Help with AE Park Avenue fit

[johnnyappleseed]

I ordered the Park Avenues in 10.5E from amazon so I do have free returns. They feel like they are a half size too long. Would switching to a 10E alleviate this problem or do I need to change my width to solve the problem with the fit around the ankle?



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[nicholascrawford]

Can explain what the fit problem is? If they feel too long, yes, try sizing down.

[Margotron]

You could probably size down one based on the lacing. It's OK to have some space at the top of an oxford

[BB]

AE 5-last, which includes Park Avenues and Strands, is notorious for running long. I sized down a half size and was fine in PAs.

[johnnyappleseed]

The thing I am most concerned about are the gaps between the ankle and the leather because I feel like it will end up wearing weirdly. There is already a slight crease from walking around in them were the leather juts out around the ankle in pic #2. Is this normal?

[nicholascrawford]

I wouldn't worry about how it looks and just focus on how your foot feels. You'll get creases all over in about a week.

[Margotron]

Second nich. I have the AE PA too. Size down if you want, but wear em and forget em is my advice

[zerostyle]

@johnny: this is currently a notorious problem with AE called "bowing". It is NOT because you have the wrong fit. I've posted on styleforum about this when I had the same issue and a few members as well as the VP of manufacturing from AE replied to me.


I had mine replaced with a new pair that's better, but still not 100% perfect.


I would say yours are mild/moderate. Odds are if you replace them you'll end up with something similar unless you can get them to let you try on 3-4 pairs of shoes.


See here: http://www.styleforum.net/t/141581/allen-edmonds-appreciation-thread/8730


I'm pretty much over AE at this point, as I've had serious issues with nearly ever pair of shoes I've bought from them. I plan on trying Meermin next.