The 2023 Allen Edmonds (AE) Appreciation Thread

[Vincent George]

MacNeils back from recrafting! Thought I’d have a little fun and try out some red and green Dainite. Process took less than one month— I dropped them off on March 29 and they were delivered this afternoon. I was unsure if recrafting could handle the black pair as they had been previously (and poorly) re-soled. I bought them for $20 on Poshmark, so I figured I would roll the dice. The walnut pair was an eBay find, and, to be honest, they were a touch loose. So, I decided to test out this whole theory of shoes coming back a little tight after recrafting—it worked.

 

[Geoff928]

What I've been wearing lately and another new-to-me pair from ebay.

Boulevards early in the week. Allen Edmonds should make more derby and blucher style shoes.

I always do a cheesy Crocodile Dundee quote whenever I pull these out for a wear. “You call that a shoe? This is a shoe!” Sorry, can't help it.

Turmeric suede Strandmoks are spicy, in a good way of course.

Brown shell Strands for a work day.

Monday was the first day of the Celtic's playoff journey, so I had to wear these.

I don't believe in luck, but while wearing these shoes the C's haven't lost a game yet. Coincidence? Yeah.

Coffee Carlyle is a beautiful shoe, just wish it fit better.

A new-to-me pair of Shreveports. Box, bag, and even shoe trees were included.

They weren't new, but they were close. This is after half a day of wear.

In the Carolina morning sun.

In the shade a few hours later.

Really loving these. Need to find a pair in walnut now.

@suuteebird Congratulations on an amazing one of a kind shoe!

@Vincent George You're absolutely killing it with the recrafts, good job.

 

[audog]

Anyone, well almost anyone, interested in selling a pair of Stirling boots in 8.5D PM me, I may be interested.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

MacNeils back from recrafting! Thought I’d have a little fun and try out some red and green Dainite. Process took less than one month— I dropped them off on March 29 and they were delivered this afternoon. I was unsure if recrafting could handle the black pair as they had been previously (and poorly) re-soled. I bought them for $20 on Poshmark, so I figured I would roll the dice. The walnut pair was an eBay find, and, to be honest, they were a touch loose. So, I decided to test out this whole theory of shoes coming back a little tight after recrafting—it worked.

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I love Dainite soles.
They look amazing and feel fantastic.

 

[Vincent George]

Navy shell MacNeils. Charleston special.

 

[smfdoc]

Happy Friday forum pals.

 

[Vincent George]

Happy Friday forum pals.

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Grail Level Shoe.

 

[Shoenut]

Using Carbon with these pants.

Couldn’t wait to get out of the house as miss little six pack is complaining about being fat.

 

[donkeyhoatie]

Been a minute since the brown snuff suede Freeport boots got some run. So, they're getting it today. Oh, and Shoebank Factory Seconds are still sitting under $200. Get them while the getting is good. Now, if only AE would put the natty CXL at the same price point. I'd jump.

 

[AEfaninTampa]

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[JFWR]

Excellent distinction! I had not even noticed the small round piping on the pair I pictured above. I think I like the raw binding better. By the way, nice oxblood Carlyle with Independence lining.


I wonder if anyone has experience requesting an insole swap when recrafting through Allen Edmonds. I would like to get a cork and leather insole without the Poron on a pair of my Higgins Mill boots - just as they are in the Barbour limited edition model.

It isn't worth it to swap the insole for the cost of that kind of work. Just buy the boot afresh unless it needs general recrafting.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Now, if only AE would put the natty CXL at the same price point. I'd jump. View attachment 1943873

They are only about $47 more plus tax.

It isn't worth it to swap the insole for the cost of that kind of work. Just buy the boot afresh unless it needs general recrafting.

I mostly agree, unless it's something that means a lot to you and you cannot replace. I saw someone recently spent $1,100 for Bedos to resize his suede Chester shoes.

 

[donkeyhoatie]

They are only about $47 more plus tax.

Sadly, no firsts in my size for the natty CXL. And the 2nds in natty on Shoebank are $147 more than the brown snuff suede ones. Go figure.

 

[JFWR]

They are only about $47 more plus tax.

I mostly agree, unless it's something that means a lot to you and you cannot replace. I saw someone recently spent $1,100 for Bedos to resize his suede Chester shoes.

1100? Yikes.

I mean, if you love them and you can afford it, sure; but aes are so plentiful you should be able to find even rare models relatively cheaply.

 

[Vincent George]

They are only about $47 more plus tax.

I mostly agree, unless it's something that means a lot to you and you cannot replace. I saw someone recently spent $1,100 for Bedos to resize his suede Chester shoes.

What absolutely killed me about that video is that the Chesters were originally a eee! Do they know how hard it is to find eee in the wild?