ALLEN EDMONDS APPRECIATION THREAD 2021: News, pictures, clothing, accessories, etc.

[EdwardWilson]

My shell chili Mac Neils after two months of daily wear. I think I prefer the creasing of calf to the rolling of cordovan but I do see the appeal. I’ve found a pig bristle brush is far more effective than horsehair for removing surface scratches.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

The rest of the day is in the office.
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These burgundy Leeds are turning special colors.

That shade of burgundy is fantastic.

 

[savvysartorial]

My shell chili Mac Neils after two months of daily wear. I think I prefer the creasing of calf to the rolling of cordovan but I do see the appeal. I’ve found a pig bristle brush is far more effective than horsehair for removing surface scratches. View attachment 1706576

Two months no rotation between shoes?

 

[HCapLonghorn]

Think of this more like a Black Friday preliminary warm up.

i wish we could get the new Bordeaux in the 5th aves

 

[EdwardWilson]

Two months no rotation between shoes?

My first pair of shell cordovan shoes, my first pair of JR Rendenbach soles and the most expensive shoes I’ve ever purchased ($695), and I naturally wanted to wear them all the time. I got caught in the Vancouver rain on several occasions and they developed a white crust, almost like dried mayonnaise, on the shell just above the welt. I thought about posting pics but didn’t, I can only assume it was an accumulation of the oils that often come to the surface, and in this case caused by constant exposure to moisture. When I wiped the white crust off the shoes it left a black staining, which I really don’t care for on a new pair of shoes. From everything I’ve read shell is resilient and with wear will naturally change color, so I am endeavouring to not rotate my shoes but wear these all through the winter to see what happens. Obviously they are maintained with cedar shoe trees and brushed weekly with occasional Saphir cordovan cream. I am particularly curious if the black staining will fade. Sort of a mission to test the durability of shell and JR Rendenbach soles. My shoes don’t really get exposed to much, just 1.2 km (.75 miles) walk to work then I’m in my office all day. No snow or salt just a lot of rain. So let’s see what happens, my understanding is shell is long lasting and low maintenance and the Mac Neil obviously has a reputation for their sturdiness.

 

[Count de Monet]

My Tundra also has a well deserved “reputation for sturdiness” but that doesn’t mean I wait three years between oil changes.

Certainly, they are your shoes and it’s your money and if you want to risk sacrificing them in the interest of science, then rock on. Still, it strikes me as a bit odd to treat your favorite and most expensive shoes that way, especially since there is no guarantee you can ever get another Macneil.

I would gently suggest that, if you continue on with this experiment, at least brush after each wear.

 

[jet-stream]

Portlands today:

 

[mreams99]

Portlands today:
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Now there’s a boot that I would like to see again!

 

[Hisheirness23]

My shell chili Mac Neils after two months of daily wear. I think I prefer the creasing of calf to the rolling of cordovan but I do see the appeal. I’ve found a pig bristle brush is far more effective than horsehair for removing surface scratches. View attachment 1706576

Which pig bristle brush do you use? I'm looking to get one with your observations of how effective it is at removing scratches.

 

[Beach Bum]

Anyone own one of the Aspen Hiker lug boots? How are they?

 

[Count de Monet]

Anyone own one of the Aspen Hiker lug boots? How are they?

Im curious as well and how they’ve actually been used. More of an academic interest to me since they’re only offered in a D and EEE, so no danger of them replacing my waterproof Keens (boot) or Oboz (shoe) for hiking. But they are good looking boots.

PSA: By the way, to anyone thinking about getting into the hiking game, if there is even a little bit of rock scrambling involved, the toes of your shoes/boots take a beating. That’s why such shoes/boots made by/for outdoor gear folks have toe surfaces that are reinforced.

 

[Shoenut]

Oh, shaved brown Shell.

 

[Thrift Couture]

Oh, shaved brown Shell.
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So nice!

 

[Count de Monet]

I think on a boot or chukka, good ol’ brown shell - shaven or “normal” - looks so darn good. Some folks forget about brown when there are more unusual flavors available but brown shell is a staple for a reason. It looks fantastic.

 

[Thrift Couture]

I think on a boot or chukka, good ol’ brown shell - shaven or “normal” - looks so darn good. Some folks forget about brown when there are more unusual flavors available but brown shell is a staple for a reason. It looks fantastic.

Bring back the brown shell cordovan Dundee. Please and thank you. Lbvs!