Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...

[Michael Haines]

I ordered the walnut Dundee now trying to decide If I should add a espresso Leeds. Any one have a pair they can show me

 

[zchen]

I was asked for a Strand family picture. As you can tell, I love this model.

From L to R : Dark brown Shell Strand, Walnut Calf Strand, Walnut Shell Strand. (The shell models need some brushing. The Walnut Shell has some water marks from its last wearing)

These are all indoor shots. In natural light the difference between the two shell models is more noticeable.
The only improvement I could see making to this model would be adding a double leather sole, akin to the Cambridge model.

Do you wear the same size in shell and calf? It looks like the calf version is slightly slimmer than the shell version.

 

[rydenfan]



I ordered the walnut Dundee now trying to decide If I should add a espresso Leeds. Any one have a pair they can show me

Once again you and I have very similar tastes. I am trying to decide on a cappacino Leeds or Williams. I am probably in the minority here, but I prefer the Williams to the MacNeil

 

[jrarnold]

The Strand and the Dundee in this picture are the same color - brown. The Strand is olive-ish and the Dundee is a good solid brown. Also may depend on the finish. The MacNeil and the Leeds in this picture are the same color, but with a different finish and passage of time.

Is it a good idea to lace your shoes up tightly for storage with shoe trees? Or is this just done for appearance in the photo?

 

[polojock615]

Is it a good idea to lace your shoes up tightly for storage with shoe trees? Or is this just done for appearance in the photo?

For the photo.

 

[Michael Haines]



Once again you and I have very similar tastes. I am trying to decide on a cappacino Leeds or Williams. I am probably in the minority here, but I prefer the Williams to the MacNeil

I like the williams allot and that would be great in shell. I thought about it myself but having three shell LWB I decided not. I think I am doing the Leeds

 

[rydenfan]

I like the williams allot and that would be great in shell. I thought about it myself but having three shell LWB I decided not. I think I am doing the Leeds

With a lighter edge trim to make it just a bit more casual?

 

[Michael Haines]

Yes I believe so

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



I like the williams allot and that would be great in shell. I thought about it myself but having three shell LWB I decided not. I think I am doing the Leeds

I finalized my order today for walnut shell Leeds in 10C. Dainite sole with midsole added; brown split reverse welt with light brown welt stitching. I will wear the shoe casually and wanted a rubber outsole for wear in inclement weather, as needed.

 

[bespoken pa]

I'm curious as to why AE seems to have so much shell available but Alden seems to have 0. Perhaps forward thinking by Mr.G and company to stock up?

 

[PK35216]

Most of the Lord and Taylor is sold out, but I found a 12D walnut kenilworth available as of a few minutes ago. With the discount code, it should rack up at $180ish.

I wear a 9D, so I'm just passing this along to the 12 D or 12.5D people out there. Remember the common wisdom is to size down 1/2 size for the kenilworth from your regular 5 last size. So these might work better for 12.5D people.

Regards!

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp...r/shoes/mens-shoes/kenilworth-lace-up-oxfords

 

[Sarpedon]

First time, long time

It was an unseasonably dreary day today in San Francisco, so I wanted to brighten it up a bit with some walnut Flatirons.

 

[JohnnyGalt]

Most of the Lord and Taylor is sold out, but I found a 12D walnut kenilworth available as of a few minutes ago. With the discount code, it should rack up at $180ish.

I wear a 9D, so I'm just passing this along to the 12 D or 12.5D people out there. Remember the common wisdom is to size down 1/2 size for the kenilworth from your regular 5 last size. So these might work better for 12.5D people.

Regards!

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp...r/shoes/mens-shoes/kenilworth-lace-up-oxfords

Lord and Taylor is actually a great place to snag AE firsts on sale since they're always running some sort of promotion. I also know if you can get to the NYC store they will order you any shoe AE makes at the sale price (not sure if other stores can do this).

 

[dslonghorn4]



I was asked for a Strand family picture. As you can tell, I love this model.

From L to R : Dark brown Shell Strand, Walnut Calf Strand, Walnut Shell Strand. (The shell models need some brushing. The Walnut Shell has some water marks from its last wearing)

These are all indoor shots. In natural light the difference between the two shell models is more noticeable.
The only improvement I could see making to this model would be adding a double leather sole, akin to the Cambridge model.

Nice Saz. Plans to purchase them in black?

 

[Fabian43]

Hey I'm thinking of picking up Long Branch in grey as seconds. Bought my first pair of AE's, chose bourbon Strands. Brannick sized me at 10D and Strands also came in at 10D. Any idea of how the Long Branch will fit? True to size?