Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - Page 624

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Originally Posted by Winston S. 


How long have you had them? I feel like my Fifth Streets stretched and the space between the lacing actually became smaller after several wears. This has been my experience with most of my shoes.

This is the third time I have worn them. Total time worn approximately 25 hrs.

One of the reasons I love this SF thread is because of the pictures, so here is the family

A closeup of the little brother (newest pair of cordovan strands)

...and the grandfather of the group (2 year old Strands- my first pair of AEs)

As you can see, the 5 last bals fit me very well...I feel like I am missing a pair of Burgundy McAllisters 

Keep the pics coming!

Edit: It is also interesting to see how much AE has worked on reducing the size of the welt within the past 2 years. Check out the width of the welt on the walnut strands vs the newer shoes! 

I was wondering how often do you use guys wax your shoes? I just got my Saphir Renovateur and I'm wondering how often I should apply it. Also, do you guys  use any products to take care of the soles?

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Originally Posted by spitshine123 

One of the reasons I love this SF thread is because of the pictures, so here is the family...

 

 

 

A closeup of the little brother (newest pair of cordovan strands)

 

 

 

...and the grandfather of the group (2 year old Strands,,, my first pair of AEs)

 

 

As you can see... the 5 last bals fit me very well...I feel like I am missing a pair of Burgundy McAllisters 

 

Keep the pics coming!

 

Edit: It is also interesting to see how much AE has worked on reducing the size of the welt within the past 2 years. Check out the width of the welt on the walnut strands vs the newer shoes! 

Nice collection... yes, Merlot McAllisters are awesome... love mine

I just got the players in chocolate suede. so beautiful

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Originally Posted by random-adam 

Agreed. Burgundy shell Daltons are on order. I'm excited.

Congrats! I got a quote today for the black shell Dundee but at the last minute second guessed myself. I really want the burgundy shell Dundee's too....

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitshine123 

One of the reasons I love this SF thread is because of the pictures, so here is the family

 

 

 

 

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

 

A closeup of the little brother (newest pair of cordovan strands)

 

 

 

...and the grandfather of the group (2 year old Strands- my first pair of AEs)

 

 

As you can see, the 5 last bals fit me very well...I feel like I am missing a pair of Burgundy McAllisters 

 

Keep the pics coming!

 

Edit: It is also interesting to see how much AE has worked on reducing the size of the welt within the past 2 years. Check out the width of the welt on the walnut strands vs the newer shoes! 

 

 

 

 

Nice family!!

 

Quote:

Originally Posted by evolved 

Can you post a picture of your brown CXL Bayfields after you treat them with HDLP?  I've been told it will dull the shoe in a very serious way, but I'm interested in the waterproof-ness of HDLP.

I am going to do a before and after for the Obenhauf thread but for now:

Yes HDLP is hard to shine but doesn't exactly make them too dull and it does make boots totally waterproof if done correctly. The black hills and bayfield CXL were treated 4-5 months ago but I wanted to reinforce what Winston S. said so took this when I got home. I only treat my shoes\boots with HDLP that do not take wax. The black bayfields I see no reason to treat with HDLP as I'm not slogging through bogs and muskegs or prairie grass with them. On the other hand I do not wear my HDLP treated shoes or boots to work. The boots to the left of the black bayfields are Navy Engineering\Flight Deck boots that are more than 30 years old. The first 10 years of their life they spent exposed to salt water and oil in bilges, jet and diesel fuel marine, etc. They are still very functional and I use them when running the chain saw around the property because they have steel toes. They are rotting from the inside out due to the amount of salt from sweat over the years being in the Gulf and tropics. But show how proper care with an old fashioned can of shoe wax can make them last. Especially considering they were made by the cheapest bidder. 

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Originally Posted by mexicutioner 

one of my biggest clothing-related disappointments are the players shoes in walnut i bought a few months back. i'm a perfect 10D in clifton, delray, etc, but for the life of me cannot wear the players.
9.5D was too tight in the forefoot, even after sending them to be professionally stretched.
10D (i bought them from nordstrom, and they let me return the 9.5D) is just too voluminous, especially in the ankle area.
they have sat in my closet unworn since december.

i take presents 

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Originally Posted by wgiceman 


Are those the Parkway's that are sitting next to your walnut Strands? I really like those and I am considering getting a pair. Seeing your family portrait is tempting me to put one together for those that I have.

Yep! Those are the Parkways. You should share a portrait of your AEs for us!

Quote:

Originally Posted by spitshine123 

One of the reasons I love this SF thread is because of the pictures, so here is the family

 

 

 

A closeup of the little brother (newest pair of cordovan strands)

 

 

 

...and the grandfather of the group (2 year old Strands- my first pair of AEs)

 

 

As you can see, the 5 last bals fit me very well...I feel like I am missing a pair of Burgundy McAllisters 

 

Keep the pics coming!

 

Edit: It is also interesting to see how much AE has worked on reducing the size of the welt within the past 2 years. Check out the width of the welt on the walnut strands vs the newer shoes! 

Nice collection. Do you put a shine on the walnut strands? I just cleaned mine last night (brush, saphir reno, then brush again), but those have a real nice shine on them. Mine are sort of matte.

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Originally Posted by GrensonMan 

Hello Gentleman,

 

I have been wearing my Fifth Streets in good health but noticed today they were fitting a bit tighter than last week. The distance between the vamps (or laces) looks to be more than other photos I have seen of Styleforum members wearing their boots. The distance between the vamps (in my photo) is where I get my best fit though. Should I have gotten a size wider or is this a non issue?

 

 

Regards,

GrensonMan
 

Wore my identical fifth streets to the office today, they are close to a year old, and the distance between the vamp is very close, if not a hair tighter. I take an 11D. They are very comfortable and tend to be my bad weather shoe. Very happy with it.