Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...

[Subutai]

Any comments?

Check out the lasts my friend. Dundees are on the 1 last which is wider than the narrow 5 last.

 

[David Copeland]

May I ask what kind of conditioner/cleaner you use? Surely not Saphyr.

He is probably referring to the AE Polish or Conditioner.

David

 

[Numbernine]



May I ask what kind of conditioner/cleaner you use? Surely not Saphyr.
I ask because I bought one at a local cobbler only to later find out it had a substance that would also waterproof, thus also making it hard for my shoes to breath. I didn't end up using it.

I'm not sure which c/c MWS is referring to but Saphir (Saphyr?)cleaner/ conditioner(Renovateur ) will not effect the breathability of leather . It does however contain mink oil which is often used as a waterproofing but not in high enough concentration to cause this problem .

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Is this look considered fashionable now? That tie looks awful; the cut and the color.

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Everything about that ensemble is awful; the tie is just one part of an otherwise frightening whole.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Thoughts on the Hillsborough?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Allen-Edmon...15?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&var=&hash=item3f14c09173

I am interested in getting my first loafer, but I'm not a big fan of the penny variety. I like the sleek lines and simplicity of this shoe. Does anyone own it and have in the wild pictures?

Tassel loafers in shell cordovan are terrifically classy; they are also, IMO, the most formal of the loafers (tassels, full strap, penny).

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

May I ask what kind of conditioner/cleaner you use? Surely not Saphyr.
I ask because I bought one at a local cobbler only to later find out it had a substance that would also waterproof, thus also making it hard for my shoes to breath. I didn't end up using it.

He is probably referring to the AE Polish or Conditioner.

David

I'm not sure which c/c MWS is referring to but Saphir (Saphyr?)cleaner/ conditioner(Renovateur ) will not effect the breathability of leather . It does however contain mink oil which is often used as a waterproofing but not in high enough concentration to cause this problem .

I am referring to Allen Edmonds Conditioner/Cleaner.

As englade said, I don't think you need to worry about breathability of the leather. Unless perhaps you are using way too much.

 

[donjuan17]



I am referring to Allen Edmonds Conditioner/Cleaner.   As englade said, I don't think you need to worry about breathability of the leather.  Unless perhaps you are using way too much.   

Thanks. I'll give AE's a try.

In other news my Delreys in Chili came today!

(Before a good clean and polish)

 

[DHD28]

Walnut Strands today.

 

[bespoken pa]



Is this look considered fashionable now? That tie looks awful; the cut and the color.

perhaps but there is a stark difference between fashion and understated elegance.

 

[Numbernine]



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Everything about that ensemble is awful; the tie is just one part of an otherwise frightening whole.

To be honest I like it . I dont really follow fashion but I do find it stylish in a good way

 

[masernaut]

I would never judge anyone for wearing tassel loafers, but I can't see myself owning a pair. I find them to be quite 'dandy'. I like the way penny loafers look on the shelf, but every time I've tried on a pair I've thought they looked rather odd on my feet. Maybe I'll go the monk strap route for a no-lace shoe instead. Though, the simplicity of slipping into the Hillsborough was appealing...especially when it's raining, due to the rubber sole.

Has AE ever made a wholecut loafer? Something like this...



They have the Ann Arbor on the clearance list currently, but it has a cemented sole.

Not exactly like that, but the discontinued model, Astor, is a wholecut tassel loafer.

 

[masernaut]

Gents, I noticed a peculiar problem with my brown shell Patriot loafers about a week back. If you look closely in this picture (I apologize for the picture quality but my camera is not very good at taking macro shots), there appears to be a dent which looks like a crack in the shoe. This is just one of three on one shoe; the other has dents but not enough to become cracks.

I've applied renovateur and cordovan cream to challenge the idea of it being a welt... and it seems not the case. I've only worn these shoes about eight times or so; is this crack my fault?

 

[Numbernine]



Gents, I noticed a peculiar problem with my brown shell Patriot loafers about a week back. If you look closely in this picture (I apologize for the picture quality but my camera is not very good at taking macro shots), there appears to be a dent which looks like a crack in the shoe. This is just one of three on one shoe; the other has dents but not enough to become cracks. I've applied renovateur and cordovan cream to challenge the idea of it being a welt... and it seems not the case. I've only worn these shoes about eight times or so; is this crack my fault?

I cannot see the crack you are referring to but to put your mind at rest there is nothing you could do to a shell cordovan shoe in 8 ,or even 80 wearings for that matter,that would cause them to crack unless they are defective . I am sure that if it is a problem AE will make it right If you are interested there is an Allen Edmonds /Horween promo video wherein the AE rep mentions the fact that shell cordovan has a tendency to crack during the lasting process . This could be what you are seeing

 

[dapperdoctor]

Anyone know how the size of the Sedona's run? They are on clearance now and I will pick up a pair for the summer. In most shoes I am a 13B, but I plan to wear these without socks so I might try a 12.5. I'm not sure whether to go 13 or 12.5.

 

[Count de Monet]

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