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

[LEgoiste]

Can any Mora 2.0 owners please give advice on sizing -- if I'm a 9.5 EEE on the 5 last, would I be the same on the 8 last?

Thanks!

 

[costlysignal]

I've figured out that my 'right pinky toe is smarting in certain shoes' problem is because of a previously broken right small toe that healed less than perfect; in this case, do you stretch all shoes with the issue to accommodate the nuance of the right toe...or break the toe again, reset and get the TOE right to fit the shoes? LOL

Also, 2nd of my 2/250 has arrived, will post pics - slight defect, interested to get feedback on whether to keep (the shoe fits into the above category.)

Bump. I have the exact same issue. I wound up going up a width, but that's not a satisfactory solution. I didn't try stretching because a lot of what I read said that stretching won't work. I'd be interested to know if someone can confirm/deny.

 

[Darkside]

Behold the wonderfulness that is Allen Edmonds MTO:

As beautiful as these all are, what I like most is that it actually looks like you wear them.

 

[Beach Bum]

I know AE has a lot of lasts, but is it just me or do a ton of their offerings seem bloated or chubby on the sides?

 

[luv2breformed]



I know AE has a lot of lasts, but is it just me or do a ton of their offerings seem bloated or chubby on the sides? 

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First thing my wife said when I got my meermins was how much sleeker they looked. Still love my AE's for what they are, and their excellent price makes them the most represented maker in my stable, but I think most of their lasts lack a certain elegance.

 

[anrobit]

I know AE has a lot of lasts, but is it just me or do a ton of their offerings seem bloated or chubby on the sides?

That's American shoes for you. If you want elegance, go European.

 

[BespokeBrooklyn]

Behold the wonderfulness that is Allen Edmonds MTO:

 

[BespokeBrooklyn]

Behold the wonderfulness that is Allen Edmonds MTO:

 

[pudman43]



Can any Mora 2.0 owners please give advice on sizing -- if I'm a 9.5 EEE on the 5 last, would I be the same on the 8 last?

Thanks!

I'd consider a 9D or 9.5D. Based on my recent experience, they fit VERY roomy, esp in width/volume. J

 

[polojock615]



Wood chipper accident a few years back.

 

[hohneokc]



How exactly would I polish it? Sorry, this is my first "proper" shoe. 

For the Long Branch, I would use AE Leather Lotion, not a polish.

Chris

 

[hohneokc]



Question for the shoe care pros in this thread: what kind of treatment, if any, do you give to a brand-new pair of calf shoes? I'm relatively new to the nice shoes/proper care game, and have a new pair of black Park Avenues (worn twice) that I'd like to add a bit of shine to. Obviously, the leather is still rather soft and healthy looking, so they don't need a whole lot of love. Would it be acceptable just to add some wax polish to the toe caps for a nice shine? Or should I give the entire shoes some sort of treatment? I have conditioner/cleaner, cream polish, and wax polish, all AE products.

I appreciate the replies!

This is what I do with new calf shoes. I use AE Cleaner / Conditioner, buff, apply AE paste wax, buff, wear.

Chris

 

[ridethecliche]

First of my 2 for 250 is here. Strand I'm brogue suede.

Here's the issue:

The fit is pretty good and the spot is right where it would crease so I'm not that worried. I'd probably do that sooner or later anyway.

Does anyone know how I could try to get it out? I'm leaning hard towards keeping but want to try to get it out first. Spot doesn't bother me that much, except that it's really shiny in the light!

 

[Evolve]



It depends on what type of shine you go for.  For my calf shoes I always start with a coat of leather conditioner/cleaner (even when new) and then add a layer of AE polish (the kind in the tubes, not the hard waxy kind).  I then use a horsehair brush and a cloth to polish them up.  I also ensure the edges have dressing as well.  I never wear a pair of new AEs without a coating of polish but that's just me.  I also store them with AE shoe trees and in shoe bags to help keep them looking new.

This is what I do with new calf shoes. I use AE Cleaner / Conditioner, buff, apply AE paste wax, buff, wear.

Chris

Thanks for the replies. I'll go ahead and give me new shoes the full treatment.

 

[ridethecliche]

Re: Mora, I was told that they run long, so I'd size down atleast a half size and potentially increase the width if that's ever an issue for you.

Anyone an 8E and looking for shark longwings? Grab these AE's!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALLEN-EDMON...9920583?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item2a39e4c5c7

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First thing my wife said when I got my meermins was how much sleeker they looked. Still love my AE's for what they are, and their excellent price makes them the most represented maker in my stable, but I think most of their lasts lack a certain elegance.

I know AE has a lot of lasts, but is it just me or do a ton of their offerings seem bloated or chubby on the sides?

That's American shoes for you. If you want elegance, go European.

I think they look blobby since the outsole has to be a bit bigger, given the 360 degree goodyear welting. If they glued some of their soles on, they could go sleeker. I think that the park avenue's are quite sleek though, no? As are the mora's.