Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2016 - News, Pictures, Sizing, Accessories, Clothing, etc

[robster35]



The newer "chili" is the same as "dark chili".
Those look great!

thanks man. i had returned my mcgregors due to one shoe being narrower than the other and wanted something similiar to the mcgregor and im diggin these. only negative is that the mcgregors had the dainite sole whereas these are leather.

 

[NorseHorse]



thanks man. i had returned my mcgregors due to one shoe being narrower than the other and wanted something similiar to the mcgregor and im diggin these. only negative is that the mcgregors had the dainite sole whereas these are leather.

I agree, these look great. Making me want to find a Rogue in Chili!

 

[harlequin782]



chili Madison Parks came in finally from Nordstrom. perfect fit. kinda confused tho the website said dark chili. but the box theyre in just says chili. is dark chili much different than chili?

These look awesome...I find that Dark Chili can often lack any personality or character. At least compared to the more extreme colors ( walnut/casual-prettyboy color, Oxblood/stylish-flashy, Bourbon/masculine-business, cognac/warm-rugged, black/formal-conservative etc ) But I think the broguing on these really accentuate the Dark Chili color beautifully.

 

[billikenman]

DUPLICATE

 

[billikenman]

I decided to hit my Park Aves with two light coats of Kiwi Parade Gloss, followed by a light spritzing of water and vigorous brushing.

I am very well aware of the controversy surrounding the silicone that Parade Gloss uses to glaze the leather, and that this can be a detrimental product to use, or at least continue to use for any amount of time, but I wanted to see for myself how much shine I could eke out with the product. I have a black tie wedding coming up, and while I am debating a pair of Carmina black shell wholecuts, I am also considering a pair of Shoebank Carlyles and running them through the Parade Gloss procedure in order to save money.

This is a pair of $50 Ebay-sourced Park Aves that I purchased simply to have a cap-toe balmoral in the closet, and that I have worn twice in the years that I have owned them. Given the circumstances (funerals), neither event was a particularly joyful occasion.

The resulting gloss and reflectivity is definitely enhanced over my best results using traditional polishes, but the Parade Gloss did smell like either Goof Off or Nevr-Dull, so some serious chemicals were likely at work. I would have no problem believing that this product is caustic to use longterm on quality leather.

These pics are from yesterday immediately following the initial polishing. I've continued to brush them sporadically and the gloss has perceptively increased. While I do not think it quite matches the hammering reflections of either black shell or patent leather, and likely due to poor technique since I've seen mirror shines result from this product in Internet photos, I do think a Carlyle that has been similarly polished would be acceptable for black tie.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend, as always.

As you suggest, whether that product is good for the shoes in the long term is one thing - but the shine on those looks absolutely stunning.

 

[eagleman]

Those will look great with a tux

 

[FaRKle]

Thanks to @gatszu for selling me his spares of these awesome shell make-ups!

Wore the Dundees for "Natty Satty" yesterday, and today I brushed/conditioned the Bayfields for their upcoming wear.

 

[pbrandes]

FYI Massdrop has a pretty good deal on Woodlore shoe trees right now. Might want to check it out.

I've never tried Woodlore trees, so would appreciate some sizing advice. I am a 9.5 E, and 9.5 is listed both as the upper end of medium and the start of large...which would be a better fit for shell Parks and Independence Jeffersons 2.0?

 

[peppercorn78]



Thanks to @gatszu for selling me his spares of these awesome shell make-ups!

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Wore the Dundees for "Natty Satty" yesterday, and today I brushed/conditioned the Bayfields for their upcoming wear. [COLOR=A74345] [/COLOR]

Those are some fine looking boots!! Is that ice cream?

 

[peppercorn78]

Btw, I have two pairs of Med woodlore ultimate trees from the last drop. Completely unused. They were too small.

I'll let them go for the same price as the drop, free shipping. If anyone wants...

 

[chrisleduc1]

Selling a couple pair of AE's that have been worn less than 10 times, as can be seen from the soles. First quality. Just shoes Im not wearing. The McKinley is a 11.5D in Golden Brown that I paid about $75.00 and the Duke is an 11D that went for about $117.

 

[SLCRich]



My suede Strands arrived this week, so I thought I should take a family picture.

Love my suede strands as well. That green is

 

[piyi]



I've never tried Woodlore trees, so would appreciate some sizing advice. I am a 9.5 E, and 9.5 is listed both as the upper end of medium and the start of large...which would be a better fit for shell Parks and Independence Jeffersons 2.0?

I am not sure about the sizes. The site says they run small.

 

[FaRKle]

Those are some fine looking boots!! Is that ice cream?

Absolutely! Caramel swirl on a square of mint chocolate cake. It was a perfect day in the 70's yesterday.

 

[M635Guy]

I am not sure about the sizes. The site says they run small.

Personally, I don't want a lot of tension in my shoes. I think the people who are saying they run small aren't realizing that is the intended design and proper function.

I'm a 11.5/12 and my Epics are XL's - they aren't huge in the shoes - they don't put a lot of pressure at the heel and fill the vamp/toe very well.