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

[Genericuser1]

Well, this trial pair proves that I can wear the 201 in boot form.

What color would be the most versatile? Brown, bourbon, chili, or navy? Practicality says brown, but my heart says navy!
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Brown would be the most versatile but you can get brown anywhere get Navy or Green.

 

[michaeliany]

Brown would be the most versatile but you can get brown anywhere get Navy or Green.

Yeah, I want a Shell Brown MacNeil and Strand, but I agree: Navy & Green unfortunately take priority. And Chili too.

Looks like everyone is grabbing a pair of chili Strands! Probably thanks to @ae_ashley and her pictures of that amazing finished pair.

Here's the list so far. This thread had over 70 purchases earlier this year. I'm wondering if we'll be able to hit or surpass that number this time around?

That Chili Strand sample pic sold a lot of shoes. $$$$.

Here are a color spectrum for your consideration. Top image, left to right, navy, bourbon, burgundy, brown & natty.

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Goddamn.

We aren't doing another shell show for at least a year. We're focusing on other goodies in the meantime. So we're going to turn this up a notch and go out with a bang for 2019. Get it while it's good, gentlemen.

I'm sure I'm not alone: already looking forward what's to come.

 

[James1051]

Decided on Chili over Navy Strands...the reddish hue makes them playful, but very wearable.

any thoughts on good shell color for Randolphs? I already have chili calf Randolphs and shell burgundy Pats in the loafer department.

Navy or bourbon

 

[St Hubbins]

Oh so beautiful. I pulled these off my bench today. I think I'm going to leave the dark sole on these alone and just strip the Cambridge sole. The black edge stuff takes a while to buff off.

I'm struggling to choose between green and chili Strands. I figure chili would be easier to pair more often, but I think green is cooler.

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Chili.

Greetings fellow enthusiasts. From yesterday. Haven’t worn these in a while. J Crew chinos, Lands’ End linen shirt, AE Central Ave belt and AE x Brooks Brothers snuff Neumoks. Hope you’re having a great week.

I’d love to say I’m buying a sweet pair of chili and/or bourbon something, but I’ve been very sloppy with my slush fund money this summer. I’d love to see that chili shell in person as the photos I’ve seen look pretty interesting. I’d better stay tuned for all of the stunning creations that will no doubt result from this trunk show.

 

[JbstormburstADV]

Hello, just registered to post for this thread. I'm definitely excited for the trunk show, and I will be at Madison Ave. once I get off work for the day. Thinking Strand in Antique Cherry (if available) or Chili, double JR, split-reverse welt, and translucent edge. If anyone has suggestions otherwise, please let me know, though I will be going for shoes, not boots.

For information, this will be my first shell cordovan shoe, but my third pair of AEs My prior pairs included a brown Cornell (the front of the upper's appearing shaved, so they're gone once I get my TS pair) and a black pair of Warwicks, which I will pick up from stretching (9EEE is narrow, so I'm glad I went to double-check my size last week; 9.5EEE for me) when I put my TS order in.

Anyways, good luck with your orders, and I hope to see some of you on the 20th.

 

[sterlingindigo]

Hello, just registered to post for this thread. I'm definitely excited for the trunk show, and I will be at Madison Ave. once I get off work for the day. Thinking Strand in Antique Cherry (if available) or Chili, double JR, split-reverse welt, and translucent edge. If anyone has suggestions otherwise, please let me know, though I will be going for shoes, not boots.

For information, this will be my first shell cordovan shoe, but my third pair of AEs My prior pairs included a brown Cornell (the front of the upper's appearing shaved, so they're gone once I get my TS pair) and a black pair of Warwicks, which I will pick up from stretching (9EEE is narrow, so I'm glad I went to double-check my size last week; 9.5EEE for me) when I put my TS order in.

Anyways, good luck with your orders, and I hope to see some of you on the 20th.

Welcome aboard. That seems like an excellent choice! Remember to post pictures and try to keep up lol.

 

[liquidjelly]

Honestly I like my Navy 5A slightly better than my navy strand (both calf).
I am going to try a McNeil in a b width for the first time next week and have my fingers crossed. What problem did you have with the McNeil fit?

I think I'd have to go up in length, and I don't think I'm in love with longwings (I do love shortwings).

 

[James1051]

I think I have a good idea of who is attending the Cali show at this point, but who is going to be stopping by in NY as it stands?

Me and my big feet are planning to attend in NYC week from Friday

 

[munchau]

Tap him on the shoulder and say you forgot your lunch, then ask if he has any spare crayons.

I’m definitely not going to do that lol

 

[Shoenut]

I've heard Bourbon is essentially Whiskey using shells that weren't selected for clarity. Not sure how true that is but it may explain how AE was able to get a nearly unlimited number of Bourbon shells for this TS.

I can believe that. Back in the Hanover days sometimes our color 8 shell would come in nearly black. You did not dare complain, we were in the line behind the A brands based on quantity usage back then.

 

[Shoenut]

Hello, just registered to post for this thread. I'm definitely excited for the trunk show, and I will be at Madison Ave. once I get off work for the day. Thinking Strand in Antique Cherry (if available) or Chili, double JR, split-reverse welt, and translucent edge. If anyone has suggestions otherwise, please let me know, though I will be going for shoes, not boots.

For information, this will be my first shell cordovan shoe, but my third pair of AEs My prior pairs included a brown Cornell (the front of the upper's appearing shaved, so they're gone once I get my TS pair) and a black pair of Warwicks, which I will pick up from stretching (9EEE is narrow, so I'm glad I went to double-check my size last week; 9.5EEE for me) when I put my TS order in.

Anyways, good luck with your orders, and I hope to see some of you on the 20th.

I see you are jumping in the deep end of the pool. Just remember, if you want to run with the big dogs, you have to be able to pee in the tall grass. Good to see a new member anytime but attending a TS and possibly getting a shaved shell, makes you a rat bastard in my book. In a good way of course.

 

[armedferret]

I’m definitely not going to do that lol

Well fine then be boring.

 

[madhat]

Hello, just registered to post for this thread. I'm definitely excited for the trunk show, and I will be at Madison Ave. once I get off work for the day. Thinking Strand in Antique Cherry (if available) or Chili, double JR, split-reverse welt, and translucent edge. If anyone has suggestions otherwise, please let me know, though I will be going for shoes, not boots.

For information, this will be my first shell cordovan shoe, but my third pair of AEs My prior pairs included a brown Cornell (the front of the upper's appearing shaved, so they're gone once I get my TS pair) and a black pair of Warwicks, which I will pick up from stretching (9EEE is narrow, so I'm glad I went to double-check my size last week; 9.5EEE for me) when I put my TS order in.

Anyways, good luck with your orders, and I hope to see some of you on the 20th.

I take it you are a fan of single monks!

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Isn't the First Avenue on 201? That's why I included it in my note. Someone asked about the First Ave and she said to stand by on a sizing chart there. The other interesting thing I see on that chart are additional half sizing beyond 12. I've been wanting to try a 12.5 in the 511 last, looks like that may be a possibility now.

I thought I read 5th Ave on the list. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't see the First Ave listed. This is a question for @ae_ashley. Is the 201 going to be part of the size expansion?

 

[JbstormburstADV]

I take it you are a fan of single monks!

I like single monks, they're comfy and easy to wear! (+1 for reference)

In all seriousness, though, I'd have gotten the double-monks if they were available, but there were no good ones on eBay when I got my Cornells, And I got my Warwicks on sale, while the St. Johns weren't. I'd have loved to get a shell double-monk, but alas, there are none. Still, I think I can get behind shell in a shell vs monks argument.