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

[AEfaninTampa]

AE Catskills for a leisurely Sunday drive to Tennessee.

 

[EZB]

Escorting family to the ER for the 3rd time in about a month. In this hospital, they won’t let me in—not even with PA sneakers!

 

[Shoenut]

Out and about in my most worn MacNeils. Today I was wondering which of my AE are most made in USA. Could it be a GMTO, Strandmok, or some surprising entry.

 

[Harsiem]

Sizing enquiry:
Hi guys, thought you'd be the best people on the internet to ask this.

I'm a European looking to try a pair of AE. I wear a size 11G UK (wide) in Loake - would 11.5EEE in AE be similar? Or even 11.5EE?

 

[James1051]

Have any of you tried on the recent rendition of the Force 10 boat shoes? I tried some on today and they are 1000 percent better than the first iteration.

I didn’t realize they had been revamped (slight pun intended). Any idea what is different?

I tried the original version, but it was too narrow in the toebox even though it was a EEE.

Now I’m gonna have to try them again. Thanks for the info!

Hey @Shoenut can you elaborate on the improvements you noticed in the force 10? I was just recently admiring the brown cxl F-10 w red sole, and noticed they were offered in a B width now. I do love cxl, and wouldn't mind having a brown boat shoe. What is the improvement you mentioned? How do they fit vs your Maritimes? I have the navy cxl Maritime and really like it; although, even in a B width, it is pretty close to too wide for my skinny feets!

 

[savvysartorial]

Was it on special sale pricing? I also know that @savvysartorial loves a classic OCBD with good collar roll.

O'C Unlined & Unfused Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt - Butter Yellow

Enjoy the soft roll that comes with this unlined and unfused collar. We've extended the lack of lining to the cuffs and placket, not an ounce of lining or fusing in this shirt. Perfectly worn casually or dressed up with&nbsp

oconnellsclothing.com

Awesome, thanks for the link! Sadly they don't have my size but those are beautiful.

An unlined collar is a must... the longer the collar, the better

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Awesome, thanks for the link! Sadly they don't have my size but those are beautiful.

An unlined collar is a must... the longer the collar, the better

It appears they have 68 total OCBD options at various price points:

Dress Shirts - Men's Clothing, Traditional Natural shouldered clothing, preppy apparel

O’Connell's, established in 1959, is a family owned and operated traditional clothier offering mens, womens, and young mens clothing.

oconnellsclothing.com

 

[Shoenut]

Hey @Shoenut can you elaborate on the improvements you noticed in the force 10? I was just recently admiring the brown cxl F-10 w red sole, and noticed they were offered in a B width now. I do love cxl, and wouldn't mind having a brown boat shoe. What is the improvement you mentioned? How do they fit vs your Maritimes? I have the navy cxl Maritime and really like it; although, even in a B width, it is pretty close to too wide for my skinny feets!

Improvement 1. Shape. I think AE decided to shape it like footwear instead of a bag for the foot.
Improvement 2. Foot bed insert is not inches of gel pad. It is a more manageable size. It will help with toe box issues.
Improvement3. Leather quality.
They do fit a lot tighter than a Maritime. This might be your new boat shoe.

 

[James1051]

Improvement 1. Shape. I think AE decided to shape it like footwear instead of a bag for the foot.
Improvement 2. Foot bed insert is not inches of gel pad. It is a more manageable size. It will help with toe box issues.
Improvement3. Leather quality.
They do fit a lot tighter than a Maritime. This might be your new boat shoe.

Thank you sir. You just sold a boat shoe!

 

[happypebble]

Hello: is there a list of AE model numbers corresponding to names? I have a pair from the "Hand Crafted World of AE" era numbered 62916 on the inside. They were sold to me as Macneils, if I remember right.

 

[JFWR]

Sizing enquiry:
Hi guys, thought you'd be the best people on the internet to ask this.

I'm a European looking to try a pair of AE. I wear a size 11G UK (wide) in Loake - would 11.5EEE in AE be similar? Or even 11.5EE?

Eee and g are usually comparable sizes. Id recommend going eee.

For instance: I wear a 10.5 g in Crockett and Jones when that is available, and an 11.5 eee in Allen edmonds.

 

[OmBom]

Some new-to-me chocolate suede Patriots on a grocery run Saturday. I seldom (read: never) find loafers that I can keep on my feet, having very narrow heels. It's not an issue with the Patriot though. And I had a matching belt bought on sale years ago.

 

[MrOxford]

Hello: is there a list of AE model numbers corresponding to names? I have a pair from the "Hand Crafted World of AE" era numbered 62916 on the inside. They were sold to me as Macneils, if I remember right. View attachment 1591476

This oxblood? I really like this red; it has eye appeal! This shell or calf skin?

 

[happypebble]

This oxblood? I really like this red; it has eye appeal! This shell or calf skin?

Calfskin. I agree, the color is nice looking. Looks even better outdoors in natural light. Not sure which variation of red it is. I wish I knew more about AE in general; that's kind of a gap in my shoe knowledge.

 

[EZB]

This oxblood? I really like this red; it has eye appeal! This shell or calf skin?

Looks like polished cobbler burgundy to me