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

[madhat]

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Well...the special make ups arrived from ae_ashley today. (Well, they were someone’s special makeups—I was justthe right place / right time).

MacNeil NAVY (wow) Shell Cordovan 10eee
Translucent welt
JR soles

Strand (no, not strandmok) w/red Dainite 10.5eee (slightly larger than what I usually wear, but my wide foot sits great in these—might even try 10.5 from now on).
Black welt? Odd choice, but for the silly price that I paid, I’m very happy with them.

Outside, the blue looks nice, but I think I can totally wear these w/ a black belt until I see if I want to do a navy belt hunt...

Thanks again to Ashley. Hope you’re all having a great day.

Looking good! You can also wear a brown belt, matching the welt/edges.

 

[Vincent George]

My apologies. I’m trying to do this on the phone.


Well...the special make ups arrived from ae_ashley today. (Well, they were someone’s special makeups—I was just in the right place / right time).

MacNeil NAVY (wow) Shell Cordovan 10eee
Translucent welt
JR soles

Strand (no, not strandmok) w/red Dainite 10.5eee (slightly larger than what I usually wear, but my wide foot sits great in these—might even try 10.5 from now on).
Black welt? Odd choice, but for the silly price that I paid, I’m very happy with them.

Outside, the blue looks nice, but I think I can totally wear these w/ a black belt until I see if I want to do a navy belt hunt...

Thanks again to Ashley. Hope you’re all having a great day.

 

[Vincent George]

Looking good! You can also wear a brown belt, matching the welt/edges.

Yes--a better idea. Thank you.

 

[LuxLemon]

Has anyone ever waxed a pair of non-waxed suede shoes or boots before? How did it turn out?

Can you take the wax off over time or does it permanently alter the footwear?

I have the Surrey chelsea boots in brown which is really more of a subdued grey which doesn't create enough contrast in almost any pair of pants except jeans (according to my taste anyway).

Also I kind of want to rough them up/increase the durability so I can wear them harder.

 

[madhat]

Yes--a better idea. Thank you.

Sure thing. Cuts down on excessive belts! Despite having 10 green and 5 blue shoes/boots, I don't own a green or blue belt.

 

[madhat]

Has anyone ever waxed a pair of non-waxed suede shoes or boots before? How did it turn out?

Can you take the wax off over time or does it permanently alter the footwear?

I have the Surrey chelsea boots in brown which is really more of a subdued grey which doesn't create enough contrast in almost any pair of pants except jeans (according to my taste anyway).

Also I kind of want to rough them up/increase the durability so I can wear them harder.

Waxing is easy, removing would be miserable I'd think. Here's a tutorial

The Ultimate Waxed Suede Tutorial

Learn how to wax suede and nubuck leather yourself. Waxing suede is the best way to waterproof and protect this delicate leather. This tutorial is a must-read for hikers, campers, and people that love being outdoors rain or shine.

www.otterwax.com

 

[AEfaninTampa]

I still see some form of WTF when I see WFH... Usually read it as what the fn hell, or WtFH.

That said, they were mostly done with this AExBB collab when BB announced their bankruptcy. So, sadly, I wouldn't hold your breath on these.
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Those University of Miami fans are kinda goofy. Good news is they can wear these socks with their sandals:

Miami Hurricanes Rock'em HyperOptic Sebastian Mascot Socks

62% Polyester, 32% Cotton, 4% Nat Latex Rubber, 1% Spandex, 1% Nylon A reconstructed sock with full-wrap print designs that feel just as good as they look. With reinforced padding and true colors, HyperOptic is more than meets the eye.

www.caneswear.com

 

[sterlingindigo]

Waxing is easy, removing would be miserable I'd think. Here's a tutorial

The Ultimate Waxed Suede Tutorial

Learn how to wax suede and nubuck leather yourself. Waxing suede is the best way to waterproof and protect this delicate leather. This tutorial is a must-read for hikers, campers, and people that love being outdoors rain or shine.

www.otterwax.com

An interesting idea. I’d have tried it on a pair that had a difficult stain before getting rid of them. I don’t know that I would have the guts to do it on a new pair. But it’s cool.

 

[Vincent George]

Sure thing. Cuts down on excessive belts! Despite having 10 green and 5 blue shoes/boots, I don't own a green or blue belt.

I’m hoping for green shoes next...

 

[Shoenut]

For fans of burnished olive. The Dylan is now coming in this color. Blake and rapid stitched penny.

 

[madhat]

For fans of burnished olive. The Dylan is now coming in this color. Blake and rapid stitched penny.
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Shame about that strap though.

 

[Shoenut]

Shame about that strap though.

At $149 I was thinking about getting one for a science experiment. It comes with that rubber nubbed leather outsole. And the leather is about as cheap as the leather used for the V tread shoes. D and E are the only widths also and the D fits more like a C.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

At $149 I was thinking about getting one for a science experiment. It comes with that rubber nubbed leather outsole. And the leather is about as cheap as the leather used for the V tread shoes. D and E are the only widths also and the D fits more like a C.

Dooooos it. It's a damn purdy shoe. I'm stroking/preferring the Strand in olive only because I know my size in the 65 last.

 

[Shoenut]

Dooooos it. It's a damn purdy shoe. I'm stroking/preferring the Strand in olive only because I know my size in the 65 last.

I do have the Strand weave coming in Olive.

 

[audog]

For fans of burnished olive. The Dylan is now coming in this color. Blake and rapid stitched penny.
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What does this mean in the online write up for this shoe:
Refined profile with discreet traction