Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2017- News, Pictures, Clothing, accessories, etc.

[Newberry]

What do you guys think of the new AE wingtip boot? It's called the Stirling...

 

[aero25]

What do you guys think of the new AE wingtip boot? It's called the Stirling...

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I kinda like them. Reminiscent of the McTavish redux. I'd appreciate a little more contrast with the sole/welt.

 

[M2511]

What do you guys think of the new AE wingtip boot? It's called the Stirling...

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Looks like the new McT boot edition.

 

[madhat]

What do you guys think of the new AE wingtip boot? It's called the Stirling...

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Very similar to the Cronmoks, but with the new clear mini lug sole. The medalion is too low...a lot of the perfs are covered by the welt. Smaller sized shoe?

It's ok, but I'm not drooling.

 

[armedferret]

What do you guys think of the new AE wingtip boot? It's called the Stirling...

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meh.

 

[mreams99]

What do you guys think of the new AE wingtip boot? It's called the Stirling...

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I like this, except for the medallion being too low on this particular pair.

 

[St Hubbins]

And....

http://www.allenedmonds.com/outlet/...prefn2=width&sz=18&start=37&prefv1=9&prefv2=D

Shhhh!!! (I'm hoping those stick around for a while so my slush fund can recuperate. Not looking good now.)

 

[mreams99]

Leeds, with an AE sports coat from last year.

 

[DaveCPA]

Should I be concerned that the threads on the bottom of my soles are touching the ground? I would have thought there'd be more sole depth to prevent that, but I'm new to nicer shoes.

 

[DaveCPA]

double post

 

[St Hubbins]

You might notice the blue insoles in the Oak Streets. They're to help me take up volume in my shoes. I originally weighed 315 and am now between 195 and 200, depending on the day and my carbs. This has resulted in the loss of a lot of volume in my feet. Oddly enough, they haven't gotten any narrower, only less voluminous. My shoes were starting to not fit, but going down a size was still to small I went in to the SCP store with my brown shell Strands (the first and most expensive shoe that I was having the problem with) for help. Byron suggested a pair of Road Warrior insoles. Apparently you can buy them separately. This pair saved my sanity. I only need it with my pairs that are SUPER broken in (which at last count was less than 5) but those are some of my favorite pairs. I know recrafting will relast the shoes, but they're not that worn out yet. Anyways - these are comfy and you should buy them.

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I also use these in my Merlot Strands which I bought a half size large when I was unsure of my 65 bal sizing. They cured too much volume up front, but I still generally prefer to have direct contact with the leather insole.

 

[St Hubbins]

Should I be concerned that the threads on the bottom of my soles are touching the ground? I would have thought there'd be more sole depth to prevent that, but I'm new to nicer shoes.

The stitch used in GYW footwear is a lock stitch as far as I understand it. Therefore, in theory at least, there shouldn't be any worry. Personally, I'm still in the wait and see if that's true phase as my oldest pair is only sixteen months old, and none of my pair(s) have experienced anything more than light to medium duty. I have at least one pair where the sole stitching has begun to make contact with the ground when I walk and I have not encountered any issues.

 

[pbrandes]

Natty Strands were jealous of yesterday's walnut Bartletts, so I had to balance the scales.

 

[St Hubbins]

I am reporting that I've ushered another new member into the club. After prolonged exposure to views of my shoes and much expressed interest recently, the boss man went to our local retail store and had himself fitted last Thursday while I was on my Wisconsin Northwoods expedition. Later the same day apparently, he ordered a pair of olive Strandmoks from 6pm.com for $147 and was showing them off to me today after they arrived. For better or worse, this style is probably eliminated from my list of potential future purchases.

So, in addition to my own ridiculous rate of acquisition, members of my growing list of referrals (four now) are collectively up to ten pair(s) on their own. @AllenEdmondsCEO, you can just drop my commission check in the mail.

 

[FatTuesday]

My first pair of AE's:
Walnut McAllisters