You're seeing the sights in that big city when a buddy of yours says "Hey, I'm in town, meet me over at Niemen Marcus." As you need some nice shoes, you happily oblige. Unfortunately, the store has nothing you like, even in the $2,000 range. Your pal says "Damn, I'm sorry. I'll just get you a pair from the Allen Edmonds Shell Cordovan trunk show. "
Yup, Allen Edmonds is having a special trunk show for shell cordovan shoes and boots until July28. Shell cordovan shoes are pretty expensive but as you can see, the Allen Edmonds shoes are pretty cheap at $850 for shoes and $950 for boots. Check out on website. Feel free to order through the New Orleans store over the phone. Remember, this only happens one time a year.
Shell cordovan is made from a horse. It shines easier, last longer, and has a unique look. Only one pair of shoes can be made from a horse, hence why it is so expensive.
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| Green, Natural, Scotch Grain, Brown, Ultraviolet, Chili, Burgundy, Navy |
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| Rivington, Tompkins |
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| Randolph, Strand |
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| Randolph, Patton |
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| Park Avenue, Trevor |
Where: Allen Edmonds stores and online
When: July 11-28!!!
What: Shell Cordovan shoes, belts and cork-backed coasters
SHOES: $850
Park Avenue (65 last)
Strand (65 last)
Trevor (2020 last)
Randolph 2.0 (2016 last)
Randolph Tassel (NEW!) (2016 last)
Rivington (NEW!) (2014 last)
BOOTS: $950
Patton (1757 last)
Tompkins (2020 last)
COLORS:
Burgundy (#8)
Brown (Cognac)
Natural
Black Hatch Grain (NEW!)
BELTS: $350
-All 8 colors up to size 44
COASTERS: $100
-Set of 4
-Cork backed
-Manufactured in Milwaukee, WI
WELTS & SOLES:
-Welt color choices are black, chili, brown, antique, or clear top
-Welt style changes through stores only(ex. flat to split or split to flat)
9 comments:
crocks & socks 4 life
-literal crypto millionaire
Said it before and I'll say it again: if you are a heterosexual man who pays more than $400 for any pair of shoes not required for blue collar work, combat, or a specialized sport, you are not a heterosexual man.
Fine feets
@ 2:12 - Rudy pays not less than $875 for any pair of shoes, even sandals and flops.
What Mike Espy doin for shoes?
Even the concept of paying $800 for a pair of shoes - I don't care what kind, where, or how - makes me gag. I understand that KF has a thing for Allen Edmonds, and for shoes in general, but still - there are plenty of good shoes and boots available for much less and I don't feel a need to 'compete' with those folks that want to, or can, waste that money on any article of clothing.
You were late. One reason I did this post was to rile you up.
Yup. It's a lot. It's rarer leather, that's why the cost. Truth be told, if you want a well made pair of shoes, and by that I mean good leather, Goodyear or Blake construction, etc than you are usually spending at least $300 a pair. Alden is over $500 and yes, there is a difference in quality when. you get to that level. Those shoes last 10-20 or more years if you treat them right. The prices reflect the quality of construction. Or you can pay $200 for Cole Haan, get paper welts and glued soles.
Here is a little secret. Go online and get Florsheim Imperials from early 90's or before. That level of construction today is over $500.
I've got a nice pair of AE, a couple of pairs of Aldens and an AE belt that is the best belt I've owned. Got all of them at my "go to store," as Mister fancy pants says. Goodwill's a helluva place if you're an ornery, cheap curmudgeon who has to play dress up a few times a year.
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