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

[madhat]

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It almost makes one think they're intentionally textured; I kinda like it

 

[jet-stream]

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Looks like a 4th Rutledge iteration!

I have a clear weakness for Adelaides and now need a crackled Rutledge. Dammit.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I'm a little surprised that I've seen no excitement for the new Alpine cap toe boot. I think they look great, and the 1757 last works good as a boot last for many.

 

[madhat]

I'm a little surprised that I've seen no excitement for the new Alpine cap toe boot. I think they look great, and the 1757 last works good as a boot last for many.

Maybe it's outshined by its vibram ice grip soled brethren the chukka and full lace boot, plus the Patton. Boot overload? Nah, TS takes priority I think for most

 

[Shoenut]

I'm a little surprised that I've seen no excitement for the new Alpine cap toe boot. I think they look great, and the 1757 last works good as a boot last for many.

Blinded by TS fever.

 

[Shoenut]

Maybe it's outshined by its vibram ice grip soled brethren the chukka and full lace boot, plus the Patton. Boot overload? Nah, TS takes priority I think for most

That whole line is sizeist. That sole and last screams B width.

 

[audog]

I'm a little surprised that I've seen no excitement for the new Alpine cap toe boot. I think they look great, and the 1757 last works good as a boot last for many.

I kind of like the Alpine cap toe boot, but have some Grant Stone cap toe boots on pre-order, so............

 

[aero25]

I'm a little surprised that I've seen no excitement for the new Alpine cap toe boot. I think they look great, and the 1757 last works good as a boot last for many.

Definitely a case of Trunk Show Fever.

I like the new boots. The Alpine seems exactly like something I'd want in a style. I'd like to know what leather it is. The website just describes it as "premium European leather," whatever that is.

 

[Tool fan]

Interesting video i found that i think some of you will enjoy.

 

[goalaso]

I'm a little surprised that I've seen no excitement for the new Alpine cap toe boot. I think they look great, and the 1757 last works good as a boot last for many.

I liked it alot. But I doubt it'll ever make it into a TS

 

[madhat]

I liked it alot. But I doubt it'll ever make it into a TS

Are you saying you only purchase shell?

 

[audog]

Definitely a case of Trunk Show Fever.

I like the new boots. The Alpine seems exactly like something I'd want in a style. I'd like to know what leather it is. The website just describes it as "premium European leather," whatever that is.

Premium European leather could be damn near anything. I may get a pair once they are in my size at Shoebank just to see.

 

[daveyisgreat]

Interesting video i found that i think some of you will enjoy.

Interesting indeed, especially the section on the company's product quality and overall impression of the brand's quality. AE was my first foray into "nice" shoes, after my $100 Florsheims literally fell apart at work one day. I was excited to step into this new world. Only problem was the AE store I went to never measured my feet to make sure I was actually wearing the right size -- both times! I wasn't wearing the right size. At all. (I trusted them when I said, "I wear a 12 or 13" and they said, "Okay, buy these.")

I went through many pairs of AE shoes as well as many other brands and went through a ton of foot pain (and lost a LOT of money reselling the others, thank goodness for AE's return policy), trying to figure out my size. And I experienced many of those issues of poor quality with AE's shoes (giant air bubbles sewn in the insole on a pair of 1776s, brogued parts sewn way off-kilter on a pair of McAllisters, terribly off-center heels on a pair of Dainite Daltons, etc.). The whole two-year-plus long ordeal was super disappointing and costly -- plus I got jumped all over by redditers when I tried to post about it. But I still want to find some AEs that I can wear!

Anyway, I'm glad to hear about how they are addressing those issues. It gives me reason to be optimistic. Here's hoping the Higgins Mill fits and I can order a pair at the trunk show!

 

[Shoenut]

Definitely a case of Trunk Show Fever.

I like the new boots. The Alpine seems exactly like something I'd want in a style. I'd like to know what leather it is. The website just describes it as "premium European leather," whatever that is.

Premium European leather could be damn near anything. I may get a pair once they are in my size at Shoebank just to see.

AE only uses a handful of European tanneries. If they were calf, they would call it out. Premium to me means hides that are too big to be called calf. Nothing wrong with a well tanned Steer hide. I have said it before but let us remember that our beloved Chicago tannery is about 90% Steer hide. Shell is really a low percentage as those raw materials are really hard to come by. My next comment will be seen as heresy but our beloved CXL is not only partial chrome tanned but if you really get into the details, it is also semi corrected.

 

[EZB]

AE only uses a handful of European tanneries. If they were calf, they would call it out. Premium to me means hides that are too big to be called calf. Nothing wrong with a well tanned Steer hide. I have said it before but let us remember that our beloved Chicago tannery is about 90% Steer hide. Shell is really a low percentage as those raw materials are really hard to come by. My next comment will be seen as heresy but our beloved CXL is not only partial chrome tanned but if you really get into the details, it is also semi corrected.

Sure but AE has listed corrected as “premium calfskin” before