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post #6526 of 21652
6/22/12 at 9:24am
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Originally Posted by Winston S. View Post

I had fit issues too with the 5 last (Shell Strand and 5th Street Boot). My second smallest toe on my right foot was getting pinched for the first several wears (7-8). Eventually they've loosened up and I don't have issues with either.

That's good to hear. I've worked with two different SAs. One was fairly confident that a little stretching on the 7D would create a perfect fit. The other insisted that AEs do not stretch enough to rely on it to fix a pinching issue and sent me home with the 7E.

Maybe I should try stretching the Park Avenues and then decide what to do with the strands.
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post #6527 of 21652
6/22/12 at 9:44am
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This is a two part appreciation post. First, Allen-Edmonds. Not only do they make incredible shoes but they are the only fine shoecrafter that is affiliated with the US military exchange. It was refreshing to see that not only was Allen-Edmonds the standard issue shoe provider for the Navy during WWII, but they still are affiliated and give discounts through the military exchange. I got a pair of AE 1st quality Strands for $170 (no shipping, no taxes). Unbelievable.

Cold Iron and itsmejson get lots of credit for notifying me that the military exchange has an affiliation w/ AE, and also has a special program to get quotes for shoes not on their website. I owe you guys. Thanks!

 

I'm so happy for you to find a great pair of shoes at an amazing price!

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post #6528 of 21652
6/22/12 at 10:25am
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Any Mcgraw reviews? I'm hoping the brown calf version fits me, unlike the Manchester and Randolph loafer...

the Randolph doesn't fit me as well...

Same problem here. Narrow toe and wide heel make for a strange fitting. Wish Ae would come out with a loafer in the same style that fits normal feet
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post #6529 of 21652
6/22/12 at 10:37am
No will power. Ended up ordering a pair of Burgundy Cordovan Cambridges. All this talk about AE only doing MTO cordovan in the future has me paranoid plus they look fantastic in Bucksfan's pictures.
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post #6530 of 21652
6/22/12 at 11:07am

Can someone tell me if this is an original or if the strap was added later: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Burgundy-Allen-Edmonds-Canterbury-Size-9-1-2-B-/280901753093?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item41670c9905

 

This reminds me of the Fifth Avenue with the "monk strap" from a few pages ago.

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post #6531 of 21652
6/22/12 at 11:12am
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Originally Posted by msulinski View Post

Can someone tell me if this is an original or if the strap was added later: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Burgundy-Allen-Edmonds-Canterbury-Size-9-1-2-B-/280901753093?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item41670c9905

 

This reminds me of the Fifth Avenue with the "monk strap" from a few pages ago.

 

Please, nothing compares to the velcro monkstraps!  smile.gif

 

Velcro Monkstrap.jpg

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post #6532 of 21652
6/22/12 at 11:27am
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Originally Posted by New Shoes1 View Post

Please, nothing compares to the velcro monkstraps!  smile.gif

LL
haha o man, not this again:rotflmao:
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post #6533 of 21652
6/22/12 at 12:48pm
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Update: My "replacement" shoes arrived today; they basically plugged the two holes with something - probably black shoe polish - and shipped the same pair of shoes back to me. I called customer service and calmly informed the CS representative what had happened. She apologized profusely, and said she would get them started on a new pair immediately. Although I'm inclined to write them off at this point and get my money back, I'm going to give them one more chance. Damn, this is frustrating.
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Well, the third time is a charm. The new shell PAs arrived today, and they were definitely a different pair of shoes this time. Although they aren't perfect - they have a couple of dings in the upper and some of the stitching is irregular (but only upon very close inspection) - I think they are going to look great once I get them polished. I'm looking forward to getting them home and cleaning them up this weekend.

This experience combined with the chocolate brown Daltons I received from the shoe bank tent sale earlier this week has me back to being a happy AE customer (currently at eight pairs & counting). Way to go, AE! thumbs-up.gif
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post #6534 of 21652
6/22/12 at 12:52pm
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Well, the third time is a charm. The new shell PAs arrived today, and they were definitely a different pair of shoes this time. Although they aren't perfect - they have a couple of dings in the upper and some of the stitching is irregular (but only upon very close inspection) - I think they are going to look great once I get them polished. I'm looking forward to getting them home and cleaning them up this weekend.
This experience combined with the chocolate brown Daltons I received from the shoe bank tent sale earlier this week has me back to being a happy AE customer (currently at eight pairs & counting). Way to go, AE! thumbs-up.gif

wow I can never find a seconds Dalton is dark brown! they are such a beauty!
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post #6535 of 21652
6/22/12 at 12:55pm
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Well, the third time is a charm. The new shell PAs arrived today, and they were definitely a different pair of shoes this time. Although they aren't perfect - they have a couple of dings in the upper and some of the stitching is irregular (but only upon very close inspection) - I think they are going to look great once I get them polished. I'm looking forward to getting them home and cleaning them up this weekend.
This experience combined with the chocolate brown Daltons I received from the shoe bank tent sale earlier this week has me back to being a happy AE customer (currently at eight pairs & counting). Way to go, AE! thumbs-up.gif

 

Great to hear!  Start those shells with a good brushing and breaking in on carpeted floors.  Enjoy!  

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post #6536 of 21652
6/22/12 at 1:16pm
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Originally Posted by Winston S. View Post

No will power. Ended up ordering a pair of Burgundy Cordovan Cambridges. All this talk about AE only doing MTO cordovan in the future has me paranoid plus they look fantastic in Bucksfan's pictures.

Will power is left at the door in this site...
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post #6537 of 21652
6/22/12 at 2:24pm

Very excited.  Just picked up Walnut Daltons in the Tent Sale.  The were not available when I checked last week.  

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post #6538 of 21652
6/22/12 at 2:28pm
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Will power is left at the door in this site...

 

I heard it goes on clearance sale next week, 50% off.  I might pick up some at that price.

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post #6539 of 21652
6/22/12 at 2:57pm
Price?
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post #6540 of 21652
6/22/12 at 4:29pm
This is real bad, but after the deal on the walnut strands that I love I had to get more shell!!! Just ordered the last pair of mcgraw in black shell and ordered one PA in black shell. Am I crazy??? I feel like I have shell fever!!!
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