Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2020 - News, Pictures, Clothing, Accessories, etc.

[M2511]

Happy Friday, gents! Saddled up for the weekend on this rainy and foggy Friday. Leffot color 8 saddles.


ADD: I do REALLY wish AE would bring back a saddle, especially in two tone. A shell and suede saddle like Alden has done before would really be spectacular.

Spoiler: Alden saddle

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Are those the ones AoC had? I've looked for a anyone even just doing a two tone of any time a while back and didn't see any current runs. Would be cool but its definitely something that would be a webgem type of thing. Cannot imagine it being a model that will sell much beyond that.

Yes, that is Loden, like an Escher painting, you can't see it until you do.

I will see if I can take better photos today.

Are Bradleys discontinued altogether now? Searched on main site...nada.

Did anyone do a blue shell Bradley in TS2017 or earlier that they could share pics? Just to crush my dreams, please?

Sorry only garnet... Navy would be cool!

Which lacing pattern?

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If neither isn't an option, then the one on the left.

 

[gv7123456]

I fit the McNeil in my 511 and 65 last. It was slightly tight on the pinky, but I am not super concerned there--not nearly the tightness of the 1943.

Thanks. That helps me feel good about jumping in blind with an order.

And since we seem to be a visual crew, today’s choice was one of my aforementioned HM. Along with some office carpet.

 

[instigateur]

Wearing my Caen's in honor of he Suede Trunk show.

Thinking I might need some suede Macneil's.

 

[Rugger]

Can someone post pics of what the various sole/stack/edging options are? Some terms being thrown around that I am not familiar with.

 

[Shoenut]

Which lacing pattern?

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Left

 

[James1051]

Would love to see more photos of the suede colors, up closer. Especially the navy, choco and gray (the darker ones)

 

[ProfilaBinding]

@polojock615 coming? @madhat flying in again? @smfdoc, don't get lost in moving boxes.

 

[Genericuser1]

Any guidance on fit for the MacNeil last? With it being phased out and I can’t find anything else on the last (unless I’m missing something) to try on so it’s a bit of a leap of faith. Twice I’ve ordered an 11.5D MacNeil and both times it ended up being out of stock. I’m a very solid 11.5D on 511, and I tend to order 11E for 65 or 201, but can generally get away with an 11.5D when E isn’t offered. I’m 11D in HM (even with thick boot socks) but that seems to be a bit of an outlier. From what I’ve read, I feel like 11.5D is the right choice and the biggest thing to watch out for will be a loose heel.

The MacNeil is on the 97 last and is more tapered/pointy than the 65 with more instep volume. I take the same size in the 65 as the 97 which is 9 EEE I take an 8.5 EEE in the 201. Is you 511 a shoe or boot? I find the ease of fitting multiple sizes is best with boots, then bluchers, balmorals and finally loafers are the. hardest.

 

[stook1]

Ahh so that changes a lot. It means the gray isn't what was on the Barrett. Repello is scotch guard treated, but not full grain right?

Edit: is the kudu reverse kudu?

My apologies, in advance, for not paying close enough attention in class. Is there a reverse kudu in the TS? Or does this pertain to something else entirely?

 

[EZB]

My apologies, in advance, for not paying close enough attention in class. Is there a reverse kudu in the TS? Or does this pertain to something else entirely?

Apparently, all the suede is Repello (not Janus), except gray, which is "kudu." I am not sure which kudu that is.

 

[Ashley_S]

Would love to see more photos of the suede colors, up closer. Especially the navy, choco and gray (the darker ones)

 

[Ashley_S]

Apparently, all the suede is Repello (not Janus), except gray, which is "kudu." I am not sure which kudu that is.

Haven't answered yet because I'm waiting on confirmation. Actively trying to get that for everyone.

 

[EZB]

The MacNeil is on the 97 last and is more tapered/pointy than the 65 with more instep volume. I take the same size in the 65 as the 97 which is 9 EEE I take an 8.5 EEE in the 201. Is you 511 a shoe or boot? I find the ease of fitting multiple sizes is best with boots, then bluchers, balmorals and finally loafers are the. hardest.

I agree with your assessment that boots are most forgiving in fit. Heel slip can often be irrelavent in a boot, but disastrous in a shoe. Bluchers can often be closed as tightly or as loosely as needed at each eyelet; whereas an Oxford can only adjust along a simple angle from "no adjustment" at the vamp to "completely open" along the top.

 

[stook1]

Apparently, all the suede is Repello (not Janus), except gray, which is "kudu." I am not sure which kudu that is.

Interesting. Thanks. I am probably not ordering a pair this time but nonetheless curious about about the kudu.

 

[polojock615]

@polojock615 coming? @madhat flying in again? @smfdoc, don't get lost in moving boxes.

In.