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

[Jigg]

Just order a $200 gift card and the the $50 credit will process right away.

 

[Al Dente]

The St. Louis SA's wanted/offered to order seconds for me, so I suppose each store is different.

 

[chubacca]

I was at a wedding last weekend and got caught in multiple rainstorms. I did my best to keep my Allen Edmonds shoes dry by immediately wiping out the water with a dry cloth. They have not been protected with anything because I read they have a natural sealant/repealant. Is there anything else I can do from keeping them from drying out? Will they be ok? Thanks.

 

[FaRKle]

Can anyone with Macneils advise on the fit? Sanfords are one of my favorite lasts, but I have read these run wider/longer than other 7 lasts? I also have Cliftons and fifth aves in the rotation if anyone has those and could compare.

I went one width down from my 5 last shoes. I wear a 7.5EE in my 5 last shoes and went 7.5E with my MacNeils. The arch is more pronounced in the MacNeils to me, but still comfortable.

 

[Jigg]

Any info out there about the tent sale?

 

[RitchieBro]

I was excited to get my first pair of AE Park Avenue. It was from Shoebank and possibly factory seconds. I got the shoe today and I find the shoe not finished well and some threads and roughness. Please have a look. Is it worth to keep this or return and buy from AE directly?

1) There is a thread knot at the left side above the heel.


2) Right leg



3) Left leg



4) Curve edge, unfinished



5) Threads are not clean on both the shoe bottoms.





Please need suggestions.. Thanks.

those are damn fine looking, don't know what you are complaining about. They look better than a lot of firsts.

 

[peppercorn78]



those are damn fine looking, don't know what you are complaining about. They look better than a lot of firsts.

Exactly! All of the "issues" the OP pointed out were perfectly normal and not flaws at all. It looks like the left toe cap is askew. THAT seems like it would be the defect.

 

[shoosensuits]

Got caught in a light drizzle this morning in a new pair of Moras and have a ton of small water spots all over. They're everwhere and quite visible. I see a lot of advice on how to get salt stains out, but what about plain ole' rain that immediately leaves marks?
TIA

 

[Maxy]

those are damn fine looking, don't know what you are complaining about. They look better than a lot of firsts.

That thread knot in the first pic is bothering me the most. Also 2&3 pics finishing at the first lace holes. Rest 4&5 can be ignored.

 

[Joenobody0]



That thread knot in the first pic is bothering me the most. Also 2&3 pics finishing at the first lace holes. Rest 4&5 can be ignored.

That's how AEs look. If you want better finishing and neater stitching, prepare to spend 5 times as much for s pair of Edward Greens. The slanted toe cap would be my issue.

 

[JSO1]

Almost all AE shoes have some kind of visual issue, especially at the point where the welt is joined.

Can't believe you are analyzing these seconds like they're firsts, or like they're supposed to be finished at the level of Edward Green or G&G.

You knowingly bought flawed shoes - if you don't like the cosmetic defects, return them and buy firsts. Just hope the firsts are better, but that's not always a guarantee.

 

[CanadaCal]

 

[csmitty]

Quote:
1, 2, and 3 you will find on all of AE's (2 and 3 are for balmorals mainly) #1 is where the welt starts and stops. Its going to be a natural spot of inconsistency and some look far worse than others, but its there on almost all goodyear welted shoes, unless your going across the pond to get shoes. For being 2nds those looks pretty darn awesome. Especially if gotten for less than normal 2nds pricing. 2nds buying is a great way to get some fantastic deals on some quality shoes. As long as your willing to tolerate some minor imperfections. If your looking for an absolutely perfect pair, then you need to look at retail 1sts. And even then, you'll be looking really hard to find one that meets that criteria.

 

[lemmy127]

I'll pile on a bit more and say that the issues that you're fretting about:

1) don't affect the integrity of the shoe

and

2) for someone to notice them, they'd have to be staring at your shoes for a substantial amount of time at a distance that would be closer than eye level when standing


I'd be ecstatic if those were the only issues a pair of seconds had.

 

[peppercorn78]



That thread knot in the first pic is bothering me the most. Also 2&3 pics finishing at the first lace holes. Rest 4&5 can be ignored.

Again, I don't see a problem.