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Alan Edmonds Anniversary Sale
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Thanks, just ordered a pair of McAllisters w/shoe trees.
Got my McAllisters today. I spoke to a customer service rep and he told me that the McAllister was built on the 7 last which is the longest and one of the narrowest lasts they use. I asked how they compared to the Sanford and he said that is built on the 5 last and if they fit me well then order the McAllister one half size smaller and one size wider. They fit well and I will be wearing them tomorrow to work. Wish I would have had an extra $750 just laying around, I would have bought all three colors. I'll try to get a pic up soon.
I just ordered two pair of the New Orleans, black and the walnut calf. It's a cap toe blucher woven model for summer wear.
I'm jumping in. Any advice on sizing beyond using their online cut out and chart?
EDIT: might take a trip over to the local AE retailer for a sizing..
EDIT: might take a trip over to the local AE retailer for a sizing..
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Trying them on is highly recommended. Even after trying on different sizes and styles in the store, I had some difficultly with getting a comfortable fit and exchanged them again afterwards. It is hard to make a blanket statement about their sizing because of the different lasts, but in general I found my AE shoe size to be fairly close/consistent to other shoes that I owned including Nike athletic shoes, within a 1/2 size depending on shoe brand and resulting fit.
I did try their online cut-out chart in the meantime and found it reasonably accurate. By their chart, my foot was very close to the cross-over point on both width and length, but still inside the lines. When I used that size, the shoe would feel okay at first but there was not enough room at the ball-of-foot/toe-box. A wider size was comfortable when sitting, but still not quite right. So I went up a half-size and kept the same width. At first that size felt like it may be too long, but it was the correct fit for doing a lot of walking around, which is one of the main jobs for a shoe
Restating that in a different way, if your shoe width is consistent across other shoes, you may only need to pay attention to the length on the AE sizing chart and don't be shy about moving up a 1/2 size if your toe is starting to approach the crossover line.
Good sale, but too bad most of them are from the AE collection (i.e. non-US made and non-recraftable). That AE collection is the worst decision Allen Edmonds made in my opinion.
The McAllisters are recraftable. I talked to one of their service reps and he advised me on what size to get. They fit well and look great.
I also took advantage of the sale and purchased a pair of McAllisters in merlot. It is a great deal, and thank you to the OP for pointing it out! These are a beautiful pair of shoes.
Interesting. The McAllisters came up in my search of the AE site as matches for the 5-65 last. I'll be at my local AE shop on Friday and will try to chase this down.
Thinking of picking up the same pair. Any pics of your new ones?
Ken
Here they are. Smart phone pic, but hopefully you get the idea. I am happy with the style / color, but I am considering exchanging them for a 1/2 size smaller.
Very nice! I should have mine later today.
Ken
Ken
Congrats! 
Thanks for posting that.Trying them on is highly recommended. Even after trying on different sizes and styles in the store, I had some difficultly with getting a comfortable fit and exchanged them again afterwards. It is hard to make a blanket statement about their sizing because of the different lasts, but in general I found my AE shoe size to be fairly close/consistent to other shoes that I owned including Nike athletic shoes, within a 1/2 size depending on shoe brand and resulting fit.
I did try their online cut-out chart in the meantime and found it reasonably accurate. By their chart, my foot was very close to the cross-over point on both width and length, but still inside the lines. When I used that size, the shoe would feel okay at first but there was not enough room at the ball-of-foot/toe-box. A wider size was comfortable when sitting, but still not quite right. So I went up a half-size and kept the same width. At first that size felt like it may be too long, but it was the correct fit for doing a lot of walking around, which is one of the main jobs for a shoe
Restating that in a different way, if your shoe width is consistent across other shoes, you may only need to pay attention to the length on the AE sizing chart and don't be shy about moving up a 1/2 size if your toe is starting to approach the crossover line.
I just received my first pair of the New Orleans model, a woven, ventilated model. Even though leather lined, I guess one thin layer of lining will be cooler with the woven vamp vs non woven. It's my first pair on this last (2-211) and is very comfortable. I wear a 12 b and they had it in black so I received them in a couple of days. I cannot wait for the brown pair to arrive. I did e mail and explain the models I had been wearing, the McNeil and similar styles all on the same last, and was told to continue with the same size, which sitting here wearing them for the first time, seems to have been the correct answer
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