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

[orange fury]

Off topic, but relevant to the recent derail:

Spoiler: on the topic of hats...

If you live in Texas or the southwest (or don’t mind getting funny looks), I picked up an Atwood cowboy hat for the first time back in February. Straw cowboy hats, for those that have never handled them, tend to be coated in a hard plasticky finish (like the Justin ones I’ve always had)- it’s not bad, and cooler than fur or felt, but can feel cheap. The Atwood I bought (the Thoroughbred model) is made with palm leaves and wears very cool while being very sturdy. I typically wear a cowboy hat to the rodeo and during the summer at my inlaws’ property. From the rodeo:

Close up of weave:

Stock photo:

It’s really a great hat- lots of coverage, sturdy, and wears pretty cool.

 

[VeritasAequitas]

Off topic, but relevant to the recent derail:

Spoiler: on the topic of hats...

If you live in Texas or the southwest (or don’t mind getting funny looks), I picked up an Atwood cowboy hat for the first time back in February. Straw cowboy hats, for those that have never handled them, tend to be coated in a hard plasticky finish (like the Justin ones I’ve always had)- it’s not bad, and cooler than fur or felt, but can feel cheap. The Atwood I bought (the Thoroughbred model) is made with palm leaves and wears very cool while being very sturdy. I typically wear a cowboy hat to the rodeo and during the summer at my inlaws’ property. From the rodeo:
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Stock photo:
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It’s really a great hat- lots of coverage, sturdy, and wears pretty cool.

Nice hat! Your inlaws host a rodeo on their property? That's awesome!

 

[Shoonoob]

That would be a good concert if Neil Young wasn't appearing.

So much like for this comment

 

[orange fury]

Nice hat! Your inlaws host a rodeo on their property? That's awesome!

Haha no, I wish- that was two separate thoughts. That pic was at the Houston Rodeo.

 

[VeritasAequitas]

Haha no, I wish- that was two separate thoughts. That pic was at the Houston Rodeo.

My bad. I read it wrong. I'm way too tired and still have way too much work to do tonight. It would probably help if I'd get off SF and actually do the work!

 

[orange fury]

My bad. I read it wrong. I'm way too tired and still have way too much work to do tonight. It would probably help if I'd get off SF and actually do the work!

I’m watching a gnarly lightning show over downtown and figuring out if I’m going to even be able to get to work tomorrow lol

 

[JohnPatShop]

Shoenut, you trendsetting barn weasel!
https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/...d/SF2910.html?dwvar_SF2910_color=2909#start=1

I know most will hate it. I like it, but I can't see buying it. Too many lugsoled boots that do the same job better. Dublin Stirling, anyone?
Like all the new stuff, this "Tupelo" aims to steal the lunch of online-only disruptive brands like Trask, Ross & Snow, Wolf & Shepherd, Moral Code, Acemarks, and Thursday. I can only imagine this is what happens when you bring in the marketing and MBA kids to drive your newly-acquired your heritage brand.

Really, I'm not complaining. The Nomads are great, Catalinas look okay, and they made the Stirling.

 

[tcbinnc]

Haha no, I wish- that was two separate thoughts. That pic was at the Houston Rodeo.

Had no hat but I remember attending a Houston rodeo held at the Coliseum with The Commodores as the opening act. Was in '84, btw.

 

[ace13x]

Could have worked.... Had to ******* up.

 

[JohnPatShop]

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Could have worked.... Had to ******* up.

So true. Darn pencil-eraser soles.

 

[tcbinnc]

Shoenut, you trendsetting barn weasel!
https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/...d/SF2910.html?dwvar_SF2910_color=2909#start=1

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I know most will hate it. I like it, but I can't see buying it. Too many lugsoled boots that do the same job better. Dublin Stirling, anyone?
Like all the new stuff, this "Tupelo" aims to steal the lunch of online-only disruptive brands like Trask, Ross & Snow, Wolf & Shepherd, Moral Code, Acemarks, and Thursday. I can only imagine this is what happens when you bring in the marketing and MBA kids to drive your newly-acquired your heritage brand.

Really, I'm not complaining. The Nomads are great, Catalinas look okay, and they made the Stirling.

It looks like a Strand with a lug sole - an odd complement to a balmoral, whereas the Strandmok (with dainite), though also balmoral, somehow pulls off that kind of look with aplomb. Maybe it's the pebblegrain upper?

 

[EZB]

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Could have worked.... Had to ******* up.

At least they didn’t claim it can be worn with formal wear or suits...

 

[EZB]

It looks like a Strand with a lug sole - an odd complement to a balmoral, whereas the Strandmok (with dainite), though also balmoral, somehow pulls off that kind of look much better. Maybe it's the pebblegrain upper?

Strandmok has had several different types of leathers used with the Dainite soles. They make it look good I think with the details, such as stitching colors, welt, etc.

 

[EZB]

Happy Friday, gents!

 

[Shoenut]

Been casual most of the week, so back to business casual today.