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

[smfdoc]

The tropical storm is churning up the coast and that means a solid wet day. Time for the Thousand Oaks. I was under the impression these were reverse chamois. The 2016 catalog hedges their bet and says they are "nubuck-like", whatever the heck that means. That and rubber lug soles means they are the go to shoe for such a day.

 

[sterlingindigo]

The tropical storm is churning up the coast and that means a solid wet day. Time for the Thousand Oaks. I was under the impression these were reverse chamois. The 2016 catalog hedges their bet and says they are "nubuck-like", whatever the heck that means. That and rubber lug soles means they are the go to shoe for such a day.

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I really really dig that shoe.

 

[PANJ]

Agree! I regret not getting them when they went on clearance a few years ago.

 

[darkclassic]

I really really dig that shoe.

Ditto that, this AE has a unique appeal. Always notice and like em when Doc posts them.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Time to assert your independence.

It does appear they have thinned the herd with the 201 options. Very few models remain that are not on clearance (Hopkinson, McT).

 

[Neo1]

Agree! I regret not getting them when they went on clearance a few years ago.

Would have been a must buy for me too if it wasn't for that meddling gumlite lug sole.

 

[sterlingindigo]

Ditto that, this AE has a unique appeal. Always notice and like em when Doc posts them.

Ther other company makes a LWB similar to it for 3 times the price. I think I prefer the lugs to commando. Kinda like the Tupelo but more a little more casual. Wish they’d re-release that model.

 

[sterlingindigo]

Would have been a must buy for me too if it wasn't for that meddling gumlite lug sole.

Oh it’s gum lite. Thought it was itshide

 

[madhat]

Oh it’s gum lite. Thought it was itshide

These were after the Toby mini-lug people loved, but before the translugs and then Itshide

 

[woofmang]

Surrey Chucksters for this casual Friday:

 

[sterlingindigo]

These were after the Toby mini-lug people loved, but before the translugs and then Itshide

Gotcha. I was doing some searching on them just now and looks like the tread is at least a little deeper than some other lug soles out there that look like the tread will be gone in a week of honest wear.

 

[michaeliany]

I'll share my secret with the shoe bags:

I typically do not order online.
I order in-store where I can discuss sizes and fit and have my shoes shipped-to-store.
When they arrive, i get a call or email and i get to visit with my SAs - people i genuinely like conversing with.
And I get to try on my shoes there and get some feedback.
When it's time to go, they pack my shoes back in the box.
If there's only one bag or if it's the newer ****** bags, they go in the back and get me 2 of the old style canvas bags, one for each shoe - as it should be.

So, if it's an option for you - have it shipped to store.

 

[Shoenut]

I'll share my secret with the shoe bags:

I typically do not order online.
I order in-store where I can discuss sizes and fit and have my shoes shipped-to-store.
When they arrive, i get a call or email and i get to visit with my SAs - people i genuinely like conversing with.
And I get to try on my shoes there and get some feedback.
When it's time to go, they pack my shoes back in the box.
If there's only one bag or if it's the newer ****** bags, they go in the back and get me 2 of the old style canvas bags, one for each shoe - as it should be.

So, if it's an option for you - have it shipped to store.

That is how I do it.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Would have been a must buy for me too if it wasn't for that meddling gumlite lug sole.

Is that the same as the Vibram Christy sole? I hate that thing.

 

[mreams99]

Is that the same as the Vibram Christy sole? I hate that thing.

No. Those are two different soles.

The Vibram Christy sole is great — when used on the right boot or shoe.