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

[madhat]

I really like the look! Totally unique.



Oh my! Those are amazing... It never crossed my mind to get a pair like that.

It might be unpopular around here but I prefer the Alden version over the Randolph; however those are phenomenal!!! What welt color is that?




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Welcome! If that grouping of shoes doesn't double by this time next year, we'll have to revoke your membership!

Kidding, but that looks like a well rounded set of shoes with different styles and colors! You've got your bases covered!

If you're talking about the full strap Alden, meh due to last. LHS on Van trumps these, just like the Patriot. (Volume)
It's supposed to be buff, but the edges lean more natural to trans brown.

 

[James1051]

I’m starting to believe that shades of burgundy are really the best
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Lots of guys would agree with that, I believe

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First wear of the TS Bourbon Daltons - they feel GREAT (511 is my JAM). These will be getting a lot of wear - looking forward to seeing how they age.

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I put some Chili edge dressing on a cotton swab and darkened up the welt a bit; I’ll spend more time evening out the color soon. Also: Guarded Goods whiskey laces.

Translucent brown, but the welt was a bit lighter than I wanted.
Edit: you can see the transparent brown edge better at this angle:
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So nice!

Happy Friday forum pals. Today is a Florsheim Friday. These were originally all black and I had them resoled to change out the welt stitch color and edges to antique. Some of those pictures at the spoiler. Note to @ae_ashley, wouldn't this make a nice MacNeil webgem?

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Why yes, yes they would

Brown shell Bayfields today

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What could have been... if only someone hadn't tossed the tooling!

 

[donkeyhoatie]

Casual Friday and heading out with Mrs. Donkey tonight to celebrate 21 years. Not going anywhere fancy and just doing stupid stuff we used to do when we were 21 at the stupid places that are still around all these years later, so I'll probably just keep this combo going on. Uniqlo selvedge and SMU Oxblood Daltons with red Dainite soles from @ae_ashley. Easily my most complimented pair of shoes, which kills me since they're just my poor man's shell version for now. 22 wears in 2019 and they're finally starting to feel somewhat comfortable for extended periods, which is weird since my Sullivan Streets felt awesome in less than 10 wears.

 

[Rithrin]

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Welcome! An excellent collection so far!

 

[savvysartorial]

If you're talking about the full strap Alden, meh due to last. LHS on Van trumps these, just like the Patriot. (Volume)
It's supposed to be buff, but the edges lean more natural to trans brown.

Yes Alden full strap. I know you would have issues wearing it but the look on the foot is so clean. I wish AE would have chosen to not do hand stitching and instead just stick with machine stitch on the Randolph... Personal preference. Very good on the welt, it turned out well. I hope my trans brown is darker rather than some of the light I've seen.

Either way, those shoes look great in bourbon. I'm convinced that bourbon can make ANYTHING look good!!

Casual Friday and heading out with Mrs. Donkey tonight to celebrate 21 years. Not going anywhere fancy and just doing stupid stuff we used to do when we were 21 at the stupid places that are still around all these years later, so I'll probably just keep this combo going on. Uniqlo selvedge and SMU Oxblood Daltons with red Dainite soles from @ae_ashley. Easily my most complimented pair of shoes, which kills me since they're just my poor man's shell version for now. 22 wears in 2019 and they're finally starting to feel somewhat comfortable for extended periods, which is weird since my Sullivan Streets felt awesome in less than 10 wears.

Happy anniversary to you, my friend!

Not a huge fan of Dainite for comfort, but the red bottoms and red top really pops!!

 

[madhat]

Yes Alden full strap. I know you would have issues wearing it but the look on the foot is so clean. I wish AE would have chosen to not do hand stitching and instead just stick with machine stitch on the Randolph... Personal preference. Very good on the welt, it turned out well. I hope my trans brown is darker rather than some of the light I've seen.

Either way, those shoes look great in bourbon. I'm convinced that bourbon can make ANYTHING look good!!




Happy anniversary to you, my friend!

Not a huge fan of Dainite for comfort, but the red bottoms and red top really pops!!

Well, I think everyone knows my feelings on machine vs hand stitching! Randolph and Patriot included, but I make do. It's hard being me.

 

[woofmang]

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Strong showing for a newbie! Welcome!

BTW: Are those MTO Walnut Mackenzies with a medallion delete lower right?

 

[audog]

Green. (and red)
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Pants?? Gustin??

 

[EZB]

Strong showing for a newbie! Welcome!

BTW: Are those MTO Walnut Mackenzies with a medallion delete lower right?

They are MacLennon in walnut I think

 

[MMiUSA]

Getting a bit discouraged with fitting lately. My feet have changed a good bit over the last 2 years.

I feel like I can't find anything that works well these days. 65 is a no go for me outside of the Strandmok which fits a little wider for whatever reason, as the width I need for my ball /toes ends up being too big in the heel. I bought the Mackenna (201 last) blucher in 10E (my brannock wearing dress socks is like 10.25 E / 10 E). The length feels a bit long but not unbearable, but more problematic is the heel seems too wide and roomy which slips.

I am thinking of ordering the Higgin's Mill as well, but worried as the last time I got a 10.5 E natural, I felt it too long. But my brannock with medium thickness socks is 10.5E / 10.25E, so in theory the HM being popularly regarded as TTS length, should have worked. Any suggestions for sizing here?


My "local" store (about 1.5 hours away) literally never has any wide in stock, so I am constantly having to order, try on, return, wait, repeat. Any suggestions on last that may have a better heel fitment but also allow for a somewhat higher instep / wide forefoot area?

 

[madhat]

Pants?? Gustin??

Nah, Brooks Bros. My one go at Gustin was a flop due to listening to the internet. I gave up after that since I rarely wear jeans anyway.

 

[lemmy127]

Do any weasels wear "trendy" sneakers? I feel like the odd man out wearing GATs on a casual Friday haha

Spoiler: Non-AE

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Fear not, I've got a pair of Epaulet GATs and a pair of Nike x J. Crew Killshot 2s that both get heavy wear on casual Fridays. LL Bean camp mocs got the call today though.

 

[audog]

Nah, Brooks Bros. My one go at Gustin was a flop due to listening to the internet. I gave up after that since I rarely wear jeans anyway.

Just was wondering as I have a pair of Gustin in almost same color/texture.

 

[woofmang]

They are MacLennon in walnut I think

AE Maclennan

So they are a Mackenzie with medallion delete; it's just AE's MTO...

 

[Joe Schmoe]

TS 19.1 bourbon First Avenues today. A little bloomy because I just conditioned them with Bick 4, but still very nice.