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

guyfawkes · Mar 17, 2012

not only that, but I am certain the 6 months process to cure and produce cordovan accounts for $$$$$

Can anyone point me to which products I would need to properly care for my AE Strands in walnut?
I was thinking AE shoe trees, AE conditioner/cleaner. Would I need their polish in walnut too?

ElDave · Mar 17, 2012

kmdsimpson said:
+ 1 on both counts. I think most people on SF seem to prefer a snug fit. I might be in the minority, but I'd almost rather have a shoe that is too big than too small. I can't stand having my toes crammed in. You really just have to be ruthless and not keep a shoe because you're in love with the way it looks, not the way it fits.

I do have a pair of shoes that, because of what I wear them with, I can deal with a less-than-stellar fit. But, especially as I live in a metropolitan area and walk to work, the majority of my shoes MUST fit properly or they'll have to find a new home on eBay.

bucksfan · Mar 17, 2012

ejomby said:
$299 is for seconds, and right now they seem to have very limited stock.

And I was told that the 399 for firsts is only for the shoes they have already made, not for orders.

sportin_life · Mar 17, 2012

guyfawkes said:
not only that, but I am certain the 6 months process to cure and produce cordovan accounts for $$$$$

Can anyone point me to which products I would need to properly care for my AE Strands in walnut?
I was thinking AE shoe trees, AE conditioner/cleaner. Would I need their polish in walnut too?

Are they calf or cordovan? Either way, you can't go wrong with Saphir Renovateur for cleaning/conditioning. I'm not sure I would use any polish on them if they are the calf variety since you might lose the nice burnishing effect.

sportin_life · Mar 17, 2012

bucksfan said:
And I was told that the 399 for firsts is only for the shoes they have already made, not for orders.

I got an order in for cordovan MacNeils. I haven't been able to locate any walnut cordovan strands, so I assume they are made to order or only from the factory?

MPAVictoria · Mar 17, 2012

Just ordered the Burgundy shell MacNeils. $299 is crazy cheap!

Winston S. · Mar 17, 2012

sportin_life said:
I got an order in for cordovan MacNeils. I haven't been able to locate any walnut cordovan strands, so I assume they are made to order or only from the factory?

My SA at my local AE outlet is going to try and get me the seconds Strands in Walnut shell. She said her computers showed there was one left in my size (9D) at the factory.

patrick_b · Mar 17, 2012

bucksfan said:
And I was told that the 399 for firsts is only for the shoes they have already made, not for orders.

Update on the shell cordovan sale. By now we all know that there is in fact a sale on select, in-stock cordovan shoes at both the factory outlets ($299) and the AE stores ($399).

Per my post yesterday, I contacted one of the Boston stores to inquire about the shell sale. He indicated that the shell shoes were coming in at full price. However, I received a follow up email from the same store mgr today who confirmed that the shell cordovan sale starts today, 3.17.12 through 4.1.12. He passed along the same list elbastardocalvo posted above:

"Patrick,

I was informed yesterday the following Cordovan Styles are on sale effective March 17th – April 1st:

MacNeil 9177 black cordovan
Bradley 2291 burgundy shell cordovan
Grayson 8287 burgundy cordovan
Westchester 1697 burgundy cordovan
Kenwood 44006 burgundy cordovan
Randolph 4899 black cordovan
Cambridge 8605 black cordovan

The sale price for all of these SKU’s is $399. "

Winston S. · Mar 17, 2012

My SA also mentioned that the Burgundy Cambridge's were on sale.

ElDave · Mar 17, 2012

patrick_b said:
Update on the shell cordovan sale. By now we all know that there is in fact a sale on select, in-stock cordovan shoes at both the factory outlets ($299) and the AE stores ($399).

Per my post yesterday, I contacted one of the Boston stores to inquire about the shell sale. He indicated that the shell shoes were coming in at full price. However, I received a follow up email from the same store mgr today who confirmed that the shell cordovan sale starts today, 3.17.12 through 4.1.12. He passed along the same list elbastardocalvo posted above:

"Patrick,

I was informed yesterday the following Cordovan Styles are on sale effective March 17th – April 1[SUP]st[/SUP]:

MacNeil               9177       black cordovan
Bradley                 2291       burgundy shell cordovan
Grayson               8287       burgundy cordovan
Westchester      1697       burgundy cordovan
Kenwood            44006    burgundy cordovan
Randolph             4899       black cordovan
Cambridge          8605       black cordovan

The sale price for all of these SKU’s is $399. "

I placed an order on Friday and it was WELL before the close of business, yet they told me the transaction would be done Monday morning and the shoes would ship that afternoon. I wonder if some outlets were getting a jump on the sale?

Superfluous · Mar 17, 2012

Winston S. said:
My SA also mentioned that the Burgundy Cambridge's were on sale.

are or are not? Mine said no...

Winston S. · Mar 17, 2012

Mine said yes, but maybe she was mistaken.

patrick_b · Mar 17, 2012

kmdsimpson said:
...Have a pair of burgundy shell MacNeils coming my way!

ElDave said:
And now I have black shell Leeds on their way...

MPAVictoria said:
Just ordered the Burgundy shell MacNeils. $299 is crazy cheap!

sportin_life said:
I got an order in for cordovan MacNeils. I haven't been able to locate any walnut cordovan strands, so I assume they are made to order or only from the factory?

Winston S. said:
My SA at my local AE outlet is going to try and get me the seconds Strands in Walnut shell. She said her computers showed there was one left in my size (9D) at the factory.

ElDave said:
I placed an order on Friday and it was WELL before the close of business, yet they told me the transaction would be done Monday morning and the shoes would ship that afternoon. I wonder if some outlets were getting a jump on the sale?

I think we all owe bucksfan a beer. Thanks for the early heads up on the sale! I hope Edward sold a ton of shoes.

bucksfan · Mar 17, 2012

patrick_b said:
I think we all owe bucksfan a beer. Thanks for the early heads up on the sale! I hope Edward sold a ton of shoes.

happy to help out my fellow forumites and my favorite shoe company!

Winston S. · Mar 17, 2012

patrick_b said:
I think we all owe bucksfan a beer. Thanks for the early heads up on the sale! I hope Edward sold a ton of shoes.

Agreed!

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