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

[Storm33]



The Haight chelsea boot looks a little rough, but i still like it.

I agree; they chose a poor example shoe and/or took some very poor photos. However, I expect that I'd like the actual product.

New boots are on the AE website. Order away!!
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonlin..._1_image_0_N_120552_120552_109902_subcategory
Chris

Thanks for the heads up, Chris!

I'm drawn to the Long Branch in dark brown grain leather, but I don't know if I would have enough opportunities to wear them. I'm holding out for burgundy cordovan Daltons.

 

[balmoralsoccer]

you may have to suck it up for a while until your feet get used to not walking on significant cushioning. They are harder and your feet may take a while to get used to it, but it is actually better for your foot this way if you can deal with the temporary soreness.

I doubt it is actually better for one's foot to get used to the soreness...

 

[balmoralsoccer]

My Elgins, just got done saddle soaping them then adding some edge protector I just got from AE. Been through a lot with these, including a very rainy night in the French Quarter of New Orleans that I believe caused some warping issues.

these do look quite nice.
don't you think, though, that straight lacing would work better for these (and most balmorals)? the fat laces are almost obscenely crowding the narrow **** between the quarters!

 

[PhiPsi32]

Try the European straight lace. Works well on Balmorals and Derbys.

 

[Quadcammer]



I doubt it is actually better for one's foot to get used to the soreness...

sigh, you don't get used to the soreness. You get used to walking on a harder insole, and the soreness goes away.

 

[PopFarmer]

Does anyone know when the Labor Day sale starts, and what shoes may be available? And also what the discount would be, for either 1st or 2nds? ie. 25% off, buy 2 for $300, etc...

Thanks....

 

[evolved]

Does anyone know when the Labor Day sale starts, and what shoes may be available? And also what the discount would be, for either 1st or 2nds? ie. 25% off, buy 2 for $300, etc...

Thanks....

Interested in this, as well.....maybe the Dalton boot will be on sale

 

[jimney]

these do look quite nice.
don't you think, though, that straight lacing would work better for these (and most balmorals)? the fat laces are almost obscenely crowding the narrow **** between the quarters!

Yes, it likely would. However, I got them before I would have known about that, and now the laces have left indentations on the tongue that would show if I relaced them. Not sure how to deal with that problem.

 

[New Shoes1]

Yes, it likely would. However, I got them before I would have known about that, and now the laces have left indentations on the tongue that would show if I relaced them. Not sure how to deal with that problem.

Based on how that shoe fits your foot, I do not think anyone will see the tongue. That said, I'm not a fan of Europoean straight lacing on a casual shoe. I'm beginning to appreciate its benefits on my dress shoes, but it would seem off to me in a casual shoe like the Elgin.

 

[BrizzleCizzle]

Does anyone know when the Labor Day sale starts, and what shoes may be available? And also what the discount would be, for either 1st or 2nds? ie. 25% off, buy 2 for $300, etc...

Thanks....

Started yesterday, the 20th, but only on call in's to their main stores (hit up putthison.com). Unless they open that up to the website at some point?

 

[PhiPsi32]

To each his own. The European lace has worked well for me on a variety of shoes.

 

[evolved]

Started yesterday, the 20th, but only on call in's to their main stores (hit up putthison.com). Unless they open that up to the website at some point?

Ah, so it's only on seconds?

 

[BrizzleCizzle]

Ah, so it's only on seconds?

As far as I've read, yes.

 

[chrisjr]

Black Park Avenues: $199 (down from $259)
Black or brown Neumoras: $179 (down from $259)
Black, burgundy, or tan Kenwoods: $129 (down from $179)

^^ good deal?

 

[Slopho]

Great AE video, I hope it hasn't been posted already. Industry and technology!