The Allen Edmonds MTO Thread

[FistofFurySC]

Ok folks the "casual" bitter suede PTB has hit 12. Here are the specs that I will submit to Allison.

Here is the proposed GMTO specs
Base model: Badlands, 5 lasted PTB
- bitter chocolate suede with contrast (tan/alabaster) stitching
- brass eyelets
- brown laces
- brown slip bead
- Buff split reverse welt
- tan ink edge dressing
- vtread tap sole OR minilug tap sole. Both with leather midsole.

I've excluded full rubber soles as this will make a very striped and contrasting black/tan sole.

Here's a list of people who have expressed interest. Please quote this message and state whether you are in or out and which sole you prefer between vtread tap sole or mini lug tap sole. They almost look the same aesthetically with the vtread being a little less obvious. Please drop me a PM with your email that I will copy to Allison.

Here's the list.
1. @watchidiot
2. @frankmartin
3. @NWTeal
4. @alexdell
5. @fairlynerdy
6. @random-adam
7. @YoungSweet
8. @FistofFurySC
9.@Don L
10. @modernize
11. @Kahuna75
12. @jocs

We have 2 guys who were in if it was the more "dressy" look. Please confirm if you are out if it was the above make up.
1. @peppercorn78
2. @ironfist1906

Come on guys, this is another one of those shoes that will leave you with non buyers if you pass this up at $199.

I'm in. A Vtread would be preferable, but I can make due with a mini-lug also.

I'm also interested in a potential Eagle County MTO, if that ever comes to pass.

 

[jubu]



I'd be interested in a pair (maybe 2--for my wife also) of an EC makeup. 

What about Chili leather, leather midsole, dainite sole?

Sizing-wise--what do folks do with these? I'm an 8.5 on the 5 last; got the Bleeker Streets in 8.5 which are a little snug side to side with boot socks, but are stretching. Go to an 8 E? 8.5E?

This sounds just like something I'd be interested in...please keep us posted!

 

[random-adam]



Ok folks the "casual" bitter suede PTB has hit 12. Here are the specs that I will submit to Allison.

Here is the proposed GMTO specs
Base model: Badlands, 5 lasted PTB
- bitter chocolate suede with contrast (tan/alabaster) stitching
- brass eyelets
- brown laces
- brown slip bead
- Buff split reverse welt
- tan ink edge dressing
- vtread tap sole OR minilug tap sole. Both with leather midsole.

I've excluded full rubber soles as this will make a very striped and contrasting black/tan sole.

Here's a list of people who have expressed interest. Please quote this message and state whether you are in or out and which sole you prefer between vtread tap sole or mini lug tap sole. They almost look the same aesthetically with the vtread being a little less obvious. Please drop me a PM with your email that I will copy to Allison.

Here's the list.
1. @watchidiot
2. @frankmartin
3. @NWTeal
4. @alexdell
5. @fairlynerdy
6. @random-adam
7. @YoungSweet
8. @FistofFurySC
9.@Don L
10. @modernize
11. @Kahuna75
12. @jocs

We have 2 guys who were in if it was the more "dressy" look. Please confirm if you are out if it was the above make up.
1. @peppercorn78
2. @ironfist1906

Come on guys, this is another one of those shoes that will leave you with non buyers if you pass this up at $199.

@wi: I'm in. Vtread or mini lug works for me so whatever the majority picks is ok for me.

What he said. Sounds good; thanks for organizing it so quickly!

 

[fairlynerdy]



Ok folks the "casual" bitter suede PTB has hit 12. Here are the specs that I will submit to Allison.

Here is the proposed GMTO specs
Base model: Badlands, 5 lasted PTB
- bitter chocolate suede with contrast (tan/alabaster) stitching
- brass eyelets
- brown laces
- brown slip bead
- Buff split reverse welt
- tan ink edge dressing
- vtread tap sole OR minilug tap sole. Both with leather midsole.

I've excluded full rubber soles as this will make a very striped and contrasting black/tan sole.

Here's a list of people who have expressed interest. Please quote this message and state whether you are in or out and which sole you prefer between vtread tap sole or mini lug tap sole. They almost look the same aesthetically with the vtread being a little less obvious. Please drop me a PM with your email that I will copy to Allison.

Here's the list.
1. @watchidiot
2. @frankmartin
3. @NWTeal
4. @alexdell
5. @fairlynerdy
6. @random-adam
7. @YoungSweet
8. @FistofFurySC
9.@Don L
10. @modernize
11. @Kahuna75
12. @jocs

We have 2 guys who were in if it was the more "dressy" look. Please confirm if you are out if it was the above make up.
1. @peppercorn78
2. @ironfist1906

Come on guys, this is another one of those shoes that will leave you with non buyers if you pass this up at $199.

