Edward Green Appreciation: Pictures, Info, and Where to Buy

[jonlam1234]

Lovely shoes. In which last are these made?

Thank you, they are in 606

 

[Shawnc]

This is a strange post guys but glancing at my main shoe rack made me smile at something I never saw coming. Background, I’ve got limited space (and a collection to match) that requires me to rotate seasonal footwear. I have 7 spaces for boots that fit either on the top shelf or beside the rack. In the summer they go into secondary storage and I rotate out warmer weather fare. For me, this occurred this past weekend. The order is somewhat strategic, best/most worn are displayed on the top shelf and ordered accordingly on the remaining shelves. WFH today and I glanced at the rack and noticed something that would have been unimaginable even a year ago. There are no Alden’s on the top shelf. Almost as surprising is that the top shelf is exclusively for one maker, EG. Definitely took me by surprise…….

Second shelf is all Alden, FWIW. The rotating this year was done with a little sadness. I love boots and the winter in Pgh has been crazy. I have not had a single wear of boots in snow this year. Not once.

Actually not happy about rotating out without having the chance to wear in snow.

Edit - looks like the remaining 3 shelves are all Alden.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

This is a strange post guys but glancing at my main shoe rack made me smile at something I never saw coming. Background, I’ve got limited space (and a collection to match) that requires me to rotate seasonal footwear. I have 7 spaces for boots that fit either on the top shelf or beside the rack. In the summer they go into secondary storage and I rotate out warmer weather fare. For me, this occurred this past weekend. The order is somewhat strategic, best/most worn are displayed on the top shelf and ordered accordingly on the remaining shelves. WFH today and I glanced at the rack and noticed something that would have been unimaginable even a year ago. There are no Alden’s on the top shelf. Almost as surprising is that the top shelf is exclusively for one maker, EG. Definitely took me by surprise…….

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Second shelf is all Alden, FWIW. The rotating this year was done with a little sadness. I love boots and the winter in Pgh has been crazy. I have not had a single wear of boots in snow this year. Not once.

Actually not happy about rotating out without having the chance to wear in snow.

Edit - looks like the remaining 3 shelves are all Alden.

Alden makes some really versatile shoes but (for me) with a caveat. I notice that I'd have to be wearing clothing that isn't as smart or as fitted.

Sure it could work, but a pair of EGs immediately elevates the outfit so I'd grab that over Alden. Alden, more often than not, gets selected when improving the final look doesn't matter. Trip to the supermarket. Walk around the block. Taking my boys to the Science museum...etc etc.

 

[Shawnc]

Alden makes some really versatile shoes but (for me) with a caveat. I notice that I'd have to be wearing clothing that isn't as smart or as fitted.

Sure it could work, but a pair of EGs immediately elevates the outfit so I'd grab that over Alden. Alden, more often than not, gets selected when improving the final look doesn't matter. Trip to the supermarket. Walk around the block. Taking my boys to the Science museum...etc etc.

Ha. Different strokes my-man……..

Crappy weather day in the Burg so I went top-shelf and grabbed the burgundy grain Dovers on Dainite. These have definitely opened my mind to Dainite as they feel fine (though I have a pair of boots on the same sole that are not at all comfortable)……..

 

[downunderdoc]

https://www.edwardgreen.com/journal-men-of-edward-green/wholesale-autumn-winter-2023

Interesting update from EG. Unlined Banbury and Halifax as well as a new leather - Cotswold grain. Looks supple. Keen to hear everyone’s thoughts.

 

[shoefan57]

Halifax in Cotswold grain looks like London Grain but looks a smaller print on the other boots. I like the range though not convinced by unlined boots for Autumn Winter in UK. Sadly their Wholesale ranges don’t appear for sale on their website - eg no 303 last yet . But I live in hope …

 

[JustPullHarder]

Shetland looks interesting if only for how large a piece of leather it is.

 

[flylikeneagle]

Classics this morning

 

[Nickd]

A rare day in the office

 

[lurker33]

Tried to add some burnishing to my Rosewood galway, i like to think i did a fairly good job? I'll have to mirror shine it.. some other time

 

[Ken1036]

This is a strange post guys but glancing at my main shoe rack made me smile at something I never saw coming. Background, I’ve got limited space (and a collection to match) that requires me to rotate seasonal footwear. I have 7 spaces for boots that fit either on the top shelf or beside the rack. In the summer they go into secondary storage and I rotate out warmer weather fare. For me, this occurred this past weekend. The order is somewhat strategic, best/most worn are displayed on the top shelf and ordered accordingly on the remaining shelves. WFH today and I glanced at the rack and noticed something that would have been unimaginable even a year ago. There are no Alden’s on the top shelf. Almost as surprising is that the top shelf is exclusively for one maker, EG. Definitely took me by surprise…….

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Second shelf is all Alden, FWIW. The rotating this year was done with a little sadness. I love boots and the winter in Pgh has been crazy. I have not had a single wear of boots in snow this year. Not once.

Actually not happy about rotating out without having the chance to wear in snow.

Edit - looks like the remaining 3 shelves are all Alden.

 

[Ken1036]

It dawned on me one day: why buy Alden when you can have EG for twice as much, twice the enjoyment, 1.5 times the durability and three times the soul-stirring satisfaction and happiness?

 

[Shawnc]

It dawned on me one day: why buy Alden when you can have EG for twice as much, twice the enjoyment, 1.5 times the durability and three times the soul-stirring satisfaction and happiness?

I’m still an Alden fan but I do find this a reasonable question. For me, I stumbled on Alden and came as close to falling in love as one can with material things. Knew nothing about high-end footwear and figured they were as good as it gets. Hanging out here and ultimately discovered this whole new world. While my style and taste doesn’t jive with typical narrow (what some would call ‘smart’ footwear “) I did become intrigued by EG. Took the plunge and yeah, I like a lot. It feels like a natural evolution to transition from Alden to EG in some cases. Still haven’t had much luck with EG shell and Alden boots are still my favorites, but I certainly understand the sentiment. Fortunately for my wallet, I am much closer to the end of my buying journey than the middle.

 

[jonlam1234]

From what I know Alden still gets the best shell from Horween.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

From what I know Alden still gets the best shell from Horween.

Speculative I'd say because Alden adds layers of coloring and its the acrylic finish. Could Horween supply them with pieces that are less than spectacular knowing they are coloring them and refinishing them? Maybe.

I can say most of the biggest companies pretty much order quality skins. I can also add that not all the companies (probably none) will have someone select the absolute best pieces as it requires a person to sort out what's requested. They just buy in bulk, in a certain color, and size.