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

[St Hubbins]

Does anyone own this CXL Addison?

http://www.allenedmonds.com/SF4073.html

If I were to start buying shoes again and I were to complete the conversion to "loafer guy," these would look pretty good in brown especially. I'm guessing, though, with the CXL and dainite, that they'd be a bit on the heavy side for loafers.

 

[marker2037]

@madhat They did arrive....but at my NJ address while I'm in the Caribbean. So I'm awaiting pics from my sister lol.

You did well regardless.

 

[cc808314]

I have some shell Dalton 2nd's on hold waiting to see what the sale price is going to be. I'm hoping for $399 again.

The shell boots are usually slightly higher. When shoes are down to $400, the boots are $430 or $440, if memory serves me correctly.

 

[Roycru]

For my McAllister order tomorrow, is there any major negative to going with Dainite? Ordering in dark chili.

Having new heels put on costs twice as much (around $50.00 for Dainite, around $25.00 for other types of rubber heels). Some people have found Dainite heels last longer than other types of rubber heels.

I live in a city and walk almost entirely on pavement so tend to go through heels (of any kind) at a rapid rate. My friend who lives in rural West Virginia and hardly ever walks on pavement (except when crossing a paved road) never wears out heels.

 

[roz77]

Does anyone own this CXL Addison?

http://www.allenedmonds.com/SF4073.html

If I were to start buying shoes again and I were to complete the conversion to "loafer guy," these would look pretty good in brown especially. I'm guessing, though, with the CXL and dainite, that they'd be a bit on the heavy side for loafers.

For what it's worth, if you're interested in CXL loafers, I would check out Rancourt.

 

[Newberry]

I was really digging the new AE Vancouver Cxl Boots, but I was a bit bummed when I saw that they were made in the Dominican Republic. I did try them on though and they felt kind of narrow.

 

[mreams99]

I was really digging the new AE Vancouver Cxl Boots, but I was a bit bummed when I saw that they were made in the Dominican Republic. I did try them on though and they felt kind of narrow.

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I like the Vancouver too.
It looks like a 1st Avenue boot, but with a lug sole (and eyelets instead of speed hooks at the top).

 

[aero25]

I was really digging the new AE Vancouver Cxl Boots, but I was a bit bummed when I saw that they were made in the Dominican Republic. I did try them on though and they felt kind of narrow.

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It's a sharp looking boot.

 

[DaveCPA]

Having new heels put on costs twice as much (around $50.00 for Dainite, around $25.00 for other types of rubber heels). Some people have found Dainite heels last longer than other types of rubber heels.

I live in a city and walk almost entirely on pavement so tend to go through heels (of any kind) at a rapid rate. My friend who lives in rural West Virginia and hardly ever walks on pavement (except when crossing a paved road) never wears out heels.

Would it be worth the longevity of the soles themselves?

 

[Roycru]

Would it be worth the longevity of the soles themselves?

Yes, although I never wear out the soles on any of my shoes, just the heels.

 

[madhat]

Yes, although I never wear out the soles on any of my shoes, just the heels.

I wish that were my case; I'm to the welt at the toes before I'm through the rubber of the standard heel.

Along those lines - AE had a reheel and full recraft service (including new welt). They don't have a resole/heel option without the new welt/relasting? That being the case is there any reason not to wear well into the welt since it'd be replaced during a recraft, as long as I don't wear into the upper?

 

[Shoenut]

I wish that were my case; I'm to the welt at the toes before I'm through the rubber of the standard heel.

Along those lines - AE had a reheel and full recraft service (including new welt). They don't have a resole/heel option without the new welt/relasting? That being the case is there any reason not to wear well into the welt since it'd be replaced during a recraft, as long as I don't wear into the upper?

The only danger is ripping the insole rib. But you would really need to wear the sole completely from the welt. The chances are really low though.

 

[smfdoc]

I wish that were my case; I'm to the welt at the toes before I'm through the rubber of the standard heel.

Along those lines - AE had a reheel and full recraft service (including new welt). They don't have a resole/heel option without the new welt/relasting? That being the case is there any reason not to wear well into the welt since it'd be replaced during a recraft, as long as I don't wear into the upper?

AE has a heel only service for $50. They also do heels and refinish the uppers for $90. Get the form here.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Well crap, they removed the factory seconds from the main site. I really liked that added feature, but apparently AE did not find it a good idea for some reason.

 

[2Deuce2]

Does anyone own this CXL Addison?

http://www.allenedmonds.com/SF4073.html

If I were to start buying shoes again and I were to complete the conversion to "loafer guy," these would look pretty good in brown especially. I'm guessing, though, with the CXL and dainite, that they'd be a bit on the heavy side for loafers.

Tried them on in bison, and they were heavy.