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

[shahtirthak]

Haha, didn't know that my simple black shoe will create this much of a stir ?
As for the so-called style rules, whether outdated or modern, there is always room for individual interpretation depending on age, location, weather, event, mindset, overall aesthetic etc etc etc....hence I dont go into those details...ever.
Today I was wearing my black Waltons with a light blue denim shirt and black Levi's 501. Rules be damned!!

 

[AEfaninTampa]

So you are saying that this is a definite no?

 

[EZB]

It may not be apparent in the picture but there is a separate piece of leather that creates the cap toe.

Any why only until 50? What happens after 50?

Actually, I meant between ages 21 and 50, not 13. I think PTBs are for 13-21 year olds or 50+!

 

[shahtirthak]

So you are saying that this is a definite no?
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Perfectly acceptable ?

 

[Shoenut]

Things start shrinking!

Maybe your thing!

 

[madhat]

Haha, didn't know that my simple black shoe will create this much of a stir ?
As for the so-called style rules, whether outdated or modern, there is always room for individual interpretation depending on age, location, weather, event, mindset, overall aesthetic etc etc etc....hence I dont go into those details...ever.
Today I was wearing my black Waltons with a light blue denim shirt and black Levi's 501. Rules be damned!!

Ya missed on the Jay Leno Double Denim look...why black Levis?!? Just the same shade or slightly darker (if you must) is fine!

 

[mreams99]

I’m wearing a pair of black formal captoe boots today. I didn’t share a picture since I paired them with denim (and they’re Rancourt, not AE). But since it looks like rules don’t apply today, here you go.

 

[woofmang]

Got my formal Higgies on today, too:

 

[NYCTechNerd]

I’m wearing a pair of black formal captoe boots today. I didn’t share a picture since I paired them with denim (and they’re Rancourt, not AE). But since it looks like rules don’t apply today, here you go.

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Got my formal Higgies on today, too:

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IMHO leather grain and a natural welt does not equal "formal". I would personally consider those a "casual" boot that would not be worn with formal/business attire.

Similarly, I would not consider that all black HM boot "formal".

Or did I miss the memo on what constitutes a formal boot?

 

[AEfaninTampa]

Perfectly acceptable ?

And just to clarify, this is acceptable because of a few reasons.
1. They are wingtips, not cap toes
2. Black/white basketball shorts (Spud Webb sized guy wearing basketball shorts, go figure), not jean shorts
3. The black shoes/white socks are appropriately matchy-matchy with the shorts
4. Michael Jackson would have approved
5. Almost forgot - shell!

As a side note, I grew up watching my father mow the lawn in jean shorts, white athletic socks, and his black work shoes...

 

[sam67]

Wearing my Hamiltons while

stuck on the interstate for the last hour and a half.

 

[NYCTechNerd]

And just to clarify, this is acceptable because of a few reasons.
1. They are wingtips, not cap toes
2. Black/white basketball shorts (Spud Webb sized guy wearing basketball shorts, go figure), not jean shorts
3. The black shoes/white socks are appropriately matchy-matchy with the shorts
4. Michael Jackson would have approved
5. Almost forgot - shell!

4. Michael Jackson would have approved...only if you were also wearing a bedazzled white glove.

 

[mreams99]

IMHO leather grain and a natural welt does not equal "formal". I would personally consider those a "casual" boot that would not be worn with formal/business attire.

Similarly, I would not consider that all black HM boot "formal".

Or did I miss the memo on what constitutes a formal boot?

Memo
To: Everone
From: Styleforum users

Black = formal.
That is all.

Attached: TPS Cover Sheet

 

[Draconestra]

navy shell, you say?

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Those look gorgeous. I would personally go for a black welt though.

I remember someone posted some green shell Daltons a while back from a previous Trunk Show, I was jealous.

 

[Vincent George]

IMHO leather grain and a natural welt does not equal "formal". I would personally consider those a "casual" boot that would not be worn with formal/business attire.

Similarly, I would not consider that all black HM boot "formal".

Or did I miss the memo on what constitutes a formal boot?

You’re all wrong. Higgins Mill are for black tie attire.