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

[BagleyBrown]

Why doesn't AE offer a cap toe boot in varying shades of shell cordovan (black, brown & burgundy) with a "commando" type sole in their regular line up? It appears that Alden's similar boot has a big demand - sought after and hard to find. Not sure why AE wouldn't capitalize on that market. Especially since they now seem to manufacture their shell shoes upon order. Not a whole lot of inventory concerns.

If they used the existing cap toe / eagle county as the foundation model for shell mto program, total effort to launch would be minimal.

I would guess that the lack of Bayfield is to funnel buyers to the Dalton, but, they both appeal to me for different reasons.

If shell is generally casual material in general, then the Long Branch may be a better fit than the Dalton for shell. The larger holes in the brogueing on my Long Branch enhance the brown shell more than the burgundy shell Daltons perforations imo.

The Bayfield had the larger brogue holes like the Long Branch, imo, making it a great choice for shell.

AE seems to be expanding the stock mto program, so it could be that ... if they find they can make consistent profit ... a wider range of options will follow.

Those of you who enjoyed the $190 mto boot era were very lucky, but, most of our closets have room for a few exact-specification items, even at full price +mto.

 

[TaperedGent]

I'd love if they were to make a promontory point without that awful football skin.

 

[Brown Dynamite]

Shell Kenwoods as I stand in line at Costco. First time wearing shell...trying to stay away from the $325 sale!

 

[mdubs]

Costco is my favorite. Have a good time!

 

[Snoogz]

Costco is my favorite. Have a good time!

Costco is dangerous...I could easily fund a pair or two of AE's every time I walk through that door

 

[Snoogz]

These are en route to me. Will fill a nice gap in my wardrobe

Byron in Chocolate Brown Suede

 

[rostov]



I'd love if they were to make a promontory point without that awful football skin.

There were a ton of MTOs of this boot when doing so was free. Personally, while I don't like the football leather on the boot, but love it on the Duke loafers (which, as it turns out, I'm currently wearing). It's a great texture for casual wear, especially shorts.

 

[Brown Dynamite]

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Costco is dangerous...I could easily fund a pair or two of AE's every time I walk through that door 

I spent $22...the rest of my money has been spent on my shoe collection!

 

[bellyhungry]



Got word of a new 65-last blucher long-wing called the McGregor. Also, I've gotten word that test styles are made in multiple widths!

Having someone in Minnesota scout out new styles would be useful... Volunteers?

From the pictures I saw via Googling, Mcgregor appears to be short wing. No?

 

[rostov]

Got word of a new 65-last blucher long-wing called the McGregor. Also, I've gotten word that test styles are made in multiple widths!

Having someone in Minnesota scout out new styles would be useful... Volunteers?

From the pictures I saw via Googling, Mcgregor appears to be short wing. No?

There used to be a shoe called the MacGregor which was a short wing. The spelling this time is definitely different. The SA told me the new shoe is a long-wing, but that's all I know.

 

[rusty18]

Those brown suede bals are quite nice looking (above). Anyone have a suggestion on a low-priced chocolate brown suede option from AE (preferably in a 9.5D in the outlet?

Also--they Portlands in Bourbon at $197 just seem like a great boot for the money. Any reason to hesitate?
Same with the chocolate Cambridge closeoits. $137 I think? Almost feel guilty not buying them!

 

[Nik Telford]

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I spent $22...the rest of my money has been spent on my shoe collection!

Hahah a lot of time when I wear shoes without socks I just tell my friends im too poor to afford socks after spending so much money on shoes.

 

[bellyhungry]



There used to be a shoe called the MacGregor which was a short wing. The spelling this time is definitely different. The SA told me the new shoe is a long-wing, but that's all I know.

Got it. Thanks.

 

[mediahound]

I just picked up some cordovan Leeds for a good price. Is there any way to tell if they've been recrafted? Not that it matters much but I'm just curious.

 

[peppercorn78]



There used to be a shoe called the MacGregor which was a short wing. The spelling this time is definitely different. The SA told me the new shoe is a long-wing, but that's all I know.

Paul told us on the MTO thread (or maybe AAAC, I can't remember) that it was going to be a shortwing blucher. So I would go with that.