ALLEN EDMONDS APPRECIATION THREAD EDITION 2O22

[smfdoc]

sfmdoc if you have a pair of Alden long wing blucher made using the Barrie last how does the fit compare to AE's Macneil model ?

I find the Barrie to be a better fit for the shape of my foot. I wear 11EEE on Barrie and the MacNeil is best for me at 11.5 EEE and the fit is not quite as good. At first glance, one would conclude the MacNeil is a bit smaller, but the general rule of thumb is that people should size down 1/2 for the Barrie from their normal size. With that said, I wear the same 11EEE in the Hampton last which they do not recommend to downsize like they do for the Barrie. Overall, the shape of the Barrie last is a better fit for my feet than the shape of the 97 last for the MacNeil.

 

[EdwardWilson]

Macneil

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You win best shoes of May 26, 2022 and it is only 9:41 a.m. Pacific time.

 

[MajorDash]

So were these. View attachment 1796377

Ugg. Jealous of your shirt and your shoes.

 

[DG123]

I find the Barrie to be a better fit for the shape of my foot. I wear 11EEE on Barrie and the MacNeil is best for me at 11.5 EEE and the fit is not quite as good. At first glance, one would conclude the MacNeil is a bit smaller, but the general rule of thumb is that people should size down 1/2 for the Barrie from their normal size. With that said, I wear the same 11EEE in the Hampton last which they do not recommend to downsize like they do for the Barrie. Overall, the shape of the Barrie last is a better fit for my feet than the shape of the 97 last for the MacNeil.

Thank you for your helpful reply. If you don't mind, please let me know what is your Indy True Balance size ?

 

[Shoenut]

Flash Sale:
I am not enthusiastic about these.
I seem only able to buy a PA or Strand in my size. I just bought an F2 because it is in my size. Ugh!

 

[Shoenut]

I just put on the Patriot for the Flash sale that I cannot participate in.

 

[Lauren_A]

Macneil

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Wowza.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

 

[smfdoc]

Thank you for your helpful reply. If you don't mind, please let me know what is your Indy True Balance size ?

The Barrie and TB are the same for me. 11EEE works fine, but I have gone to 11.5EEE to get more room for a pair of boots that I want to close tighter and have more room for thick winter socks.

 

[Shoenut]

Anybody get the Fathers Day flier?
Overall not too bad, the only two dress shoes are Patent Carlisle and PA’s. See below for the pairing suggestion on the Carlisle.

I realize the flier is fashion forward, but you think at least one guy would be wearing a relaxed tux or suit.

 

[DG123]

The Barrie and TB are the same for me. 11EEE works fine, but I have gone to 11.5EEE to get more room for a pair of boots that I want to close tighter and have more room for thick winter socks.

Thanks again for your helpful replies.

 

[HCapLonghorn]

Weasels, here are my redrafted Bordeaux Randolph’s after they screwed up my v tread order. Would you guys return them?

I don’t complain a lot but the shoes don’t have even close to similar toes/stitching.

 

[HCapLonghorn]

The world of Strandmok is a strange place indeed. Not all Strandmok styles fit the same at all. For instance the black CXL is unlined and fits very large. My blue suede Strandmok is fully lined and fits smaller. My Woollymok fits the smallest of all. They are sized 9.5B, 9.5C, and 9.5D. The 9.5B is almost too big.

I had my Woollymoks stretched

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

Weasels, here are my redrafted Bordeaux Randolph’s after they screwed up my v tread order. Would you guys return them?
I don’t complain a lot but the shoes don’t have even close to similar toes/stitching.

After a few wears, the normal wrinkles in the vamp will make the toe imperfection nonexistent.
Mine are similar and now they are right on.

 

[DG123]

Weasels, here are my redrafted Bordeaux Randolph’s after they screwed up my v tread order. Would you guys return them?

I don’t complain a lot but the shoes don’t have even close to similar toes/stitching.

To my eyes that pair looks better than original production.