Opinion on These Used Allen Edmond's Shoes

[atct86]

I was originally going to buy a new pair of these, but saw what looks to be a great condition pair on ebay.

Does anyone have any comments on them? Do they appear to be a little too shiny, like they were sprayed with something?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230669887420?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1431.l2649

 

[Floater156]

They look fine to me. It just looks like there is a bright light over them. My Park Avenues reflect just as much light and my Waldens reflect even more light!

 

[facet]

They look fine to me as well. Go for it!

 

[thebac]

I think it's just the lighting, but I see what you're saying, it looks like the uppers might have been treated. I'd ask the seller if that's the case.

Either way, I'd pass--I don't like that the uppers look to be in worse condition than the outsoles.

 

[JubeiSpiegel]

The scratches on the cap would drive me mad, the shoes look as if handled gingerly otherwise. At least the sole would reflect that.

 

[Floater156]

They look more like scuffs to me than scratches. If that's the case then they can be buffed out. Keep in mind that they are factory seconds - as indicated by the shoe shaped stamp on the right shoe sole.

The scratches on the cap would drive me mad, the shoes look as if handled gingerly otherwise. At least the sole would reflect that.

 

[Yachting Man]

The uppers seem quite scuffed compared to the outsoles.

Buy or pass either way many more pairs will be for sale in the near future.
Question is do you need them now or can you wait for something better to come along?

 

[deveandepot1]

I would go for it.

 

[atila]

5 days left on the auction - the price will likely double (or more) before all is said and done.