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

[NYCTechNerd]

Nice! I've watched Kirby Allison's videos, but he recommends like four different ones. Do you have any photos using either of those?

I think he actually only recommends three for "Dark Chili" depending on what you want:

• Cognac - to keep near original color
• Mahogany - to go more red
• Dark brown - to go more brown

And if you listen to his others videos, he says the same thing most people say which is there is no such thing as a perfect match so decide what you want and use it:

Just wish their products were easier to get.

Really?

I have had no problem ordering/purchasing from any of these:

• Kirby Allison (formerly Hanger Project)
• Potter and Sons (aka Trenton & Heath)
• Cobblers Plus (aka Allen Trushkov)

Not tried them:

• Elegant Oxford (aka Preston Soto)

 

[Shoenut]

Nice! I've watched Kirby Allison's videos, but he recommends like four different ones. Do you have any photos using either of those?

I use Mahogany on my Merlot Jeffersons. I have no shoes where I have used Hermès red exclusively. I usually rotate the red with other colors.

 

[Shoenut]

I think he actually only recommends two depending on whether you want the shoe to be more red or brown:




Really?

I have had no problem ordering/purchasing from any of these :

• Kirby Allison (formerly Hanger Project)
• Potter and Sons (aka Trenton & Heath)
• Cobblers Plus

Not tried them:

• Elegant Oxford

I either don’t see the colors that I want or just a lot of sold out banners.

 

[Jimmy R]

I think he actually only recommends two depending on whether you want the shoe to be more red or brown:




Really?

I have had no problem ordering/purchasing from any of these :

• Kirby Allison (formerly Hanger Project)
• Potter and Sons (aka Trenton & Heath)
• Cobblers Plus

Not tried them:

• Elegant Oxford

Yeah, he mentions Cognac, Dark Brown, and Mahogany in that one. But in this one, he says Tobacco and Medium Brown around the 12 minute mark:

 

[Shoenut]

Yeah, he mentions Cognac, Dark Brown, and Mahogany in that one. But in this one, he says Tobacco and Medium Brown around the 12 minute mark:

And I thought cognac was only good for Bourbon and Coffee.

 

[Shoenut]

Yeah, he mentions Cognac, Dark Brown, and Mahogany in that one. But in this one, he says Tobacco and Medium Brown around the 12 minute mark:

My wife has solved the entire color problem with the color #8 Cordovan creme. She puts that **** on everything. Here is the proof.

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Yeah, he mentions Cognac, Dark Brown, and Mahogany in that one. But in this one, he says Tobacco and Medium Brown around the 12 minute mark:

The one you linked is from 2017 and he is totally wrong (see pics below).

The one I linked is from 2019 so I assume he realized that his choices needed an update.

Medium Brown between my AE Wilberts and Alden Captoes. I use Cognac on my Wilberts to bring out more red and Tobacco on my Alden's because they are Walnut Brown which means medium brown is too light and dark brown is too dark but both of them are very brown and not a good choice for Chili and its red undertones.

Now compared to AE colors. To keep close to original:

• Medium Brown for Coffee
• Cognac for Dark Chili
• Mahogany for Mahogany

Although if I wanted to go more red I would switch off each polish between mahogany and cognac and if I wanted to go more brown I would switch off between mahogany and medium brown.

Again, rarely a perfect color match so choose one, two, or three and make it whatever you want.

 

[woofmang]

Heremes Red or Mahogany are the closest. Just wish their products were easier to get.

These guys have it at the same price as Kirby (with free shipping over $60):

Shoe Polish, Shoe Cream, Leather Care, & Repair

Largest Selection of Shoe polish, Shoe cream, leather dye, leather conditioner, and shoe care and repair. Find an extensive range of Shoe Polish, including popular brands like Saphir, Lincoln, Kiwi, Kelly's, and more. We take pride in offering unbeatable prices and exceptional custom

www.myshoesupplies.com

 

[milktoast]

Hi folks -- looking to buy a belt for my AE Dark Chili Fifth Avenue shoes, however, I'm not sure that I'm ready to shell out $95+ for the Manistee belt. Any recommendations on some good matches < $100?

