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

[EZB]

Don't give @ae_ashley any ideas, eh?

That's what you say publicly, but the voice inside is squealing for more strands!

 

[FatTuesday]

Not sure if anyone is even remotely interested in natural shell cordovan - but if you are, here are some examples...

Natty shell Randolph & Strands are available once again:

 

[madhat]

But how do you choose between a marbled Strand and Higgins? I am having a hard time focusing at work today.

I'm actually considering the knock-off Indy boot, but otherwise it's Higgins all the way...Strand's extra pieces and brogueing I think will detract from the marbling seen on large expanses of shoe.
Why the knock-off Indy? MACHINE STITCH SHELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Curse you Alden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Machine stitch is best stich.

Not sure if anyone is even remotely interested in natural shell cordovan - but if you are, here are some examples...

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Natty shell Randolph & Strands are available once again:

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They look great after some wears (Dundees and loafers are all three great coloring), but natty typically has a sickly fleshy color that I don't like out of the box. Would rather have Bourbon, etc.

 

[FatTuesday]

^^^ Some unobtainium has become obtainable again.

 

[madhat]

^^^ Some unobtainium has become obtainable again.

I think it's great, and amazing, that we're getting an unlimited run of natural shell. I think all (or at least many) the older TS events they limited natural...

 

[ProfilaBinding]

...Strand's extra pieces and brogueing I think will detract from the marbling seen on large expanses of shoe.

That's exactly what I thought when I first saw the marbled burgundy, but then Strand King's pair proved that I was wrong. It could potentially look amazing if they mix the darker colors with the lighter pieces.

 

[TheLawBeard]

I hate to say this... but those natty freeports, with that sole and the AE badge, all I see is a pair of Timberlands. And it kills me because I'm really thinking about a pair of those.

 

[FatTuesday]

They look great after some wears (Dundees and loafers are all three great coloring), but natty typically has a sickly fleshy color that I don't like out of the box. Would rather have Bourbon, etc.

Nothing against Bourbon (which can have an odd green / yellow tone out-of-the-box), but natty moves toward the "ravello" color very quickly. In fact, it's nearly impossible to prevent!

 

[ProfilaBinding]

You have green shell Strands, olive calf Strands, and olive Strandmoks already, right? Maybe opt for the marbled black Higgins so you have a olive/green option in boots too!

Yes, I do have a lot of green now that you point it out. Considering I'm moving to a cooler climate, the Higgins might make more sense.

 

[MajorDash]

I hate to say this... but those natty freeports, with that sole and the AE badge, all I see is a pair of Timberlands. And it kills me because I'm really thinking about a pair of those.

Just get a different sole on them. I agree though. The badge kind of 'cheapens' the look of the boots.

 

[aero25]

Not sure if anyone is even remotely interested in natural shell cordovan - but if you are, here are some examples...

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Natty shell Randolph & Strands are available once again:

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The only thing you are missing in your cornucopia of natural shell is a Leeds.
@2Deuce2 do you still have these?

 

[FatTuesday]

The only thing you are missing in your cornucopia of natural shell is a Leeds...
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My Bourbon shell Leeds fill that spot nicely.

 

[EZB]

I hate to say this... but those natty freeports, with that sole and the AE badge, all I see is a pair of Timberlands. And it kills me because I'm really thinking about a pair of those.

Yeah. I feel you on that one. First I paired down the list to shoes I can wear:

Park Ave
Strand
Freeport
Higgins Mill
Landon
Park Ave Sneaker

Then I thought about what colors I want from any of those: Natural, Marbled Black

I eliminated the Park Ave because it just wouldn't go I think for my outfits in those colors. I then eliminated the Higgins Mill because I am happy with my 1 shell HM. Then I decided which of the colors I would want for the remaining styles:

Strand (Natural, Marbled Black)
Freeport (Natural)
Landon (Natural, Marbled Black)
Park Ave Sneaker (Natural)

Now I just need to figure out which pair or two I will get. I doubt I will get two boots.

 

[joman8390]

@ae_ashley

Why no Leeds?

 

[madhat]

That's exactly what I thought when I first saw the marbled burgundy, but then Strand King's pair proved that I was wrong. It could potentially look amazing if they mix the darker colors with the lighter pieces.

Agreed, BUT I think I'm still set on HM or KO-Indy.