Allen Edmonds Park Avenue vs Strand

[Jaggs]



thx jaggs, i will give that a try next time I get close to the AE store.
 - so try 10D to 10E correct?

It has been my experience, and the experience of many others, that sizing up one width will fit you better, if the 5 last is for you. If you can't get to a store, places like Zappos of Nordstrom do offer free delivery and return, so you can always get your sizing refined that way. Good luck!

 

[itsmejson]

what lacing style do you guys do on both park ave & strand?

 

[cbfn]

I use bar lacing on my FA, which I feel suits most oxfords the best.

 

[msulinski]

I use bar lacing on my FA, which I feel suits most oxfords the best.

Do you find that you have too much leftover lace when doing it this way and using the laces that came with the shoe??

 

[cbfn]

Maybe some, but it's not too bad

 

[itsmejson]

thx christian
I have shoe bar laced and one criss crossed I too like the bar lacing.

I'm thinking the strands I will make criss crossed

 

[dmass1]



I use bar lacing on my FA, which I feel suits most oxfords the best.

Are these brown or walnut? calf or cordovan?

 

[dmass1]

anyone?

 

[jamesd617]

Get both!!

 

[Espi1971]

I'm fully expecting versatility from the Strands. Jeans and slacks and khakis.

FYI just purchased my first pair (Walnut) via Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale for $239. 11D.

A few months back purchased the McAllister's in 11.5D...

Do you guys think that I should return the Strands and size up to 11.5's? I didn't remember my McAllister shoe size when I spontaneously bought the Strands--yet they still seemed to fit ok in 11d. I tried 'em on again this morning and am really surprised that they fit but the inconsistency (even though it's only a half-inch) bothers me. Certainly don't think 11.5 would be too big.

But I am concerned that the Strands might start to feel too tight after prolonged wear...

Opinions on this please?

 

[LucienRubempre]

I recommend "straight European lacing":

http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/straighteuropeanlacing.htm

Which I assume is different from what others are referring to as straight bar, because there doesn't appear to be any criss crossing under the laces in those pictures.

I think European is traditional and very secure, perfectly suited to the balmoral oxford.