What is Allen Edmonds sleekest shoe?

chasingred · Oct 1, 2010

I'm looking to get a pair of black oxfords, but everything I've been looking at is priced much higher than I have budgeted myself. I've mainly been looking at Crockett and Jones, and some other English lines.

It occurred to me today, however, that the AE Soho looks decently sleek, at least much sleeker than the Park Avenues. Am I right on this? Also, more to the point - what is AE's sleekest shoe, particularly oxfords? Do they make anything even slightly sleeker than the PAs? Or is this is a silly question and I should go back to looking at English and Italian shoes?

Eight · Oct 1, 2010

Please define sleek?

asdf · Oct 1, 2010

Originally Posted by chasingred

I'm looking to get a pair of black oxfords, but everything I've been looking at is priced much higher than I have budgeted myself. I've mainly been looking at Crockett and Jones, and some other English lines.

It occurred to me today, however, that the AE Soho looks decently sleek, at least much sleeker than the Park Avenues. Am I right on this? Also, more to the point - what is AE's sleekest shoe, particularly oxfords? Do they make anything even slightly sleeker than the PAs? Or is this is a silly question and I should go back to looking at English and Italian shoes?

I would say the Soho is spot on. I'm wearing a pair in Cognac right now. Apparently some people think that, depending on your shoe size, the proportions can look off, but I find mine in 10D look fine.

Anything on the 0 last will be comparatively sleek.

marshtj · Oct 1, 2010

Weybridge

Rawling 4851 · Oct 1, 2010

^I own the Weybridge in chili and the 8 last definitely fits and looks sleeker than other AEs I've owned. I've never tried the Soho, but it's on the 0 last just like the Augusta and I think that's the "sleekest" AE I've ever worn.

scooby-doo · Oct 1, 2010

For your reference:

Kurt N · Oct 1, 2010

Very interesting to compare the Park Av and the Soho. From their description of the lasts you wouldn't necessarily know that the Soho is the sleeker shoe. The Soho has 5 eyelets vs 6 for the PA, and less room for the eyelets means more room for a longer toe cap. I think the PA toe cap looks a tad stubby. So there's that in addition to the last shape.

voxsartoria · Oct 1, 2010

Originally Posted by scooby-doo

For your reference:

I have an original artist's lithograph of this...number 7 out of 20.

I have it affixed to the celing...of what room, I dare not say.

Good post, Scoob.

- B

chasingred · Oct 1, 2010

Originally Posted by scooby-doo

For your reference:

Thanks scoob!

Does anyone know which last the Tribeca is on? That's the only one I've tried, and I'd like to get an idea of comparative shapes (mostly to avoid anything that's close to the Tribeca).

BeaconHillBoston · Oct 1, 2010

Try the Van Ness. It's a sleek oxford that's 270 welted to make it less bulky.

I believe it' on sale for 225.00.

scooby-doo · Oct 1, 2010

Originally Posted by chasingred

Thanks scoob!

Does anyone know which last the Tribeca is on? That's the only one I've tried, and I'd like to get an idea of comparative shapes (mostly to avoid anything that's close to the Tribeca).

...And now for the rest of the story. The Tribeca is on the Crosstown last 1258 below:

chasingred · Oct 1, 2010

Originally Posted by scooby-doo

...And now for the rest of the story. The Tribeca is on the Crosstown last 1258 below:

Thanks!

Bellum · Oct 1, 2010

A bit like asking who is the hottest Golden Girl..

pebblegrain · Oct 1, 2010

All AE lasts look exactly the same on the foot. Like a potato

jays978 · Oct 1, 2010

Van Ness hands down

What is Allen Edmonds sleekest shoe?

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