AE Shell Cordovan - Bancroft

StockwellDay · Apr 27, 2007

Originally Posted by MLR

Just got mine today and I agree - I normally wear a D width and the E's in the Bancroft fit me fine; perhaps the fact they are shell has something to do with it...

I'm pretty sure that E is the normal width (D=USA) for the Euro market. Hence, it makes perfect sense that everyone's shoes fit perfectly 1/2 size down.

MLR · Apr 27, 2007

Yes, except I believe that someone called AE and they explicitly stated that these were an American "E" width and not a European "E"; perhaps its the last or the fact that less than a 1/4" difference from "D" to "E" isn't so noticeable. Also, as I've already mentioned, cordovan may fit differently than calf.

abc123 · Apr 27, 2007

Mine should be here Monday as well,

. Heres to hoping for a good fit for all of us involved!

grimslade · Apr 27, 2007

Mine made it to Secaucus, but for some reason are going to Elmsford before coming back south to the city. alas...

obiwan · Apr 30, 2007

I ordered an 10 1/2 E and an 11 E to be safe. If they were calf and would streach, I think the 10 1/2 E would be a keeper but now they are too snug.

The 11 E fits like my other 11 D AE's, so if anyone wanted a pair of these and missed out, I have the 10 1/2 E and would offer them to you for my cost and whatever shipping charges were.

Otherwise I'll send them back to STP.

Joel_Cairo · Apr 30, 2007

Originally Posted by grimslade

Mine won't arrive until monday, it seems.

Originally Posted by StockwellDay

Ditto... must be an NYC thing -- but I know they are in transit to the UPS facility in Secaucus!!!

Originally Posted by abc123

Mine should be here Monday as well,

. Heres to hoping for a good fit for all of us involved!

so? What should I expect tomorrow?

gdl203 · Apr 30, 2007

Got mine today and my 10.5E fit like a US 11D, as expected. I'm pleasantly surprised with the shoes - I like them

StockwellDay · Apr 30, 2007

Originally Posted by gdl203

Got mine today and my 10.5E fit like a US 11D, as expected. I'm pleasantly surprised with the shoes - I like them
Ditto, i didn't get a chance to lace them (delivered and left at the office), but I'm normally a 7.5D, the 7E fits -- i think I could even do the 6.5E if I had to -- but it was a little snug in the vamp.

zjpj83 · Apr 30, 2007

Originally Posted by StockwellDay

Ditto, i didn't get a chance to lace them (delivered and left at the office), but I'm normally a 7.5D, the 7E fits -- i think I could even do the 6.5E if I had to -- but it was a little snug in the vamp.

ditto. I own a 7E and 7.5E. The smaller fits me better.

gj555 · Apr 30, 2007

Originally Posted by StockwellDay

Ditto, i didn't get a chance to lace them (delivered and left at the office), but I'm normally a 7.5D, the 7E fits -- i think I could even do the 6.5E if I had to -- but it was a little snug in the vamp.

Originally Posted by zjpj83

ditto. I own a 7E and 7.5E. The smaller fits me better.

Now I know where the 7Es went. Damn you guys...

bob · May 1, 2007

Damn. Missed the boat on these, they ran out of 8.5d's. Guess when links are posted on SF stock moves extra quick.

grimslade · May 1, 2007

Mine never came yesterday. Got missorted. Today. I hope they fit.

abc123 · May 1, 2007

Got mine yesterday as well, and was able to wear them out for a few hours last night.

I generally take a 10.5D or E, occasionally an 11, and the 10.5Es fit me quite well. There is a little extra room in the toes, but I guess the last just has a bit of an elongated toe, as my foot does not slide forward at all. They're actually the first shoe in a while that has not caused me any discomfort on the first wearing (I have a wide toe area, and usually my shoes need a day or two to strech a bit to accomodate that). All in all, a good fit.

They are also a lot more comfortable out of the box than the Alden and C&J shell cordovan shoes I own - probably because there is no steel shank in AEs.

grimslade · May 1, 2007

Wearing mine around the office now. I wore Park Avenues in an 11.5EEE to the office today. They are nearly the same size, although the #8 last is more tapered through the toe than the #5 last. I think the 12Es are a keeper. Nice shoes.

Rolo · May 1, 2007

Size 7.5 just popped back up at STP.

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