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

[kmdsimpson]



I've been following this thread for months, and I don't think anyone has posted this. It looks like AE has introduced the ability to choose a different sole when purchasing on the website, for an extra $50. Right now it seems to be only available for the Park Ave.

Nice idea, but $50 extra? These guys are really pushing the pricing.

 

[OptoDoc]

You may still be able to find the Hale in black at places like the Nordstrom Rack... I was at the one in Dallas over the weekend and they had the Hale in both black and in chili... pricing was about $200.

Unfortunately the Nordstrom Rack in Dallas is the closest one to me...and I'm in Baton Rouge, 8 hours away.

 

[OptoDoc]

What is the natural edge dressing good for? I purchased it before I knew that Chili is the edge dressing color of choice for walnut Strands. I tried using it and all it did was make it a bit shinier. Didn't cover up any scuffs in the least.

 

[jjr4884]

What is the natural edge dressing good for? I purchased it before I knew that Chili is the edge dressing color of choice for walnut Strands. I tried using it and all it did was make it a bit shinier. Didn't cover up any scuffs in the least.

It works perfectly fine on any heel, however not as good as the designated colored ones such as the chili. I still like it. My Neumoks have much more of a natural finish rather than the brown color on my cordovan strands, so the natural edge dressing will work completely fine with that.

 

[New Shoes1]

What is the natural edge dressing good for? I purchased it before I knew that Chili is the edge dressing color of choice for walnut Strands. I tried using it and all it did was make it a bit shinier. Didn't cover up any scuffs in the least.

Natural edge dressing is what AE recommends for the walnut Strands. I had never heard of using the Chili dressing on Strands before the last few weeks. That said, I may give it a try to see how it works out since I'm not a huge fan of the natural edge dressing.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Natural edge dressing is what AE recommends for the walnut Strands.  I had never heard of using the Chili dressing on Strands before the last few weeks.  That said, I may give it a try to see how it works out since I'm not a huge fan of the natural edge dressing.

A few years ago I was told by the then-manager of the AE Shoebank to use chili edge dressing with my walnut calf AEs. It was his judgment that the natural edge dressing was basically pointless.

 

[msulinski]

Natural edge dressing is what AE recommends for the walnut Strands. I had never heard of using the Chili dressing on Strands before the last few weeks. That said, I may give it a try to see how it works out since I'm not a huge fan of the natural edge dressing.

Well, if you have chips or nicks on the edge, they are going to look very light (like the leather on the bottom of the sole) compared to the rest of the edge. If you want to cover these up, Natural edge dressing won't do the job. If you don't have any nicks, then I suppose you can use natural, but I'm not sure what the point would be.

 

[evolved]

Natural edge dressing is what AE recommends for the walnut Strands. I had never heard of using the Chili dressing on Strands before the last few weeks. That said, I may give it a try to see how it works out since I'm not a huge fan of the natural edge dressing.

Everyone I've talked with at AE tells me to use chili dressing on my walnut strands.....

 

[TRIALnERROR]

I purchased a pair of AE Park Ave's today and I have a question regarding polish. Is the premium polish (http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF549_1_40000000001_-1) better than the carnuba wax (http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF652_1_40000000001_-1)? The manager said that the premium polish is "new school" versus the carnuba wax. I admit I am a novice when it comes to shoe care so any further explanation would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DJTraveler]

I purchased a pair of AE Park Ave's today and I have a question regarding polish. Is the premium polish (http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF549_1_40000000001_-1) better than the carnuba wax (http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF652_1_40000000001_-1)? The manager said that the premium polish is "new school" versus the carnuba wax. I admit I am a novice when it comes to shoe care so any further explanation would be greatly appreciated.

Per the AE website:

Based on color and individual preference, Allen Edmonds Shoe Cream, Shoe Polish or Carnauba Wax can be used to polish your calfskin leather shoes. Shoe Polish is best used for regular polishing and achieving a lustrous glow; Carnauba Wax is known for imparting a richer glow to fine leathers; our Allen Edmonds Shoe Cream, which is used for darker colors like Brown rather than Walnut, is formulated to renew the color of your calfskin shoes.

To help achieve your desired shine, remove any excess polish and wax by brushing shoes with a horsehair shine brush and then buffing to finish.

 

[TRIALnERROR]

Natural edge dressing is what AE recommends for the walnut Strands. I had never heard of using the Chili dressing on Strands before the last few weeks. That said, I may give it a try to see how it works out since I'm not a huge fan of the natural edge dressing.

Actually, this is directly from AE: "For the Strand in Walnut Calf, we recommend Allen Edmonds Chili Heel and Sole Edge Dressing. Please feel free to contact us with any additional questions.
Allen Edmonds Customer Service"

FYI, the edge dressing is being discontinued so you may want to stock up now.

 

[evolved]

FYI, the edge dressing is being discontinued so you may want to stock up now.

Aaaannnd, I just bought 3 bottles, lol.

 

[jjr4884]

any particular reason why they are being discontinued??? that seems a little silly, unless they really aren't selling many at all

Edit... seems like its the normal sizes... from the manager of the Newbury St. store, the travel size works better and will still last you a very long time, so as long as those are sticking around, we seem to be alright. Besides, the travel size ones are much easier to use IMO

 

[iloveshoes]



Could someone kindly help me identify this shoe:

Thanks!

What is the inside code? I want to say it is the Chester

 

[jjr4884]

the chester had a medallion toe box