A new pair of shoes - Allen Edmonds Leeds in Black Shell Cordovan

In this video I unbox and show off my new Allen Edmonds Black Cordovan shoes model 9501. These are the Allen Edmonds 1-511 last. I also talk about the best way to break them in as well.

I like these even better than the Alden 990 Plain Toe Bluchers (Barrie last) even though I typically like Alden better than Allen Edmonds.

They are however both top quality American shoe makers so you can hardly go wrong with either!

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[GrantNP]

Out of curiosity, what do you do for a living?

[phototristan]

@GrantNP I work in tech. support for an online photo agency and am also a photographer with a number of clients. Why do you ask?

[alexhussey]

@phototristan I assuming he asks because you're buying really expensive pair of shoes and 64gb 3G ipads and such. it seems you might be rolling in the dough.

[10W7]

Goergous

[MrJun909]

Always enjoy your shoe review videos. Please do an update on them after a few months and see how the leather breaks in.

[baysman59]

Very well presented. I have "The Player", those presented to Golf pros. I will pick up the Kenilworth and Leeds. Alden are the best if looking for the shoe with the strength of the build. Yet, Allen E. is a very competent competitor and the service of both to their customers is above par. Thank you for your good advice on the break in. I finally bought Allen Edmond's after a long consideration. I believe you invest in yourself with quality, if you are able.

[GrantNP]

@phototristan You seem to live very comfortably and have plenty of nice things to review. I was just wondering how you could consistently afford these things. Sounds like you have a pretty good thing going.

[dressshoeguy]

Very nice shoes my friend. I can tell you like them, and may you get lots of wear and use from them. I enjoy mine every time i wear them. I am now going to consider a black pair too in the shell cordovan.

[sammysamsoccer]

hey where can i get these mate?