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

[kwhitelaw]

PSA:
I'm working with AE on a couple cappuccino shell MTOs. Allison said there is only enough shell left for approx. 25 pair of shoes then they will not be getting any more. If you are thinking about a cappuccino MTO, I would get a move on!

I'm in for a Dundee and a Leeds!

as others have said, thanks for the PSA. I'll be calling her tomorrow to discuss a bayfield option

 

[Winston S.]



Noob question: Does AE have sales on seconds regularly? Just noticed there have been some pretty good sales in the past.

I'd say at least a few times a year.

 

[rydenfan]



Congrats on great choices!

I had a feeling they were getting low thanks for the PSA. 
Which was my first thought and I only have 2 pairs of black shell... 
Not sure if anyone on here has discussed it but I agree totally. Most of my shell is AE so my closet is VERY strong smelling of cordovan. Likely too much information but not long ago had a lady still in my bed when I was getting ready for work. I opened the doors to the closet and the smell filled the room as it always does, every morning it is a great smell to start the day with IMO. After about a minute she said wow your cologne is very seductive I think you should come back to bed and threw the covers back. I wasn't wearing any cologne, it was the AE shell she was smelling.

Best story ever!

Single lady = aroused
Wife = annoyed by smell & cost

 

[tifosi]



as others have said, thanks for the PSA. I'll be calling her tomorrow to discuss a bayfield option

No problem, guys. Get on those orders!
I was trying to think if there was anything else I should go for in cappuccino while I had the chance. I'd hate to be kicking myself later. I have plenty of boots (or will), although nothing in brown. AE doesn't have a boot that I'm really crazy about anyway. Hmmmm.

 

[Van Veen]

Noob question: Does AE have sales on seconds regularly? Just noticed there have been some pretty good sales in the past.

I'd say at least a few times a year.

How are they announced? Can I get on an email list or something?

 

[bucksfan]



Noob question: Does AE have sales on seconds regularly? Just noticed there have been some pretty good sales in the past.

2nd quality Labor Day Sale 8/22/13-9/2/13


Brooks Brothers - $149 - except Presidio, which will be $109
Ralph Lauren $129
Park Ave black - $199 (black only)
Strand walnut $199 (walnut only)
Independence Collection ($299)
Dalton walnut $199 (price will be on all colors except cordovan)
Mayfair patent leather $99
Old discontinued Crosstown 2.0 (Granville, Provo, Ann Arbor) $59
Spiked and SLV golf 2nd Q - $149
Jack golf $129 (all 2nd’s)

 

[Subutai]

Also, it seems as though the outlets are already taking "pre-orders" for the upcoming seconds sale. Get the orders in early!

(Stress the quotation marks)

 

[tampatravel]

So, I was at Nordstrom Rack today to get some shoe trees and came across some lovely Hastings with the "shoe mark" on the bottoms of them. Most of the AE shoes I see at the rack don't have these...

See below:

 

[kwhitelaw]

does anyone that has gone the MTO route been successful in slight alterations to the original shoe design/format? I'd like the bayfields to have more eyelets, like aldens boots, and no speedhooks.

will ask allison when i can get her on the phone, but figured I'd throw it out here too.

 

[rydenfan]



does anyone that has gone the MTO route been successful in slight alterations to the original shoe design/format? I'd like the bayfields to have more eyelets, like aldens boots, and no speedhooks.

will ask allison when i can get her on the phone, but figured I'd throw it out here too.

I know for a fact the speed hooks cannot be removed. I am unsure if more can be added

 

[kwhitelaw]

I know for a fact the speed hooks cannot be removed. I am unsure if more can be added

that's a shame. imo, the bayfield would look better with a couple more tightly spaced eyelets

 

[Winston S.]



How are they announced? Can I get on an email list or something?

You can email one of the outlets to get on the email list, but your best bet is to follow this thread as there are some sales that are not announced.

 

[Subutai]

So, I was at Nordstrom Rack today to get some shoe trees and came across some lovely Hastings with the "shoe mark" on the bottoms of them. Most of the AE shoes I see at the rack don't have these...

See below:

I love those. I've seen them at my local Nordstrom's Rack as well. I felt as though the leather on those are incredibly soft; more so than usual

 

[Scottyb06]

My Hastings do seem a bit softer than my other AE dress shoes, although I have the slightly incorrect size (they were my first pair of AE's). I bought an 11.5D when I now wear an 11E.

 

[mdavis534]

I always hear about the MTO offer. Can someone refresh my memory on what it entails? Been considering shell strand. Is it better to order through the deal?