I am in need of a great pair of close laced dressed up oxfords. I want brown. I am willing to wait until this holiday season and buy some AEs. I am most interested in a medium brown, not super dark, and as much as I tend to love them probably not chestnut/walnut. I have the Dalton boots in walnut. Can anyone comment on the shade of AE brown in say the Strand or Jefferson or other shoe suggestions? Also, I like a slimmer profile shoe (narrowish feet), can someone comment on the length/profile of the shoes? Thanks fellas.
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I am in need of a great pair of close laced dressed up oxfords. I want brown. I am willing to wait until this holiday season and buy some AEs. I am most interested in a medium brown, not super dark, and as much as I tend to love them probably not chestnut/walnut. I have the Dalton boots in walnut. Can anyone comment on the shade of AE brown in say the Strand or Jefferson or other shoe suggestions? Also, I like a slimmer profile shoe (narrowish feet), can someone comment on the length/profile of the shoes? Thanks fellas.
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When I get home I'll take a picture of my AE Lombards for you. They are made on the 2-222 last, which has a more elongated & tapered toe similar to the 8-108. I think they are actually relatively light brown though; I've used AE's walnut creme polish on them and they didn't change color on me.
My Measurements: 6' 1" height, 35" sleeves, 41-42" chest/jacket, 35" waist, 34" inseam, 11.5D/EEE shoes, 200 lbs
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Bruschetta and Yacko, that would be great. I haven't explored it too much. Is there a place on the AE website that explains the details of their lasts? I love the walnut strands but I figure I should have an all around brown shoe. The browns in AE look very dark. I'll check Endless for more accurate photos.
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Here is AE's page on their current / recent lasts:
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/AllAboutLastsView?langId=&storeId=1&catalogId=4000 0000001
And an informative thread on previous models & their lasts on Ask Andy:
http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?64989-Allen-Edmonds-Styles-vs.-Lasts/page2
Especially posts #28, #37, #45.
My Measurements: 6' 1" height, 35" sleeves, 41-42" chest/jacket, 35" waist, 34" inseam, 11.5D/EEE shoes, 200 lbs
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Great info thanks for the links Yacko. So if I'm understanding correctly then, the strands are one of their more tapered styles? I do love them in the walnut color. This is leading me to question whether a medium brown dress shoe is all that necessary. That is, if I were only to buy one pair. Thoughts?
"You don't need money to dress better than you do" - Salvatore Romano
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My Lombards next to my Hawleys:
Yes, the AE Strand is a more narrow last. As for color: I stand corrected Bruschetta, I guess these are a medium brown compared to the McTavish.
I can't really say what is "necessary". At one time I thought black shoes were the most versatile, now I think that way about brown and I don't remember the last time I work black shoes /boots. So, I guess what I'm saying is you're asking the wrong person!
My Measurements: 6' 1" height, 35" sleeves, 41-42" chest/jacket, 35" waist, 34" inseam, 11.5D/EEE shoes, 200 lbs
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