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Christian Illusionist Special user Ohio (currently located in Missouri) 503 Posts |
Gentlemen,
I know these have been mentioned by a few performers throughout the Café. However, these stand out from most shoes and deserve a topic of their own. In 1922, Elbert W. Allen established a small shoe company in Belgium, Wisconsin. A few years later he was joined by William Edmonds to form the Allen-Edmonds Shoe Company. Observers said the partnership worked particularly well because Allen was a keen entrepreneur and Edmonds was the salesman extraordinaire. Allen’s idea to make a dress shoe that was as stylish as it was comfortable has come to revolutionize the shoe industry. Allen-Edmonds' shoes have been the top choice by many U.S. Presidents, Actors, Politicians, Doctors, Lawyers, Business Entrepreneur's and more. They sell most sizes from 6 to 16 and come in a variety of widths from A to EEE. If you buy a pair, you can expect to pay between $150.00 US and $400.00 US (depending on how rare the pair is, and the sale). However, with each pair you can expect quality, and if you take care of the shoes well, it will be a worthy investment as each pair will last a long time. You can find more information at http://www.allenedmonds.com
We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Yea they are the ones Jon Stetson wears.
Al Angello
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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Vandy Grift Inner circle Milwaukee 3504 Posts |
They make good belts too. They have a big tent sale every year, That's the time to buy if you are looking to save a few $$$.
"Get a life dude." -some guy in a magic forum
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27309 Posts |
How's the toe width compared to Clarke or Mephisto-Match?
...to all the coins I've dropped here
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Vandy Grift Inner circle Milwaukee 3504 Posts |
I don't know how they stack up, sizewise, next to Clarke or Memphisto.
Maybe you can glean something from this: allenedmonds.com
"Get a life dude." -some guy in a magic forum
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Dorian Rhodell Inner circle San Francisco, CA. 1633 Posts |
The great thing about these shoes is when it comes time to replace the soles, if you send back the shoes, they can re finish the uppers for you. You walk away with a 90% new shoe. Jonathan, the toe width is comparable. Depending on where you shop, the toe box can be stretched fairly easily if you need it.
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Michael Taggert Special user Fredericksburg Virginia 656 Posts |
I searched for a the store locator and wow there is a store in my city. Im going shopping
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WayneNZ Inner circle New Zealand 1014 Posts |
I wish I was happy ordering American sizes.
Ive got 2 pair of Nike Shox. Both same size , but one is a much larger fit. I would love to have a pair of the Emonds if I can work out a good fit. |
Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3434 Posts |
I sympathize Wayne! I would like to get a pair of Adidas golf shoes, but they are made on a different last than what I can get from Footjoy or Etonic.
Cheers!
Stanyon
aka Steve Taylor "Every move a move!" "If you've enjoyed my performance half as much as I've enjoyed performing for you, then you've enjoyed it twice as much as me!" |
Vandy Grift Inner circle Milwaukee 3504 Posts |
Tent sale is going on this week. If you are in Milw or Port Washington, now is the time to save.
"Get a life dude." -some guy in a magic forum
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3434 Posts |
Figures!
Stanyon
aka Steve Taylor "Every move a move!" "If you've enjoyed my performance half as much as I've enjoyed performing for you, then you've enjoyed it twice as much as me!" |
gumbimagic Veteran user Too busy performing to have more than 317 Posts |
Best shoes I have ever worn. I have two pair, Bridgeton (discontinued), and Chester. I had always hated dress shoes of any kind till I put these on.
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The Great Danton Elite user Westfield, North Carolina, USA 449 Posts |
Wow...those are nice shoes. That's all I can say...
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house."
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ralphdean Loyal user Northern Ca 300 Posts |
Nordstoms has them on sale this weekend.
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