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

[Widgets]

Probably. But if it bothers you then that is all that really matters. Should be easy enough to exchange for another pair

I think my big thing is, if the majority are going to look like that, I don't want to be that person that swaps out like 4 different shoes because of super OCD nit-picky reasons. It's better to just work to get over those kinds of things, lol.

I will just get over it. They look good from a distance at least. I think the biggest issue is that, I have small feet and am wearing a 7.5, and I don't think the shoes were necessarily designed for this smaller size.

 

[ELClodge]



I guess the big thing for me was the fact that the brogues didn't appear to be cut as clean as my Strands. Am I just being too nit picky? 

I had almost the exact same issue Widgets. I posted about 5 days ago with pictures of my merlot mcallisters. It looked really sloppy. I brought them back to the store and am still waiting on a replacement pair. I don't think yours look quite as bad, but I think it still looks worse than what I have seen on other pairs of firsts. I have a hunch that the anniversary sale put AE on their heels and they are having a hard time meeting the demand. I'm still hopeful, but worried my replacement pair might be similar.

 

[JezeC]

^cincikid

The Strands are stunning and are inherently different than the alt wien model.

Should be an easy sell if you want to depart from it though.

 

[Widgets]

Here. Here is a nice picture of my Strands.

 

[JezeC]

^Widgets

Your strands are fine, nothing wrong with it.

 

[Widgets]

^Widgets

Your strands are fine, nothing wrong with it.

I was more worried about the Mcallisters that I just bought, but it sounds like the verdict is that they look fine.

 

[cincikid]

That EP Alt Wein is so sick. I still kick myself for passing on those

Agreed. Probably the best Alden make-up I own.

 

[cincikid]

Damn...now I need a pair of shell strands after seeing Mike's pic

I think with this picture Mike had answered my question whether I should keep my own cordovan Strands before I even posted it

 

[mdubs]



Damn...now I need a pair of shell strands after seeing Mike's pic

I think Mike also answered my question whether I really should keep my cordovan Strands 

Shell Strands are awesome, I have two: Walnut Shell (2011 Webgem) and the Brown "Independence" Shell with Antique Edging (MTO). My Walnut Shell Strands are my favorite of all my shoes and I might have a few pairs of Shell...

-Mike

Spoiler

 

[cincikid]

Shell Strands are awesome, I have two: Walnut Shell (2011 Webgem) and the Brown "Independence" Shell with Antique Edging (MTO). My Walnut Shell Strands are my favorite of all my shoes and I might have a few pairs of Shell...

-Mike

Your walnut shell Strands are awesome, Mike. You wear them well!
When do you find yourself reaching out for the Strands as opposed to LWBs or PTBs?

 

[green garden]



In the past month I acquired two shoes that seem to be fitting similar bills for me: AE Strand in brown cordovan and Alden Alt Wien for Epaulet in color 8. I love the Alt Wien so I am now trying to decide whether I do really need the Strands, which I have not yet had a chance to wear. I really don't find myself wearing balmorals that often (I am a LWB and PTB kind of guy), I don't wear suits and any other formal stuff, so I anticipate that the Strand will not be in my regular rotation very often. However, I know that the Alt Wien could work with both the jeans and a suit, should there be a need. 

Hence the question: apart from one being balmoral and another being a blucher and having different shell colors, do you see any degree of redundancy between these two shoes? Are they different enough to keep both? Is Strand in cordovan a must have staple (which it likely is) that I will necessarily regret not keeping down the road? 

I think they are very different shoes. One is inherently more formal. If I had to choose I would keep the alt wein because my wardrobe tends to be on the casual side. I can't see myself wearing the strands with jeans. But for the few occasions I need to wear a tie, it would be nice to have the option of picking the stands. Keep them both!

 

[wonsmithr8]

In the past month I acquired two shoes that seem to be fitting similar bills for me: AE Strand in brown cordovan and Alden Alt Wien for Epaulet in color 8. I love the Alt Wien so I am now trying to decide whether I do really need the Strands, which I have not yet had a chance to wear. I really don't find myself wearing balmorals that often (I am a LWB and PTB kind of guy), I don't wear suits and any other formal stuff, so I anticipate that the Strand will not be in my regular rotation very often. However, I know that the Alt Wien could work with both the jeans and a suit, should there be a need.

Hence the question: apart from one being balmoral and another being a blucher and having different shell colors, do you see any degree of redundancy between these two shoes? Are they different enough to keep both? Is Strand in cordovan a must have staple (which it likely is) that I will necessarily regret not keeping down the road?

Both so good haha

 

[bl@ster]

Just took delivery of these brown Jefferson's from the sale. $350 was a great price for them.

 

[peppercorn78]

Blaster, you've got quite an enviable collection. You don't happen to have any (shoe) family photos, do you?

 

[Markus N]

Just got my second pair of AEs, Finch in size 10.5 EEE. Fits like a glove on my weird feet (Morton's neuroma + molded ortho soles).
You can say a lot about the very casual style, but that just reflects how I'll use them. I just won't put on a pair of Crockett & Jones oxfords for taking the kids to the park.



The AE line up where I live is very poor, mainly due to the price point (Park Avenue retails at $ 630), so I'm stuck with trial and error when it comes to lasts and sizes. Dead on so far...