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

[aero25]

Does Anyone know the last for the AE Elgin? They look suspiciously like the Strandmok.

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Elgin is on the 65 Last.

 

[EZB]

Elgin is on the 65 Last.

They were basically a Strandmok, right?

 

[aero25]

They were basically a Strandmok, right?

Yes, pretty much. Reverse welt, double oak sole, dublin leather. Part of the Rough Collection, which in my opinion was ?, top to bottom.

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[madhat]

They were basically a Strandmok, right?

Strandmok before the Strandmok name.

Yes, pretty much. Reverse welt, double oak sole, dublin leather. Part of the Rough Collection, which in my opinion was ?, top to bottom.

Man, if I could wear the 222, I'd have wanted the Lubbock.

 

[Ashley_S]

I had a dream, or rather a nightmare, last night that this year's AE trunk show only offered the Mac Neil in red or blue patent leather.

Serves me right for watching Apocalypse Now before bed.

*freezes and quickly hides the red and blue patent leather on her desk*

 

[aero25]

Strandmok before the Strandmok name.

Man, if I could wear the 222, I'd have wanted the Lubbock.

Yeah, that's a good looking monk strap. I always wanted the Stewart and Big Sur out of that lineup. Never could find one worth salvaging.

 

[madhat]

Yeah, that's a good looking monk strap. I always wanted the Stewart and Big Sur out of that lineup. Never could find one worth salvaging.

Kinda surprised they haven't brought back the Stewart...a patina monster Leeds? Seems perfect for today's wants.

 

[Count de Monet]

Gents, what is your best AE footwear that no one notices? My Navy 1A navy Shell gets no respect. In fact, a woman asked me why I would wear a plastic shoe, when I own so many nice leather pairs? Anyone got a story?

As others have said, unless I’m wearing spectators, white bucks, wing tipped boots, etc. nobody ever comments on my shoes. If they did, I’d figure I was doing something wrong.

That said, the shoe that gets the most disrespect is my Wilberts. And not in the real world but right here.?

The somewhat weird leather has a fantastic feel about it, seems impervious to the elements, and the shoe is super comfortable. It’s handled cobblestones in Europe and some things on the sidewalks on a trip to Chicago I probably don’t want to know about and they remain no worse for wear. They are better road warriors than any of those in the actual collection.

 

[Count de Monet]

I had a dream, or rather a nightmare, last night that this year's AE trunk show only offered the Mac Neil in red or blue patent leather.

Serves me right for watching Apocalypse Now before bed.

I love the smell of shell in the morning.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Strandmok before the Strandmok name.

Man, if I could wear the 222, I'd have wanted the Lubbock.

They were similar to the Strandmok, but they didn't have poron. Some might like them more because of this.

@EdwardWilson If those were in my size, @BFT9000 or myself would have already bought them. I say, go for it.

 

[EZB]

I love the smell of shell in the morning.

and afternoon, evening, and night

 

[EdwardWilson]

They were similar to the Strandmok, but they didn't have poron. Some might like them more because of this.

@EdwardWilson If those were in my size, @BFT9000 or myself would have already bought them. I say, go for it.

Strongly considering. I’ve had a real issue with sizing. I had a 9B Strandmok that was too tight, and an 8.5 Boardwalk (also 65 last) that is slightly roomy. The last (no pun intended) thing I need is another pair of shoes that I’m reselling on eBay.

In addition to the red and blue patent leather Mac Neils, if the trunk show offers shell Mac Neils, I’m guessing they will be around $695. Given that I’ve rarely paid full price for AEs and I’m now earning Canadian dollars, this could be $2000+ CDN fall. And part of my plan in moving to Vancouver was to save money…

 

[FatTuesday]

Yes, pretty much. Reverse welt, double oak sole, dublin leather. Part of the Rough Collection, which in my opinion was ?, top to bottom.

Allen Edmonds Spring 2012 Catalog

The complete Allen Edmonds Spring 2012 catalog

issuu.com

Yeah, I ignored the Rough Collection and now regret it. They were very nice.

 

[EdwardWilson]

*freezes and quickly hides the red and blue patent leather on her desk*

Yeah seriously put that rubbish away.

In this nightmare I was at the AE store in Seattle while the AE enthusiasts were crowded around a salesman who was slowly unveiling the trunk options. At first big-tall heads were obstructing my view, until the veil was finally removed and two fugly, bright red and blue VW Beetle looking patent leather Mac Neils were revealed in all their hideous glory. I desperately started pawing through the store’s inventory looking for bourbon Mac Neils with natural welts until a salesperson said “Better luck next year, kid.” Then I woke up.

 

[EZB]

Yeah seriously put that rubbish away.

In this nightmare I was at the AE store in Seattle while the AE enthusiasts were crowded around a salesman who was slowly unveiling the trunk options. At first big-tall heads were obstructing my view, until the veil was finally removed and two fugly, bright red and blue VW Beetle looking patent leather Mac Neils were revealed in all their hideous glory. I desperately started pawing through the store’s inventory looking for bourbon Mac Neils with natural welts until a salesperson said “Better luck next year, kid.” Then I woke up.

Red and blue PatMacs....