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

[peppercorn78]

I HEART CHUKKAS!!!!!

 

[ace13x]

I haven't been on SF for quite a while...easier on the wallet that way...but thought I would post up my recent AE experience.

So I bought a pair of burgundy shell Leeds a while back during the free belt deal. When they arrived i noticed a flaw that made them unwearable. I got lazy and they sat in my closet for a few months until last week when i shipped them back for exchange.

I missed a call on Friday from AE regarding these shoes and the message said please call to discuss. I called this morning and was shocked by what they said.

The rep was very appologetic and said that these shoes should never have left the factory and been sent to a customer. The kicker is, not only are they re-making my shoes as expected, but are also sending me a $698 gift card!

I'm pretty stoked...will post pics when i get my 2 new pairs of shell!

That's excellent! What was the flaw,and did they suggest this, or did you?

There was a nail sticking up about 1/4 inch through the insole in the middle of the heal area. I did not expect anything other than a remake...they contacted me and explained how they wanted to handle it.

 

[gm928]

Black Bayfields from yesterday.

 

[SLCRich]



Deciding between these and oxblood strands for today.

Do one of each. Best of both worlds

 

[whodey14]



Do one of each. Best of both worlds

You may have something here

 

[pudman43]



Wow....those look fantastic! Does Merlot normally pop that much, or have you done some high quality shining on those bad boys? I've always hesitated to buy Merlot online as the pictures do not look like those.

Just wax polish then brush brush brush! J

 

[Soupy]

Hi all,

I'm new here, but been a lurker for a few months. I purchased an original AE Leeds shoe in 8D from shoebank about 6 weeks ago and it fits my foot perfectly. I'm not even sure why they were seconds because I could not find any flaws other than a small scratch on the heel. This is the same size I wear in the Malone and Ashton as well, and they all fit well.

Anyway, I am very satisfied with the fit of the original Leeds, but it is my first shoe with a leather insole. I much prefer the Poron insole (or something similar) as it's much more comfortable on my feet. I also ordered a Wilbert in 8D (which is supposed to fit the same as the Leeds), but had to return them and go up a 1/2 size because it was too tight. I am wondering if I need to do that for the Leeds 2.0 because of the added poron insole.

1. Has anyone on here owned both the Leeds 2.0 and the original Leeds and did you have to go up 1/2 size for the 2.0?

2. Does anyone know what last the Malone is built on? The site claims it was made on the 511, but an AE salesman told me that it was definitely not the same last and that he didn't know which last it was built around. I am curious because the Malone fits my foot the best of all the shoes I own.


I would like to look into ordering a Leeds 2.0 when there is a seconds sale, but I'd like to know if I need to order 1/2 size up.

Thanks!

Quoting this for you so it has a chance of getting seen again, unfortunately I don't have either Leeds or the Malone so I can't help you there.

Unrelated, wearing my Dainite McGregors again today thanks to a chance of rain this afternoon. I love this sole and not worrying about wearing down a leather sole in foul weather.

 

[Captain Insano]

It's a Neumok Blue and bad carpet Thursday for me....

 

[DapperDriver]

It's a Neumok Blue and bad carpet Thursday for me....

So my wife was looking in the closet last night, and starts poking fun at me for having so many "brown shoes". She said I should find some "blue ones". Sounds like the go-ahead to me...

 

[FaRKle]

I HEART CHUKKAS!!!!!

I hear ya! I realized yesterday that I had worn shell Dundees every day of the week so far. Each day a different color.

Chukkas, the damn things are like Pokemon, gotta catch'em all!

 

[Swiper]



So my wife was looking in the closet last night, and starts poking fun at me for having so many "brown shoes".  She said I should find some "blue ones".  Sounds like the go-ahead to me...

That is a go-ahead for sure!

In my closet...one pair of shoe bags look just like the others

 

[naspratt]

Shell Westchester in the sliver of morning light that comes into my office.

 

[Newberry]

Quick question. Is it possible to exchange a defective pair of Allen Edmonds firsts at any Allen Edmonds retail store even if you bought the shoes at a department store that doesn't except them back?

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Quick question. Is it possible to exchange a defective pair of Allen Edmonds firsts at any Allen Edmonds retail store even if you bought the shoes at a department store that doesn't except them back?

Possible, but unlikely. I tried this with a defective pair I bought on Amazon. Amazon eventually took them back.

The store you bought them from should have to take them back if they are defective.


I just became aware of the secret seconds sale going on now. I soooo want to buy the Lasalle at $179, but my wife would kill me since I've already bought 4 pairs of AE shoes in the last 8 months. Maybe I can buy and have them shipped to work and keep them at work.

 

[Captain Insano]

There are blue Strandmoks too and I like the look of those as well. I like these blue Neumoks alot.

So my wife was looking in the closet last night, and starts poking fun at me for having so many "brown shoes".  She said I should find some "blue ones".  Sounds like the go-ahead to me...