Allen Edmonds wingtips thriftstore score

[lostinperiphery]

I know absolutely nothing about dress shoes, so when I picked up these Allen Edmonds for $15 from a local thrift shop, it was simply because I liked the way they looked, they fit well, and they were inexpensive... When got home, I googled them, and it seems I really got some very nice shoes for a song!!... They no longer seem to be listed in the current lineup, but they seem comparable to some $200+ variations in the current Allen Edmonds offerings. Any idea how old these are?

Like I said, I know nothing about nice shoes, and now that I have a pair, I feel somewhat committed to take proper care of them. Is there anything I need to know about care/storage of dress shoes? Assume you're talking to someone who's never worn anything but tennishoes and hiking boots, because well, thats pretty much who you're talking to

they're in great shape, though the left shoe has an indentation towards the toe, which can be seen in the top photo. I wonder if there is a way to 'press' this back out from the inside?

here they are, pictured with another great local score from earlier this week: a biltmore senator i picked up for $15 from a craigslist ad!

 

[Tomasso]

the left shoe has an indentation towards the toe, which can be seen in the top photo. I wonder if there is a way to 'press' this back out from the inside?

That creasing is odd. Get some shoe trees in them, maybe that will help.

These have been known to pop up at thrift shops and discount stores.

 

[Widebrim]

Apart from the creasing, which I think can be corrected, you made quite a score.:eusa_clap

 

[VitaminG]

nice score, on both accounts!

 

[Bugsy]

I know absolutely nothing about dress shoes, so when I picked up these Allen Edmonds for $15 from a local thrift shop, it was simply because I liked the way they looked, they fit well, and they were inexpensive... When got home, I googled them, and it seems I really got some very nice shoes for a song!!... They no longer seem to be listed in the current lineup, but they seem comparable to some $200+ variations in the current Allen Edmonds offerings. Any idea how old these are?

Like I said, I know nothing about nice shoes, and now that I have a pair, I feel somewhat committed to take proper care of them. Is there anything I need to know about care/storage of dress shoes? Assume you're talking to someone who's never worn anything but tennishoes and hiking boots, because well, thats pretty much who you're talking to

they're in great shape, though the left shoe has an indentation towards the toe, which can be seen in the top photo. I wonder if there is a way to 'press' this back out from the inside?

here they are, pictured with another great local score from earlier this week: a biltmore senator i picked up for $15 from a craigslist ad!

WOW, lucky you. Wear them in good health.

 

[davestlouis]

I have AE McAllisters that look awfully similar to yours. Great shoes and a good price too!