I'm in and am cool with either sole. If I had to pick a favorite it would be the vtread.

 

[Burzan]

I'm jealous of all the GMTOs and the chocolate suede PTB sounds like a winner. Can't wait to see it all finished.


Though I will say, olive suede and a make up inspired by this Carmina and I would have been in. V-Tread would work better since AE doesn;t have brown Dainite

 

[peppercorn78]



!!!!! How are you thinking of configuring this @peppercorn78 ? Oh man oh man....if this gets the OK this could get serious! Please keep us posted!

At the risk of getting too excited...Oxblood calf with dainite & leather midsole would be amazing...

For the Eagle County..
I'll be interested..Have seen too many good MTOs of Eagle county here and was thinking of doing the MTO myself.. this looks like a good opportunity..

I'm interested. Please keep us updated. Preferably some dark colors.

I would consider Olive suede or CXL. What about suede quarters with a calf vamp?

I would also be interested in suede. Olive, bitter chocolate, or snuff.

I'd be in for a an olive suede or navy suede shafted with bobs chili vamp or walnut vamp.

I'd be interested in a pair (maybe 2--for my wife also) of an EC makeup. 

What about Chili leather, leather midsole, dainite sole?

Sizing-wise--what do folks do with these? I'm an 8.5 on the 5 last; got the Bleeker Streets in 8.5 which are a little snug side to side with boot socks, but are stretching. Go to an 8 E? 8.5E?

Ok, here are two options, as it seems like there is some interest.

#1

Eagle River brogue suede (between snuff and bitter choco in shade)
Dark brown Flat welt with medium transparent brown edge
V-Tread solo with leather midsole (or double butyl)
Blind eyelets

#2

Eagle River olive suede
Chili split reverse welt w light brown transparent edge
V-Tread tap sole w leather midsole
Brass exposed eyelets with three speed hooks and top eyelet.
Tan laces

#3

Eagle River oxblood calf
Flag black welt with black edge dressing
Double butyl sole
Black exposed eyelets with 3 speed hooks and top eyelet.

Thoughts? Who's in???

@peppercorn78
@jubu
@gabru
@chengzombri
@rostov
@watchidiot
@sladejw
@cicero79

 

[cicero79]

Count me in

I would also be interested in suede. Olive, bitter chocolate, or snuff.

I'd be in for a an olive suede or navy suede shafted with bobs chili vamp or walnut vamp.

Count me in for the eagle river gmto.

 

[rostov]

Ok, here are two options, as it seems like there is some interest.

#1

Eagle River brogue suede (between snuff and bitter choco in shade)
Dark brown Flat welt with medium transparent brown edge
V-Tread solo with leather midsole (or double butyl)
Blind eyelets

#2

Eagle River olive suede
Chili split reverse welt w light brown transparent edge
V-Tread tap sole w leather midsole
Brass exposed eyelets with three speed hooks and top eyelet.
Tan laces

#3

Eagle River oxblood calf
Flag black welt with black edge dressing
Double butyl sole
Black exposed eyelets with 3 speed hooks and top eyelet.

Thoughts? Who's in???

I think all three sound great. I'd be open to a mini-lug. A oxblood, chili, or merlot would fill a need in my wardrobe, so I have a strong preference toward that over suede.

 

[jubu]

Definitely interested in the Eagle River GMTO if we can get the sale pricing...I would prefer oxblood or chili with some form of rubber on the sole though...either mini-lug, v-tread, or dainite...welt color/dressing i am flexible with...

 

[Brown Dynamite]



#2

Eagle River olive suede
Chili split reverse welt w light brown transparent edge
V-Tread tap sole w leather midsole
Brass exposed eyelets with three speed hooks and top eyelet.
Tan laces

In for this make-up with the BF pricing.

 

[rogejo321]

I would actually be in for the oxbloods with mini lug sole as well.

 

[peppercorn78]

I'm disinclined towards chili, as I already own chili shaker heights and regent streets.

But open for any other color (not navy) of calf or grain.

Let's see where we are in the morning, and then I'll give Allison a call. We're due to talk about my returned Kenilworths anyway. If the Eagle River is even possible, we may have enough interest for more than one makeup.

 

[Gabru]

I am fine with any (not navy ) dark color in Calf or grain (prefer grain), and mini lug tap sole or Dainite

 

[FistofFurySC]

Yeah, count me in for an Eagle River GMTO also. Any of the darker calf or grains would work for me, sans navy. The only suede option I'd go for would be a snuff. I'm good with any of the Dainite, mini-lug, V tread options.

 

[Brown Dynamite]

While I'm in for olive suede, I could potentially be swayed to calf/grain depending on the color. I'll keep my eye out.