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

[darkclassic]

I love that color and shoe, but I can't wear that style at the weekend job. My next and last damn shoe purchase will be something in shell burgundy (Cambridge, PA, MacNeil).

All three of those are good but the Cambridge is a GREAT shoe.

 

[ptfly]

Mercer street and sea islands have arrived look pretty good.
Quick photos in bad lighting.
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The right loafer of the sea islands has a slight wrinkle at the toe but that’s all I can see wrong with it.
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I sized down on the Mercer which is what is needed for heel slip but does make them snug. They will stretch I’m sure. I will say they feel like they have adequate vamp room which is very rare for me. I’ll have to have a full day in them before I can make an informed opinon on fit.

It is a bit odd that these are 8.5’s and fit length wise the same as the sea islands in 9.5.

I do really like the olive suede and I think some Hamiltons in this shade would be very nice.
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I think Walnut is my second favorite shoe color but then I don’t have rare shell.
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Looking good. I am envious of the olive mercer. I tried to hunt done a B width for a long time now. Even asked for assistance but came up empty. I think the mercer is on a last that isn't documented. How would you describe the heel, toe and cone height?

 

[ccpl14]

If you can’t tell her, it is cheating.

Nice ad placement here...

It's the small things in life...

 

[ptfly]

Nice ad placement here...
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It's the small things in life...

Been seeing that sidebar for a couple of days too!

 

[tcbinnc]

Those are amazing. What last is that?

Great pinstripes! ?

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I love the abyss.

 

[vdubiv]

Saw these on someone dressed in slacks, shirt and tie and sport coat. Almost, but didn’t ask what model they were, does anyone here know?

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Is this some kind of joke? is it a homeless person that just got some fresh threads for a job interview and is still wearing the same shoes they wore when they went down the heroin rabbit hole a few years ago that ultimately found them on the streets???

 

[vdubiv]

I bought my local store SA-approved brannock size for the Daltons. Too tight for comfort and I even kept them a month before eventually returning them. Like Klitschko in Hayden.
This led me to size up a half-length for my Long Branch. Heel is good but roomy in the toe box. Not so roomy as if it's hotdog in a Kardashian. I just tighten the laces near the bottom. I sometimes wonder though if my brannock would fit better for the Long Branch.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Is this some kind of joke? is it a homeless person that just got some fresh threads for a job interview and is still wearing the same shoes they wore when they went down the heroin rabbit hole a few years ago that ultimately found them on the streets???

I absolutely had a hard time believing what I was seeing, but no not homeless. He was leaving the smoking area, inside of a building only accessible by employees. His decent pants, shirt, tie and jacket gave me one of those, “wait what,” moments. Perhaps he lost a bet.

 

[cincytri]

Snippet of a conversation from this past weekend.

Queen Mother Weasel: “How about some magical brown Dundee’s that I found in the warehouse in your size?”

Me: “Take my credit card, please!”

**poof** Dundees appear.
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I love having those types of conversations.

I remember when I used to get calls like that...sadly, not so much anymore.

 

[mreams99]

It’s not easy being green.

 

[xghostsniperx]

Does anyone know anything about the Ralph Lauren AE lines? I bought a pair of “Saunders” chukka boots in snuff suede but can’t find any info on the last other than a few posts on here that say they fit true to size. Any info would be much appreciated!

 

[ELClodge]

Does anyone know anything about the Ralph Lauren AE lines? I bought a pair of “Saunders” chukka boots in snuff suede but can’t find any info on the last other than a few posts on here that say they fit true to size. Any info would be much appreciated!

I got you, buddy. I have a pair and have worn them hard for the last 2/3 years. It’s on the 222 last, so it’s a pretty narrow fit, but mostly true to size. I think the dovetail heel and sleeker last give it a little more up-town on the Dundee.

 

[xghostsniperx]

I got you, buddy. I have a pair and have worn them hard for the last 2/3 years. It’s on the 222 last, so it’s a pretty narrow fit, but mostly true to size. I think the dovetail heel and sleeker last give it a little more up-town on the Dundee.

Great stuff, thanks! Very glad I went true to size in that case (not like I had a choice). Got them for $178 with barely scuffed leather soles off grailed. Wish they were dainite, but I can’t be too picky. If you happen to have any pics I would love to see how they’ve aged - but again, thanks for the excellent info.

Overall I’m blown away at the slim pickings for a slimmer lasted snuff suede chukka in the sub-$400 range. My opinions came down to Carmina, Meermin, and Spier & Mackay - having no experience with all of those and having numerous AE shoes I have high hopes for these. I know Alden was in the $550ish range but that’s just too much for my taste.

 

[vdubiv]

I remember when I used to get calls like that...sadly, not so much anymore.

You're wallet thanks you for not getting them calls anymore!