Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2018 - News, Pictures, Clothing, Accessories, etc.

[pbrandes]

Shelton?

Yes, specifically Shelton 2.0.

 

[ace13x]

I’d like some advice/opinions. My shell Macneils (2nds) came in today and I’m a little concerned with the fit. If the laces are closing this much already, will it likely be an issue with them being too loose down the road?

My other AEs are 11.5e on the 65 last and fit snug. I also have 12e Dalton’s that are roomier but I like boots to fit that way.

These eyelets also look pretty crooked which I’m guessing is what made these go to the outlet.

Size?

 

[BS68280]

Size?

12e, can’t believe I forgot that haha.

 

[ace13x]

12e, can’t believe I forgot that haha.

Personally, I would try 12D or 11.5E. I split the D/E width and find D fits better in shell than E which I typically wear in calf. You could also possibly try an insole insert.

BTW, the slanted laces (misaligned eyelets) look worse when the eye-stays are that close.

 

[Shoenut]

The Rudolph’s work well at the play range.

 

[pbrandes]

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The Rudolph’s work well at the play range.

Do they light your way when the fog rolls in?

 

[BS68280]

Personally, I would try 12D or 11.5E. I split the D/E width and find D fits better in shell than E which I typically wear in calf. You could also possibly try an insole insert.

BTW, the slanted laces (misaligned eyelets) look worse when the eye-stays are that close.

I agree, either of those sizes would probably work better.

 

[Shoenut]

Do they light your way when the fog rolls in?

No, but they do intimidate other players.

 

[TexasTexter]

Thanks to whoever returned the black Palm Beach! They are mine now. Lol.

 

[nhlducks35]

If the person from California that ebay’ed their natty shell strands that I now have is on this list, just want to say thanks.

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Yo

 

[Aenonymous]

Shell won't stretch like calf; it was lasted looser to begin with to help prevent tearing. Unless you plan to compress the footbed significantly you'll be gravy

Lasted looser to prevent tearing? Where did that info originate?

 

[TexasTexter]

Yo

Great looking. You can’t beat natural and Walnut Cordovan.

 

[madhat]

Lasted looser to prevent tearing? Where did that info originate?

It wasn't good wording, but I've seen it discussed that shell can't be stretched as tightly as calf or it can tear. This being a reason shell shoes generally fit looser out of the box. The likelyhood of it tearing during lasting is a reason AE didn't want to do unlined shell towards the end of MTO. Is my memory/understanding faulty? I don't want to spread my mistake if so.

 

[Shoenut]

Lasted looser to prevent tearing? Where did that info originate?

You need not go far in your search to find guys taking about shell ripping during the lasting process. Personally, I have seen old cowhide and calf rip during lasting. The big difference between calf and shell is basically skin vs. membrane. You need not any more of an exotic explanation.

 

[BS68280]

I’m leaning towards this 12e probably not working. There is maybe 1/8 to 1/4” gap and could probably go to none on the eyelet stays. This puts me 0-2 on trying to get my first pair of cordovan.