Just Purchased AE Boots my Thoughts...

[dieselman89]

After hearing such great reviews about Allen Edmonds on here and from other prestigious shoe-places in my neighborhood I finally decided to purchase a pair myself. I purchased the shoes and returned home to find they were not repacked nicely nor did they include a shoe-horn. I am a little shocked no shoe horn was included especially when one purchases a pair of shoes for over $250.

 

[Zackb911]

So umm... What are your thoughts on the boots?

 

[hohneokc]

did you like the boots?

A shoe horn wouldn't make or break any shoe for me - I have about 30 of them in my top drawer.

 

[dieselman89]

Boots look great, I haven't worn them yet other than in the store so I am not sure. But they are made in USA and thats a plus. I just thought it would be nice to include a shoe horn possibly a 2nd pair of laces.

They were on sale so that was a plus. I decided to purchase them over every other "chukkah" style shoe mainly b/c the sole and the feedback I have received on here and from other knowledgeable shoe salesman. I was comparing them to Barney New York, John Varvatos and Prada. JV and Prada look great but wont have much longevity. Hopefully these will las which could make them worthwhile b/c the other chukkkah style shoes will not.


http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...ategory=120552

 

[bananananana]

And how do you know those other brands won't last long? B/c that's what a bunch of fanboys at aaac said?

250 for those is a pretty bad deal imo. Not horrible but you'll probably be lukewarm about those shoes in a couple months.

 

[dieselman89]

Originally Posted by bananananana

And how do you know those other brands won't last long? B/c that's what a bunch of fanboys at aaac said? 250 for those is a pretty bad deal imo. Not horrible but you'll probably be lukewarm about those shoes in a couple months.
John varvatos is not great quality IMHO, I've experienced that first hand. Prada is nice but will they last? Look the bottom line is I can keep looking for a cheaper price like $50 less at most but quality costs money. Plus where else can you get them less expensive? I've look online.

 

[acecow]

I bought my Weybridges for $250 from Nordstrom back when I've just discovered this site. To this day I'm extremely happy with them and I wear them often. Don't be so negative, those are nice chukkas.

 

[dieselman89]

How does this sound??? self-molding cork midsole for a custom feel. Also I would like y'all opinons? Which look sharper? http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3094153?...6#reviewAnchor Too be negative about the price is kind of silly IMHO. Their regular price is $325-345. I got them about 30-40% off.

 

[dshin]

Originally Posted by dieselman89

How does this sound???

self-molding cork midsole for a custom feel.

Also I would like y'all opinons? Which look sharper?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3094153?...6#reviewAnchor

Too be negative about the price is kind of silly IMHO. Their regular price is $325-345. I got them about 30-40% off.

IMHO, gauging whether you paid a good price or not by percent off retail is silly. You paid $250...ok price I guess. But you definitely could have done better...I got a brand new pair of C&J Brecons for that much a couple yrs ago. I see AE's sell for under $200 new all the time. But on the flip side, if you like your purchase and you are fine with the price you paid, that's really all that matters.

And BTW, most ppl here will scoff when you pay anything more than 20% of retail!

 

[dieselman89]

Originally Posted by dshin

IMHO, gauging whether you paid a good price or not by percent off retail is silly. You paid $250...ok price I guess. But you definitely could have done better...I got a brand new pair of C&J Brecons for that much a couple yrs ago. I see AE's sell for under $200 new all the time. But on the flip side, if you like your purchase and you are fine with the price you paid, that's really all that matters.

And BTW, most ppl here will scoff when you pay anything more than 20% of retail!

Good point. The thing is you can always try to find a better deal, but there wasn't one presented to me at the time and I want the boots now. This was the best deal available compared to Nordstrom and other stores. Any suggestions for pre-wear? Do I need to treat them or just go ahead and wear?

 

[dieselman89]

As for pretreating, is this necessary?

 

[ktrp]

Iroh has an extra shoe-horn if you need one.

 

[GBer]

Those are really

Maybe works for the geriatric set.

Why not ask them to throw in some wax, cream, brush, socks, .... too?

If you want it, pay for it.

 

[pnin22]

C'mon those are nice shoes, just enjoy them, and who cares about the lack of shoe horn? If you really want to save money, you can get these for ~$50: (not leather-lined)

http://www.6pm.com/bass-binghamton-rust-serenity

 

[bellyhungry]

Originally Posted by bananananana

And how do you know those other brands won't last long? B/c that's what a bunch of fanboys at aaac said?

250 for those is a pretty bad deal imo. Not horrible but you'll probably be lukewarm about those shoes in a couple months.

Originally Posted by dieselman89

John varvatos is not great quality IMHO, I've experienced that first hand. Prada is nice but will they last? Look the bottom line is I can keep looking for a cheaper price like $50 less at most but quality costs money. Plus where else can you get them less expensive? I've look online.

I have a pair of hiking-style Prada boots from 11 years ago.

It is still going strong.