE. COMMUNITY. GREAT CLOTHING.

    Bored of counting likes on social networks? At Styleforum, you’ll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis.

    Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today!

    Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

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

Status
Not open for further replies.

DHD28

Senior Member
Joined
May 27, 2013
Messages
152
Reaction score
25
I guess the biggest issue for me and my reluctance to pull the trigger on the PAs is how dull the black looks. Can anyone supply me with a pic of their PAs after a real nice shoeshine? In dire need of a black oxford (I really wanted the FA) but can't get myself to pay full price for them. SOME HELP PLEASE.
 

jch1

Senior Member
Joined
Feb 17, 2012
Messages
436
Reaction score
373
The SA at the Allen Edmonds let me price match the olive Neumoks to Nordstroms today! These shoes are perfect for summer wear. PERFECT.
 

gtvisa2002

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 6, 2012
Messages
57
Reaction score
4
I guess the biggest issue for me and my reluctance to pull the trigger on the PAs is how dull the black looks. Can anyone supply me with a pic of their PAs after a real nice shoeshine? In dire need of a black oxford (I really wanted the FA) but can't get myself to pay full price for them. SOME HELP PLEASE.

Even I used to think this way. But I changed my mind after trying spit shine.
Obviously this is not mirror shine. But if you spend 15-20 mins you could definitely get a nice shine. Just FYI, I love my PAs
thumbs-up.gif

 

shartmann

Senior Member
Joined
May 4, 2013
Messages
124
Reaction score
16
I guess the biggest issue for me and my reluctance to pull the trigger on the PAs is how dull the black looks. Can anyone supply me with a pic of their PAs after a real nice shoeshine? In dire need of a black oxford (I really wanted the FA) but can't get myself to pay full price for them. SOME HELP PLEASE.
They do show up a bit dull, but easily shine up nicely, and in my opinion look even better after a few wears. Also, don't pay full price! See the earlier posts, as black PA's will be on sale for $229 at Nordstroms starting on July 19.

 

BigRob

Senior Member
Joined
Apr 27, 2013
Messages
177
Reaction score
13
I have Park and Fifth Avenues in black and dark brown, respectively; the PAs are from AE, the FAs are the BB ones. I find the BB ones to be -much- more comfortable for me.

Can I find BB McAllisters/Strands in walnut on sale this time of year?
 

tietherope

Senior Member
Joined
May 7, 2013
Messages
271
Reaction score
15

I have Park and Fifth Avenues in black and dark brown, respectively; the PAs are from AE, the FAs are the BB ones. I find the BB ones to be -much- more comfortable for me. Can I find BB McAllisters/Strands in walnut on sale this time of year?
The Brooks Brothers sale just passed in the last few weeks, same with the AE tent sale. I know the Jeffersonville AE tent sale is at the end of August, but otherwise I have not heard anything else.
 

ScottyBoy920

Senior Member
Joined
Apr 18, 2013
Messages
742
Reaction score
64
The Brooks Brothers sale just passed in the last few weeks, same with the AE tent sale. I know the Jeffersonville AE tent sale is at the end of August, but otherwise I have not heard anything else.

Jefferson Tent Sale?! Is this going to be the same as the previous one at the Wisconsin locations?
 

DHD28

Senior Member
Joined
May 27, 2013
Messages
152
Reaction score
25
They do show up a bit dull, but easily shine up nicely, and in my opinion look even better after a few wears. Also, don't pay full price! See the earlier posts, as black PA's will be on sale for $229 at Nordstroms starting on July 19.


Damn this is very nice. Thanks for this. I meant full price for the FAs
 

tietherope

Senior Member
Joined
May 7, 2013
Messages
271
Reaction score
15

Jefferson Tent Sale?! Is this going to be the same as the previous one at the Wisconsin locations?


I imagine it's the same premise. I order through Jeffersonville as I had bad experiences with the shoebank and when I was placing an order with them during the tent sale a few weeks back the SA told me their tent sale is the end of August. Beyond that I have no details, but I would watch www.aetentsale.com near the start of the month for participating locations.
 

shartmann

Senior Member
Joined
May 4, 2013
Messages
124
Reaction score
16
Damn this is very nice. Thanks for this. I meant full price for the FAs

You could try the AE Shoebank and see if they have Fifth Ave seconds in your size. The Brooks Brothers version is often available and may even be cheaper, otherwise the seconds price will likely be about the same as this sale price for PA's. The Fifth Ave does go on sale occasionally at AE, just not sure when and it sounds like you have a current need. I personally like the PA better in black, although I can understand the appeal of the Fifth Ave (I had it in brown for a while).
 

gtvisa2002

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 6, 2012
Messages
57
Reaction score
4
They do show up a bit dull, but easily shine up nicely, and in my opinion look even better after a few wears. Also, don't pay full price! See the earlier posts, as black PA's will be on sale for $229 at Nordstroms starting on July 19.


Wow these look amazing. Looks almost like shell!
drool.gif
 

shartmann

Senior Member
Joined
May 4, 2013
Messages
124
Reaction score
16
Wow these look amazing. Looks almost like shell!
drool.gif
Thanks. Coincidentally I no longer have these and I'm in the process of getting a shell pair made. If you look closely there is some excessive creasing on the vamp, and a slight amount of bowing. While working with AE on a shell MTO and trying to get the size correct, I mentioned this, sent them a few pictures, and then was asked to send them up for inspection. They were out of spec and had some flaws in the leather, so they offered to send me a new pair. I took the opportunity to upgrade to shell. Great customer service at AE, and I'm looking forward to my first pair of black shell.
 

scbrooks87

Active Member
Joined
Jun 12, 2013
Messages
25
Reaction score
1
Thanks for the reply. I'll get the DSLR out tonight to snap some shots, and I just so happen to be borrowing an awesome macro lens (105mm 2.8 for any photo buffs out there) so I should be able to get a decent pic.

Maybe I'm just being picky, but for $300 I want them to be right! lol.

-Scott
Well, I got pics. Not from the DSLR after all, my cell phone managed a good one! See the dark circles by the holes for the laces?
 

masernaut

Distinguished Member
Joined
Oct 14, 2012
Messages
1,604
Reaction score
1,362
While watching Boardwalk Empire, I noticed this particular shoe...

 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Featured Sponsor

How important is full vs half canvas to you for heavier sport jackets?

  • Definitely full canvas only

    Votes: 92 37.6%
  • Half canvas is fine

    Votes: 90 36.7%
  • Really don't care

    Votes: 26 10.6%
  • Depends on fabric

    Votes: 41 16.7%
  • Depends on price

    Votes: 38 15.5%

Staff online

Forum statistics

Threads
506,922
Messages
10,592,759
Members
224,332
Latest member
IELTS とは
Top