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

[MansardRoof]



Boone update: I ordered a 9.5D to replace the 10's that were too large. Much better! The throat opening is no longer sloshing around my ankles. I can feel the length difference, but the toe box on the 1757 last is very generous, so it's fine.

This is the suede shoe I really wanted, so I may have to make my first shoe departure: the stone suede McGregors.

The Boone is a great shoe but I can't wait for the red sole to wear out so I can get it recrafted with leather.

 

[FaRKle]



I was just thinking the same thing - If I'd known these was the tone, I might have gotten a pair of Cambridges too!

@FaRKle
 - I assume these were chili welt/sole edge?

Sharp eye. Yup, chili welt. It's definitely a darker shade than my natural dundees from a couple years back.

@farkle I don't know why anyone isn't commenting on the ring, but congrats man!

Also, those Strands are stunning. Part of me regrets not ordering natty shell Strands or MacNeils, but the other part of me knows that realistically I couldn't afford them in light of all my other shoe (and clothing, for that matter) purchases

Thanks! I'm sure if the ring had a shell band it'd get more comments. Would've saved me a bit of money too, haha.

The ring could have been used for shell? *shrug*

Joking of course, or am I?

Well a wedding gives me an opportunity/excuse to buy another pair of shell shoes, right?

Come to think of it, another member here's getting married in a month. I should get new shoes for it. Haha

 

[drinian]



On another note: Natty shell strands arrived! And natty Leeds tomorrow! [COLOR=A74345] [/COLOR] [COLOR=A74345] [/COLOR]

Beautiful shoes. Just amazing.

 

[freshstyle]

Family Picture!

What color 5th aves should I get? Brown, oxblood, or dark chili?

 

[Neo1]

@freshstyle Main difference is one is primarily served at breakfast, the other at dinner.

@SLCRich whatever happens on those, take it really slow. I wound up with a pretty bad bunion on my right big toe joint that bothers me every day now. If you feel like that's ever coming on, give em a rest and switch over to another pair. The IR material was definitely softer/more flexible than the Beckman from what I remember.

 

[DoubleOldFashioned]



+1. I was told Monday that my uppers were made and ready to get their sole. Ready next week and then shipped. It's really ridiculous. I have received three new pair of Cordovan shoes in the last seven days and I'm disappointed that the natty MacNails have not shipped. So today, I worn black shell perfect cap toe balmorals. Sorry, but I have a hard time spoilering on the iPad.

Spoiler

I've received nary a word on either of my shoes - I need to develop a better relationship with my SA. Also: three shell shoes in a week? You shall elicit no sympathy from me that AE hasn't shipped your shoes, good sir - only envy at your haul (those V-tips are sweet).

 

[Cold Iron]

@SLCRich Funny to hear you compare those 875s to the Dalton. I tried the 875, IR & Beckman. Don't remember much about the 875 - the salesguy said he would recommend the Beckman the least of all due to the extreme breakin required, how I wouldn't be able to handle it, etc. Needless to say, the Beckman was an instant purchase, but **** was he not kidding. I'd say the Dalton feels like Uggs compared to the Beckman. Wondering if the 875 would have been as rough. The pain almost came in waves - one week it would destroy my big toe joints, next week it would bruise all my toes, week afterwards it would crush my ankle bones like there was no tomorrow. But after 8 short weeks of wearing em 5 days a week they turned out great!

I damn near cut the gusset off the tongue on one of my Becken's after a couple of weeks the pain was so great on my ankle bone. Eventually they broke in to become like butter and now are so soft it is hard to believe they were ever anything but. When I travel to the Red Wing Clinic I usually take a rural route and go by the Featherstone town hall which is the name given to that leather. No other buildings around just an ancient little shack out in the middle of nowhere. And curse it every time over the memories LOL.

 

[Cold Iron]

The color is closer to the legendary "Walnut" shell from days past...

My first thought too, I would have ordered a second pair of "something" if I would had known that. My 3 Walnut shell pieces have all become fairly dark so it is nice to kind of start over again.

