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

[AEfaninTampa]

Non-AE, but I’d appreciate your thoughts.

Does the weirdness of my vintage Caravelle watch make it ugly or cool?

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Have I got a tie for you...

 

[tcbinnc]

The new Park City boot with the white sole reminded me of the tan Eagle County with the white Vibram Cristy sole.

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Personally, I prefer the looks of that Cristy sole. The new sole looks like it would be very flexible though.

Speaking of flexibility.... The location of those channels in the new sole are in an odd location. I feel like they should be moved to the forefoot area, where our feet flex. I feel like they should be removed from under the arch, which really should be more rigid and supportive in my opinion.

Pace TV Commercial For New York Hot Chocolate

This commercial shows cowboys hanging around a fire when one asks who the new guy is. The other tells him that he's the one who gets his salsa from New York City. It shows the New York cowboy pouring tons of whipped cream into his hot chocolate.

ispot.tv

 

[Count de Monet]

All this talk about Eagle County reminds me of all the Eagle River MTO's and GMTO's we did with Allison yesteryear.

Here's a good one:
Brown Grain Eagle River with mini lug tap soles.

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What's funny (and sad now) is that Paul G. would not only waive the custom fee, but would also let us take advantage of sale prices

AND would still significantly discount the price!!
I can't remember exact cost of these, but it was surprisingly low! I believe they were under $250.

The good old days.

I got a burg pair of EC’s in that sale for me and the English tan Dublin LB’s for my son.

Good ol’ days indeed. I’ve always thought that really ignited their MTO sales afterward until that got shut down. Just speculation on my part.

 

[Count de Monet]

Hat people. Can you tell me if this hat is worth it from the catalog? Thinking about this but other than a $10 hat, I have nothing and know nothing.
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I bet you get a free bowl of soup with that.

 

[madhat]

Just took delivery of some wingtip boots in honor of Wednesday, as if I'm not in sticker shock enough from my first ever shell and TS purchase I turned around and the next day bought another pair of boots from another company, couldnt pass up the price on a pair of new GYW first quality boots.

Thursday Boots
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Will be interested to hear your impressions once you've given them some time. Previous reports here indicate that they just aren't at the same level as AE and others.

 

[smfdoc]

I'm not announcing annnnnny details...
but RDA starts Oct. 8th.

You are a rascal AND a scamp.

 

[vdubiv]

Will be interested to hear your impressions once you've given them some time. Previous reports here indicate that they just aren't at the same level as AE and others.

I don't wanna bash anyone, but they always say you get what you pay for, initial impressions, fit length wise I followed website directions and is good, width wise they are a little snug, but they claim it should be and will break in, time will tell.
I'm still waiting for my household goods to be delivered since our move back from overseas, once that happens I have enough AE and other shoes/boots these won't be worn more than once a week/2weeks unless I love them. I dont wanna flood this thread with other peoples stuff, but if anyone wants opinions on fit/break in/quality once I have some time in them just ask and I will be honest and let you know!

Side note, in my AE Dalton's I took a 13D, which for me length wise that last seems perfect, though they fit a little snug,
These are 12.5 D also fit well, but agian snug in the width, their toe area has extra length in it, for style I guess,
Also I was swayed by the price of first quality GYW, since they are basically a darker copy of my Dalton's, however I got my Dalton's as seconds and they have some serious loose grain, I get a lot if compliments when I wear them, however a shoe person would be able to see the loose grain.
These boots do not have any noticeable loose grain unless it gives way as I'm breaking them in.

 

[madhat]

Looky what showed up today. Wool is much more premium feeling than the Leiden’s wool. Color me impressed.

 

[audog]

Looky what showed up today. Wool is much more premium feeling than the Leiden’s wool. Color me impressed.
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I've been looking at those, they are unique and nice looking, is the wool treated with anything? It looks like, from your photo that the wool has a leather backing/lining? Anyway kick ass looking boots!

 

[Lionel Hutz]

Somehow Woodlore's BOGO deals always precede either TS or RDA sales. I always order a goodly supply of trees and then I always quickly overwhelm that supply with my shoe buying.

I guess what I'm saying is Woodlore clearly has a scheduling problem because it obviously can't be a problem with the number of shoes I'm buying

 

[JFWR]

Somehow Woodlore's BOGO deals always precede either TS or RDA sales. I always order a goodly supply of trees and then I always quickly overwhelm that supply with my shoe buying.

I guess what I'm saying is Woodlore clearly has a scheduling problem because it can't be a problem with the number of shoes I'm buying

I personally prefer Hound's Bay over Woodlore. Hound's Bay have a wider back. Woodlore is about as good as Moneyworth and Best, which is to say, quite good, but HB is my fave.

 

[Shoenut]

I bet you get a free bowl of soup with that.

Sold, love a good bowl of soup. Just like Columbo.

 

[Thrift Couture]

I have a pair of Eagle County-ish boots from AExRL.


Also wingtips from Wednesday’s past, that have moved on to new homes.

 

[pbrandes]

Looky what showed up today. Wool is much more premium feeling than the Leiden’s wool. Color me impressed.
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These look so much better than the "official" photos! Nice score.

 

[EZB]

I have a pair of Eagle County-ish boots from AExRL.
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Also wingtips from Wednesday’s past, that have moved on to new homes.
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What is that long wing in the middle?