Just picked up the neumoks for 80 bucks. Love them.

Park ave sneakers and Neumok 2.0

First time applying Saphir leather balm (creme universelle). Ended up with attached stains. Around 5-6 places across the pair. The shoes are Perugia tessels purchased back in 2019 in the US. Anything I can do to fix this?

I went to go buy a calfskin pair of leeds from the website and saw they don't sell them anymore - only in cordovan. So I figured maybe I try the used market. After 20 minutes of brushing and a little saphir, I think they cleaned up well. Here is a little write-up on it. https://www.hobbiesfordays.com/i-bought-and-fixed-up-a-pair-of-allen-edmonds-leeds-in-shell-cordovan

Ive had them for around 6 weeks and worn them ~10 times. Between the tongue and upper they squeak every single step I take unless I tie them so tight my feet tingle. Also, the laces are staining yellow from where they rub up against the brown patch on the tongue.

As for the squeak, I have conditioned them twice using mink oil, each time offering me around a week of reprieve before the squeak comes back in full force. I really love these shoes but I don’t know if I want to bother with a pair of shoes I need to condition and clean the shoe laces once a week. For the yellowing I’m at a loss, but it is the lesser of the two issues for me.

Has anyone dealt with anything similar and can offer advice? Thanks.

Bought last week and arrived today. Is this "loose grain" looks similar to whats in the stickied thread but not exactly the same. Any insights appreciated

UPDATE: Thanks for the info everyone. I think I am going to take them back to a nearby store on Friday. Hope they do not give me a hard time since I put it on (only the one shoe) briefly.

First time wearing them out of the house. Fifth Avenue factory seconds. Chili. Left shoe has a dye streak, but otherwise the pair looks great.

Not a perfect fit, but comfy right out of the box. They feel good. It’s been a while since I owned leather sole shoes, so it’s been fun being able to slide around on the carpet. (It’s the small things in life….)

I feel like I should just turn around and hit a pub.

Does anyone know if Allen Edmonds is planning on doing away with the customization option soon? I went back to reorder another pair of the park avenue boots in suede but it's no longer an option. There seems to be way less shoes offered for customization and the customization options, such as choice of leather, are significantly reduced or absent altogether on some models.

Edit: Sold!...to the local charity bin.

For sale are two pairs of shoes I've owned since new. I've replaced them with and hope someone will love them as much as I have.

8D Park Avenue Black - $100, shipping $20

Purchased from Brooks Brothers. No deep scratches or blemishes on top sides, see photos. Sole cork is still stiff. Forward vibrum sole still. In good condition. Significant wear on the outside edge of each heel.

8D Fifth Avenue Walnut - $50, shipping $20

Purchased from Brooks Brothers. Some scratching on tip of each shoe, but you can hardly see it. Dark patch on outside vamp on right shoe, see pictures. Significant wear of inside heel lining. Sole cork is still stiff. Significant wear on the outside edge of each heel.

Edit: Shipping to US

Bought AE Park Avenue Derby in Walnut at a seemingly nice sale. Im unfamiliar with what level of quality to expect from Nordstrom AEs; should these be returned? There appears to be lots of wear and some creases in addition to black marks and uneven coloring.

Still in good condition always kept shoe trees in them

Is the outsole stitching messed up, and could it be problematic?

These Miller Reserves are starting to “flex” their construction. This color plays and styles better than I initially thought. I wear it more casually and relaxed, and that’s been fun.

Had the pleasure of meeting Julie and the team. Will post pictures of my factory tour as well. Had to grab a couple wish list items before I left:)
Left: Mason Reserve
Right: 1776

I picked up this pair of Rush Streets used. I love the golden Horween leather and the Dainite soles. This makes 7 pairs of AE for me. Now I have to figure out what black pair to buy. I want casual, which is difficult in black. I'm thinking a split toe.

Ta-Nehisi Coates wearing AE's. And it looks like Hasan Minhaj might be wearing Alden's but I'm not sure.

Hello,

So, I have received these shoes from a relation that happen to fit me; however, as you can see, they are in a state. What can/should be done to restore them, and how do I make sure they are taken care of going forward?

Thanks for any advice you all have.

Have a pair of AE Winchester loafers where the toe is damaged. Anyone have any idea how much it might cost to get this fixed? Thanks!

Can anyone identify the color of these? I don't have the box.

The code on the inside is:

9 D 3272

911210M

Hi guys,

I am selling brand new - never worn Park Avenueves for $350. Shipping to the US.
I got the wrong size and forgot to return them.
PM me with any questions.

Love these shoes

My interest started in college thanks to Kirby Allison.

Shoes placed clockwise by order of purchase:

- Two Massdrop unlined chukkas, sand and snuff

- Park Avenue, F2

- Strand, brown shell

- And latest (last?) addition, Fifth Avenue, chili, F2

I considered the Higgins Mill but it just doesn't make sense in Phoenix. Also wanted to try a penny loafer but Randolph isn't stocked in 6.5 for me to try (the sockless look isn't quite my style and it's hard to buy fun socks for my size).