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

[savvysartorial]

Here’s a follow-up to this morning.
I had tried to get a Hubbins shot, but it was blurry and unusable.

This is for fans of giants pictured with AEs. I’m 6’4” and this guy dwarfs me.
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Looking spiffy!! Funny how a massive guy can make a tall guy look short! Saw a photo of a 6'10'' guy next to a 7'3''. The 6'10'' looked short, but they're both HUGE!

All about perspective

Vintage shell Friday. J&M skimocs View attachment 1225219

Those are NICE! Don't see many beef roll type loafers, especially in shell!

Does anyone know if it's possible to get a pair made in the trunk show w left and right foot in different widths?

Would love to weigh in, but I just don't know...


Paging @ae_ashley for assistance.

 

[savvysartorial]

I've been throwing around this trunker big time... Still been job searching so it's a hard pill to swallow to not get engaged in this event...

Fell asleep last night thinking about a Fifth Street boot. Always wanted one, always begged for one and now I am getting cold feet.

Paging @madhat for some intelligent advice! I do really wish that the boot was a true balmoral with a line running from front to back of the boot, however that is a minor quibble.

How does one's foot go into a balmoral boot with no speed laces? I know it's 65 last but have never tried it on and have never had my foot into a balmoral, only blucher.

Is the toe cap longer like the Strand or is a bit stubby like the Fifth Avenue? That's one thing I like about the Alden versions, their caps are a bit longer (looks nice on a larger foot).

Would you be so kind as to dredge up some photos of your gorgeous brown (shell?) pair for me?

I would LOVE to have this look:

I know it has that true balmoral line, but the TRUE dress boot is so elegant. The more I type this, the more I'm convincing myself I need a pair... *sigh*

Thanks for listening to my rambles.

 

[tcbinnc]

Fifth street today. Patiently waiting for these to be part of a trunk show. View attachment 1164402

Those are nice...and...your patience has been rewarded.

 

[Gertoshav]

Looking forward to TS19.2. Here are my TS19.1 pairs: brown Strand & navy Cornwallis with double JR soles, added brass eyelets, and new laces. I've only worn the navy ones once so far as I am currently putting in some wear on some Aldens that I bought before the trunk show.

 

[EZB]

I've been throwing around this trunker big time... Still been job searching so it's a hard pill to swallow to not get engaged in this event...

Fell asleep last night thinking about a Fifth Street boot. Always wanted one, always begged for one and now I am getting cold feet.

Paging @madhat for some intelligent advice! I do really wish that the boot was a true balmoral with a line running from front to back of the boot, however that is a minor quibble.

How does one's foot go into a balmoral boot with no speed laces? I know it's 65 last but have never tried it on and have never had my foot into a balmoral, only blucher.

Is the toe cap longer like the Strand or is a bit stubby like the Fifth Avenue? That's one thing I like about the Alden versions, their caps are a bit longer (looks nice on a larger foot).

Would you be so kind as to dredge up some photos of your gorgeous brown (shell?) pair for me?

I would LOVE to have this look:

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I know it has that true balmoral line, but the TRUE dress boot is so elegant. The more I type this, the more I'm convincing myself I need a pair... *sigh*

Thanks for listening to my rambles.

I’ve never noticed that a strand and fifth avenue have different toe cap lengths. I’ll have to check that later

 

[madhat]

I've been throwing around this trunker big time... Still been job searching so it's a hard pill to swallow to not get engaged in this event...

Fell asleep last night thinking about a Fifth Street boot. Always wanted one, always begged for one and now I am getting cold feet.

Paging @madhat for some intelligent advice! I do really wish that the boot was a true balmoral with a line running from front to back of the boot, however that is a minor quibble.

How does one's foot go into a balmoral boot with no speed laces? I know it's 65 last but have never tried it on and have never had my foot into a balmoral, only blucher.

Is the toe cap longer like the Strand or is a bit stubby like the Fifth Avenue? That's one thing I like about the Alden versions, their caps are a bit longer (looks nice on a larger foot).

Would you be so kind as to dredge up some photos of your gorgeous brown (shell?) pair for me?

I would LOVE to have this look:

View attachment 1225377

I know it has that true balmoral line, but the TRUE dress boot is so elegant. The more I type this, the more I'm convincing myself I need a pair... *sigh*

Thanks for listening to my rambles.

As much as we kid, I'm never going to advocate someone put themselves in a bad place financially. There'll be another one. I promise.
That said, if you decide it's doable I'll definitely be joining you in buying a Fifth St!
I have several oxford laced boots with all eyelets; you will be pulling the laces more open or possibly even pulling out the top eyelet.
Here's a comparo of brown Strands vs Fifth St. Cap is definitely shorter.

 

[liquidjelly]

picked up a grail of mine recently from eBay - Jefferson 1.0 from someone who probably wore these less than 10 times.

Feels real good.

 

[stook1]

picked up a grail of mine recently from eBay - Jefferson 1.0 from someone who probably wore these less than 10 times.

Feels real good.

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Enjoy, I posted a photo of mine several pages back. One of my favorite AE pairs.

