Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2018 - News, Pictures, Clothing, Accessories, etc.

[audog]

Would really dig a black shell Fifth Ave

That would be awesome

 

[YoungSweet]

That would be awesome

Wonder if someone here MTO'd a pair in the past

 

[ace13x]

Wait, wait, wait. The Higgins Mill has a poron insert?

I'm one of the members of the He-Man-Poron-Haters Club. I don't mind it on the HM, in fact I will go so far as to say its needed.

1) Poron on the 1757 is not a fit issue like it is on the the other lasts. Those lasts were designed without Poron, and then some dickwad at AE decided it would be a good idea to slap on some Poron and rebadge them 2.0. Because the 1757 last was designed with Poron in mind from the start, its fine.

2) If the HM didn't have Poron, I think it would need a midsole. Personally, I wouldn't mind if they added a midsole regardless. That would give them more of a work-boot look and possibly easy some of the gripes people have about the feel of Dainite.

 

[ace13x]

"I can quit buying shoes anytime I want."
Imelda Marcos

Don't get high on your own supply.

 

[ace13x]

20 seems like plenty,...... doesn't it?

No.

 

[ace13x]

Good luck. I recently sold 20 items on eBay and still sellin. Somehow, money accumulated in my PayPal account this way feels spendish. Wife agrees.

She got these Esquivels today.

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Where's the rest of them?

 

[ace13x]

Very nice! Is that a leather sole? Is that the difference between the Elgin and the Rush St?

Think of the Elgin as a Cap-Toe version of the McTavish. Or a Dublin version of the Strand with a larger cap, reverse welt and a double sole.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

@ace13x I know this opinion is not popular on here, but I truly believe the Leeds 2.0 would have been a perfect Leeds shoe had they not ditched the piping. I love the poron they added in the 2.0 Leeds. I am very aware sizing would have still been off for many, but it worked well for me when I went up 1/2 size. AE should have a nationwide recall on all Leeds 2.0's so that they can add piping to them.

@BagleyBrown That's a shame about the Malone. I think your gold color looks better than my brown cruiser color. I get what you're saying with the shortness. The 73 last is one of the shortest lasts AE has. Somehow it works for me with both the Malone and Walton. I wish AE would offer some more shoes on the 73.

 

[FatTuesday]

Happy Fat Tuesday!

Burgundy shell NST's

 

[BagleyBrown]

@BagleyBrown That's a shame about the Malone. I think your gold color looks better than my brown cruiser color. I get what you're saying with the shortness. The 73 last is one of the shortest lasts AE has. Somehow it works for me with both the Malone and Walton. I wish AE would offer some more shoes on the 73.

I had heard some doubts about the real last used. 15d Waltons fit very well -- I wish I had not experimented.

Rancourt has come back with some very good news, more options than expected. Only want a small number of things now, but, they have a few olive-ish leathers/suedes that turn me on. No seconds or discounts in my size so must be selective.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Yep, there's a pattern on it so that *CAN* increase the level of difficulty, but I'm not a perfectionist, it's a thrifted jacket, and as it's not a full suit it obviously won't be worn on more formal occasions where a perfectly matched transition is desirable. It's casual-formal, for me at least. No issue with the 100-ish price range, knew that going in. And I figure someone in the DC area at least who comes with good recommendations, I can probably trust blindly. Especially if someone on SF has had them do similar work in the past. Not that I'm hinting at DC-area SF members or anything.

Was doing some catching up on the forum and saw your post. Just in case no one has given a recommendation. It’s a drive but the tailor is definitely worth it. Fredericksburg, Va, “Aspetto.” They do all of my tailor work and they are awesome.

 

[cxlfinder]

Great find, @cxlfinder. Now we just need to find a Lubbock!


Shhhh...I know where I can get a fresh pair of Lubbocks in my size. Just trying to justify acquisition. Already have several monk straps (all dress). Should just do it right?

 

[cxlfinder]

Where did you guys find the Elgins?

Scour the bay. Lost out on a pair of Stewarts due to deficient eBay bidding skills. Used advanced Jedi training to score the Elgins.

 

[AEfaninTampa]

Happy Fat Tuesday, or Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday - whatever you may call it!

Put your fat pants on and eat like there is no tomorrow! Now who had all that beautiful smoked meat on here? Send some this way, please!

Taking the gray Strands out for a walk. It has been a few weeks, so l figured i’d let ‘em breathe.

The best I could do for FT colors today, a white medallion shirt and very purple tie.

Enjoy!!

Now where are these beautiful women that need some beads?

 

[Shoenut]

Talking about cheap clothes and nice shoes, the most expensive article of clothing on my body is my underwear. Pants, shirt, and socks all were under $12.