The Allen Edmonds Strawfut

[Derek WC]

They're here:

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/product_6541414_1_40000000001_-1?top_category=120552
Along with a couple of others:
'New Orleans'

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/product_6541167_1_40000000001_-1?top_category=120552
'Carlsbad'

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/product_6541611_1_40000000001_-1?top_category=120552

 

[Bruce Wayne]

They're here:

I wonder if there is a lining of some sort behind the linen in those, or the 1-up or the Doube Eagle?

 

[mhollis44]

I see an AE order coming to fruition very soon....and I see myself as the proud owner of a pair of Strawfuts.

 

[GWD]

I really like AE's new line of shoes!

 

[mhollis44]

I took the plunge and purchased the Strawfut. Originally, the pair was shipping in 4 to 5 weeks, but I received an email yesterday that they are on the way. I'll post pics when they arrive.

 

[KILO NOVEMBER]

Strawfuts are lined.

I wonder if there is a lining of some sort behind the linen in those, or the 1-up or the Doube Eagle?

I saw a pair on Friday. The inside of the shoes looks just like the inside of any other AE shoes, so, yes, there is a liner.

 

[Lincsong]

I'm going to get a black pair. After I pay my taxes in April.

 

[Matt Deckard]

There is no lining on the parts that are mesh. I just received a pair from the President of Allen Edmonds. They are a bit unique, and I'll show take pics soon.

The pair I received look very much like the originals I sent in a while back for them to review. Now I have to send them a big thank you note for returning these shoes to the lineup.

http://deckardsguide.blogspot.com/2009/09/strawfut.html

 

[Matt Deckard]

The linen version is fully leather lined, while all the versions with the mesh are partially lined and open to the air.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

The linen version is fully leather lined, while all the versions with the mesh are partially lined and open to the air.

That is too bad. I was hoping that the linen/leather ones would at least have holes punched into the lining.

Do you happen to know if the nylon mesh comes in other colours so I could get a pair in bourbon & bone?

 

[Matt Deckard]

Check out the video.

The ones made for me are a special make on the #1 last, I wanted that bigger toe box like the originals. I also asked for a Poron insole and Rendenbach soles with a leather combination heel. Very light weight, these are as close to the originals as they get.

I plan on taking them out on the dance floor tonight at the world famous Cicada Club. But first I'm going to take them on a two mile break in walk to scuff up the soles so they don't slide too much while dancing.

Thanks again to Allen Edmonds for returning this breathable style to the lineup.

COMPLETELY AMAZING!

If you don't have spectator shoes in the 21st century, you must be living in the past!

[video]http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MattDeckard#p/a/u/0/BRdh9qqQC70[/video]

 

[fluteplayer07]

THANK-YOU MATT!!!!

Just bought mine today, and they are fantastic!





The saleswoman in the Troy store started talking about you... "A man found an old pair of these, and the CEO saw them. He saw to it they were refurbished, and then the style was added to the new lineup." I told her that I knew who you were (kind of). Many thanks for working to get these made!

Cheers,

 

[fluteplayer07]

Is it safe to use shoetrees in these as with a normal pair of shoes? Or will it distort the nylon weave? Matt, perhaps you'd know the answer... Or Tomasso, Cookie, resident shoe experts in general?




Thanks,

 

[flyfishark]

I got these two years ago. I know they weren't released, and I can't remember (age) how I got them. Any ideas on how this shoe existed over two years ago when it was just released? Strawfut in the middle.

 

[Anthony Lawson]

I had never seen the Strawfut before, but now that I have, I'm thinking it's time to find myself a pair.

 

[Feraud]

Is that an open weave or canvas like material? It looks the latter.

 

[buler]

The Strawfut is currently on sale for $279 thru April 25th.
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[flyfishark]

Is that an open weave or canvas like material? It looks the latter.

I think it's a linen material

 

[Tomasso]

Any ideas on how this shoe existed over two years ago when it was just released?

The current Strawfut is a re-release of a formerly discontinued model.

 

[Tomasso]

Is it safe to use shoetrees in these as with a normal pair of shoes? Or will it distort the nylon weave?

It shouldn't be a problem. I use trees in my running shoes (which have mesh uppers) with no deleterious effects.