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

[ProfilaBinding]

I think tomorrow I am going to pull the trigger and get the Lasalle in chili (I've wanted this one for the last 6 months). Seconds are being sold for $179, which is probably about as good as it will get. I could wait for the Nordstrom sale, but I don't think they sell the new Lasalle at $199 anymore.

 

[danwatts2005]



It's largely a matter of personal taste, but dark chili totally goes with grey, even charcoal. Maybe not the originally chili, but I think unless you're in a wedding or job interview you will be just fine.

Agree. I wear Dark Chili almost exclusively with my greys.

 

[danwatts2005]

Question-do regular shell make ups come with Independence lining? Also, is MTO really dead? I see them telling people to call customer service and inquire. If they are doing them, what is the custom fee?

 

[naspratt]



Question-do regular shell make ups come with Independence lining? Also, is MTO really dead? I see them telling people to call customer service and inquire. If they are doing them, what is the custom fee?

No to both questions. The fee depends on what you change; $40 for a sole change, >$100 for leather change (in a color they don't usually make the shoe). But they won't allow other changes (welt, edge dressing, eyelets). So it's sort of zombified (i.e., undead).

 

[danwatts2005]



No to both questions. The fee depends on what you change; $40 for a sole change, >$100 for leather change (in a color they don't usually make the shoe). But they won't allow other changes (welt, edge dressing, eyelets). So it's sort of zombified (i.e., undead).

Thanks. So that would mean $750 for a burgundy shell Strand, even though they have caps to fit the 65 from the PA, and any corresponding pieces from a Cambridge.

 

[Dd1101]

Which ones to keep..... I feel like I have a a lot of 65 last balmoral but the fifth chili looks sexy.

Can the monk Warwick be worn with suits?

Which one would you choose to keep.....

 

[Neo1]

I think tomorrow I am going to pull the trigger and get the Lasalle in chili (I've wanted this one for the last 6 months). Seconds are being sold for $179, which is probably about as good as it will get. I could wait for the Nordstrom sale, but I don't think they sell the new Lasalle at $199 anymore.

Assuming you tried it and know it will work for you, you owe it to yourself to check out one of the greatest shoes currently out there, the Madison Park, same length, either same width or +1.

 

[SLCRich]

Which ones to keep..... I feel like I have a a lot of 65 last balmoral but the fifth chili looks sexy.

Can the monk Warwick be worn with suits?

Which one would you choose to keep.....

I feel like I'm accurate by saying the oxblood Warwick can be worn nude and you'll still be the best dressed in the room.

 

[Dd1101]



I feel like I'm accurate by saying the oxblood Warwick can be worn nude and you'll still be the best dressed in the room.

Lol, they actually are chili..

 

[SLCRich]

Lol, they actually are chili..

Hmm in that case the second best dressed, behind the naked dude rocking oxblood. I hate to be this guy (who am I kidding, everyone in here will say this, that's why we're on this forum) but keep both. They'll both fill different roles. Also wearing the monk with a suit, you'll look better than 98% of suit wearers (give or take 3%).

 

[harlequin782]



Which ones to keep..... I feel like I have a a lot of 65 last balmoral but the fifth chili looks sexy.

Can the monk Warwick be worn with suits?

Which one would you choose to keep.....

Chili 5th in my opinion

 

[RichieP]



Which ones to keep..... I feel like I have a a lot of 65 last balmoral but the fifth chili looks sexy.

Can the monk Warwick be worn with suits?

Which one would you choose to keep.....

Spoiler

Come on, you know the answer around here is both!

But if I had to pick, it'd be the fifth chili.

 

[Dd1101]

Come on, you know the answer around here is both!

But if I had to pick, it'd be the fifth chili.

I knew you would say this Richie

 

[tkebh979]

Which ones to keep..... I feel like I have a a lot of 65 last balmoral but the fifth chili looks sexy.

Can the monk Warwick be worn with suits?

Which one would you choose to keep.....

I own both and use the Warwick as a rainy day shoe. My Chili Fifths are leather soled, the Warwicks are with the stock BB "Topy." I feel like chili was made for Fifths (and I'm coming around on the Carlyle).

Also, judging by the picture, you seem to be in a similar shine situation - I can't seem to keep the Warwicks looking like big boy shoes. Mirror shines get cloudy too quickly on the toes and the leather seems to take polish very unevenly. Broke in with deep and wide creasing, too. I pretty much just condition them and go casual now. Got tired of fighting it. Easily my biggest disappointment with AE so far. </rant>

 

[HealthActuary]

Oxblood graysons in 7.5e came in today and the fit is nearly perfect!

I gave them a good full conditioning, polish, and edging. These babies are ready.