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

[wasmisterfu]

Speaking of polished cobbler and chemical alterations, I decided to wear my competition 15 dollar McAllisters as a day early Wingtip Wednesday entry (I've put them in my weekly rotation - for science - so as to see if the uppers have longevity issues without their polyurethane shell). So far the only issues I've noted have nothing to do with the PC removal: a previous owner, with feet many sizes too large, wore the canvas lining (both layers) on both shoes through to the leather with their pinky toes (that must have been really uncomfortable), and the bunk half-resole makes the whole waist of the shoe feel wonky (and the soles are cracking at the skiving point). The reason I can wear these shoes is because, it's pretty evident that a previous owner stretched the hell out of them. I haven't decided yet if, when the crappy resole wears through, if I'll invest in having them fully and properly resoled (the welt looks a little iffy).

Oh, and I put a black splotch strip on my left shoe on the forefoot because I picked up the wrong brush loaded with the wrong (black) polish. It's probably not coming off until I restrip, bleach and re-dye the shoe (which basically means never). Note: don't work on black and brown shoes at the same time (like duh, right?!).

Happy Tuesday.

 

[aero25]

Definitely agree, glad I took advantage of the most recent trunk show opportunities because it seems like these options won't be returning. I am not a fan of the camo HM but it is just because it isn't my style. There is some positive energy coming from AE so I'm waiting to see what that turns into as it relates to new products. I like some of the new offerings in the catalog but with limited run sizing it effectively counts me out. I am not willing to try and fit in D width or find ways to fill out a EEE. What happened to full runs?

I'm so with you here. Some swings and misses, but others have been good. Certainly the positive energy could be harnessed for good offerings, but without some full size runs, it won't matter much for me, either. We can't even special order previously available sizes right now, which is a real bummer.

 

[aero25]

Random thought. To the people who told me I needed to start watching Archer- thanks. I started yesterday and am already in the middle of season 2 lol

Danger Zone!

 

[elTiburon]

Morning all. First day out with these Macneil 2.0’s. Found them at NR the other day for a great price...they might also be my best fitting shoe yet. Wish there was more made on this last
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The brown grain MacNeil 2.0 is probably one of my favorites. They are the reason that I am contemplating picking up the Leeds 2.0 in brown grain.... redundant.....????

However, I hate the 97 last. The only reason it works for those is because of the 2.0=poron, otherwise I can't make the 97 work.

Beautiful shoes though, especially if you picked them up at the rack for a great price.

 

[madhat]

With these Wolverine pics, a SA told me over the weekend that AE actually makes the Wolverine 1000
Mile, any confirmation?

In related news, due to AEs failure to fill my loden hole and other various arbitrage opportunities including cross border tax rate differentials there is a Higgins Mill en route to somewhere in Idaho that will be in my possession in under 3 weeks.

Pics attached from getting fitted on the weekend

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Ok, so the pics you've been seeing were a special collaboration between RW and AE to build the brown shell models. IF there happens to be one floating around your shoe bank SA might be able to get it for you, but don't hold your breath as I'd expect them to be picked up by now. The closest AE makes to that boot currently is the Normandy, which is what they might have been suggesting.

 

[St Hubbins]

Greetings, fellow enthusiasts. Summery. Olive Tommy Hilfiger chinos, Banana Republic linen shirt and belt, Bresciani linen socks. Second official outing for the natural shell Graysons.

 

[smfdoc]

Happy Tuesday forum pals. Sporting shell Leeds today in the office.

 

[schweezly]

The brown grain MacNeil 2.0 is probably one of my favorites. They are the reason that I am contemplating picking up the Leeds 2.0 in brown grain.... redundant.....????

However, I hate the 97 last. The only reason it works for those is because of the 2.0=poron, otherwise I can't make the 97 work.

Beautiful shoes though, especially if you picked them up at the rack for a great price.

$119, a great price in my mind.

I have the Leeds 2.0 grain also, but a full size shorter and an E width. They aren’t the best fit for me but they work in a pinch. I might sell them now that I have these

 

[Joe Schmoe]

Morning all. Maiden voyage of shell Bradley seconds. I hit them with a little VSC yesterday but they still could use a little more TLC since they are still a little bloomy. Overall they are great shoes, and very comfortable, really glad I kept them.

 

[madhat]

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Greetings, fellow enthusiasts. Summery. Olive Tommy Hilfiger chinos, Banana Republic linen shirt and belt, Bresciani linen socks. Second official outing for the natural shell Graysons.

Great color on those... interested to see them next year

 

[Shoenut]

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Greetings, fellow enthusiasts. Summery. Olive Tommy Hilfiger chinos, Banana Republic linen shirt and belt, Bresciani linen socks. Second official outing for the natural shell Graysons.

Only the second wear of those beauties? That’s got to be some type of infraction. I think this is going on your permanent record.

 

[cc808314]

Gentlemen, I need some convincing that I need AE Rutledge in black. I only have one black pair, a plain cap toe, that I wear for formal occasions. Pictures will help.

 

[munchau]

Academy on a Tuesday.

 

[Neo1]

Ok, so the pics you've been seeing were a special collaboration between RW and AE to build the brown shell models. IF there happens to be one floating around your shoe bank SA might be able to get it for you, but don't hold your breath as I'd expect them to be picked up by now. The closest AE makes to that boot currently is the Normandy, which is what they might have been suggesting.

I would add that it is probably even less likely to find one now. A bunch of remaining stock was brought into Paramus & Charleston recently - Kristen said they literally flew off the shelf.

 

[Neo1]

Plot twist:
@madhat wears his almost as often as @Neo1 does...

Lol...i never mentioned the chelsea walker in case you didnt notice. With my arthritis fingers and sub-800 degree weather approaching, a boot without laces would get worn, eventually.