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

[reidrothchild]



PSA for AE shell lovers:

1) AE Bradley shell cordovan split-toe blucher is currently on the AE website for $250. http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF2291_1_40000000001_-1

2) AE listed their Strands and Daltons in Walnut Shell Cordovan
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF1665_1_40000000001_-1
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF0131_1_40000000001_-1

Those Bradleys are a great deal. I've never even seen 2nds in shell at that price. Pity I already have the Delrays in Chili.

 

[bucksfan]

I know - I already have a pair of Bradleys and am considering getting another pair just because. Also, the Westchester penny loafers are the same deal

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF1607_1_40000000001_-1

 

[reidrothchild]

Well...crap. I had just breathed a sigh of relief after telling myself that I didn't need another split toe blucher even it was in shell...now I'm contemplating those Westchesters.

 

[kmdsimpson]



Question: Do the AE Macneil longwings tend to run TTS or large on the sizing? I'm looking to grab a pair online...

This is an interesting one - I had to size up half a size, which surprised me. I am TTS in almost every shoe, including the AE Players (executive last), Lombard (executive last), and Clifton (8?).

But judging from the other responses, it looks like it's just me...

 

[dieselman89]



I go with bar lacing for all oxfords/balmorals and criss cross for the bluchers/derbies. I think it looks nicer that way. Different strokes...

So I've done the following Strand/Van Ness (oxfords/closed tongue) = bar lass, and the Lombard (wingtip/blucher) = bar lass for the time being.

Doesn't bar lacing cause you to be unable to tighten the laces when pulling?

I will let you know after a few wears. Not really sure though

Sorry, I might be using the wrong terminology. I do straight lacing the European way and it allows you to tighten it to some extent.

Can you provide a diagram/instructions as to how you tie this method..

 

[tv2177]

dumb question, but if you have a choose a more versatile color for suit/jeans/khakis of a pair of Strand would it be brown or walnut?

 

[kmdsimpson]

Is Sanford the "new" Clifton? Just got an email touting it:


http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonlin...ail&utm_campaign=11+Timeless+Classics+Sanford

 

[blsing]

dumb question, but if you have a choose a more versatile color for suit/jeans/khakis of a pair of Strand would it be brown or walnut?

My vote is walnut. I just love the color. And it goes with so many suit colors. Brown does also, so really a style choice

 

[kmdsimpson]



dumb question, but if you have a choose a more versatile color for suit/jeans/khakis of a pair of Strand would it be brown or walnut?

Walnut fo' sho'. That color is their best, by far.

 

[kmdsimpson]

OK, compare pics:

Sanford in walnut from the email:

Sanford in walnut from the website:


No wonder those suede boots were so far off in color...

 

[Thanks SF (a new me)]



dumb question, but if you have a choose a more versatile color for suit/jeans/khakis of a pair of Strand would it be brown or walnut?

I know Walnut is beautiful and forum favorite but I choose Drk Brown only because I already have a pair with lighter shade (Chestnut) for Spring and Summer wear..I prefer darker shades for F/W seasons.. IMO, flexibility wise, I'll go with Drk Brown..Wow/FU factor, definitely Walnut

 

[PipersSon]



FYI This 2/$300 sale is supposed to end 12/11... so plan your purchasing decisions accordingly... 

........

I did do some research in the last 5/ pages and could not find an answer - so here goes. Where is this sale, at the shoebank?

Thanks in advance.

 

[dieselman89]



Walnut fo' sho'. That color is their best, by far.

Why do you say walnut? Do you really think Walnut works with a navy suit or charcoal suit? I am just aksing b/c I purchased a pair of black Lombards so they would match with all my suits.

 

[tv2177]



I know Walnut is beautiful and forum favorite but I choose Drk Brown only because I already have a pair with lighter shade (Chestnut) for Spring and Summer wear..I prefer darker shades for F/W seasons.. IMO, flexibility wise, I'll go with Drk Brown..Wow/FU factor, definitely Walnut

Walnut fo' sho'. That color is their best, by far.

Thanks for the input. I have crap wingtip that I got from yoox for $75 and it's very close to a walnut color and that's why I am asking. Also I am thinking about picking up the Walnut but not chocolate Dalton, which makes me almost 3 pairs of shoes with similar/identical color and thus the question.

 

[blsing]

Is Sanford the "new" Clifton? Just got an email touting it:

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonlin...ail&utm_campaign=11+Timeless+Classics+Sanford

Why do you say walnut? Do you really think Walnut works with a navy suit or charcoal suit? I am just aksing b/c I purchased a pair of black Lombards so they would match with all my suits.

Definitely, thats where Walnut excels IMO. Although there was that picture of the Walnut Strands with Light gray and in it looked great.