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

[srlclark]

Does anyone else agree that the photos of the merlot Cornwallis and Randolph look more like oxblood?

(The photos make them look not as dark as merlot usually is and much more red - merlot is usually on the purple end of the burgundy spectrum, oxblood on the red end of it).

 

[Roycru]

Weasels - what would you like to see from AE in 2018?

Return of the white suede McAllisters (although they had a different name) with red rubber soles.

Tan grain Whitney wingtips with antique brass eyelets and Dainite heels and soles.

Walnut and Cream Heritage golf shoes with combination tap, rather than spiked, heels and soles.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

We could pile the Walkers on the Pitchers mound at White Sox opening day and set it ablaze like Disco Demolition Night in the ‘70s

The Walker is definitely one of those rare things that makes me feel sad that a calf's body was used to make those things. That leather could have been better used in just about any other shoe. A shell Walker... now that would send this place into a riot.

 

[mreams99]

The Walker is definitely one of those rare things that makes me feel sad that a calf's body was used to make those things. That leather could have been better used in just about any other shoe. A shell Walker... now that would send this place into a riot.

I would rather see that calf’s leather used to make a bra for grandma than to waste it on a Walker Brogue Chelsea boot.

 

[mreams99]

What else would I like to see in 2018?
More leather choices — antelope, bison, and shark would be welcome additions.

 

[rumjt]

I walked a couple of blocks this morning at -11 degrees. The Dainite soles felt like walking on rocks after 10 minutes. Anyone experience this?

I've never experienced temperatures like that but I imagine it's because the Dainite soles dipped below its glass transition temp.

 

[jet-stream]

I would like to see the return of the Brentwood NST (1956-1989) View attachment 901544 It was the grandaddy of all the AE split toes leading to the Bradley and Delray among others but was never surpassed View attachment 901545 besides,I would like a pair in Merlot! View attachment 901547

I like those a lot, looks very well proportioned. Throw in a bitter chocolate version and I bet @St Hubbins could be convinced as well.

Those are nice! Basically a Leeds NST . . . The last looks like it balances the shoe nicely.

Would be stiff competition between those and the Parkways for me - I really like the traditional NST design on the contemporary 333.

 

[Thomas Crown]

What else would I like to see in 2018?
More leather choices — antelope, bison, and shark would be welcome additions.

I have a pair of AE Nassau shark wingtips from the ‘70s, the insides are beat up and they are very worn but the sharkskin is pristine and shiny-with a very distinct texture,like a prune!

 

[jet-stream]

Don’t let suede dissuade you, it is a pretty rugged leather and can take a bit of knocking around.

Solid work, my friend.

 

[Fueco]

I walked a couple of blocks this morning at -11 degrees. The Dainite soles felt like walking on rocks after 10 minutes. Anyone experience this?

I think that the softer the compound of the rubber, the warmer that will occur at. I've experienced frozen climbing shoes at temperatures in the 20s. Most of the boots I wear in extreme cold have harder rubber, which

I've never experienced temperatures like that but I imagine it's because those temps make the Dainite dip below it's glass transition temp.

Somehow I made it through all my school science classes without ever learning the term for that phenomenon! Granted, I spent most of my time studying biological sciences rather than chemistry and physics...

I was going to add that I think there is substantial variance in the glass transition temperature occurs. I've encountered it in temperatures in the low 20s with certain sole rubber materials (rock climbing shoes perform like s--t in temperatures considerably below freezing). I've also noticed that high temperature can destroy certain rubber compounds (I left a pair of old Teva sandals in the car for a while, and the rubber turned hard and brittle).

 

[Thomas Crown]

Those are nice! Basically a Leeds NST . . . The last looks like it balances the shoe nicely.

Would be stiff competition between those and the Parkways for me - I really like the traditional NST design on the contemporary 333.

It has a shorter split and longer moccasin toe than the Parkway,it does have that same blucher lacing structure as the Leeds. I’ve aquired alot of classic split toes on ebay last year to compare and determine which to keep. The winners are the Brentwoods,dainite C&Js,and my last buy of ‘2017,shell Bradleys. Brentwoods were brought back in early 2000s without the split toe so beware! Find yourself a nice $50 ebay pair of the OGs!

 

[jet-stream]

Alight, choose one shoe that is your favorite that you unfortunately don't wear very often. I would have to go with the Overlord in brown. I will never sell them, but I have too many other shoes that compete with these to wear them a lot. I probably wear these 1 or 2 times per month.

Good question. I don't think I can narrow it down further than two; I'll present that since one is a shoe and one is a boot this is OK.

Shoe: Brown Rutledge. I still wear them more than others, but this style is one of my favorites and I'd like to work them in more. The issue is that I have other brown options for weather (Rutledges have Indy soles), and if there is no weather it's hard to resist the siren song of shell (brown Strands).

Boot: Brown First Ave. I also have the brown grain First Ave, which I reach for in weather, and multiple boots in varying shades of brown, so it's hard to work this one in. I have toyed with the idea of selling it, but it's so pretty . . . I might incorporate it into the work rotation during winter, as others have presented the idea of a boot winter rotation.

 

[rumjt]

I think that the softer the compound of the rubber, the warmer that will occur at. I've experienced frozen climbing shoes at temperatures in the 20s. Most of the boots I wear in extreme cold have harder rubber, which


Somehow I made it through all my school science classes without ever learning the term for that phenomenon! Granted, I spent most of my time studying biological sciences rather than chemistry and physics...

I was going to add that I think there is substantial variance in the glass transition temperature occurs. I've encountered it in temperatures in the low 20s with certain sole rubber materials (rock climbing shoes perform like s--t in temperatures considerably below freezing). I've also noticed that high temperature can destroy certain rubber compounds (I left a pair of old Teva sandals in the car for a while, and the rubber turned hard and brittle).

Yes, this transition point can and will vary depending on the formulation. Hooray, fun with polymers!

 

[orange fury]

Return of the white suede McAllisters (although they had a different name) with red rubber soles.

This x100- I would order those so quickly. I still regret passing on white buck RL shortwings I ran across on eBay several years ago.

Alight, choose one shoe that is your favorite that you unfortunately don't wear very often. I would have to go with the Overlord in brown. I will never sell them, but I have too many other shoes that compete with these to wear them a lot. I probably wear these 1 or 2 times per month.

HM’s for me probably. I love them, but my career has been in a dressier environment (suits) that called for something a little more formal, and weekends 9 months of the year are spent in flip flops/boat shoes/casual shoes. They’ve gotten a bit more wear this fall and winter though so it’s been cooler (and since I’ve had a lot of unwanted free time on my hands...)

 

[ace13x]

Return of the white suede McAllisters (although they had a different name) with red rubber soles.

Spiaggia? I have a blue one on the 'Bay in 6.5EEE if anyone is interested. PM me and I'll work out a better price.