Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2018 - News, Pictures, Clothing, Accessories, etc.

[sterlingindigo]

Brown Shell GMTO Mac’s today
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Wish I could have got in on this brown shell Mac MTO.

 

[AEfaninTampa]

Chocolate brown Elys today as I sit out front while the kid rides the bike. A smoldering 85 right now - summer is here already. Ready to give up the winter yet @danwatts2005 ?



According to WTForecast here is what they say about the weather here.

 

[elTiburon]

Someone else mentioned light grey pants, which I agree with but I really wouldn’t recommend a Walnut captoe. If color matching is important (which I find annoying if you don’t have people in tuxedos, black shoes or you aren’t providing shoes as groomsman gifts) and you need to go the walnut route then the strand, Cornwallis, McAllister, or the Indy line versions of them are the best option IMO. Walnut is informal and so is heavy brogue. If he has you in blue suits and tan colored shoes and the wedding is outdoors then I wouldn’t be worried about any kind of formality. To me the walnut captoe doesn’t make any sense as even though it is a plain cap it is still walnut and will always be informal. If you had a giant shoe collection then yea whatever who cares but if you plan to use them regularly then I’d avoid that particular combination for now.

I know I’m a few pages behind, but I would have to agree. I personally think that the plan captoe of the PA and the walnut just don’t jive. I think to combine the semi-formality if the wedding along with good options for future use, the Cornwallis might be your best bet.

 

[St Hubbins]

Checking in. Heading with the family to my mother’s for Sunday dinner. Wearing some of my favorite casual pieces. J Crew garment dyed MiUSA 770 jeans, Lands’ End olive chambray shirt and donegal lambswool sweater, Brown Higgins Mills. Have a great Sunday.

 

[Shoenut]

Loafer change up. Soon these will be ready for actual all day wear.

 

[elTiburon]

Received these Fifth Avenue Seconds today. I like the fit and shape much better than the Hopkinson. The defect is the size of the cap which is not the same on both shoes. I noticed it almost immediately but my wife didn't notice when I asked her to spot the defect. Would you keep or return? The anniversary sale is coming up in April. Assuming these are $150 off I could get first quality for $275 in April, plus the $25 restocking fee I'd pay for returning these, so $300 compared to the $249 I paid for these. I have a feeling this defect is going to drive me nuts. Pics below.

Spoiler: Pics

On the one hand, err... foot, the difference is not really noticeable (to me) even after I know they’re different. However, for $249, if it really bugs you and you think you can get some firsts for +$50 and can wait another two months then I say go for it.

I guess I am just selectively OCD.

Plus, take my advice on what to keep and what to return with a grain of salt because that is coming from the guy who is keeping these because he thinks they have character.

 

[smfdoc]

Where do you get a haircut on a Sunday?

No interesting answer. The lady works 5 days a week and goes home on the other days before I get home from work. She comes in on Sunday morning so I see here then. Just scheduling.

 

[Bourbonator]

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There we go! Those have eluded me over the years but the hunt continues. Not my favorite shoe for shark but that is what's out there.

 

[mreams99]

There we go! Those have eluded me over the years but the hunt continues. Not my favorite shoe for shark but that is what's out there.

If you’re going to hunt shark, you’re going to need a bigger boat.

 

[Bourbonator]

There are numerous shark in the closet but only 1 AE.

On a different point, anyone have the Baton Rouge? How has the Lintex held up?

 

[Bourbonator]

https://issuu.com/allenedmonds/docs/shoewrap---spring-2005/6

Top 20 selling AE shoes from 2005 era.

How does this list stand up to forum members interests? How many of these do you own or the current very near equivalent.

 

[Milksteakboiledhard]

I spent most of my day in my Saukvilles designing and building steps to our bed for our little guy.

When we rescued our (then) 7 year old chug I was adamant that he was fine to be on the couches and sleep next to our bed. It stormed his first night at our house and my wife and I woke up to him digging under our blankets, so he has been sleeping in our bed ever since. Our old bed was ~18” off the ground which was a good running leap for the old guy, but after we moved we upgraded our set up beyond his jumping ability.

Apologies to any craftsmen in the thread, as this is barely worth the screws in it. The first “training session” resulted in him jumping up without the steps.

 

[Shoenut]

https://issuu.com/allenedmonds/docs/shoewrap---spring-2005/6

Top 20 selling AE shoes from 2005 era.

How does this list stand up to forum members interests? How many of these do you own or the current very near equivalent.

I still have multiple Maxfield’s and a Grayson. Hancock long gone for poor fit.

 

[danwatts2005]

Chocolate brown Elys today as I sit out front while the kid rides the bike. A smoldering 85 right now - summer is here already. Ready to give up the winter yet @danwatts2005 ?

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According to WTForecast here is what they say about the weather here.
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In a word, Yes.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

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What is your limiter in the 65? Toe box? I have the same situation at 11 - D is too tight in the toes so I have to go to 11E (I get too much heel slip with 11.5D). My natty shell strands are 11D and are perfect - shell is sometimes lasted a little looser.

Also, green would be a great complement to mid grey or browns. Also, pretty much all tweeds ....
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Just the lacing gap. It's quite large in my usual calf size, but I haven't tried a shell Park Ave yet. Toe box is snug on the sides, but still feels roomy in terms of volume. Some say that shell is looser, while others say it fits the same as calf. I may just have to order and find out, but I'm not sure what the price of those were.