Allen Edmonds Appreciation Thread - reviews, pictures, sizing, etc...

[jch1]



taking my neumoks out for the first time today. these are my first foray into what i consider the new AE. 5-6 years ago when i first started buying AE's, their conservative shoes (park ave, delray etc) were good, but all of their attempts at casual shoes (other than the mora, of course) were just sad, in a pleated dockers kind of way. in the last year or so, with the bayfield, _moks, daltons, etc, i've come back around to AE. here they are:

these shoes look just awful on the website, and even on the rack, but as soon as you put them on it just clicks.

These are quite handsome. Are these the brown leather?

 

[jch1]

double post

 

[PhiPsi32]

The Neumoks are certainly my favorite AEs. Still contemplating a Cronmok with a mini-lug sole. Maybe next month.

taking my neumoks out for the first time today. these are my first foray into what i consider the new AE. 5-6 years ago when i first started buying AE's, their conservative shoes (park ave, delray etc) were good, but all of their attempts at casual shoes (other than the mora, of course) were just sad, in a pleated dockers kind of way. in the last year or so, with the bayfield, _moks, daltons, etc, i've come back around to AE. here they are:

these shoes look just awful on the website, and even on the rack, but as soon as you put them on it just clicks.

 

[OldManMachine]

I kind of have a difficult situation that I hope the AE vets here can help me figure out.

- I used AE's online self sizing measurement and measured myself as a size 8.5D. I then went and placed an order on the Vernons 8-108 last in 8.5D

- Before the Vernons were delivered to me, I decided to make a trip to the closest AE store (30 miles away) and tried on the Rutledge 3-333 last and the staff sized me for a size 8D which fit me fine so I made the purchase. While in the store, I asked the SA that if I'm a size 8D for the Rutledge, does that make me an 8D for the Vernon as well? She told me yes, I'll be an 8D for the Vernon also. By now, I'm worried because I know that I have a pair of Vernon is 8.5D being delivered to me sometime next week.

- My Vernons have now arrived and after lacing them up, they feel like they fit my feet, the front and width of my feet feel snug except for some heel slippage in the back.

Now my question is if I should return these 8.5D Vernon and wait another 3-4 weeks for a size 8D Vernon? Is the SA correct regarding the sizing? I'm also worried of wasting time and the 8D Vernon may be too small for me since everything already feels snug except for the heel slippage. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I can take photos of the Vernons as well if needed.

**Also, what is the usual normal length from where your toe ends, to the tip of the shoe? Is 1" to 1.5" normal?

 

[AndrewN]

Wow bucksfan, your collection of burgundy shell AE's is stunning!

 

[BootSpell]



Got an email saying the AE Bayfield could be had 40% off at Land's End through midnight tonight. Two questions: 1) Has this boot been discontinued by AE? I no longer see it on their web site. 2) How does the fit/last compare to the 5 last?

Unless you have a different offer/promotion, the Bayfield was not eligible for that promotion. Hope you had better luck.

 

[mikeharo]

OldManMachine, my opinion: who cares what the size says if they feel good. The SA might know what the brannock says but she doesnt know how your feet feel. My suggestion: wear them around on carpet for a bit to make sure the arch fits where it needs to and go with your gut. Personally, I have shoes from size 7.5 to 9.5. They all feel great and I have no foot issues. Go with what feels good.

 

[mexicutioner]



These are quite handsome. Are these the brown leather?

yup, the brown leather. looks a lot like natural CXL, i wonder if it will darken over time like CXL.

 

[balmoralsoccer]



Noticed this today on my brand new Bayfields. Was looking for opinions on what I should do. Not sure If I should send them back to Lands End or whether this is an easy fix at a cobbler. Any input guys?

starting to look like the alden thread here...

 

[balmoralsoccer]

if you are keen on keeping the creasing behind the cap, what may help is if you make sure the sole is broken in at the location of the desired crease BEFORE any heavy wearing. you can do this controlled creasing by kneeling carefully and switching sides. my best creasing results from six or so pairs of shoes over the past 3 months have happened when i've tried to pay attention to this. if you wear them right off the bat and wait for the creases to form, it's dealer's choice--the upper creases will fall preferentially where the shoe is most likely to bend (and the sole is a much more important factor than the upper with regard to this), and this may be too far forward for your liking.

this does not completely remove the possibility that the crease may sadly fall right in the middle of the cap, but it sure helps.

 

[charliebrown2]

taking my neumoks out for the first time today. these are my first foray into what i consider the new AE. 5-6 years ago when i first started buying AE's, their conservative shoes (park ave, delray etc) were good, but all of their attempts at casual shoes (other than the mora, of course) were just sad, in a pleated dockers kind of way. in the last year or so, with the bayfield, _moks, daltons, etc, i've come back around to AE. here they are:

these shoes look just awful on the website, and even on the rack, but as soon as you put them on it just clicks.

yea..these are nice. what "color" are they?

 

[kentyman]

yup, the brown leather. looks a lot like natural CXL, i wonder if it will darken over time like CXL.

yea..these are nice. what "color" are they?

See quote above.

 

[charliebrown2]

yup, the brown leather. looks a lot like natural CXL, i wonder if it will darken over time like CXL.

See quote above.

image searched neumok brown leather:



what am i missing here

 

[horsey shoes]

I kind of have a difficult situation that I hope the AE vets here can help me figure out.

- I used AE's online self sizing measurement and measured myself as a size 8.5D. I then went and placed an order on the Vernons 8-108 last in 8.5D

- Before the Vernons were delivered to me, I decided to make a trip to the closest AE store (30 miles away) and tried on the Rutledge 3-333 last and the staff sized me for a size 8D which fit me fine so I made the purchase. While in the store, I asked the SA that if I'm a size 8D for the Rutledge, does that make me an 8D for the Vernon as well? She told me yes, I'll be an 8D for the Vernon also. By now, I'm worried because I know that I have a pair of Vernon is 8.5D being delivered to me sometime next week.

- My Vernons have now arrived and after lacing them up, they feel like they fit my feet, the front and width of my feet feel snug except for some heel slippage in the back.

Now my question is if I should return these 8.5D Vernon and wait another 3-4 weeks for a size 8D Vernon? Is the SA correct regarding the sizing? I'm also worried of wasting time and the 8D Vernon may be too small for me since everything already feels snug except for the heel slippage. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I can take photos of the Vernons as well if needed.

**Also, what is the usual normal length from where your toe ends, to the tip of the shoe? Is 1" to 1.5" normal?

Agreed with mikeharo, go with the shoe that feels right... despite what the sizing is.
In my experience, it has always been best to try on the shoe to ensure fit, even on the same lasted shoe styles.
For me, heal slippage is a big red flag and something I would size down for. But, depending on the shoe, you may be able to minimize the slippage if the lacing pushes your foot back enough... boots seem to solve this better than shoes thought. Just be sure to keep width in mind too if you do size down.

 

[horsey shoes]

Guys, so I have made up my mind. My next shoe during the sale will be a wingtip: Amsterdam in bourbon or Jefferson in brown. Anyone have pictures in the wild of the Jefferson? From everything I have read, this is a shoe to die for.

My avatar pic shows the Jeffersons in burnish brown and confirmed, they are exquisite shoes.
The leather on Independence collection feels much more supple than the standard shoes (strand, etc.). And, they use a softer lining that gives a much more well broken in glove feel to your feet in my opinion.

My SF response would be to get both the Amsterdam and Jefferson if you could swing it.