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

[sterlingindigo]

NON-AE... Thursday just released a sneaker now. The interesting part to me is the material: Natty CXL available.

Men's Premier Low Top In Natural Leather - Thursday

Comfortable & Classic Men's Low Top Sneaker in Natural Thursday Chrome Leather. Handcrafted With Integrity Using the Highest Quality Materials and Buttery Soft Sheepskin Interiors. Free Shipping & Returns.

thursdayboots.com

The tan Essex is lighter than the natural.

 

[EZB]

The tan Essex is lighter than the natural.

Yes. It’s actually super cool they offer those materials

 

[tcbinnc]

Another mid-60s day called for another suede shoe. This is the chukka with no name that I got from our favorite eBay seller. They came with a bit of spotting on one of the vamps that I need to hit with some suede cleaner. Built on the same last as the Higgins Mill, but at 11D, it's a half-size down from what I usually wear. Hey, beggars can't be choosers with such a low run of these bad boys. Love the welt, love the unlined sued, and love the blue (although I really should be wearing these with a lighter color pants). "Meh" on the crepe sole and I wish they had 3 eyelets, but those are about my only gripes. I'm surprised this one didn't get a final run and a real name. AE should definitely think about bringing these back, but with a different sole. I'd be OK if AE called them the "Hoatie."

Sorry for the lousy pose. I either need to hem these jeans, or I need to make my legs longer. Focusing more on my leg game than my jeans game lately. Got started on building a couple of Morris chairs for my dad and myself. Laminated quarter sawn white oak with band sawn veneers on the side. I only wish my own legs were as sexy as these.
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If you have wood left over, I would like an Eames chair, please. ☺

 

[madhat]

If you have wood left over, I would like an Eames chair, please. ☺

If you're over 5'9", consider having him make it to the tall model specs. The extra back height it worth it.

 

[shahtirthak]

Hamilton in Cognac today.

 

[HCapLonghorn]

When has traditionally been the best time to purchase Strand weaves?

 

[BFT9000]

When has traditionally been the best time to purchase Strand weaves?

Five minutes ago. Get those Strand Weaves!

 

[tcbinnc]

If you're over 5'9", consider having him make it to the tall model specs. The extra back height it worth it.
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Thanks and yes, a good idea. I am 6'-0", fit trousers with a 30" inseam and hence, am long-waisted. Those chairs of yours look nice and comfy! Enjoy. ☺

 

[Shoenut]

Taking out the 73 last today.

 

[munchau]

Fuddy Duddy Friday.

 

[mreams99]

Eagle County boots on a cool Friday morning. I didn’t even consider how these jeans would look with the laces in my boots.

 

[audog]

Eagle County boots on a cool Friday morning. I didn’t even consider how these jeans would look with the laces in my boots.

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A model AE should bring back.

 

[AEShoeMan]

Happy Friday! Closing out the work week with some bourbon.

 

[donkeyhoatie]

If you have wood left over, I would like an Eames chair, please. ☺

As much as I love a good Eames chair, there's no way I would ever build one. 90% of what makes that thing so comfortable are the cushions. From a woodworking perspective, there are only 3 bent, laminated, and veneered sections of plywood. I just don't have the skillset to make it comfortable which means I'll have to pay someone and make the whole thing unaffordable.

The Morris chair, on the other hand, is a project of economics. A new one at retail can run you a good $1800 on average (more or less, depending on finishes and cushion materials and whether or not you want an ottoman), and you can easily double or triple that for a vintage one in good shape. I dropped $400 on the quarter sawn white oak from a local mill, which should be plenty for the 2 chairs and ottomans, provided I don't royally screw up anything (always a possibility!). Don't know if I'm going to tackle the cushions myself, or outsource the upholstery, but if I can come in at 1/3 the cost of new, I'll consider it a major win.

Oh, and to keep it shoe related, I'm not wearing AEs today, even though it's in the 50s. Instead, I'm wearing the MiUSA boots that filled my other A "hole" for footwear. No photos, because I was playing tug-of-war with Phoebe this morning and she scratched up the toes a bit. Nobody needs to see that until I brush out those marks.

I am wearing AE socks, though. Small victories today for AE. Small victories.

 

[Thrift Couture]

Happy Friday. Busted out the “blueberry” Cronmoks. Stay safe!