ALLEN EDMONDS APPRECIATION THREAD 2021: News, pictures, clothing, accessories, etc.

[Duke Santos]

Check out Parisian brown , 910.
Exact match on these.
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Definitely agree with Parisian or Havana/Tobacco. Saphir "Dark Brown" is way too dark to my eye. Parisian (colder dark brown) and Havana (warmer dark brown) are definitely preferable. Which one depends on your preference. Here's a pretty good rundown of the Saphir colors that's helped me a lot.

https://www.skolyx.se/en/content/46-guide-colors-saphir-medaille-d-or

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I feel I'm becoming a little like @Shoes4play. I wonder where he is these days. I haven't worn either of these Parks yet. Part of me likes looking at them in this mint condition, but I know shoes need to be worn.

 

[Remington Cashmere]

5th Avenues on this 246th birthday of the United States Army
As the cadence goes
“Marching down the avenue one by one and two by two”

 

[FatTuesday]

This just in...

Spoiler: Horween Maduro shell cordovan

Grant Stone Brass Boots - limited edition

 

[Shoenut]

Bradley on a Monday morning. AE dog socks worth more than the coin.

 

[Leiker]

Bradley on a Monday morning. AE dog socks worth more than the coin. View attachment 1624438

I have these in black, really want another pair like yours.

 

[FatTuesday]

Speaking of brown shell...

AE Dundee chukkas in dark brown shell cordovan on Toby mini lug tap sole.

What is a Toby mini lug tap sole, you ask?
This is...

 

[Genericuser1]

Olive Acheson with no socks whatsoever

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I picked up a pair of Acheson's 2nd's in Dark Chili. Not sure I'd be able to wear any sort of sock in them so hopefully they don't blister me.

Also added some Williamsburg's in Coffee, Strand Weave 2nd's in Dark Chili and had a Crosby Street in Carbon that will be going back due to a split seam.

I should have picked up something in Carbon, it's a nice color.

 

[munchau]

MD Chukka today.

 

[wasmisterfu]

I don’t feel like wholecuts get the love around here that they deserve. So here is a pair of AE Hastings 1255 Chili Antibes Calf (under super bright lights, for some reason).

The leather quality and execution on these is superb.

They were featured on the cover of the Spring 2005 AE Catalog:

 

[Shoenut]

I don’t feel like wholecuts get the love around here that they deserve. So here is a pair of AE Hastings 1255 Chili Antibes Calf (under super bright lights, for some reason).

The leather quality and execution on these is superb.

They were featured on the cover of the Spring 2005 AE Catalog:

These are a better rendition than their last try. But having said that, there are very few makers that can produce an attractive and wearable wholecut. The silhouette of the shoe is everything. Many attractive wholecuts are plain uncomfortable because our feet don’t fit the shape. AE has not put in the time and attention that is needed to perfect such a style.

 

[mreams99]

Morning:

Evening:

(sorry about the blur)

 

[wasmisterfu]

These are a better rendition than their last try. But having said that, there are very few makers that can produce an attractive and wearable wholecut. The silhouette of the shoe is everything. Many attractive wholecuts are plain uncomfortable because our feet don’t fit the shape. AE has not put in the time and attention that is needed to perfect such a style.

I think (and that’s ultimately what matters) these look great and they fit just like any other (properly sized) 65 last shoe.

Quick and dirty photos on the foot:

Even in full exaggerated step, they break nicely:

Now for brutal truth:

I’m sorry to say, for some people, even with 4 grand custom lasted bespoke wonders, wholecuts just don’t work:

(Apologies to “The Shoe Snob”.)

 

[EdwardWilson]

A little help from my friends...are these shell cordovan MacNeils or leather? I can't tell if the seller is unscrupulous or accidentally misdescribring the shoes.

Allen Edmonds MacNeil Longwing 9257 Brown Fine Imported Leather Shoes 9D | eBay

<p>Excellent condition inside and top leather excellent condition outside sole great condition some wear view pic-Rack</p>

www.ebay.com

 

[JohnMRobie]

A little help from my friends...are these shell cordovan MacNeils or leather? I can't tell if the seller is unscrupulous or accidentally misdescribring the shoes.

Allen Edmonds MacNeil Longwing 9257 Brown Fine Imported Leather Shoes 9D | eBay

<p>Excellent condition inside and top leather excellent condition outside sole great condition some wear view pic-Rack</p>

www.ebay.com

Calf.