Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread 2019 - News, Pictures, Clothing, Accessories, etc.

[madhat]

I have been wondering the same thing regarding short wings options. With the clearance sale that started this morning, I took a look again at the Nomad short wings. Considered them for a moment, and flipped through the photos. I stopped at the one with the rubbery sole. What is that thing? Anyone have experience with it? The looks of it make me think the shoe may be oddly squishy.

Are you referring the the Nomad XL sole? They're not overly squishy, but definitely going to not last as long as better soles. I'm going to change to leather soles at some point. AE says recraftable, but i bet I'll have to go third party for material change. Suede is split as well, just FYI.

 

[jet-stream]

Don't go to the bespoke shoe thread.

So, because I am curious and usually stupid, I did. Scanned the last 10+ pages (10% of the entire thread). There was a total of one post that had photos of shoes (3), none of which were being worn. Seemed like some people were arguing, but didn’t bother looking further. I’ll pass.

 

[2Deuce2]

Best to all you guys on this Independence Day. Wearing the 1776 proudly!

 

[Shoenut]

Now that the morning begging is over, time to slip on a good looking kiltie.

 

[mdubs]

Gentlemen, Happy Forth of July!

Navy Shell Cordovan Grayson.
Natural Shell Cordovan Strand.
Garnet Shell Cordovan Strand.

-Mike

 

[Lionel Hutz]

20% off clearance began again today. Already some really great prices on a few models.

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Edit: And Holy ----, the brown Bartlett is on clearance!

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I've never understood the appeal of the independence collection

 

[David Copeland]

Judging by the placements of their upper pockets, I'd say that picture is reversed. And here's another pic (bottom) that looks to be from the same day. Also reversed? I'm starting to wonder but I still say, yes. Why however, I do not know.

I attended the Nikon School of Photography and learned to flip photos for use in the United States and other countries where the populace reads from Left to Right. If the original Kennedy brothers were facing toward the left of the photo, then our eyes would attempt to read further to the right where the photographic story theme has to place to settle, causing us to deliberately turn our eyes from right back to left (the reverse of our we read a book).

Here is a good example:

When, why and how to flip a photo when editing

Combined with other editing decisions, flipping can reinforce storytelling. It can help lead the viewer’s eye to important elements in the frame, reinforce or develop themes in an image and create or intensify emotion.

www.clickinmoms.com

 

[aero25]

Are you referring the the Nomad XL sole? They're not overly squishy, but definitely going to not last as long as better soles. I'm going to change to leather soles at some point. AE says recraftable, but i bet I'll have to go third party for material change. Suede is split as well, just FYI.

Yes, that's the one. Like many on this board, I have enough shoes that the wear characteristics aren't a huge concern. I'm more likely to pass due to the split suede, though. I didn't notice that on the website. Since I'm pretty unsure about fit of the 42N last, I think I will just stand pat.

 

[freshstyle]

Is the coffee color on clearance? WHy is that?

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I've never understood the appeal of the independence collection

I guess it depends on taste. I like 'em because the leather is softer, more durable, better support when walking, and more comfortable. They also look great.

 

[mreams99]

Is the coffee color on clearance? WHy is that?

It seems that they are changing up the browns. First bourbon was cut and they replaced it with coffee. Then they added cigar and eliminated dark brown. And now they’re cutting coffee from the lineup.

I don’t know. Maybe this is part of a plan to keep things fresh.

 

[tcbinnc]

I attended the Nikon School of Photography and learned to flip photos for use in the United States and other countries where the populace reads from Left to Right. If the original Kennedy brothers were facing toward the left of the photo, then our eyes would attempt to read further to the right where the photographic story theme has to place to settle, causing us to deliberately turn our eyes from right back to left (the reverse of our we read a book).

Here is a good example:

When, why and how to flip a photo when editing

Combined with other editing decisions, flipping can reinforce storytelling. It can help lead the viewer’s eye to important elements in the frame, reinforce or develop themes in an image and create or intensify emotion.

www.clickinmoms.com

Oh, cool. Thanks. I'm going to study this.

 

[Tango Roo]

I needed some run around shoes for summer. Picked up 2 pair on the last 20% off clearance sale for a 100 dollar bill plus tax. Sedona's fit the bill and I kind of like the orange gumlite soles:

Turner drivers turned out to be a bit too bright red in person and will be relegated to either house slippers or possibly be called on for game day duty:

 

[madhat]

Yes, that's the one. Like many on this board, I have enough shoes that the wear characteristics aren't a huge concern. I'm more likely to pass due to the split suede, though. I didn't notice that on the website. Since I'm pretty unsure about fit of the 42N last, I think I will just stand pat.

Near as I can tell they are split, but maybe they aren't. I'm just judging by the bit of raw end on the tongue.
Mine are the original 42, which is similar to 65/201. Neo said 42N is less volume/ narrower than 65

I needed some run around shoes for summer. Picked up 2 pair on the last 20% off clearance sale for a 100 dollar bill plus tax. Sedona's fit the bill and I kind of like the orange gumlite soles:

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Turner drivers turned out to be a bit too bright red in person and will be relegated to either house slippers or possibly be called on for game day duty:


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Those are pretty great.

 

[instigateur]

Happy Independence Day forum friends.

Happy Treason Day too.

Blue Maritimes and a BFM shirt.