 

[madhat]

Hi folks -- looking to buy a belt for my AE Dark Chili Fifth Avenue shoes, however, I'm not sure that I'm ready to shell out $95+ for the Manistee belt. Any recommendations on some good matches < $100?

Any brown belt. They’re a good three feet away and perfect matching isn’t crucial.
Also, as always, you can just match your welt color if you don’t have a good match for your upper. Also consider wearing darker belts with darker pants.

I maintain you can easily get away with 2-4 belts max, depending on your collection.
-Black if you have black shoes.
-Brown is good for anything with brown welts and... well... anything but black (even burgundy). Even if you’re wearing a lighter color shoe, if you’re wearing darker pants this is a better color if you don’t want your belt to pull focus.
-Tan if you wear a lot of lighter upper and welt colors with lighter colored pants.
-Burgundy if you don’t think you can wear brown with burgundy/chili uppers

 

[Shoenut]

Any brown belt. They’re a good three feet away and perfect matching isn’t crucial.
Also, as always, you can just match your welt color if you don’t have a good match for your upper. Also consider wearing darker belts with darker pants.

I maintain you can easily get away with 2-4 belts max, depending on your collection.
-Black if you have black shoes.
-Brown is good for anything with brown welts and... well... anything but black (even burgundy). Even if you’re wearing a lighter color shoe, if you’re wearing darker pants this is a better color if you don’t want your belt to pull focus.
-Tan if you wear a lot of lighter upper and welt colors with lighter colored pants.
-Burgundy if you don’t think you can wear brown with burgundy/chili uppers

I wear my brown Aligator belt with any brown shoe.

 

[milktoast]

Any brown belt. They’re a good three feet away and perfect matching isn’t crucial.
Also, as always, you can just match your welt color if you don’t have a good match for your upper. Also consider wearing darker belts with darker pants.

I maintain you can easily get away with 2-4 belts max, depending on your collection.
-Black if you have black shoes.
-Brown is good for anything with brown welts and... well... anything but black (even burgundy). Even if you’re wearing a lighter color shoe, if you’re wearing darker pants this is a better color if you don’t want your belt to pull focus.
-Tan if you wear a lot of lighter upper and welt colors with lighter colored pants.
-Burgundy if you don’t think you can wear brown with burgundy/chili uppers

Noted and appreciate the wisdom. I recognize that a perfect match isn't necessary; however, my only other belts are a lighter brown (to wear with my walnut strands) and black.
Are there particular brands that may be worth looking into? I'm coming from the quick buy at Macy's world and transitioning to a more refined wardrobe, so the space is still fairly new to me.

 

[AEfaninTampa]

Noted and appreciate the wisdom. I recognize that a perfect match isn't necessary; however, my only other belts are a lighter brown (to wear with my walnut strands) and black.
Are there particular brands that may be worth looking into? I'm coming from the quick buy at Macy's world and transitioning to a more refined wardrobe, so the space is still fairly new to me.

I highly recommend you call your favorite SA at an AE outlet store and see what they have. If you don’t have a favorite SA, (shame on you ) then reach out to RJ or Jason in South Charleston or Karina in Paramus. They often have stellar deals on belts. I even think South Charleston has a stash of sub $100 belts.

Happy hunting!

 

[NYCTechNerd]

These guys have it at the same price as Kirby (with free shipping over $60):

Shoe Polish, Shoe Cream, Leather Care, & Repair

Largest Selection of Shoe polish, Shoe cream, leather dye, leather conditioner, and shoe care and repair. Find an extensive range of Shoe Polish, including popular brands like Saphir, Lincoln, Kiwi, Kelly's, and more. We take pride in offering unbeatable prices and exceptional custom

www.myshoesupplies.com

I heave learned a great deal from Kirby, Trenton & Heath, and Allen from Cobblers Plus so that is where I go when I need something. It's not like Jeff Bezos is making videos about shoe care and posting them on the Amazon website product pages.

 

[dc_slicker]

Hi folks -- looking to buy a belt for my AE Dark Chili Fifth Avenue shoes, however, I'm not sure that I'm ready to shell out $95+ for the Manistee belt. Any recommendations on some good matches < $100?

perfect match

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