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

Lebowski10 said:

Hello everyone

First time poster here - with a likely silly question

I've been an active reader for the past few months in the attempt to boost my style knowledge after landing a job that required business casual out of college

After learning that my kenneth cole and magnanni shoes aren't anything that will last me a while, I decided it was time to get some real man shoes: Allen Edmonds.  After seeing the sale, I hit up nordstrom to try on some strands (same last as the mcallisters i want to purchase, and nordstrom didn't carry them at my store).  The 10D fit me pretty well - was comfortable in every regard aside from maybe a slighttt bit of pressure on the inside of my big toes.  My question is regarding the uppers...even after trying as tight as possible, i have about a half inch to 3/4 inch gap between the uppers.  Is this considered awkward looking in terms of wearing the shoe like that? Should i consider trying a slightly wider shoe (like a 10E) in attempt to have the uppers touch each other when laced up? Or is that irrelevant in general...

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hohneokc said:

Here are my Walnut Lombards. I'll post the McAllisters when I get some photos taken.

Chris

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New Shoes1 said:

This is very true. I've used the walnut AE polish on the Strands because I like the darker tint, but you need to use a lighter polish if you want to maintain. For example, on my brown Delrays and Malverns, I use saddle brown because I feel the recommended dark brown was darkening them too much.

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ShoeNewbie said:

I'm wondering if the Macallister is worth it for $245?

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Shiny said:

Ok, guys. Pulled the trigger on some Sheltons for $169. First big surprise: free shipping! I thought there was a standard $10 or $15 charge when having shoes shipped from the outlets. First time ordering 2nds. I tried to get some shell leeds 2nds when they had their last sale but they were out in my size. . Wish me luck that I'll get some good ones.
I'll post some pix and overall experience when I get them.

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ShoeNewbie said:

The McAllister looks like an amazing shoe though, just need reassurance that they're a good purchase at $245.

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Downtheline said:

Gonna break in my first pair of AEs (Brown Jeffersons) on Wednesday during a work related trip to Dallas. I have read that some people will use lexol leather conditioner before their first use. Is that safe to do? Any input is appreciated!

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ShoeNewbie said:

Just to add to this, I already have the Flatirons in Black, and the the Vernons in Saddle Brown. The McAllister looks like an amazing shoe though, just need reassurance that they're a good purchase at $245.

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Lebowski10 said:

Hello everyone

First time poster here - with a likely silly question

I've been an active reader for the past few months in the attempt to boost my style knowledge after landing a job that required business casual out of college

After learning that my kenneth cole and magnanni shoes aren't anything that will last me a while, I decided it was time to get some real man shoes: Allen Edmonds.  After seeing the sale, I hit up nordstrom to try on some strands (same last as the mcallisters i want to purchase, and nordstrom didn't carry them at my store).  The 10D fit me pretty well - was comfortable in every regard aside from maybe a slighttt bit of pressure on the inside of my big toes.  My question is regarding the uppers...even after trying as tight as possible, i have about a half inch to 3/4 inch gap between the uppers.  Is this considered awkward looking in terms of wearing the shoe like that? Should i consider trying a slightly wider shoe (like a 10E) in attempt to have the uppers touch each other when laced up? Or is that irrelevant in general...

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