Allen Edmonds Balmoral Boot in the works

[RIDER]

For sure, I am biased here....and I do like the triple stitches for some reason....but I think they look odd with the eyestay starting so far forward, and the low shaft makes 'em sort of strange to my eye.

Why are they discounted already? Good deal?

 

[srivats]

^ Ron, your boots are amazing. I wish I had the $ to order one. I will, sometime this year.

The fifth streets are not discontinued ... these are pre-production models.

 

[Tarmac]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

it is essentially an opinion. i dont need to see photos, i have seen the 5 last on various models in person and have owned a few 5 last shoes, i know what the last looks like. you cant just compare 2d photos , you have to take a look at these things in person to really see the differences in the lasts. all those with experience with shoes know what im talking about. and then you will know why it is an overwhelming /reigning opinion.

Agree with Sho.

It's hard to explain the difference but it is fairly obvious in person. The AEs are "cone-shaped" for lack of a better word, while the Belgraves look like they are carved to follow the contours of your feet.

That said I think these boots are great. Another AE to put on the Clearance Watch

 

[greekgeek]

Originally Posted by Tarmac

Agree with Sho.
That said I think these boots are great. Another AE to put on the Clearance Watch

+1

The boots look great for what they are. Those Rider boots look pretty awesome too, are they RTW?

 

[makewayhomer]

well, I hope these are successful, b/c I would love to see more boots from AE

 

[slappy]

How long are the belgraves generally, just a qualitative description is what I want. It seems that C&J doesn't sell wide shoes that readilly, so if I wanted to get some Belgraves I would need to size up on them for the width. Im worried Ill be wearing boats by the end of it. Im just slightly wide, an E in AE.

 

[Tarmac]

i would say Belgraves are going to be about 1/2" longer than an old-fashioned round-toe shoe in the same size.

 

[srivats]

Originally Posted by Tarmac

Agree with Sho.

It's hard to explain the difference but it is fairly obvious in person. The AEs are "cone-shaped" for lack of a better word, while the Belgraves look like they are carved to follow the contours of your feet.

That said I think these boots are great. Another AE to put on the Clearance Watch

The exact last shape differences aside, do you really think the cliftons are blobby? I've seen a pair in person and I thought they looked nice.

 

[Grenadier]

I'd quite like a pair of the AE Blucher Boots in dark brown. It's probably odd, but I find boots more comfortable than shoes.

 

[srivats]

I wish to see these boots from AE once again

(model: Brantley on #4 last, pic courtesy: member BBC)

edit: correct last from #8 to #4

 

[Orgetorix]

^ The Brantley was on the 4 last. I have a pair.

 

[srivats]

Originally Posted by Orgetorix

^ The Brantley was on the 4 last. I have a pair.

Thanks, corrected. Are yours the ones you hand antiqued?

 

[Orgetorix]

Originally Posted by srivats

Thanks, corrected. Are yours the ones you hand antiqued?

Yep, those are they. http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=171904

 

[Geoff Gander]

I got confirmation today that AE will not be producing the Fifth Street. Very disappointed. This is the message I got from one of their reps:

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Dear Mr. Gander:

The Fifth Street Boot was dropped from the line. They will not be producing that model. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,

[name withheld]

 

[sfstateofmind]

What brand is the first boot pictured? There awesome