Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2016 - News, Pictures, Sizing, Accessories, Clothing, etc

[TexasTexter]

Does anyone have the 1943 last yet?

I am meaning the Exchange, St. Johns or the others on the 1943 last. It's on the first webpage when you go there now.

 

[Vitals]

I consider the weird creasing as part of the character and charm of the Freiburg. It's a great casual / beater shoe which is comfortable and unique.
I did not like the look of the edge and back of the shoe, how the leather is much lighter. A touch of merlot polish fixed that easy enough.

 

[Vitals]

So I rolled the dice on a pair of Freiburg seconds. . .knowing that their were quality control issues with them anyway. They were about $100 and it's obvious (in so many ways) why they were seconds. Excess WEIRD creasing on one of the toe boxes (excess on both, but only weird on one), wrinkles, really worn looking backs. I'm about 50/50 on whether or not I should keep them. The fit is damn near perfect. SO comfortable. I've been thinking about keeping them for that reason alone. The back will never be seen when worn. The only thing i'm not sure whether or not it will bother me is the excess weird creasing. Anyone keep a pair that was this bad and like it? Thoughts? Opinions? Guess i'm just looking to be pushed off the fence one way or the other. I'm really just floating in the middle!

I consider the weird creasing as part of the character and charm of the Freiburg. It's a great casual / beater shoe which is comfortable and unique.
I did not like the look of the edge and back of the shoe, how the leather is much lighter. A touch of merlot polish fixed that easy enough.

 

[TexasTexter]

Walnut First Aves and tan slacks today. It's crazy how stiff the uppers are on these compared to my brown grain version. I NEVER have issues of vamps being too tight, but actually feel it (not painful, but definitely apparent) on the top of my arch when I walk. Makes me wonder if they were pulled a little tight during manufacturing?

Color has shifted from a very pale walnut, to a little richer cognac color. Next time I polish shoes, these are getting another dose of navy on the toe and counter.

Where did you get the laces for them. Those look sharp! Just because of your post I bought a pair to try The are very comfy but the sides sticks out on the right foot. It won't stay down.

 

[middlepP]



Where did you get the laces for them.  Those look sharp!  

Thanks! Flat laces via Flat laces via @Deusis/Guarded Goods

 

[TexasTexter]

Thanks! Flat laces via Flat laces via @Deusis /Guarded Goods

How did you darken the boots to get them to Cognac?

 

[Kahuna75]

i like the new styles a lot the monk and the boots look great

 

[ace13x]

i like the new styles a lot the monk and the boots look great

Yes, but not as great as your Shakers post #6829. Must see lusting.

 

[Kahuna75]

i like the new styles a lot the monk and the boots look great

Yes, but not as great as your Shakers post #6829.   Must see lusting.

thanks...one of my favorites. Though summer/shorts/boat shoes is my favorite time those boots do make me miss pants.

 

[middlepP]



How did you darken the boots to get them to Cognac?

Cognac polish from meltonian. A little bit of navy on the toe/heel.

 

[amphillips79]

This is one of my recent discoveries regarding scotch/bourbon/whisky. Very good Japanese whisky. Not that this is a drinking thread, but yay Friday!

 

[MattRiv]

This is one of my recent discoveries regarding scotch/bourbon/whisky. Very good Japanese whisky. Not that this is a drinking thread, but yay Friday!

I've been trying to find some Japanese single malts as I've heard they are tremendous. Happy Friday, indeed!

 

[Kkoa12h]



My attempt at matching on a casual Thursday. I'm now realizing that I need to edge dress these up when I get home. Perhaps over a glass of Woodford Reserve.

Definitely my next purchase

 

[orange fury]

Speaking of drinking...

Long story very short, last night was an adventure. I woke up this morning to discover some road rash on my new strands:




After brushing them off, the surface is smooth- it doesn't feel like I actually broke the leather. Just polish these and call it a day, or should I do anything more in depth?

 

[matwa]

I really like the look of PTB with jeans - Black Leeds 2.0.
I wish I could afford the Shell Cordovan Leeds that are out there on ShoeBank....