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

[Shoenut]

Thinking about the post from @Buster Brown. All of my shoes in 9D are too small now. Will I end up a 10.5D? My only saving grace is that my foot print has always resembled a right triangle. I don’t think my foot could get any flatter.

 

[Shoenut]

Ah, not in my size at all. :/ Boo urns.

I am thinking that the textured PA had to be made for another retailer.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

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[instigateur]

I'm telling you, if a girl calls you daddy, she likes the old man shoes.

There ain't nothin' wrong with wearing classic style.

I love it when you call me big Pappa!

 

[dc_slicker]

Dalton:

Dalton Wingtip Lace-up Men's Dress Boots by Allen Edmonds

Black, Tan Wingtip Lace-up Oxford Men's Dress Boots by Allen Edmonds. Leather Sole. Handcrafted in the USA of fine imported leathers. Allen Edmonds

www.allenedmonds.com

or Hamilton:

Hamilton Cap-toe Oxford Dress Boot | Men's Boots | Allen Edmonds

Handcrafted Since 1922. Shop the Men's Hamilton Cap-toe Oxford Dress Boot by Allen Edmonds. Luxury footwear, apparel & leather goods. Free shipping on orders $100+

www.allenedmonds.com

No... both is not an option

 

[Jimmy R]

Dalton:

Dalton Wingtip Lace-up Men's Dress Boots by Allen Edmonds

Black, Tan Wingtip Lace-up Oxford Men's Dress Boots by Allen Edmonds. Leather Sole. Handcrafted in the USA of fine imported leathers. Allen Edmonds

www.allenedmonds.com

or Hamilton:

Hamilton Cap-toe Oxford Dress Boot | Men's Boots | Allen Edmonds

Handcrafted Since 1922. Shop the Men's Hamilton Cap-toe Oxford Dress Boot by Allen Edmonds. Luxury footwear, apparel & leather goods. Free shipping on orders $100+

www.allenedmonds.com

No... both is not an option

Dalton. I had those brown Hamiltons. The piping wore away where the laces rubbed exposing what looked like faux-leather beneath after only wearing two days. I sent them back and am waiting on shell Hamiltons because I love the style. A good alternative is the new pair of Chili Hamiltons. They look like they're made better.

 

[Rugger]

Would someone mind listing the loafers in terms of most formal to business casual? There are so many options I don't know wtf is what.

 

[Shoenut]

Dalton:

Dalton Wingtip Lace-up Men's Dress Boots by Allen Edmonds

Black, Tan Wingtip Lace-up Oxford Men's Dress Boots by Allen Edmonds. Leather Sole. Handcrafted in the USA of fine imported leathers. Allen Edmonds

www.allenedmonds.com

or Hamilton:

Hamilton Cap-toe Oxford Dress Boot | Men's Boots | Allen Edmonds

Handcrafted Since 1922. Shop the Men's Hamilton Cap-toe Oxford Dress Boot by Allen Edmonds. Luxury footwear, apparel & leather goods. Free shipping on orders $100+

www.allenedmonds.com

No... both is not an option

Hamilton.

 

[BFT9000]

Celebrating everyone's favorite day, Wingtip Wednesday, by wearing walnut Lombards and waiting to cross to the street to get to the shady side of Sunset Blvd.

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For fans of "A-E In The Wild" pictures, aboard the Metro Red Line subway enroute to the Vermont/Sunset station and demonstrating my advanced mask wearing skills by getting my blue face mask to coordinate with the blue graphic on the wall behind me.

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For fans of food pictures in shoe threads, a slice of pumpkin spice bundt cake and me at the Alcove Cafe & Bakery on Hillhurst Avenue in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles. (Got a slice with a little pumpkin on it.)

Wore a silk blend jacket, a silk tie, and a silk pocket square since both silk and spice are made by worms.

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Recently unicorns were once again mentioned in this group. However no one has clarified if any of these unicorns are reckless unicorns. (One of the unicorns in his group looked like a frog.)

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Was that a Dune reference in a Roycru post?

 

[Shoenut]

Would someone mind listing the loafers in terms of most formal to business casual? There are so many options I don't know wtf is what.

What a can of worms this question opens. I don’t think any two guys would have the same style for style answer. But here are some basics. Welted is more formal than non-welted. No tassels are more formal than tassels. Full strap is more formal than half strap and half strap is more formal than a beef roll. Monocromática stitching is more formal than contrast stitching. Leather sole is more formal than rubber soles. There are so many loafer combinations that pure ranking is difficult. One more twist, what is a loafer? Would you consider a loafer a shoe that has no closure attachments or any shoe that you can slip into with a shoehorn. I am talking about monks. Then again are we talking about traditional formal or a modern formal? I can see this going sideways quick.

 

[Shoenut]

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Are you calling anyone out specifically? Because it is the best of lasts and the worst of lasts. All at the same time.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Are you calling anyone out specifically? Because it is the best of lasts and the worst of lasts. All at the same time.

Well, I'm secretly hoping @Neo1 sees this and returns.

 

[Shoenut]

Would someone mind listing the loafers in terms of most formal to business casual? There are so many options I don't know wtf is what.

Frankenloafer is the best loafer.

 

[Shoenut]

Well, I'm secretly hoping @Neo1 sees this and returns.

Let me get some popcorn and hope for drunk @Neo1.

 

[Buster Brown]

Thinking about the post from @Buster Brown. All of my shoes in 9D are too small now. Will I end up a 10.5D? My only saving grace is that my foot print has always resembled a right triangle. I don’t think my foot could get any flatter.

You may be in luck. For me, it was collapsing of my arches and rotation of my large toes (bunions). The prescription was orthotic inserts that push the interior sides of my feet up and provide some arch support. I'm honestly not sure what accounts for me needing a longer shoe. As best I can figure it, the positioning of my forefoot is different and the volume of the insert necessitates a larger shoe all around.

The worst part is the inserts cost as much as shoes and you need multiple sets. I never knew someone made a Teva style sandal designed to accept orthotics - but I'm damn glad they do!

To turn this back toward AE, I really appreciate the Nomad collection. Much more interesting than the old Road Warriors. Two opportunities for improvement though:

1) The Nomad shoe heel cup is lower than the Road Warrior. If you're using your own inserts, this can be just enough difference to 'unseat' the heel and make the shoe unwearable.

2) The Noman chukkas become painfully tight across the vamp if you're using an insert larger than the removable one provided by AE.

I suppose some (most?) buyers wear the Nomads as is but for those of us with custom inserts, they're practically our only choice and a little more volume would be much appreciated.