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

[thewodg]

Unless that substitute is natural shell ... he DID say business casual.

I am kinda on a Color 8/burgundy shell kick (because I generally wear grey wool pants). I see that AE is not currently offering the Strand in burgundy, unfortunately. I had placed an order for the MacNeils, which are backordered, so I guess I just need to decide whether to change that order to the Cambridge.

 

[madhat]

Unless that substitute is natural shell ... he DID say business casual.

Valid point, and I agree! Just thinking off of my collection or what is currently offered.

 

[madhat]

I am kinda on a Color 8/burgundy shell kick (because I generally wear grey wool pants). I see that AE is not currently offering the Strand in burgundy, unfortunately. I had placed an order for the MacNeils, which are backordered, so I guess I just need to decide whether to change that order to the Cambridge.

I'm more an oxford person over blucher, and the 65 fits me very well, so I personally would go Cambridge over Macs. I wholly support either option though.

 

[madhat]

I’ll second this, but I think it’s mostly an issue with the wide basic. I have had two I’ve given away because they didn’t hold up well. Both manistees have lasted longer, better.

A couple of years ago they had a model called something like dry wolf or wolf creek - quality on those was off the charts. They still look brand new.

I favor the poplar over basic wide so that I can use the brass buckle. It's done fine so far; it's much more flexible than most other belts I've had in the past for some reason.

 

[M635Guy]

Unless that substitute is natural shell ... he DID say business casual.

That was my thought too...

 

[M635Guy]

Was at the mall here in Raleigh the other day and was pleasantly surprised to see AE is opening a store here. My wallet, however, is already cringing at the thought.

Yup - I noticed that at Crabtree too. I generally pop into enough when I travel (was in Boston for a two-day work trip and visited two AE stores...) that I'm not as scared as I would be otherwise...

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Which AE belt is the darkest shade of brown? I'm looking for something to match my brown Bartlett's, which are like a dark chocolate color.

 

[YoungSweet]

I am kinda on a Color 8/burgundy shell kick (because I generally wear grey wool pants). I see that AE is not currently offering the Strand in burgundy, unfortunately. I had placed an order for the MacNeils, which are backordered, so I guess I just need to decide whether to change that order to the Cambridge.

Check with a SA, thats how i got my burgundy shell strands 2 years ago. Shell Strands were not avail in Burgundy at that time. Amid its a different time and SMU is strict now, but its worth checking to see if they can get one built for you.

If you need a SA, im sure someone here can recommend one.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Thanks! It’s pretty subtle.
201 last instead of 65

Interesting. A Strand on the 201 would be a dream for me. I admit I cannot tell the two lasts apart, other than a slightly wider toe shape on the 201.

 

[Neo1]

Typing this periodically during calls, so I'll clarify anything that doesn't make sense (probably most of it). I was in the same boat as you, I wanted a easy on/easy off boot for inclement weather dog walking to replace my true beater chukkas that are currently in use. I liked the lugged sole a lot and would like to get a pair of boots with that commando sole. The suede used was very nice and supple. I ordered it in tan after seeing the brown in person. I feel the tan helps mute the lackluster toe burnishing. (The burnishing was neither a pro or con, I was okay with it because of my intended use for the boot).

Dislikes - First, the felt lining just does not belong in the Allen Edmonds factory. It is has an unpleasant feel to it and the boot would be improved to either be unlined or normal leather lined. The proportions of the boot are also off in my opinion due to the raised lugged sole/heel. The shaft wasn't high enough to offset the height of the outsole making my ankle feel unsupported. For being on the same last as the Higgins Mills I found it to not have the same generous toe box.

Sorry if that was just pure ramble...

Very helpful. Good call on the light brown. Based on that lining i think ill pass on this. I liked the "Ashbury" look but it sounds like this was a swing and miss.

 

[jet-stream]

I am kinda on a Color 8/burgundy shell kick (because I generally wear grey wool pants). I see that AE is not currently offering the Strand in burgundy, unfortunately. I had placed an order for the MacNeils, which are backordered, so I guess I just need to decide whether to change that order to the Cambridge.

You know, I actually almost appended “... or #8” to my statement but remembered you had gotten PAs in that color. There’s a long history with me and statements about shoe redundancies that I won’t go into now (it ends with me eating my words, hard), but early in your collection I would encourage some diversity.

Then again, burgundy goes with darn near everything ...

 

[St Hubbins]

I felt the same way (commando sole) but I have to say they really do work well with the single leather sole.

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Great. Now I've started scheming to somehow get both the City Mocc and Tan Country Calf Indy. I'm going to have to find an experienced embezzler to give me some tips.

 

[ace13x]

I like the chocolate more myself. But I ended up talking myself into keeping both

 

[quickonthetree]

Interesting. A Strand on the 201 would be a dream for me. I admit I cannot tell the two lasts apart, other than a slightly wider toe shape on the 201.

So a Bartlett?

 

[madhat]

So a Bartlett?

But shell. And no wheeling on the welt.