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Recent content by athenianlion

  1. athenianlion

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

    Thank you both. I had almost bought the Parks in merlot as my first pair. I think they may be my best bet? I'm not crazy about another pair of McAllisters, and feel I need something different than any of the loafers. I work in a business casual office.
  2. athenianlion

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

    Could anyone recommend a 3rd pair of AE shoes to get? I own black Park Ave's in 9EEE and walnut McAllister's in 9.5EEE. I haven't tried any that aren't the 5 last. I measured a 10.5D on the Brannock. My only other pair of nice shoes are black tassel loafers (thrifted Johnson & Murphys).
  3. athenianlion

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

    I had simply gone in to buy shoe care supplies. To be honest I was shocked the salesman offered to exchange the shoes for me (I had worn them a few times already and they had wear), so I went along with whatever he suggested.
  4. athenianlion

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

    Yes it was an official AE shoe. The fitter was very professional and the shoe was comfortable in the store. I wonder if cramming into the narrower 10.5D's all day had squished my foot enough that the 3Es felt roomy, haha. Can't afford custom-fit quite yet. I will try out the different lasts...
  5. athenianlion

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

    Hi all, Quick question about how a correctly fitted dress shoe is supposed to feel. I had taken a chance buying my brannock device size (10.5 D) and ended up with a fit much too narrow and long. I recently exchanged those Park Ave's with 9 3E's at the store. A fitter helped me. They feel...

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