The 2023 Allen Edmonds (AE) Appreciation Thread

[madhat]

...You want a white park avenue? Why?

I’m not going to buy one, but this was the coolest combo I found.

It’s like classic Michael Jackson!

 

[Harwid]

...You want a white park avenue? Why?

Probably has some outfits that they will look striking with.

Jeff

 

[audog]

Probably has some outfits that they will look striking with.

Jeff

It's that polyester leisure suit and dickie.......

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

We are treating patients all day, because we are closed Thursday and Friday!!
Strandmok is a favorite.

 

[JFWR]

Anyway, I am excited that Allen Edmonds is offering more customization options, I am just sayin' it might not be the wisest to pay a price that Allen Edmonds tells us not to pay.

I love Allen Edmonds, but when shoes are constantly priced at 50% of retail, then the retail price is at best a marketing gimmick to make us think the sale price isn't the real price.

It's like the Black Friday deals with the fake prices so you think you're getting 75% off, but they jacked up the prices beforehand in order to present the "deal" which can frequently be higher than the retail price before.

 

[cc808314]

This ain’t on their website, especially not on combi v tread.
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Has anyone ever got such lace gap closure on the 65 last?

 

[Harwid]

It's that polyester leisure suit and dickie.......

I think many stylish people can create stunning outfits with white shoes and confidence. My mind would never go to your option.

Just like stylish people often break style rules.

Jeff

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I'm happy to see the PA being offered for MTO, but they really need to expand it to the Strand or something. Sure, it's worn by busines professionals, but is probably not the top choice for MTO these days.

 

[madhat]

Has anyone ever got such lace gap closure on the 65 last?

You forget who you’re talking to.

 

[middlepP]

Has anyone ever got such lace gap closure on the 65 last?

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[jcartw20]

First wear of this sage pair. Ironically the craftsmanship on these, like my snuff 2nds, seems to be better than even the third attempt of my TS version. Shrug.

These were purchased with a quick resole in mind, perhaps to v-tread. I'm not crazy about the light-colored lug, but love everything else about the sole. Seems to be a happy medium between past lug offerings.
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Is that the caper suede version?

 

[Vincent George]

Loafing…

 

[audog]

I think many stylish people can create stunning outfits with white shoes and confidence. My mind would never go to your option.

Just like stylish people often break style rules.

Jeff

This was meant as a joke, humor and a reference to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation movie. I have 50+ years in men's fashion, I think I know what is what, but sometimes my humor is at best obtuse.

 

[audog]

Has anyone ever got such lace gap closure on the 65 last?

I have one pair of PA's, made in early 1990's, that I can get that closure if wearing thin socks.

 

[audog]

You forget who you’re talking to. View attachment 2073155

Sweet!!!!