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

[woofmang]

201

Thanks again, Ashley!

 

[woofmang]

201

Thanks, Major D!

 

[BFT9000]

DC area folks, any ideas where I can get some oxblood polish? Kiwi is fine, I ain't fancy. AE.com doesn't seem to have that color, and the Navy exchange on the Yard was no joy (I am disappoint, Navy).

The burgundy polish on the AE site says merlot, oxblood or mahogany. Too bad they've condensed their selection and don't have exact matches anymore.

 

[goalaso]

@ae_ashley I think I'm at least the 7th person to vehemently *Agree* on the no burnishing!

 

[AJ1]

Going to have to agree on the burnishing.
Looking at some of the bourbon, think burnish wasn’t completely necessary. Would be nice to see chili clean of any burnished caps.

From the replies thus far there seems to be an overwhelming preference for no burnishing on shell. I'm wondering if anyone actually wants it?

Since the regulars here are the most likely target buyers, it would be good for all to weigh in on this to provide feedback. Hopefully AE won't go to the extra trouble to do burnishing that no one wants...

 

[mastakebob]

The burgundy polish on the AE site says merlot, oxblood or mahogany. Too bad they've condensed their selection and don't have exact matches anymore.

Yea, Amazon has an oxblood Kiwi, but it's $8 which seems excessive.

 

[smfdoc]

So, people worried about too much volume in 201 just remember I get full closure on 65 oxfords and can still wear 201 in boot form
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Good heavens. If YOU have that much gap on the first ave boot, I would need an 85 inch lace to close them. Just kidding....but not much.

 

[Shoenut]

The burgundy polish on the AE site says merlot, oxblood or mahogany. Too bad they've condensed their selection and don't have exact matches anymore.

Their finishes will never be exact. It seems to me that with polish “close enough” is enough.

 

[BFT9000]

Their finishes will never be exact. It seems to me that with polish “close enough” is enough.

Agreed.

 

[goalaso]

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Are we sure that the shaved shell on the right is not in fact brown shaved, because that is what it looks like? If not, are we able to see any brown or even chili shaved? My understanding is that those would be options too

 

[BFT9000]

Are we sure that the shaved shell on the right is not in fact brown shaved, because that is what it looks like? If not, are we able to see any brown or even chili shaved? My understanding is that those would be options too

No, only color #8 shaved. Horween really only makes #8 and black shaved shell, although they have made navy, green, cigar and ultraviolet shaved on occasion.

 

[Ashley_S]

Are we sure that the shaved shell on the right is not in fact brown shaved, because that is what it looks like? If not, are we able to see any brown or even chili shaved? My understanding is that those would be options too

We are sure. Color 8 shaved down.

 

[WNovizar]

Just chimed in again for another vote of no burnishing on that chili shell.

 

[goalaso]

We are sure. Color 8 shaved down.

Thanks @ae_ashley . That's re: the photo. Is it also the case that only #8 or black will be the shaved color options?

And does anyone have a comparison of the shaft heights of HM and 1st Ave?

 

[WNovizar]

DC area folks, any ideas where I can get some oxblood polish? Kiwi is fine, I ain't fancy. AE.com doesn't seem to have that color, and the Navy exchange on the Yard was no joy (I am disappoint, Navy).

I use Saphir Hermes Red Pommadier Cream and then Red Pate de Luxe Wax for AE oxblood color