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

[woofmang]

Comparing my new snuff Leeds with Alden snuff LHS. The Leeds are much darker. I was hoping the color would be lighter but it's still a nice shade

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By the way, what's the verdict with suede chukka and shorts?

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I like the look; I'll have to try it with my Surreys (nubuck, not suede, but probably close enough)...

 

[BFT9000]

These I believe were the exact same shoes Strand King sent to me. These are in excellent condition, especially being made in 2000. Someone on here in my size 8 D might want to consider jumping on these.

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These are calfskin (5237), I believe. The pair I sent to you is shell (5297).

Either way the Sanford is a classic. Great value for an older pair in great condition.

 

[AEfaninTampa]

Hmm - this might go nicely with the olive Parks or weave...


Ohhh the color options. Hey AE - hint!!

 

[Southwick]

Ohhhh man. I’m a big Manchester fan, the idea of beautiful “Antique Burgandy” Manchester’s languishing at Burlington Coat Factory makes me sad.

I realize that there was a terrible dark-ages where the tassel loafer (best loafer) was incorrectly seen as an “old-man’s” shoe. I’m not sure how this happened, other than the world being full of dumbass opinions.

I formed my opinion that the “Tassel Loafer is Best Loafer” from observing my father. For all his flaws (of which he has many), the one thing my father was (and still is) is one seriously badass dresser. He formed his style pattern in the mid-60’s, as an up-and-coming NYC attorney. By the time he made partner at one of the premier firms in NYC (the youngest in that firms history, IIRC) he had the 2 and 3-piece mod look, thanks to Savile Row tailors “Dege & Skinner” down to a science. Tall, sleek and minimalist, fitted to a tee, eyes always hiding behind gradiated smoked aviators, he finished the look with the one element where he allowed affectation: Ferragamo wingtip tassel loafers.

When the 70’s rolled in, he changed nothing about this look, avoiding all the silliness of that decade. In the 1980’s he looked 100% on point. In fact, he always dressed like a total badass. Even “off-duty”, he rocked the spezzy meets Gatsby meets “Bond-villain” look like a boss, complete with rolled-sleeves, ascot and Ferragamo tassel loafers with no socks. I look back at family photo’s of us out on the island during the summer, or during holiday events, and damn if the guy wasn’t an absolute sartorial monster of the first order. Through it all, those Italian loafers, worn with 0.0 f*cks given.

From a very early age, and through even my teenage years, my one unwavering opinion (shared by my brother, as we often marveled at his seemingly effortless sartorial excellence), was that the guy knew how to dress. I’m pretty sure his meteoric rise was, in no small part, due to his ability to look the part.

Recently, at a family get together, now in his late 80’s, but still rocking his look, he looked over at me in my white linen shorts, salmon cuffed button down, sockless Manchester’s, and waved at my shoes “say, those are pretty smart, what are they?”. I responded “AE’s”, and he nodded approvingly. He then pointed at his half century old shoes: “Ferragamo”. I responded “yes dad, I know”, followed by “you know dad, tassel loafer is best loafer”. I expected him to shoot me some sort of quizzical look, instead, while looking out over his grandkids playing on my lawn, without missing a beat, he responded: “Indeed”.

I damn near fell out of my chair.

This is awesome.

 

[Count de Monet]

Ohhhh man. I’m a big Manchester fan, the idea of beautiful “Antique Burgandy” Manchester’s languishing at Burlington Coat Factory makes me sad.

I realize that there was a terrible dark-ages where the tassel loafer (best loafer) was incorrectly seen as an “old-man’s” shoe. I’m not sure how this happened, other than the world being full of dumbass opinions.

I formed my opinion that the “Tassel Loafer is Best Loafer” from observing my father. For all his flaws (of which he has many), the one thing my father was (and still is) is one seriously badass dresser. He formed his style pattern in the mid-60’s, as an up-and-coming NYC attorney. By the time he made partner at one of the premier firms in NYC (the youngest in that firms history, IIRC) he had the 2 and 3-piece mod look, thanks to Savile Row tailors “Dege & Skinner” down to a science. Tall, sleek and minimalist, fitted to a tee, eyes always hiding behind gradiated smoked aviators, he finished the look with the one element where he allowed affectation: Ferragamo wingtip tassel loafers.

When the 70’s rolled in, he changed nothing about this look, avoiding all the silliness of that decade. In the 1980’s he looked 100% on point. In fact, he always dressed like a total badass. Even “off-duty”, he rocked the spezzy meets Gatsby meets “Bond-villain” look like a boss, complete with rolled-sleeves, ascot and Ferragamo tassel loafers with no socks. I look back at family photo’s of us out on the island during the summer, or during holiday events, and damn if the guy wasn’t an absolute sartorial monster of the first order. Through it all, those Italian loafers, worn with 0.0 f*cks given.

