THE 2024 ALLEN EDMONDS (AE) APPRECIATION THREAD

[ProfilaBinding]

Would be super grateful for your expertise dating my Strands. Sincere thanks in advance!

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For those who might find it interesting, I am documenting my visit to Shoe Bank in a separate thread.

Happy thanksgiving to all!

The insole shows definitely made sometime after 2013, but before 2017. I would guess 2014-2015. The style number ends in a 5, so that means they are probably before 2016 as they were still using the last number at the end of the number (65 last). I know they are not before 2013 because after 2012, the shoes no longer read "made in USA" and instead read, "handcrafted..."

 

[wristandfeet]

The insole shows definitely made sometime after 2013, but before 2017. I would guess 2014-2015. The style number ends in a 5, so that means they are probably before 2016 as they were still using the last number at the end of the number (65 last). I know they are not before 2013 because after 2012, the shoes no longer read "made in USA" and instead read, "handcrafted..."

Sincere thanks! This is extraordinarily helpful - and entirely consistent with your guesses all along.

It's unfathomable that I just bought a nearly decade old pair of NOS Walnut Shell Strands...

 

[AEfaninTampa]

Black shoes for Black Friday!
MCW5’s. A little bit of shark for these shopper infested waters.

 

[Lagavulin62]

Broguing it today with the walnut 5th avenues. I’m in search of a RL OCBD in a Fall Plaid WITH LEFT POCKET. haha. I have two so they are out there. I wish I knew how they determine which get the front pocket. Its a mystery to me.

Anyway got to break the this AE in for a few hours then it’s back for sports. These are with the Dainite Soles.

 

[Lagavulin62]

Wth? The color didn’t even cross my mind today. Nice! What sole are those?

Sorry, meant to reply to you Tampa

 

[AEfaninTampa]

Wth? The color didn’t even cross my mind today. Nice! What sole are those?

Sorry, meant to reply to you Tampa

Smiley face Dainite!

 

[wristandfeet]

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Primarily for my own joy, and potentially for others' interest, I documented my recent visit(s) to Allen Edmonds Shoe Bank in Port Washington on a separate thread.

Along with other intrigues, the post features the trio of Cognac Landons, Walnut Strands, and Natural Carlyles.

Cheers.

 

[Lagavulin62]

Black Saturday? Just a quick run for a bottle of Laphroaig 10. Let’s give these a go.

 

[cc808314]

What is your favorite suede protecting spray? In the past, I have used Tarrago Nano, but there appear to be much cheaper options on Amazon.

Thank you!

 

[AEfaninTampa]

Wearing some very neglected unintentional marbled shell black Dundees.



@cc808314 - I use the Tarrago Nano on all my suede. Yes it is pricey, but I have no fear wearing my protected suede in any condition. Especially here in Florida during the rainy months. I have even had the pleasure of a horse relieve itself while I was wearing a pair. No issues at all.

 

[AEfaninTampa]

Are you ready for some football?

 

[Hisheirness23]

What is your favorite suede protecting spray? In the past, I have used Tarrago Nano, but there appear to be much cheaper options on Amazon.

Thank you!

I use Saphir medaille d'or Super Invulner. Works great for my suede shoes!

 

[Pascal1980]

A little shoe Appreciation for you, gentlemen. We recently moved, so I started unpacking today and found all these in unworn condition Hadn’t touched them for over fours years. Five more big boxes left to unpack. We shall see what else I find ….

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The U-Throat Belmoral Boot on the red shoe box looks great! Carmina?

Best regards

Pascal

 

[Shoenut]

I often wonder if we are asking the right questions about suede. I shampoo mine, I condition mine. I rarely use any waterproof products. Angelus has a good spray conditioner. Care and Cool is pretty good also. Sapphire has a great product but it seems very pricey for what it actually does.

 

[Hisheirness23]

Bone Suede Hamiltons about to leave the office!