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

JubeiSpiegel · Mar 11, 2012

sartorialnoob said:
I agree that the a brown wingtip would be a good addition, and I like the MacAllister, but it only comes in black or walnut. Can anyone recommend something in a darker brown?

Try the new Larchmont, in dark brown. It's a nice looking shoe, and would give you another blutcher alternative.

Regarding the 5th street, I am not convinced on It's ability to work conservatively with a suit. It is a boot aftet all, maybe some real life pics will serve to solidify It's validity.

sartorialnoob · Mar 11, 2012

I just looked at it and like it in dark chocolate. How does the 3 last compare to the 5?

JubeiSpiegel · Mar 11, 2012

^^Superfluous commented on fit in the last page :

Superfluous said:
Regarding the new 3-333 last:
I'm an 11B/C but can do 11D in the 5 last. I tried on an 11D and a 10.5D in the new 3 last Larchmont and they were both much too full. The toe is fairly elongated as well. I don't find them any narrower than the 5 last, but maybe I'm wrong.

PhiPsi32 · Mar 11, 2012

McAllister is also available in Merlot which is a very nice color. And the Cambridge is available in Burgundy. Both seem like good choices.

JubeiSpiegel · Mar 11, 2012

PhiPsi32 said:
McAllister is also available in Merlot which is a very nice color. And the Cambridge is available in Burgundy. Both seem like good choices.

True, but since he was missing a brown shoe, a brown wingtip made sense as well. All the options are good ones.

PhiPsi32 · Mar 11, 2012

Agreed

lachyzee · Mar 11, 2012

If they are discontinuing the 5th street, I hope they replace it with a similar dress boot on the same last. I was never able to pick up the 5th streets due to needing a C width.

plei89 · Mar 11, 2012

PhiPsi32 said:
Same here. I am contemplating a custom order, like a blue suede Strand or something like that. Of course that means more $$$$. But at least AE still allows custom orders. If I want an 11C in a custom Alden, I have to pre-order with a retailer who offers it, pre-pay, and then wait 8 months. AE looks better everyday.

Holy $hit. Can you do this and post pics?

plei89 · Mar 11, 2012

sartorialnoob said:
Thanks. I'm thinking the 5th St. in black would cover that basic black cap toe, and here in the midwest it would work for all but black tie occasions. In a suit, almost no one will notice that it's a boot.

Here is the picture I posted a few pages back of my current dress shoe collection:

I agree that the a brown wingtip would be a good addition, and I like the MacAllister, but it only comes in black or walnut. Can anyone recommend something in a darker brown?

Another pair of strands in dark brown?

PhiPsi32 · Mar 11, 2012

It might be a while, but I will post. I am also thinking about a blue suede PA; it's a little bit more versatile.

plei89 · Mar 11, 2012

PhiPsi32 said:
It might be a while, but I will post. I am also thinking about a blue suede PA; it's a little bit more versatile.

Do you know what shade of blue you want (not sure if there's a certain hue you have to choose).

PhiPsi32 · Mar 11, 2012

I'm not sure either. Probably navy like the Players Shoe (which I hope to try on later this month). I'm guessing I will have to pick a leather they already offer. But I will find out. I like it because if I want something like a Dalton in brown shell or tan suede, they'll do it. I just have to pay for it and wait.

**EDIT**

Likewise, if you missed a WebGem like the cappucino shells, you can probably still order it custom. Expect to pay an additional $125 though.

sartorialnoob · Mar 11, 2012

plei89 said:
Another pair of strands in dark brown?

I'm not ready to repeat styles yet. Mabye a Larchmont or Strawfut in a darker brown than the walnut.

guyfawkes · Mar 11, 2012

Hey guys.. I work in a business casual environment. Is the strand (walnut) to dressy of a shoe to wear to work?

tv2177 · Mar 11, 2012

^ i dont think a pair of walnut strand would be too dressy to wear in a business casual environment at all

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