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

[armedferret]

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Non AE today - Truman Boots in Coach Rambler.

I thought I was safe over the holidays from more footwear, then Truman had to go and release that Black Bison makeup....and it's too cold for a donkey wash so...crap.

 

[armedferret]

Only sport I follow as well. All I can say is Max in 2020!

As long as Seb doesn't deliberately drive into him.

 

[savvysartorial]

Grant Stone?

I think so, yes. It's now been answered

audog beat me to it, but yes, these are the Grant Stone bourbon suede long wings that are currently marked down for their black friday sale. I was unable to resist them.

Ugh that is exactly the model I want you weasel!

 

[darkclassic]

I have to agree on this, I might do business with them, were I to live in Minneapolis area, but won't do e-commerce as they don't make it very easy. Guys like Ealdwine in Raleigh (couple of SF dudes) came out of the box with a good e-commerce website at their inception last fall, so they get my business. I have done business with Andover shop, J.Press, and Stockton before, so may again, but I'm kind of landlocked in the middle of nowhere, 2.5 hrs to downtown Chicago, 2 hrs to downtown Indianapolis, 3 hrs to downtown St. Louis, and no decent menswear shop around here, so most of my stuff is done via internet now. I do have a MTM guy near Minneapolis, but he and I met in person a few years ago and he got my measurements, which thankfully haven't changed (benefit of getting older) so I have trousers/ shirts and if I need them suits, made by him. Sometimes I wish I lived in a major metropolitan area, to make access to decent menswear easier, but then I look out my back window and see the creek and lake and trees and..............

Twill is owned by Scott Dayton - of Dayton's dept store fame. They were quite a big deal for decades through the late 80s selling out to Marshall Fields and finally Macys. Scott is no stranger to the retail business so I suspect the lack of online presence is a calculated choice here. Twill's brick and mortar store is also located in a fairly affluent location a couple doors down from one of MN's AE stores coincidentally.

I replied to @St Hubbins as I was unaware Twill even did special makeups after walking past the storefront (and looking online). The few Alden's in the front window are the usual casual offerings.

Agree 100% on Ealdwine's approach, I am a repeat customer and highly recommend them. Really nice option for those of us that aren't in a metro area. Any AE guys looking to branch out should definitely reach out to Matt or Jim at Ealdwine.

Are you willing to share who your MTM guy is in MN?

Spoiler: Non AE today

Crockett & Jones Cardigan 4 roughout

 

[savvysartorial]

Twill is owned by Scott Dayton - of Dayton's dept store fame. They were quite a big deal for decades through the late 80s selling out to Marshall Fields and finally Macys. Scott is no stranger to the retail business so I suspect the lack of online presence is a calculated choice here. Twill's brick and mortar store is also located in a fairly affluent location a couple doors down from one of MN's AE stores coincidentally.

I replied to @St Hubbins as I was unaware Twill even did special makeups after walking past the storefront (and looking online). The few Alden's in the front window are the usual casual offerings.

Agree 100% on Ealdwine's approach, I am a repeat customer and highly recommend them. Really nice option for those of us that aren't in a metro area. Any AE guys looking to branch out should definitely reach out to Matt or Jim at Ealdwine.

Are you willing to share who your MTM guy is in MN?

Spoiler: Non AE today

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Crockett & Jones Cardigan 4 roughout

Very nice. How do these fit compared to AE? I've been mulling over their Pembroke in shell but I want to be 100% sure on the fit. As @ProfilaBinding said, you can order directly from a store to save money as well.

 

[mak1277]

Ugh that is exactly the model I want you weasel!

Well if it makes you feel any better, I have been at work for almost 3 hours today and haven't received a single compliment on them.

 

[Darkishhaddock]

flying under the radar today. Brooks brothers soles do hurt my feet if I walk or stand too long and I much prefer the AE leather soles in the 65 last.

 

[VeritasAequitas]

More crazy airport carpet pics today.

With an AE shirt as a bonus.

 

[matwa]

Chili Varno today ('cause rain)

It's kind of a Leeds with cheaper leather and rubber sole.

 

[vdubiv]

It rained agian all day today so Strandmoks had gotten the call....

 

[tcbinnc]

Yes they are Grant Stone, he posted them on GS thread as well.

Spoiler: GS Black Friday sale link

Black Friday Collection

Select styles up to 50% off. This offer ends Monday night. Happy Thanksgiving. Please note B Grades cannot not be exchanged or returned.

www.grantstoneshoes.com

They are very nice. Good thing GS doesn't offer 3E widths! lol. There is always TS2020.1 though, so...

 

[audog]

Twill is owned by Scott Dayton - of Dayton's dept store fame. They were quite a big deal for decades through the late 80s selling out to Marshall Fields and finally Macys. Scott is no stranger to the retail business so I suspect the lack of online presence is a calculated choice here. Twill's brick and mortar store is also located in a fairly affluent location a couple doors down from one of MN's AE stores coincidentally.

I replied to @St Hubbins as I was unaware Twill even did special makeups after walking past the storefront (and looking online). The few Alden's in the front window are the usual casual offerings.

Agree 100% on Ealdwine's approach, I am a repeat customer and highly recommend them. Really nice option for those of us that aren't in a metro area. Any AE guys looking to branch out should definitely reach out to Matt or Jim at Ealdwine.

Are you willing to share who your MTM guy is in MN?

Spoiler: Non AE today

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Crockett & Jones Cardigan 4 roughout

MTM guy is named, and this IS his name: Kingford Bavender
website is here: https://www.bavender.com

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Was about to step out of an elevator this morning when some young woman started marching in. There were several of us in the elevator and I politely told her, "you should wait for people to exit before entering." Is it just me, or is there a serious lack of public etiquette / public manners these days?

Anyway, it's a beautiful day out here with rare clean air. Walton for today.

 

[Vocans]

They are very nice. Good thing GS doesn't offer 3E widths! lol. There is always TS2020.1 though, so...

GS does offer 3E widths

 

[matwa]

Was about to step out of an elevator this morning when some young woman started marching in. There were several of us in the elevator and I politely told her, "you should wait for people to exit before entering." Is it just me, or is there a serious lack of public etiquette / public manners these days?

Anyway, it's a beautiful day out here with rare clean air. Walton for today.

Old man sensibilities and old man shoes....

;-)