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

[cc808314]

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We’re both Patriots today! These are my first Patriots and they fit fine in tts fashion. Nice oily dark brown color in the shade, reminds me of a good stogie courtesy of the one n only Ashley.

They look very nice. I have been debating for the last couple of days whether I should pick up a brown pair.

 

[sterlingindigo]

Dear forum members,

I just want to take a moment to say...

YOU ARE ALL FRICKIN' WEASELS.

And I thank you.

Since joining this group, my style sense and fashion have all certainly improved. I have purchased and worn shoes that were WAY out of my comfort zone. Tassel loafers, NST, long wings, spectators, suede, hell, I am currently waiting on a weave Palm Beach - WTF?!?. you have all helped me push my own boundaries. I never imagined wearing seersucker - a special shoutout to @Roycru for that. @BagleyBrown a thank you for introducing me to Bill's Khaki's.

And to all of you that I didn't specifically mention, you have all educated me in some way. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for helping me grow on my shoe journey.

Sincerely,
AEFANINTAMPA

Tampa needs d weave!

 

[Jonkr15]

Did AE recently change the heels they put on when they recraft?

Not sure. This is the first one I've had done.

 

[Thrift Couture]

So, like several posters in recent days, I am a shell newb. (thank you Ashley). New Strand shell burgundies arrived today. I'll post photos tomorrow or Friday.

So, for now, a care Question. I'm just going to brush them up for now, but when it is time for polish, what to use? I have the regular AE cream burgundy, for a calf pair of Manchesters. That work, or something different?

And leather lotion, will that do anything positive?

So glad you asked. Other than VSC, you won’t need anything for at least a year. But if you feel compelled, then AE burgundy shell creme. If you ever want a smidge of wax, then marine cordovan Lincoln wax. Please no standard creme polish.

As I have learned in the past year, less is more with shell cordovan. What @Shoenut said.
I pass to you my mantra: Brush, wear, repeat. Enjoy!

 

[ccpl14]

Key Largo at Wrigley Field

Cubs fans....

 

[Shoes4play]

James1051 said: ↑

So, like several posters in recent days, I am a shell newb. (thank you Ashley). New Strand shell burgundies arrived today. I'll post photos tomorrow or Friday.

So, for now, a care Question. I'm just going to brush them up for now, but when it is time for polish, what to use? I have the regular AE cream burgundy, for a calf pair of Manchesters. That work, or something different?

911 @madhat @smfdoc @Shoes4play @ any shell lovin soul. HELP.

My .02 ??

Since they're new, I'd just wipe with a damp cloth and brush like crazy. I wouldn't put any product on them at this time. That would come much later, after several wearings. I'd use VSC when necessary, and use the cordovan creme to restore color when needed.

BTW, the Burgundy Shell Strands are really nice.

 

[Craftedpig7]

James1051 said: ↑

So, like several posters in recent days, I am a shell newb. (thank you Ashley). New Strand shell burgundies arrived today. I'll post photos tomorrow or Friday.

So, for now, a care Question. I'm just going to brush them up for now, but when it is time for polish, what to use? I have the regular AE cream burgundy, for a calf pair of Manchesters. That work, or something different?




My .02 ??

Since they're new, I'd just wipe with a damp cloth and brush like crazy. I wouldn't put any product on them at this time. That would come much later, after several wearings. I'd use VSC when necessary, and use the cordovan creme to restore color when needed.

BTW, the Burgundy Shell Strands are really nice.

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Those are fantastic!

 

[Shoes4play]

Those are fantastic!

Thanks.

 

[sterlingindigo]

They look very nice. I have been debating for the last couple of days whether I should pick up a brown pair.

Thanks. A good pair of brown LHS loafers is a fine addition to the wardrobe. I have the full straps in burgundy shell and tassels in natural shell and tan suede. I guess I’m a loafer guy now. Beats the alternative and wait til hell freezes over to score a pair of Alden cigar LHS’s for twice the price. Now some say they’ve’d (always wanted to do that) trouble with fit, but mine feel fine.

 

[James1051]

So glad you asked. Other than VSC, you won’t need anything for at least a year. But if you feel compelled, then AE burgundy shell creme. If you ever want a smidge of wax, then marine cordovan Lincoln wax. Please no standard creme polish.

As I have learned in the past year, less is more with shell cordovan. What @Shoenut said.
I pass to you my mantra: Brush, wear, repeat. Enjoy!

My .02 ??

Since they're new, I'd just wipe with a damp cloth and brush like crazy. I wouldn't put any product on them at this time. That would come much later, after several wearings. I'd use VSC when necessary, and use the cordovan creme to restore color when needed.

BTW, the Burgundy Shell Strands are really nice.

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Thanks gents!

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Does anyone know more about this company? They are selling a few styles that are pretty rare to find. Their shoe images leave a lot to be desired, but it appears they are selling brown shell Leeds and brown Cambridge's. I wonder if that pair of brown shell Leeds that someone picked up last year at the Tent Sale, were actually made for this company.

https://www.lazzariweb.it/en/leeds-shoes-p-616-123.html

 

[wasmisterfu]

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Also, for anyone wondering, they did use brown stitching although it does look almost black from the top. From the bottom you can clearly tell it's brown though.

Wow, that SPI on that is much higher than what we usually see nowadays. Looks good.

 

[wasmisterfu]

James1051 said: ↑

So, like several posters in recent days, I am a shell newb. (thank you Ashley). New Strand shell burgundies arrived today. I'll post photos tomorrow or Friday.

So, for now, a care Question. I'm just going to brush them up for now, but when it is time for polish, what to use? I have the regular AE cream burgundy, for a calf pair of Manchesters. That work, or something different?




My .02 ??

Since they're new, I'd just wipe with a damp cloth and brush like crazy. I wouldn't put any product on them at this time. That would come much later, after several wearings. I'd use VSC when necessary, and use the cordovan creme to restore color when needed.

BTW, the Burgundy Shell Strands are really nice.

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Those look sweet!

 

[wasmisterfu]

Does anyone know more about this company? They are selling a few styles that are pretty rare to find. Their shoe images leave a lot to be desired, but it appears they are selling brown shell Leeds and brown Cambridge's. I wonder if that pair of brown shell Leeds that someone picked up last year at the Tent Sale, were actually made for this company.

https://www.lazzariweb.it/en/leeds-shoes-p-616-123.html

Never heard of them, but the Cambridge hasn't been around for a while IIRC. If they had a pair of Cambridge's in my size, I'd buy 'em in a heartbeat... provided these guys were legit.

 

[wasmisterfu]

Well, I was bouncing around the ole Interwebs on Pinterest and found some AE shoe Appreciation. These were worked over by Dandy shoe care in Italy for a new patina. Never seen Bradleys look this fantastic. Before and some afters. If these don't make you drool, you need a new hobby.

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