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

[mreams99]

If I wanted to limit myself to seven pairs, this forum thread would be the worst place to be.

 

[Shoenut]

I bought a couple pairs through the RDA sale and was hoping I could get some opinions on the quality, as I'm not sure what I should expect. They are all 1st quality and it kind of bothers me that they aren't perfectly symmetrical.

The park ave's I got have an uneven cap toe. The one on the right actually looks shorter, but it actually might be longer because the shoe seems a little longer.

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I also got a pair of Strands with the combination tap sole and it has a similar issue, the cap toe line seems to be uneven. Additionally, the left shoe leans naturally to the left, making it seem like the heel is larger. However, when I push the shoe down, it leans to the right making the heel even.

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Interested in hearing people's thoughts/opinions... Appreciate all the help!

Going negative might make the PA easier to see.

I bought a couple pairs through the RDA sale and was hoping I could get some opinions on the quality, as I'm not sure what I should expect. They are all 1st quality and it kind of bothers me that they aren't perfectly symmetrical.

The park ave's I got have an uneven cap toe. The one on the right actually looks shorter, but it actually might be longer because the shoe seems a little longer.

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I also got a pair of Strands with the combination tap sole and it has a similar issue, the cap toe line seems to be uneven. Additionally, the left shoe leans naturally to the left, making it seem like the heel is larger. However, when I push the shoe down, it leans to the right making the heel even.

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Interested in hearing people's thoughts/opinions... Appreciate all the help!

Going negative might make it easier to see

 

[rann7876]

Going negative might make the PA easier to see.

Going negative might make it easier to see

Thanks for that, yeah - the park ave's are more apparent and the strands are more subtle...

 

[James1051]

I've posted before that I only have one pair of black shoes, and I've only worn them a dozen or so times (funerals). Just not a fan of black, and my life working for a west coast technology company is so informal that I barely NEED more than flip flops (which our C-levels have been spotted in).

But who says no to shell at $300? A few very minor issues on these F2 MacNeils, I had most of them sorted by the time I got up and flipped the first album of "Sinatra at the Sands". I'll soon be back at a single pair of black shoes, and while I doubt I'll wear them any more often they will certainly be much nicer when I do.

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Black shell Macs for 3 bills? Fantastic bargain! You win the AEAT thread for this week.

But you CAN'T confine a shoe that nice to Funeral Duty! Never mind business suits, don't you wear navy or gray worsted trousers from time to time? Those Macs will just glow under navy or gray, throw a sweater on top if you don't like sport coats, and walk like a giant. Hell, some guys here would wear those black gun boats with selvedge denim.

Thanks for the advice! I do notice it a little in the heel when I walk in the strands.. So, the shoe wouldn't mold more towards the right as you break them in?

Maybe, but that is months down the line. If you are experiencing two different rest positions as you stand in that shoe, there is a pretty good chance it will annoy you eventually, if it doesn't now. New shoes are not supposed to do that. Your call of course. Strands and PAs are AE's two best remaining oxfords, imho. When they are right they are stellar.

 

[mreams99]

My seven:
1. Black PA
2. Natural shell Strand
3. Burgundy shell MacNeils
4. Chili shell Higgins Mill
5. Burgundy shell Dalton (on Dainite)
6. Light brown suede Patton
7. Chili shark Belmont

 

[polojock615]

So I went into an office for the first time in eight months. Burgundy shell HMs for the win!

 

[marker2037]

Who wore it best?

Hamilton

Higgins

Man, an iPhone really is a pain at times with anything flesh colored. Just so much auto softening that it is nearly impossible to get these boots to show how they actually look.

I think I’m going to see how these new Higgins in color 8 cxl-ish (according to Ashley) with the lug sole are. I have been on a burgundy quest as of late for some reason.

 

[polojock615]

So thinking really hard about the seven:

1. Black shell PA
2. Acorn suede HM
3. Black shark HM
4. Navy shell HM
5. Garnet shell 5A
6. Natty shell Dundee
7. Walnut shell MacNeil

I hate this game.

 

[polojock615]

Also... sometimes I run the railroad tracks. I found this pimp weasel. He reminds me of some of you.

 

[Shoenut]

Who wore it best?

Hamilton

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Higgins

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Man, an iPhone really is a pain at times with anything flesh colored. Just so much auto softening that it is nearly impossible to get these boots to show how they actually look.

I think I’m going to see how these new Higgins in color 8 cxl-ish (according to Ashley) with the lug sole are. I have been on a burgundy quest as of late for some reason.

Oh, you Bastards! I was going online to look at those and ended buying a Shell shoe. Back to the website now. ?

 

[marker2037]

More terribly captured natural chromexcel and skin.

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

I've posted before that I only have one pair of black shoes, and I've only worn them a dozen or so times (funerals). Just not a fan of black, and my life working for a west coast technology company is so informal that I barely NEED more than flip flops (which our C-levels have been spotted in).

But who says no to shell at $300? A few very minor issues on these F2 MacNeils, I had most of them sorted by the time I got up and flipped the first album of "Sinatra at the Sands". I'll soon be back at a single pair of black shoes, and while I doubt I'll wear them any more often they will certainly be much nicer when I do.

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Great shoes, congrats.

LWB can be used with suits or in more casual ways. I use my black LWB with jeans and I don't care how my friends or coworkers feel if I am the best shoed man in the party. I don't feel the need to blend. A great Rush song says:

Subdivisions
In the high school halls
In the shopping malls
Conform or be cast out
Subdivisions
In the basement bars
In the backs of cars
Be cool or be cast out

I decided / accepted that I am not cool.

 

[audog]

Great shoes, congrats.

LWB can be used with suits or in more casual ways. I use my black LWB with jeans and I don't care how my friends or coworkers feel if I am the best shoed man in the party. I don't feel the need to blend. A great Rush song says:

Subdivisions
In the high school halls
In the shopping malls
Conform or be cast out
Subdivisions
In the basement bars
In the backs of cars
Be cool or be cast out

I decided / accepted that I am not cool.

And by deciding/accepting that you are not cool, means you are more cool than the rest! Party ON!

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

More terribly captured natural chromexcel and skin.

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Damn. Love the Navi

 

[dpgaloot]

Black shell Macs for 3 bills? Fantastic bargain! You win the AEAT thread for this week.

But you CAN'T confine a shoe that nice to Funeral Duty! Never mind business suits, don't you wear navy or gray worsted trousers from time to time? Those Macs will just glow under navy or gray, throw a sweater on top if you don't like sport coats, and walk like a giant. Hell, some guys here would wear those black gun boats with selvedge denim.

The "other" black shoes were AE Memphis, basically a cap toe balm on a squishy rubber sole. I may keep them, I've been a pallbearer several times and I'm not sure I want to wear JR soles on snowy grass in winter. But the Memphis is not something I would reach for for fun.

These, on the other hand, may get bright orange laces and go with black jeans on Halloween. My burgundy Macs are getting a casual makeover right now, so maybe I can find a way to work these in a bit more often.

Great shoes, congrats.

LWB can be used with suits or in more casual ways. I use my black LWB with jeans and I don't care how my friends or coworkers feel if I am the best shoed man in the party. I don't feel the need to blend. A great Rush song says:

Subdivisions
In the high school halls
In the shopping malls
Conform or be cast out
Subdivisions
In the basement bars
In the backs of cars
Be cool or be cast out

I decided / accepted that I am not cool.

Ha you mean this song:

Bought the album the week it was released, and saw the tour. Thanks for the memory, I'll clean it and listen to it tonight.