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  1. norite

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

    To give you something to compare your situation with, I wear 8.5 for regular sneakers. I went down a size and up a width for the 5 last. So I purchased Strands in 7.5E. If I were you, I would go 8.5D or 8E.
  3. norite

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

    Did you try going into a store and ordering it? I'm a big advocate of doing so because the SA gets commission, so they will do all they can in their power to get that sale. Although the strands in my size (7.5E) were out of stock, they placed an order for me. However, I have to wait a little...
  4. norite

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

    I bought two pairs of Park Avenues from Nordstrom, both the same size and color. The first pair fit perfectly. However, it had what look like to be some kind of hole as if the shoemaker didn't glue down this area completely. Not sure if you guys can really see it or not. But my concern is, if...
  5. norite

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

    I actually had the same problem as you. I purchased the Strands and Park Avenues that are currently on sale. Didn't like what I saw so I ordered a second set to compare. Oddly enough, although they were the same size, my second set was longer/wider/looser than my first set. It makes me question...
  6. norite

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

    If you have a Nordstrom near you, just go in store and they can order your size for you and have it shipped to your home free of charge! Even if the size is out of stock online, they will order it and the shoes will be shipped DIRECTLY from Allen Edmonds.
  7. norite

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

    It looks like I may have to do this. The nearest AE store to me is over a hour's commute.
  8. norite

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

    I purchased the Black Park Avenue, Walnut Strand, Brown Fifth Avenue, and Merlot McAllister from Nordstrom and so far, I have been very disappointed with what I have received. Because Nordstrom didn't have my size in store, 7.5E, I had to wait for them to ship these shoes to my home. So far, I...
  9. norite

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

    Thank you very much for these tips!! I'm a first time AE buyer and purchased 4 pairs last week (Black Park Avenue, Brown Fifth Avenue, Walnut Strand, Merlot Mcallister). If you don't mind, I want to ask you and others on this thread the following: 1. Do you ever use shoe cream? And if so...
  10. norite

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

    Thanks for this picture haha. I'm a new owner of AEs and I'm still in the process of figuring out what I need to buy to care for my shoes...and additionally, the steps to take to clean them. That Shoe Care thread is 170+ pages long....will take me a while to sift through them all.
  11. norite

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

    Hmmm, I'm still waiting on my Fifth Avenues to come in. But when I saw them in store, I absolutely loved them. I would much rather not spend that much right away on 4 pairs of shoes, but if I can't decide, I may have to just keep them all. I've never considered boots haha. I can't really...
  12. norite

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

    I was considering doing exactly that. Keep the Black PA, the Burgandy Mcallister, and either the Walnut Strand or Brown Fifth Avenue. I was leaning more towards keeping the Walnut Strands because I could save myself $140 and with that money, buy shoe trees and all the things I need to keep the...
  13. norite

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

    I was thinking it would be suitable for a Business Casual office, but I almost feel like the Walnut Strands are too eye catching and may bring too much attention to me in that setting. After all, I am going to be a first year at the office. I don't want to rub people the wrong way with the...
  14. norite

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

    Are the Walnut Strands suitable for a Business Casual office, more specifically, a public accounting office? The reason why I am asking is because I will start working in the Fall. I recently purchased Black PA, Walnut Strands, Burgundy Mcallister, and Brown Fifth Avenues. I have decided I...
  15. norite

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

    When I went to a local AE store to have my foot measured in 5 last, I dropped from an 8.5D to a 7.5E. Like you, the larger of the two was much too narrow and long.
  16. norite

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

    Does anybody know what the difference between the Macneil Black Calf and the Macneil Black Custom Calf is? I saw both listed on the list provided by Shoebank but I have not a clue what the differences are. However, the customs were $100 more than the non-customs. Also, when I emailed Shoebank...
  17. norite

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

    I personally would get the brown burnished. If I were to get a pair of shoes in Walnut, I would go with the Strands.
  18. norite

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

    I see, thank you very much for the help! I personally like the rubber sole guard on the BB version. However, I will need to figure out if I like the feel of the Poron insoles.
  19. norite

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

    Hi All, I recently emailed Shoebank for the first time and received a list of available seconds in my size. I noticed in the list that there were Brooks Brothers rebranded AEs such as the Strands and Fifth Avenues. Would anybody happen to have experience with the BB branded AE shoes and know...
  20. norite

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

    Yeah, I'll most likely be one of those who wear suits just sometimes...if even that much. Do you have any suggestions for a black/burgundy/brown pair? I considered getting a burgundy and brown pair but none of the AEs during the Anniversary Sale is those colors besides the Parkways...which I...
  21. norite

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

    What do you guys think about me getting the following rotation of AE's. I'm going to start working at an accounting firm come fall and only have one pair....of Alfani dress shoes. I'm thinking of getting the Strands in Walnut, PA in Black, and LaSalle in Chili. Is there another rotation that...
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