The 2023 Allen Edmonds (AE) Appreciation Thread

[Nick V.]

...except Target isn't asking $400

That’s part of my point. Why spend the money when you can get something just as cheap looking for a fraction of the price?

 

[donkeyhoatie]

Thought about wearing another pair of MacNeils today, but got back into boots instead. Gave these stubborn SMU oxblood Daltons a couple of fairly heavy doses of Leather Honey last night. They are now sitting a little darker than usual, which looks better to my eye, but may just be the residual effects of the honey as it dries. The leather is now definitely softer than before, which is what I was going for. Hopefully they will get more comfortable, especially as I'm upping the wear frequency. Love the look of these Daltons, but just wish they fit as well as my Sullivan Street boots on the same last. I should probably just go on an extended 7-8 mile walk in these, but that would entail Donkey to get off his lazy butt and that ain't happening today with all the deadlines I've got coming up.

Also, while we're on the subject of the latest AE offerings, these definitely don't look like they came from Target shoe section. But back in the day, Ashley sold them to me at a price that looked like it was from there. Those days are long since gone. Bummer.

 

[smfdoc]

Happy WTW forum pals. Moved to wear MacNeils today.

 

[dc_slicker]

Sale is on!

What is everyone getting? 🤔🫣

 

[RJNavarrete]

Sale is on!

What is everyone getting? 🤔🫣

Thinking of picking up the following:

• Suede Strandmoks (grey)
• Denali Split-Toe (cognac)
• Burke Lace-Up Sneaker (tan)

 

[Vincent George]

Visited State Street today. More MacNeils are heading back to the factory for recrafting. Stay tuned (for 6 weeks)…

 

[RJNavarrete]

Anyone have pics of the Denali irl? Also, has anyone compared them with the Delray? The Denali are less dressy, from what I can tell (especially in suede), so I'm contemplating getting them to have something to wear with jeans.

 

[middlepP]

Unboxed the pair of F2 Snuff Freeports that @donkeyhoatie forced me into buying. Haven't tried them on yet, but I can't for the life of me understand why they are seconds. I also can't understand why AE wouldn't even give me seconds pricing on my TS natty Freeports that took 3 attempts and still arrived in much worse shape than this snuff pair.

Not sure if the pricing is still the same, but please listen to the wise ole donkey! "3/4 suede Indy at 1/4 the cost."

 

[Vincent George]

I’m not a client at your store, David. Also, this message contains 3 exclamation points.

 

[JFWR]

...except Target isn't asking $400

Allen Edmonds has some questionable tastes right now.

 

[Vincent George]

Allen Edmonds has some questionable tastes right now.

Yes. Let’s just say that their “footwear” is very “famous.”

 

[JFWR]

Yes. Let’s just say that their “footwear” is very “famous.”

Admittedly, the trend this year does seem to be loafers and sneakers everywhere.

 

[Shoenut]

Blue suede to mark the sale.

 

[MajorDash]

Well... I bought some F2 Wilberts and Alex suckered me into getting the Barbour HMs too. For $260, and double points, its not a bad gig.

 

[Geoff928]

Boots and a shoe that I've worn lately, a new-to-me pair that I've been hunting for and my picks for the current sale.

Oxblood Daltons for Wingtip Wednesday.

These are so much more red than any of my other oxblood shoes.

Shell Fairgates in color #8 that look more brown in this light.

Weatherproof loden Higgins before the rain starts to fall.

It was raining the next day, so more weatherproof Higgins. Chili is a great color.

The hunt for a pair of Promontory Point football grain boots is finally over.

Different lighting at different times of the day.

Swapped out the stock laces for the beige pair that came with the Higgins football grain.

I wasn't aware that this extremely thick leather was unlined, I love it.

@Vincent George You're a saint for giving all of these aging orphaned Macneils a new lease on life. You've inspired me to do the same.

In regards to the current sale, I have an abundance of collector's points that expire in three days and I'm leaning towards one of the following.

Bordeaux Park Avenues - My concern is the ultra-refined euro calf, otherwise I would already own these.
Brown Nubuck Hamilton - It would be my first full nubuck shoe/boot.
Grey Wool Landon - I think these would look amazing if I swapped the laces out.
Snuff/Brown Landon - Can't get enough of snuff.

All of these, except the Hamilton, were the same price before the sale as they are during the sale. I'm leaning towards the wool Landon or nubuck Hamilton, still having a hard time deciding.