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

[donkeyhoatie]

I'll be the ref for the fight between @donkeyhoatie and @polojock615 over blue dainite.

Blue Dainite for life.

I'm not sure why we'd need a ref for a fight, since we're on the same page here. I don't currently own any blue Dainite, but that's mostly because I'd rather have v-tread if I can get it. If I were choosing a color for Dainite, blue would definitely be in the mix, and the lead contender. Especially if I'm going with a cognac or tan Dublin. Gimme all of dat blue, yo!

For the black shaved marble, however, I do think the other colors of Dainite pair better, as they pull from the colors of the shell itself. To me, that shell should be the star and I wouldn't want the blue to detract from it. But, that's me, and I'm usually drunk.

 

[EdwardWilson]

To me, all of those colors pair well. The only exception might be the blue, but I feel like someone who chooses blue Dainite for their shoe knows exactly what they're doing and how to do it with confidence, or at least some well-intentioned false bravado. When the day comes and I get my Dublin trunk show, if you think I'm not getting a HM makeup and not at least considering a blue Dainite sole, then I don't think you know this Donkey at all.

Then again, what do I know? I'm just a Donkey. I fell in some ice and later got thawed out by your scientists. Your shoe world frightens and confuses me. My primitive mind can't grasp these concepts.

Heck, I'm the Donkey who buys a pair of Longbranch boots in the wrong size for his first pair of AEs ever around 7 years ago and continues to wear them to this day, with cheap olive chinos, no less. You know, for sentiment and stuff. Original red laces and everything!

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Incorrect size or not those are stupendous. Honestly the Long Branch is a great boot, particularly in that colour.

 

[manowar]

I think their olive green complements the green suede nicely. It’s a matter of taste of course so there’s no wrong answer.

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That's a great makeup and should be stock for Loden Higgins IMO! The included black lug sole throws off the earthy vibes that make Loden so appealing to begin with. Are these a recent order or from the suede TS? Asking because the welt/edge color seems lighter than the current model.

I just ordered a pair in light tan and you're making me reconsider! My solace is the green dainite waxed brown HM's already on my feet today.

 

[Adhazem]

That's a great makeup and should be stock for Loden Higgins IMO! The included black lug sole throws off the earthy vibes that make Loden so appealing to begin with. Are these a recent order or from the suede TS? Asking because the welt/edge color seems lighter than the current model.

I just ordered a pair in light tan and you're making me reconsider! My solace is the green dainite waxed brown HM's already on my feet today.

I bought those during this current sale. You know on day 1 when they had a collectors special day? I picked the loden Higgins and for $40 up charge you can change the sole and I picked olive green dainites. It said it will be done in 8 weeks but really took 2 weeks to ship. I’m real happy with how they turned out!

 

[manowar]

I bought those during this current sale. You know on day 1 when they had a collectors special day? I picked the loden Higgins and for $40 up charge you can change the sole and I picked olive green dainites. It said it will be done in 8 weeks but really took 2 weeks to ship. I’m real happy with how they turned out!

They look fantastic. I also ordered a custom (commando lug) sole on my light brown pair. For some reason my collector account has a perpetual 15% off and I like it. This is about my 4th order of RDA.

 

[Adhazem]

They look fantastic. I also ordered a custom (commando lug) sole on my light brown pair. For some reason my collector account has a perpetual 15% off and I like it. This is about my 4th order of RDA.

Yeah I kinda went 4 orders on that day 1. I guess I’m in the dog house. Although one was a bad specimen and I sent it back. I tried to point that out at dinner the other day and it didn’t go well…?

 

[Ashley_S]

Why does the AE website does NOT show Shell Strand, Landon, or Higgins Mill?

Working on this...they are very much available. Work with a store in the interim.

 

[SumDude]

Based pm the description of snuff and the soft sole I don't think these are waxed suede but Repello (first listed as Kudu). I have a waxed boot and agree there are patches in that version.
My snuff HMs should show up today. Fingers crossed for no bald spots.

Unfortunately the description is still not accurate. They are indeed waxed suede.

 

[ptfly]

Unfortunately the description is still not accurate. They are indeed waxed suede.

So the same as this except the soft sole? That is crazy. https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/...48.html?dwvar_SF2648_color=3187#start=1&sz=36

First it was Kudu, then Repello and finally waxed suede? I already have a brown waxed suede AE boot.
Mine didn't show up today but will be going back tmrw if it is waxed.

How can mistakes like this happen?

 

[klawso9]

Cambridge to get the week started.

 

[SumDude]

So the same as this except the soft sole? That is crazy. https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/...48.html?dwvar_SF2648_color=3187#start=1&sz=36

First it was Kudu, then Repello and finally waxed suede? I already have a brown waxed suede AE boot.
Mine didn't show up today but will be going back tmrw if it is waxed.

How can mistakes like this happen?

Yup but maybe with a little less wax and different color.

 

[SumDude]

I wish the snuff HG's were suede like these Strandmoks

 

[ptfly]

Both of these AE boots list the same leather on the description. Premium Repello weatherproof suede . Is the freeport waxed as well?
I see these two options from the Stead site.

 

[manowar]

Speaking of both suede and Dainite, here's the brown waxed suede (model 3187) with olive Dainite on a rainy day in town.



Sloppy rolled cuffs are just for photos as the pants are long-ish.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

@polojock615 is Blue Dainite King. Actually, he's a king of many things AE. If some of you knew his collection, your eyes would widen.