ALLEN EDMONDS APPRECIATION THREAD EDITION 2O22

[Shoenut]

Welcome all to the Allen Edmonds Appreciation thread 2022. You will probably find this to be one of the best threads here or anywhere. What makes this thread special is the brotherhood here. Of course we are here first and foremost for the shoes, but there are a bunch of people that make it special. Whether it is your first pair of AE or your 1000th pair, or you are interested in obtaining that magical pair of introductory high end men’s shoes, you will be welcomed. From the young to the old, all are important contributors. You will find great shoes, advice, style, fun, history, and a community that goes beyond shoes. You may find some BMC (bitching, moaning, and complaining) but we also have @ae_ashley to point us shoe loving 6 year olds in the right direction. We have an eclectic mix of people from high end specialty doctors, engineers, managers, Barbers, all the way to hard working garbage men. This thread more than any allows for people to share the magic of AE along with their touching personal stories of accomplishment, family, pets, hobbies, and even tragedies. So come on and mix and mingle and have some fun. Rules of the game as always are: Keep it clean, only poke fun at people who have helped you, help who you can, and do better in this life.

 

[FatTuesday]

Happy New Year!

Thanks for getting this rolling @Shoenut!

And we're off...

 

[MajorDash]

Also to note, this is Allen Edmonds 100th anniversary this year!

 

[Shoenut]

Contemplating what to wear today.

Well, I can wear multiple pairs.

 

[OldTown]

Also to note, this is Allen Edmonds 100th anniversary this year!

They better do some big releases then for the 100th. I expect some form of commemorative style event with styles from the vault (MACNEIL).

 

[mreams99]

2022 starts off with rain — and my charcoal kudu Pattons.

 

[peppercorn78]

Happy New Year, friends. I resolve to post more this year.

provided I have opportunities to wear my nice shoes!

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

2022 is going to be a special year.

 

[James1051]

2022 is going to be a special year.
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great lookin' boot!

And Happy New Year, gang. I'm wearing flip flops today, as it is nearly 60F here and I have no intention of lifting my large as* out of the sofa today. If it wasn't also raining, I'd have my shiny new Natty Randolphs on. They really are puurty.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

great lookin' boot!

And Happy New Year, gang. I'm wearing flip flops today, as it is nearly 60F here and I have no intention of lifting my large as* out of the sofa today. If it wasn't also raining, I'd have my shiny new Natty Randolphs on. They really are puurty.

Thank you, my shoe brother.
For years, I said that suede was not for me. I received a pair of navy Strandmoks that changed my mind. The Freeport boot is comfortable, has a thick suede upper and a nice masculine sole. This new AE factory lug rubber sole seems considerably more comfortable than my Dainite (I love Dainite soles).

 

[Duke Santos]

2022 is going to be a special year.
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That's a really good looking boot.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

These got a little beat up from last week and travel, etc. It's nice not having to care if these get blemished because it often enhances the look of them. Chili Higgins are so comfortable and my only regret is not knowing my best size before 2021.

 

[Duke Santos]

In for the first page. Happy New Year from snowy Chicago. Pattons and Martini Socks from the London Sock Exchange. Vintage Evergleam aluminum Christmas tree in the background.

 

[suuteebird]

First wear of the new year.

 

[BackInTheJox]

It irks me ever so slightly that the thread title uses an “O” instead of a zero in the year. Can’t unsee it.

edit: when in the thread it appears correct. When on the main page there is still the O.