From a very early age, and through even my teenage years, my one unwavering opinion (shared by my brother, as we often marveled at his seemingly effortless sartorial excellence), was that the guy knew how to dress. I’m pretty sure his meteoric rise was, in no small part, due to his ability to look the part.

Recently, at a family get together, now in his late 80’s, but still rocking his look, he looked over at me in my white linen shorts, salmon cuffed button down, sockless Manchester’s, and waved at my shoes “say, those are pretty smart, what are they?”. I responded “AE’s”, and he nodded approvingly. He then pointed at his half century old shoes: “Ferragamo”. I responded “yes dad, I know”, followed by “you know dad, tassel loafer is best loafer”. I expected him to shoot me some sort of quizzical look, instead, while looking out over his grandkids playing on my lawn, without missing a beat, he responded: “Indeed”.

I damn near fell out of my chair.

You write well. ?

While not a fan of the Manchester I do like loafers, generally, regardless of what others think. Like many “men of a certain age,” I had a pair of burgundy Bass Weejuns in college. In fact, they and a new pair of black McAllisters were the only “nice” shoes I had when starting my first job out of school.

Now I have tan RLxAE calf and AE truffle shell pennies, Alden burg shell tassels, and C&J snuff suede tassels. Loafers are a summer staple for me but, curious to some I’m sure, only with long pants. I can’t bring myself to pair with shorts. That’s what my Maritimes are for.

 

[mreams99]

Hmm - this might go nicely with the olive Parks or weave...
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Ohhh the color options. Hey AE - hint!!
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The green looks awesome.
And that dark grape purple is incredible!

 

[tcbinnc]

This is awesome.

@wasmisterfu. What a story. My day is made. Thanks.

 

[Neo1]

You write well. ?

While not a fan of the Manchester I do like loafers, generally, regardless of what others think. Like many “men of a certain age,” I had a pair of burgundy Bass Weejuns in college. In fact, they and a new pair of black McAllisters were the only “nice” shoes I had when starting my first job out of school.

Now I have tan RLxAE calf and AE truffle shell pennies, Alden burg shell tassels, and C&J snuff suede tassels. Loafers are a summer staple for me but, curious to some I’m sure, only with long pants. I can’t bring myself to pair with shorts. That’s what my Maritimes are for.

Totally on board - I currently have a burgundy shell Adams, burgundy shell Grayson, merlot Grayson, black Jermyn, black Cody, and bitter chocolate suede Shanley. Wouldn't wear them with shorts though - got two Nashuas for that.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

These are calfskin (5237), I believe. The pair I sent to you is shell (5297).

Either way the Sanford is a classic. Great value for an older pair in great condition.

I am ashamed to admit this, but I actually thought they were polished cobbler.

 

[AEfaninTampa]

The green looks awesome.
And that dark grape purple is incredible!

I bit the bullet and ordered the olive. We’ll see what it looks like hopefully next week.

 

[Shoenut]

Still wearing the Loden suede Strands. This part of #Olivegate.

For those of you who like pictures of drinks in your shoe thread. This was made with Makers. Not sure if that is a good Bourbon or not. But it is the correct color.

 

[frosejr]

WEASEL ALERT
Merlot Hopkinsons, 247 on the site. I figured, nice day for a drive to Tysons to meet an SA, maybe get a hookup for 20% off, or at least give somebody a little commission. I met Steve, super cool guy. Told him my reason. When he rang the shoes up, they rang at 199.99. 20% off later, I had Hopkinsons on the way to my house for 169.58 including tax.

 

[wasmisterfu]

Still wearing the Loden suede Strands. This part of #Olivegate.
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For those of you who like pictures of drinks in your shoe thread. This was made with Makers. Not sure if that is a good Bourbon or not. But it is the correct color.
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Damn those are great.

 

[AEfaninTampa]

WEASEL ALERT
Merlot Hopkinsons, 247 on the site. I figured, nice day for a drive to Tysons to meet an SA, maybe get a hookup for 20% off, or at least give somebody a little commission. I met Steve, super cool guy. Told him my reason. When he rang the shoes up, they rang at 199.99. 20% off later, I had Hopkinsons on the way to my house for 169.58 including tax.

Sweet!

 

[BFT9000]

I am ashamed to admit this, but I actually thought they were polished cobbler.

Come on now PB, would I ever send you anything other than the best?