[guitone]

I have had many pairs of different style AE shoes. They are from the original company. Any I have tried from the new company I have not kept, just not been happy with fit, leather, etc. while I have sold a few pairs on eBay and given others to charity I still have I still have quite a few pairs left. While their narrows (B width) were ok in a few pair I did have to doctor others up with tongue pads, etc. Alden shoes were good for me in the Aberdeen last but now I need more toe room. I wear mostly casual shoes these days with chinos and jeans but still have the occasional need for my Park Avenue, Dryden, Bradley styles. I wonder if others have any thoughts on the current state of Allen Edmonds old vs. new company?

 

[mreams99]

It seems that in the last year or so they’ve made some improvements in quality.
I wear a B-width also, and appreciate that option with Allen Edmonds.

 

[Peak and Pine]

B widths?
Hold me tight, Tiny Dancers.

 

[guitone]

Do you find the B width to be on the wide side on some/most of their shoes as I do?

 

[mreams99]

B widths?
Hold me tight, Tiny Dancers.

You got it.
I just hope that these 14Bs don't crush your feet when we're dancing that close.

 

[mreams99]

Do you find the B width to be on the wide side on some/most of their shoes as I do?

Each of the lasts fit differently. The 65 last is usually the best for me.

 

[Peak and Pine]

You got it.
I just hope that these 14Bs don't crush your feet when we're dancing that close. View attachment 35534

Nice.
The ostrich chelseas? And the little pimply things, feather spots? Have a pair of AE sharks (lace-ups) that resemble Michelins, very rough, tough. I like them, but your ostriches are liked more, more genteel, probably because unlike mine they didn't begin life swimming for blood.

 

[mreams99]

Nice.
The ostrich chelseas? And the little pimply things, feather spots? Have a pair of AE sharks (lace-ups) that resemble Michelins, very rough, tough. I like them, but your ostriches are liked more, more genteel, probably because unlike mine they didn't begin life swimming for blood.

Shark is great. I would like to have a pair of sharkskin boots some day.

 

[mlenecare]

Do you find the B width to be on the wide side on some/most of their shoes as I do?

I have noticed that they are a bit wider in general. Specifically 65 last which actually works for me fairly well. Other lasts are not so wide, for example I find the 222 last (Van Ness) to be much slimmer in the same size.