Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2017- News, Pictures, Clothing, accessories, etc.

[ProfilaBinding]

Early morning Harrison pic. These are in need of some polish and cleaning.

 

[AMiller31]

It's good to be back!

 

[mreams99]

Now I'm a senior

...member!

 

[mreams99]

Olive Rush Streets, in the evening light.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I could definitely see myself in those olive Rush St's. Too bad they are extinct.

BTW, what is the difference between those and these Strandmok's in olive?

 

[mreams99]

I could definitely see myself in those olive Rush St's. Too bad they are extinct.

BTW, what is the difference between those and these Strandmok's in olive?

The Rush Streets were fully lined.

 

[Roycru]

Out walking around in my grey suede Strandmoks earlier today when I noticed how well grey suede Strandmoks go with concrete paving as well as how long it has been since some streets in Los Angeles were repaved (or even resurfaced).

 

[up1911fan]

Maiden voyage of Academy shoes. Breaking in nicely!

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Nice. Mine should be here tomorrow.

 

[up1911fan]

Snuff suede Dundee's waiting for me when I got home. Tried them on them sprayed to waterproof. Love them. Will probably wear these tomorrow. Also have a pair of cognac McTavish's coming later in the week. Add in the brown Strandmoks I got this week and the Cavanaugh's (going back) and it's been a pretty good shoe week.

 

[gjk5]

tried to wear the Rutledges for the first time today but caused a strange pain in left foot causing me to rethink.

Switched to the McAllisters and was surprised. Socks make such a difference in all of these shoes. I was convinced they were tight while wearing the last couple of months with more wintery appropriate socks. Put them on with some nice thin Pantherellas today and they fit like a freaking dream.

 

[gjk5]

Snuff suede Dundee's waiting for me when I got home. Tried them on them sprayed to waterproof. Love them. Will probably wear these tomorrow. Also have a pair of cognac McTavish's coming later in the week. Add in the brown Strandmoks I got this week and the Cavanaugh's (going back) and it's been a pretty good shoe week.

I have a couple of suedes that need waterproofing, what is the best product?

 

[MannyGermany]

Look what arrived today!! My first Shoe Bank order and aside from a couple holes punched a little sloppy on a toe cap I could not find a reason for these to be seconds.

 

[Cold Iron]

@LA Guy Well it did get crazy for you but you did well, very well. You pushed all the right buttons and did the correct steps in the right order. And hope you take my advise and take some time off now, at least a few hours. Sleep is not overrated, just saying...

Wearing vintage burgundy shell Leeds today. Changed the edge from black to transparent brown this weekend. These may have new life now. Pardon the uppers - I did nothing to them after the sugery. They're due a good conditioning. View attachment 136119 View attachment 136120
These shoes will spend the summer bleaching in the sun.

With those pants and socks you have a perfect match and with the black speckling showing through on those Leeds, Extremely well done!

Not sure I would sun bleach mine, which are my oldest shell, but obvious that you know what you are doing. Bravo Zulu! Now I need another pair of socks. And pants LOL.

Maiden voyage of the new Leeds. I love 'em. View attachment 136132 View attachment 136133 View attachment 136134

I tried to click Like more than once but it wouldn't let me. I love those also!

 

[up1911fan]

I have a couple of suedes that need waterproofing, what is the best product?

I used the AE spray on these and the Sea Islands I got a couple weeks ago.

 

[Cold Iron]

I have a couple of suedes that need waterproofing, what is the best product?

That might be open to debate

I really like Bickmore products and years ago suggested on here how good Bick 4 was great for leather, both calf and cow. So when I picked up the Katmai I used Bickmore Gard More on them. And wear them through mud, snow and rain and have never had an issue.

Several people on here have suggested Tarrago Nano Spray and I think it is a wash although speculation on my part as I have never used it. But have put my Katmai through some pretty rough use and am happy with Bickmore products. And the price is right.

Recently picked up the Snuff Dundee and the MDxAE so purchased another can of the Guard More. But don't think you can wrong with either that or the Nano protector. Not sure who makes the AE suede protector but doubt it is AE so never used it. But would think it is as effective as the others. Eventually no matter what you use you find yourself washing with mild soap detergent and rinsing them in a deep sink and spending several days letting them dry. Unless you like the white buck worn to scar prep look, which I do not care for myself.