 

[sterlingindigo]

picked up a grail of mine recently from eBay - Jefferson 1.0 from someone who probably wore these less than 10 times.

Feels real good.

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They look real good!

 

[instigateur]

I've been throwing around this trunker big time... Still been job searching so it's a hard pill to swallow to not get engaged in this event...

Fell asleep last night thinking about a Fifth Street boot. Always wanted one, always begged for one and now I am getting cold feet.

Paging @madhat for some intelligent advice! I do really wish that the boot was a true balmoral with a line running from front to back of the boot, however that is a minor quibble.

How does one's foot go into a balmoral boot with no speed laces? I know it's 65 last but have never tried it on and have never had my foot into a balmoral, only blucher.

Is the toe cap longer like the Strand or is a bit stubby like the Fifth Avenue? That's one thing I like about the Alden versions, their caps are a bit longer (looks nice on a larger foot).

Would you be so kind as to dredge up some photos of your gorgeous brown (shell?) pair for me?

I would LOVE to have this look:

View attachment 1225377

I know it has that true balmoral line, but the TRUE dress boot is so elegant. The more I type this, the more I'm convincing myself I need a pair... *sigh*

Thanks for listening to my rambles.

You need a pair

 

[savvysartorial]

I’ve never noticed that a strand and fifth avenue have different toe cap lengths. I’ll have to check that later

Yes, the Strand's is slightly longer akin to the Alden captoe models. The shorter cap can look out of place on a larger foot on AE's models.

As much as we kid, I'm never going to advocate someone put themselves in a bad place financially. There'll be another one. I promise.
That said, if you decide it's doable I'll definitely be joining you in buying a Fifth St!
I have several oxford laced boots with all eyelets; you will be pulling the laces more open or possibly even pulling out the top eyelet.
Here's a comparo of brown Strands vs Fifth St. Cap is definitely shorter.
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MMMM those look good! THANK YOU for the photos.

Thank you, I have a month to try and crunch numbers and see where things stand. Really curious to see what chili looks like as well.

The cap is definitely shorter (as I thought), but it does look a bit longer than the Fifth Avenue which can get extremely stubby at times. I also really like that the medallion on the toe looks different than the Strand or Cambridge (big plus). I am really intrigued by it and am interested to see how things play out.

It's basically a taller Park Ave/Fifth Ave from what I see. The balmoral part is interesting because the shaft will have a lot less volume (presumably) than the Dalton, for example.

I wish we could get a model like this, with the true bal line. It would kick the Fifth Street into another dimension.

picked up a grail of mine recently from eBay - Jefferson 1.0 from someone who probably wore these less than 10 times.

Feels real good.

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Those look great. I do love the wheeling along with the lack of pinking/perfing along the heel cup.

You need a pair

Filthy, filthy weasel.

 

[AEfaninTampa]

More rain...

This calls for boots that I can kick around...thanks to @HalfHuskyBite and some new heels, heel stiffener, and toppys from the local cobbler. Tan Cronmok 1.0

The ark is almost finished...now to round up animals two by two...

 

[James1051]

I've been throwing around this trunker big time... Still been job searching so it's a hard pill to swallow to not get engaged in this event...

Fell asleep last night thinking about a Fifth Street boot. Always wanted one, always begged for one and now I am getting cold feet.

Paging @madhat for some intelligent advice! I do really wish that the boot was a true balmoral with a line running from front to back of the boot, however that is a minor quibble.

How does one's foot go into a balmoral boot with no speed laces? I know it's 65 last but have never tried it on and have never had my foot into a balmoral, only blucher.

Is the toe cap longer like the Strand or is a bit stubby like the Fifth Avenue? That's one thing I like about the Alden versions, their caps are a bit longer (looks nice on a larger foot).

Would you be so kind as to dredge up some photos of your gorgeous brown (shell?) pair for me?

I would LOVE to have this look:

View attachment 1225377

I know it has that true balmoral line, but the TRUE dress boot is so elegant. The more I type this, the more I'm convincing myself I need a pair... *sigh*

Thanks for listening to my rambles.

sounds like you need a push!

 

[James1051]

Yes, the Strand's is slightly longer akin to the Alden captoe models. The shorter cap can look out of place on a larger foot on AE's models.




MMMM those look good! THANK YOU for the photos.

Thank you, I have a month to try and crunch numbers and see where things stand. Really curious to see what chili looks like as well.

The cap is definitely shorter (as I thought), but it does look a bit longer than the Fifth Avenue which can get extremely stubby at times. I also really like that the medallion on the toe looks different than the Strand or Cambridge (big plus). I am really intrigued by it and am interested to see how things play out.

It's basically a taller Park Ave/Fifth Ave from what I see. The balmoral part is interesting because the shaft will have a lot less volume (presumably) than the Dalton, for example.

I wish we could get a model like this, with the true bal line. It would kick the Fifth Street into another dimension.

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Those look great. I do love the wheeling along with the lack of pinking/perfing along the heel cup.




Filthy, filthy weasel.

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I'm loving the idea of a Fifth Street in some of that sweet sweet AE navy shell!

 

[suuteebird]

Black Hopkinson for a somber occasion