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

[mreams99]

My answer to "what should I wear with the black chinos that I have to wear today?"
The black grain Athens.

I have never worn these for more than a couple of hours at a time. The left shoe crowds/pinches my toes, so I was hesitant about this choice. Hopefully today will bring about a little stretching.

 

[ultravisitor]

IMO V-tread is grippier (and softer) than a Topy. I feel like the v-tread will wear faster as a result of that though.

Really? My v-treads seem to be indestructible.

 

[Soupy]

Today I'm wearing my oldest AE's. Burgundy McAllisters that were a Christmas gift from my wife in 1990. They have been recrafted once.

Nice vintage pair! An old pair for me today as well: Fifth Ave in "Antique Burgundy" made from 88-95 that I rescued from a Goodwill a year or so ago. I've had them resoled but the leather has seen better days...

 

[peppercorn78]



Really? My v-treads seem to be indestructible.

Mine feel fairly robust as well. Put the point of a Topy is that once it's worn down, you replace it so the original leather sole stays intact underneath. So in practical usage, a topied sole will most likely extend the life of your sole quite a bit.

 

[SLCRich]

Ascher out in the wild today. Not sure if this is the sexiest shoe color or THEE sexiest shoe color...

 

[StylinProfilin]

Newly polished 5th Avenues

 

[NorseHorse]

Chili Carlyles today, a fine recommendation from my local store in Scottsdale. Truly enjoying the rich color.

 

[Churchill W]



Thanks all for the responses.

Well I am hoping that the topy or rubber half sole would be flush installed. I guess I would be ok with this. If they cannot flush mount I am seeing what they would think about redoing the sole. Otherwise I would expect a deep discount on this. It bothers me that there was no mention of a discount yet. I'll sleep on it tonight and email in the am.

For me it's a toss up. If they can't sand down the leather sole to install the v-tread/Topy flush, then I would be hesitant for them to re-welt the shoe, since you can only do it a finite amount of times. Assuming they need to undo the leather sole from the welt.

 

[naspratt]

Chili Fifth Aves, with coffee and watch:

 

[peppercorn78]



Chili Fifth Aves, with coffee and watch:

You hit the trifecta, bro!

 

[robster35]



You hit the trifecta, bro!

very nice!

 

[mreams99]



You hit the trifecta, bro!

If those were shell, this thread would explode.

 

[StylinProfilin]



Chili Fifth Aves, with coffee and watch:

5th Aves don't get enough love here

 

[middlepP]

Daltons today. Some seriously bright sun this morning, so the color is much more orange than normal.

 

[middlepP]

Chili Carlyles today, a fine recommendation from my local store in Scottsdale. Truly enjoying the rich color.

Have these in dark chili too. Sleek and sexy!