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

[Genericuser1]

Hamilton is on the 65. I have a few boots on the 65 and 201 and the Hamilton is definitely not on the 201. The 201 have the vamp space I like but feels longer and more narrow so I don't plan on getting anything else on it.

I do love my Dublin Tan Stirlings but I'd love them more on the 65.

AE should really do an updated and detailed page on their site about their lasts. It's the most critical part of how a shoe fits. A lot goes into making a shoe last you'd think they could take an few minutes and write something about it when they introduce a new one.

 

[donkeyhoatie]

Felt like a sand, MassDrop chukka kind of day today. They're not quite this tan in real life, it's just the sun confusing my iPhone - most likely because we hadn't seen the sun in a few days. Also including a triggering shot of the purely utilitarian Citizen Field watch I got off of MassDrop as a reminder of the good times when MassDrop existed as something more than just a place to get lousy electronic stuff. You used to be able to get lousy watches, too! Sometimes, they even had half-way decent watches! It really was a buyer's paradise.

I wish these chukkas were still available, so I could nab them in a couple more colors (blue and snuff and olive would all be nice). Once they stretched out a bit and I got used the feel of unlined (and unstructured) suede, it was easy to see why so many people liked them. Just a great, sorta-511-lasted chukka. I mean, yeah, they say it's on the 511, but it's definitely narrower than other 511s. If you ever come across one, nab it. If it feels weird at first, that just means it's working. Give it a few wears and you'll come around on it. I promise. And, if you don't come around, feel free to take it up with MassDrop.

 

[michaeliany]

AE should really do an updated and detailed page on their site about their lasts. It's the most critical part of how a shoe fits. A lot goes into making a shoe last you'd think they could take an few minutes and write something about it when they introduce a new one.

Totally agree.
While the pics beside each shoe last description on the site help, a side-by-side comparison much like what TheShoeMart provided here would be even better.
At least we’re fortunate enough to have @Neo1 ‘s takes on the lasts.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I think it's very unlikely the Independence line is going to return anytime soon. Casual shoes are the thing now and most customers are probably looking to save money. But who knows, maybe they will release something as a webgem or MTO option? I don't think the 201 is going anywhere, as they just released a bunch of new McTavishes on it. It's a great last for me.

 

[Thrift Couture]

I have never owned anything from the Independance line. But if the options were offered in a trunk show or MTO event, I would probably pull the trigger on a "Cambridge Masterpiece" in Brown or Chili shell cordovan.

 

[Adhazem]

I think it's very unlikely the Independence line is going to return anytime soon. Casual shoes are the thing now and most customers are probably looking to save money. But who knows, maybe they will release something as a webgem or MTO option? I don't think the 201 is going anywhere, as they just released a bunch of new McTavishes on it. It's a great last for me.

I thought I was gonna get one of their last pairs, my first in independence. After waiting for a week for it to show up unfortunately it was not in a good condition. Frayed stiching, small but visible hole in the upper. I wouldn’t have accepted them as seconds so I sent back. I ordered what I was told the last pair in my size but that was lost in shipping or something and I got a refund. I keep going back to the site to see if anything pops up since their supply of those is always changing.

 

[EZB]

I thought I was gonna get one of their last pairs, my first in independence. After waiting for a week for it to show up unfortunately it was not in a good condition. Frayed stiching, small but visible hole in the upper. I wouldn’t have accepted them as seconds so I sent back. I ordered what I was told the last pair in my size but that was lost in shipping or something and I got a refund. I keep going back to the site to see if anything pops up since their supply of those is always changing. View attachment 1674552 View attachment 1674555

Are those actually misaligned eyelets to make the overlap???

 

[Adhazem]

Are those actually misaligned eyelets to make the overlap???

I don’t think so?The leather is just soooo soft I think it just leaned inwards but I could be mistaken. I did send them back.

 

[Adhazem]

The shoe and leather felt unlike any other Allen Edmonds I have. Like way softer.

 

[audog]

Got the RDA sale catalog today.....Lots of sneakers, no thank you, hard pass on this one.

 

[JFWR]

Got the RDA sale catalog today.....Lots of sneakers, no thank you, hard pass on this one.

Thank God the dress shoes are still stylin', but yeah, no thanks on the sneakers.

 

[AdaminPhilly]

It's really dissapoiting AE is becoming a primarily leather sneaker company.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

Got the RDA sale catalog today.....Lots of sneakers, no thank you, hard pass on this one.

I received two copies of the RDA catalog, so I was not impressed (twice)...

 

[JFWR]

It's really dissapoiting AE is becoming a primarily leather sneaker company.

I mean, let's not overstate things here.

Allen Edmonds has expanded their business into sneakers. I still see a lot of dress shoes being made, and they aren't getting rid of most models, though the lack of a LWB is shittty with the death of the McNeil. Admittedly, there are like, a friggin' bazillion LWBs in the vintage market. It seems everytime I look for vintage shoes, the only things available are LWB. I don't need a 5th LWB.

 

[Cronmok]

It's really dissapoiting AE is becoming a primarily leather sneaker company.

Slip on sneakers even. A very reasonable $445. https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/...20169_color=1020158#cgid=new-sneakers&start=1