Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2019 - News, Pictures, Clothing, Accessories, etc.

[savvysartorial]

So I’m late in getting to this, but still.

The Acheson is actually a very versatile shoe and, imho, can be worn down to sockless with shorts or up to a suit (not including a suit, though I could maybe see it with a more casual suit- which I don’t own). Some examples of mine:
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Typically, the olive/snuff get worn with more casual stuff (chinos/jeans), and the navy get worn with gray wool pants/blazer- I’ve worn the snuff with gray pants, but don’t like the idea of blue on blue (navy with jeans). Not a rule, just what I tend to do. Snuff does seem to get worn the most for me.

My environment is pretty lenient (button up shirt/khakis usually the minimum), but I wore these when I was in a tie/jacket 5 days/week environment for several years. If you were in a law firm or an old school bank where they would give you side eye for wearing a color other than black, then maybe not. I’ve never had an issue though.

Thanks for the photos and thorough write up!

The only colors I can get are navy and Olive. Honestly I feel like the olive is less obvious or more versatile than the navy. But then again, I've never worn navy, or even suede shoes to work before.

All of those combos look really nice! I just keep thinking back to my blue suede loafers and seeing "casual". The Olive REALLY catches my eye and looks good. I guess that's all personal opinion.

Does every color go well with the Olive ones, they look pretty versatile....

 

[Shoenut]

Unreal, LOL. Those are the ones from central/South America, correct?

Correct. Guadalajara, Mexico.

 

[savvysartorial]

@Christopher Alan just another photo to show wardrobe detail on the camel hair jacket.

 

[Christopher Alan]

@Christopher Alan just another photo to show wardrobe detail on the camel hair jacket.

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Very nice! And, that camel hair is so seductively soft...

 

[EZB]

Upbeat new year, gentlemen! In 2019, I'm anticipating:

1. A development of the custom sole (and welt) choice to incorporate cowhide and perhaps sewing changes,

2. non-burgundy/dark shell by means of this reputed trunk appear or a GMTO, and

3. finding new or previously owned HMs (9.5B) and Dundess (9.5D or 10C) in shell.

Lots of wishful thinking!

 

[St Hubbins]

My Brave Stars arrive tomorrow. Almost as exciting as a pair of shoes. Let’s hope also not as disappointing as they can be. Thanks again, @BagleyBrown!

 

[BagleyBrown]

Did this become a thing?

UltraThick Rancourts are so very awesome.

My Brave Stars arrive tomorrow. Almost as exciting as a pair of shoes. Let’s hope also not as disappointing as they can be. Thanks again, @BagleyBrown!

Really hope they work for you...maybe they allow exchanges not returns if not. Not sure if true of the Lone Wolf category. But, I think these folks are good to work with, do not think they will leave you unhappy with a poor fit.

 

[smfdoc]

Happy hump day forum pals. Another rainy day in LA so I opted for commando sole shoes with suede chukka boots with nano protector protector. Non AE, but I really like this style. Very comfortable.

Spoiler: Suede chukka Indys

 

[stylish_raven]

i think the whole garment is great specially like the coat; where is it from?

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Happy New Year fellow weasels. Hats off to @St Hubbins for starting the page so for my first post I would like to do it Hubbins style. For a 20 year coat, this Cashmere blend has performed. When I bought it the coat was considered an entry level to fine outerwear. It is 70% Cashmere with 30% recycled Cashmere. The lining is 100% Viscose. I believe viscose is the precursor to Rayon. AE jeans from last year, a cotton button down shirt that I can no longer identify the brand and the Suede HM.
I am already posting to the wrong thread. Wow.

 

[liquidjelly]

Brown shell strands, with some nicelaundry socks.

 

[instigateur]

Non AE.

Walnut Wingtip Wednesday!

 

[EZB]

Non AE.

Walnut Wingtip Wednesday!

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I love how all the colors really vary so much. My Walnut McGregors are so different colored, but still look great. Your MacNeils have a great patina going

 

[St Hubbins]

@Christopher Alan just another photo to show wardrobe detail on the camel hair jacket.

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Those are some great buttons. Whole jacket looks nice.

 

[Shoenut]

Happy hump day forum pals. Another rainy day in LA so I opted for commando sole shoes with suede chukka boots with nano protector protector. Non AE, but I really like this style. Very comfortable.

Spoiler: Suede chukka Indys

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Doc,
Does that really qualify as a Chukka? Below is what I think of as a Chukka.

1. Be open laced but have no more than 3 eyelets.
2. Have a rounded toe box.
3. Be made with two single layers of leather.
4. Reach the middle of your ankle.

You got most of that.

 

[2Deuce2]

Greetings from beautiful Newark Liberty Airport! Bouncing to Chicago with Shell Strands.

Poor lighting-the slacks are gray!