THE 2024 ALLEN EDMONDS (AE) APPRECIATION THREAD

[Hisheirness23]

Beautiful HMs! I do think this showcases the denim shell better than any other model that was offered.

I was just looking at the online shell customization and was super confused about the markup. Had to double back on the site and found that shell is now $850/950. When did that jump occur? I am curious why AE didn't pull the marketing move of announcing a price increase was coming, in attempt to create a rush on shell purchases.

In regards to the stock vs customize pricing, it seems each model gets a $5 up-charge, plus an additional $25 for JRs. Does that match what others are seeing?

As someone else previously mentioned, it seems you can get JRs on non-shell models now. 'Member when AE would not allow this, even if paying the upcharge during a recraft? Guess that policy has changed...

I believe the reason for JR soles only on Shell shoes/boots was because they bought all the soles with the Horween Shell Cordovan stamp on the sole and thus they wouldn't use them on any other upper material.

 

[ProfilaBinding]

You shouldn't have mentioned the JR sole thing. Mama Caleres will make sure to take that away soon.

I was told not to come in the office today because of the very unusual tropical storm. Flooding is actually bad in some areas, but not close to where I live. So, my first pair of Rancourt got the call. AE never re-released a boat shoe like this, otherwise, I could have bought from AE. I will say though, Rancourt makes an excellent boat shoe. The poron is fantastic.

 

[middlepP]

You shouldn't have mentioned the JR sole thing. Mama Caleres will make sure to take that away soon.

I was told not to come in the office today because of the very unusual tropical storm. Flooding is actually bad in some areas, but not close to where I live. So, my first pair of Rancourt got the call. AE never re-released a boat shoe like this, otherwise, I could have bought from AE. I will say though, Rancourt makes an excellent boat shoe. The poron is fantastic.

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I had sage Maritimes that looked very similar. Had to dig way back in the IG account to find these. Obviously this was before AE's sneaker craze.

Spoiler: AE boat shoes

Natty Freeports today... Are y'all fans of the white welt stitch color? I wish they would have used something closer to tan.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

I had sage Maritimes that looked very similar. Had to dig way back in the IG account to find these. Obviously this was before AE's sneaker craze.

Spoiler: AE boat shoes

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Natty Freeports today... Are y'all fans of the white welt stitch color? I wish they would have used something closer to tan.
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My twin brother @Vincent George and I both HAD that color stitching..

 

[Vincent George]

My twin brother @Vincent George and I both HAD that color stitching..

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Eeeeeeyuppp.

 

[Hisheirness23]

I had sage Maritimes that looked very similar. Had to dig way back in the IG account to find these. Obviously this was before AE's sneaker craze.

Spoiler: AE boat shoes

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Natty Freeports today... Are y'all fans of the white welt stitch color? I wish they would have used something closer to tan.
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The white welt stitching is unique! I've never seen that on an AE boot. Viberg yes, but not AE.

 

[VeritasAequitas]

Stand closer and shake before leaving the urinal.

Just not more than twice!

 

[pbrandes]

I'm a sucker for specs, so the custom options are tempting.

Toying with suede or grain...what say the weasels?

 

[Shoenut]

I'm a sucker for specs, so the custom options are tempting.

Toying with suede or grain...what say the weasels?

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Grain for the win.

 

[Vincent George]

My twin brother @Vincent George and I both HAD that color stitching..

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Wore these for you today, Jazz.

 

[bluejazzmonkey]

Wore these for you today, Jazz.

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A PERFECT boot!!

 

[ProfilaBinding]

I'm a sucker for specs, so the custom options are tempting.

Toying with suede or grain...what say the weasels?

If you can swing it, nothing wrong with this.

If you had the chance the pick up a Freeport exactly like MiddleP's for $299, but on the other hand, you hate the tongue, would you do it? Asking for a friend.

 

[donkeyhoatie]

If you had the chance the pick up a Freeport exactly like MiddleP's for $299, but on the other hand, you hate the tongue, would you do it? Asking for a friend.

I would pick them up every day of the week and twice on Sundays. The tongue tag is an easy thing to hate on principle, but actually tougher to hate once they're on your feet and you can no longer see the issue. Go for it! Or, if they're 11.5D, send me the info and I'll go for it!

Tonight is beer and wing night with buddies at a local dive bar. Beater waxed suede Higgins Mill boots get the call for that one.

 

[JFWR]

Any thought as to whether the Broadstreet spectators will be offered for the summer again?

 

[Shoenut]

Any thought as to whether the Broadstreet spectators will be offered for the summer again?

Make sure you get the winter version.