Allen-Edmonds Strawfut (re-)released
These seem like the perfect thing for a warm spring or summer day. The mesh (linen on one version) lets air flow through the shoe and keeps your feet cooler. It's a great innovation... one that's over half a century old, since these originally debuted in the 1940s. Surprising to me that they didn't re-release these sooner or already have them as mainstays of the AE collection. Maybe they're too "weird" for a lot of modern men.
It's mostly offered in casual colour combinations, but what's interesting to me is that there's an all-black version. Would the nylon mesh be too casual for a suit-and-tie office or would no one notice anyway? I'm interested in any opinions on this.
By the way, they've recently expanded into golf shoes and have a pair inspired by the Strawfut.
It's mostly offered in casual colour combinations, but what's interesting to me is that there's an all-black version. Would the nylon mesh be too casual for a suit-and-tie office or would no one notice anyway? I'm interested in any opinions on this.
By the way, they've recently expanded into golf shoes and have a pair inspired by the Strawfut.
I have just received a black/black mesh pair of the Strawfut. They are spectacular. I will wear them with ALL my blue and grey suits this summer. I will reserve them for special outings at first but as I wear them more, all bets are off. Gorgeous shoes.
ReplyDeleteToo bad you're anonymous... I'd really love to see how well they work.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind seeing pics, but I'm not sold on the black/black Strawfut. To me, the informality of the mesh would contrast too much with the formality of the colour. Maybe someone can provde me wrong.
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