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

[pbrandes]

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

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Also, they were Horween Essex leather, a rare, under-appreciated cousin to Dublin.

 

[EZB]

Also, they were Horween Essex leather, a rare, under-appreciated cousin to Dublin.

Agreed. Essex is a great leather. If I remember right it's pretty much what you get if you put calf into the shell cordovan process.

 

[FatTuesday]

Question about suede - Besides Saphir product(s),
what's the go-to suede cleaner used by the SF experts??

I'm eyeing some pre-owned suede footwear. No obvious spots to remove, just want a general cleaning. I see a Bickmore (Bick 4 folks) for $7. Will mild soap and water do the trick? I just read where vinegar and water is better than many higher priced solutions.

 

[madhat]

Question about suede - Besides Saphir product(s),
what's the go-to suede cleaner used by the SF experts??

I'm eyeing some pre-owned suede footwear. No obvious spots to remove, just want a general cleaning. I see a Bickmore (Bick 4 folks) for $7. Will mild soap and water do the trick? I just read where vinegar and water is better than many higher priced solutions.

I’ve used my Laundress cashmere laundry stuff on suede before. Worked good.

 

[FatTuesday]

I’ve used my Laundress cashmere laundry stuff on suede before. Worked good.

Good to know - thanks!
I'm gonna give Kirby Allison a bone and buy the Cadillac stuff.

Edit - Done. 3 Saphir products for $77. Hope it works!

 

[Ashley_S]

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.

I'm going to be that salesperson for Halloween.

 

[Rithrin]

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.

Why the hate on the PatNeils? You either get these shoes or you don't, you know?

 

[EdwardWilson]

I'm going to be that salesperson for Halloween.

AE_Ashley: crushing dreams since 2021…

 

[Thrift Couture]

Natty shell cordovan.

Spoiler: Non AE content.

Carmina MTO.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

Natty shell cordovan.

Spoiler: Non AE content.

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I would love to see a full-body photograph of you wearing these beautiful shoes.

 

[Thrift Couture]

I would love to see a full-body photograph of you wearing these beautiful shoes.

I will try to make that happen in the next few days.

 

[dpgaloot]

Happy Monday,

I finally pulled out these new brown Strandmoks to try. I've owned them since last fall, always reached for something else until today. Lotta gap there, which has some of you more concerned than it does me. I'll never get the closure some of you want on this last, but it generally closes up a bit for me as the shoes break in.

 

[Hisheirness23]

Question about suede - Besides Saphir product(s),
what's the go-to suede cleaner used by the SF experts??

I'm eyeing some pre-owned suede footwear. No obvious spots to remove, just want a general cleaning. I see a Bickmore (Bick 4 folks) for $7. Will mild soap and water do the trick? I just read where vinegar and water is better than many higher priced solutions.

Hope you got a suede brush. I got one not too long ago and have questioned how I've gotten by this long without one! A must have for suede shoes/boots!

 

[Shoenut]

Happy Monday,

I finally pulled out these new brown Strandmoks to try. I've owned them since last fall, always reached for something else until today. Lotta gap there, which has some of you more concerned than it does me. I'll never get the closure some of you want on this last, but it generally closes up a bit for me as the shoes break in.

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I can buy 3 pairs of the same style and get almost closure all the way to a large gap. Strandmok is the biggest offender.

 

[FatTuesday]

AE Addison half-strap penny loafers in nubuck leather on red Dainite...