 

[M635Guy]



Sharp eye. Yup, chili welt. It's definitely a darker shade than my natural dundees from a couple years back.

Well I hope mine present that well. I love this color.

You and me both.

AAARRRGH !!!!!

I lied. Maybe it was because I was really tired last night and I was looking at FaRKle's shores just before crashing, but I tossed and turned and woke up a couple times thinking about natty shell Strands...

I need a new hobby...

Also looking forward to the MD chukkas (I ordered snuff and choco)

 

[naspratt]

@freshstyle, it looks like you have all three shades "covered," but I'd say brown since the recent batches are finished significantly darker than your brown Strands, which I'm assuming are at least a couple years old (one of those is brown and another bourbon, right?). After that I'd say oxblood, since it doesn't look like you have a direct match, but it's hard to tell from that photo.

I have the Fifth Ave in both brown and dark chili. Got damn but I love them in chili, but it might be duplicative with your Carlyles (different enough from McAs that it wouldn't stop me if that were your only pair of chili).

 

[armedferret]

On another note:

Natty shell strands arrived! And natty Leeds tomorrow!

Almost forgot how difficult one-handed typing can be...

 

[jec1521]

Hi guys,
Looking to go to the Shoe Bank and purchase a pair of black shoes for my upcoming wedding. I will be wearing a midnight blue tuxedo. I know you are supposed to wear patent leather, but I am looking to get more utility out of whatever shoes I wear, so I figure a pair of black AE shoes highly polished will be fine.

The question is, Park Ave or Carlyle? I understand that the plain toe is more formal for black tie, but I will be using this shoe almost 100% for business with suits after the wedding. Will I regret not having the Park Ave cap toe for business after the wedding? Can I get away at my own wedding with wearing highly polished Park Avenues with a tux?

Also, unrelated question, but what does "Natty shell" mean? I have seen it in this thread multiple times and I am still new to the world of quality mens shoes.

Thanks

 

[FatTuesday]



Also, unrelated question, but what does "Natty shell" mean? I have seen it in this thread multiple times and I am still new to the world of quality mens shoes.

You can't go wrong with PA, but really either will work fine for your purposes.

Natty shell = natural shell cordovan = little or no dye added during tanning process.

 

[Count de Monet]



Hi guys,
Looking to go to the Shoe Bank and purchase a pair of black shoes for my upcoming wedding. I will be wearing a midnight blue tuxedo. I know you are supposed to wear patent leather, but I am looking to get more utility out of whatever shoes I wear, so I figure a pair of black AE shoes highly polished will be fine. 

The question is, Park Ave or Carlyle? I understand that the plain toe is more formal for black tie, but I will be using this shoe almost 100% for business with suits after the wedding. Will I regret not having the Park Ave cap toe for business after the wedding? Can I get away at my own wedding with wearing highly polished Park Avenues with a tux? 

Also, unrelated question, but what does "Natty shell" mean? I have seen it in this thread multiple times and I am still new to the world of quality mens shoes.

Thanks

Given what you've said about future use as business wear, and assuming you have your size dialed in for each, get the PA's and start shining them up. And best wishes.

Oh, and "natty" shell is "natural," i.e. undyed shell.

 

[M2511]

Hi guys,
Looking to go to the Shoe Bank and purchase a pair of black shoes for my upcoming wedding. I will be wearing a midnight blue tuxedo. I know you are supposed to wear patent leather, but I am looking to get more utility out of whatever shoes I wear, so I figure a pair of black AE shoes highly polished will be fine.

The question is, Park Ave or Carlyle? I understand that the plain toe is more formal for black tie, but I will be using this shoe almost 100% for business with suits after the wedding. Will I regret not having the Park Ave cap toe for business after the wedding? Can I get away at my own wedding with wearing highly polished Park Avenues with a tux?

Also, unrelated question, but what does "Natty shell" mean? I have seen it in this thread multiple times and I am still new to the world of quality mens shoes.

Thanks

I agree with @FatTuesday that for the purposes you just described they will both serve. The carlyle maybe fits more with the tux but thats all. Carlyle definitely will serve business suits as the PA will. Enjoy your wedding!