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

[tifosi]



So the AE Shoe Polish in the tube with the little sponge head does that fall under the Cream or Wax  designation or is that even something different all together?

I guess that is liquid polish. Wax polish will be in a tin and it's a solid. Cream wax is a cream.

 

[CMT1]

BTW CMT, the only "flaw" (subjective) in your photos is the lacing on your shoes. May I suggest you try straight-lacing them? You may find the look to be cleaner, especially on a shoe as detailed as the strand.

http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/straightbarlacing.htm

I re-laced my Strands and I definitely prefer the straight-laced look. I wore the Bourbon pair yesterday and definitely liked this way better - Thanks!




...funny, in the above light these two Strands look very similar in color, when in reality the Bourbon Strands on the right are a lot darker than the Walnut Cordovans on the left.

I hit the local AE store yesterday to see about a two-for-$250 deal and couldn't find anything I liked. We are about to head into the hot weather here, so I'm looking for shoes that I can wear more casually with shorts along with the potential to be dressed up a bit if needed. I was able to pick up a pair of factory seconds Kenwood tan penny loafers for $135, and I like them so much I am considering going back to pick up a burgundy pair.











High hopes for these - They are extremely comfortable out of the box and I plan to wear them into dust.

 

[bkotsko]

I guess that is liquid polish. Wax polish will be in a tin and it's a solid. Cream wax is a cream.

I'd call it cream. The AE Premium polish is what I am thinking of.
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF549_1_40000000001_-1_

 

[OptoDoc]

Hmmm, anyone see the new Baton Rouge's put up? What are your thoughts/opinions on it?

And shout out to Baton Rouge, LA (esp since they have the New Orleans) =] @OptoDoc @halfnhalfnhalf


http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF3711_1_40000000001_-1_

I don't like them. Has a very Cole Haan feel to it...and not in a good way.

This Baton Rouge boy isn't biting.

 

[tifosi]



I'd call it cream. The AE Premium polish is what I am thinking of.
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF549_1_40000000001_-1_

I'd call that cream, also. OP was talking about a tube and applicator like this: http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF524_1_40000000001_-1_

I hope he isn't using edge dressing for shoe polish! I don't think AE has a shoe polish in this type of applicator.

 

[cincikid]

I'd call that cream, also. OP was talking about a tube and applicator like this: http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF524_1_40000000001_-1_

I hope he isn't using edge dressing for shoe polish! I don't think AE has a shoe polish in this type of applicator.

If if comes in a tube, I am pretty sure it's a cream.

 

[tifosi]



If if comes in a tube, I am pretty sure it's a cream.

I agree until he mentions the foam applicator head.

 

[Kahuna75]

I'd call that cream, also. OP was talking about a tube and applicator like this: http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF524_1_40000000001_-1_

I hope he isn't using edge dressing for shoe polish! I don't think AE has a shoe polish in this type of applicator.

ahahahha - while I am a shoe polishing dope I have not done that! Yes premium polish is what I have and it does have a foam applicator too. sorry for the confusion.

 

[NickCarraway]

I would go with the Sanfords. The Sanford is a blucher and you seem to be OK on balmorals.

I also feel the more casual walnut and more formal Park Avenue style can conflict a bit.

Chris

This.

 

[OptoDoc]

Holy Hulk Calves, Batman!

 

[ridethecliche]

Lol, I was going to comment on that too. Bet he's flexing just for the picture!

 

[tifosi]



Lol, I was going to comment on that too. Bet he's flexing just for the picture!

I would too. haha

 

[cincikid]

I agree until he mentions the foam applicator head.

I have an AE walnut cream (polish) with a foam applicator right here in front of me.

 

[tifosi]



I have an AE walnut cream (polish) with a foam applicator right here in front of me. 

Then I stand corrected. I was ony looking on the site.

 

[CMT1]

Holy Hulk Calves, Batman!

Ha - Thanks. I'm a "regal-sized" dude that took up running a year ago, but stopped when we recently moved south. I really need to get back to it. :/

I was definitely flexing in that I had my weight transferred to the balls of my feet - I took the pic with this plus a large flash attached in one hand:



It's a bit heavy.