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Thank you for your suggestion. I am going to patiently wait for the 10% coupon before ordering.Granted the deals aren't what they used to be but still decent. The PA retails for $345 but through the exchange with 10% discount code it is $225 which is 40% off. And no tax and free shipping. Shell through the exchange runs about $100 off list now, a far cry from the $200 off a few years ago, but it is almost impossible to get discounts on shell firsts any place anymore.
When you get your PA's first inspect them then if everything is fine put the laces in, I feel the PA is best with bar lacing. Wear them around the house in the evenings a few times before hitting the pavement with them to make sure they fit correctly. You also want to make sure that they don't bow or flare out on the sides around the ankles where you put your foot in. If they do or you find any defects return them and get another pair. Once you are sure they fit correctly and your happy with them condition and polish them then hit the streets.
I would add black edge dressing
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF524_1_40000000001_-1
and Conditioner Cleaner to the cart.
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF570_1_40000000001_-1
There is an AE video on shoe care on you tube:
The premium polish you selected does a good job but the PA is the type of shoe that I personally like a mirror shine on so would use paste wax over the premium polish. The premium polish is a combination cream and polish. I like AE shoe care products but not a fan of the straight AE cream, I use Saphir products for most of my shoe care now. But if you use the premium polish first you can get a pretty good shine by putting paste wax over the top.
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF652_1_40000000001_-1
Or even Kiwi polish for that matter. Enjoy your new shoes.
From now through 10 April the coupon for 10% off is x3019enews (case sensitive). Good luck!