This is my first real nice pair of shoes, so it's hard to compare it to anything more than the cheap stuff I've used in the past. The leather is just stunning looking, the color of it, feel of it, stitch work, the way it shines up and beams in the right light, it even smells great.... just a beautiful shoe. Also, the solid oak heel sounds and feels amazing. There's really something about walking on a sidewalk with that click clack. The Walnut color also allows some versatility, it practically goes with everything besides black. It's a shoe you can wear to more formal events/work places and one that you can wear with jeans on Saturday, it's pretty great. The shoe feels amazing as well, after a day or two of wearing it, I broke it in and it's easily now the most comfortable shoe I've ever used. The big caveat is the sizing, this shoe is strange in that it's significantly longer and more narrow than your traditional shoe. In your average shoe I'll wear a 10.5, maybe an 11 in sneakers. So I ordered a 10.5D.. the thing was painful to wear even just sitting at my desk. So after doing research and figuring out how Allen Edmond's sizing works a bit with a 9.5EEE, which ended up fitting amazingly. Apparently with each width increase your also going to get a bit of length. But now it fits much more nicely, the lace gap closes much more, and the shoe was significantly more comfortable immediately. In fact I possibly could have gone down to 9EEE and that might have been even better, which again as someone with fairly normal feet who wears around 10.5-11s in other shoes that's just crazy. Amazon was very gracious with the exchange process and even sent me free expedited shipping on the wider pair so I'd have them in time for an pair of events, but I'd still recommend trying to get a fit at a brick and mortar location first if possible (wasn't for me) they'll size you up and fit the perfect pair for you. Currently Amazon seems to sell the D width and EEE only. According to AE the difference is about 3/16 of an inch for each width, so someone might be more keen on E or EE or even the more narrow ones. Read more
This American-made shoe is my go-to dress shoe for blue suits (have 3 of them). Comfortable from day-one. Surprised at how women notice and compliment my choice of shoes when wearing this Allen Edmonds classic style. Read more
A few months ago, I never even heard of Allen Edmonds. Then I saw an impressive example of their shoes on display in an upscale department store. It was obvious the well crafted shoes were in a class all their own. Reluctant to buy shoes on-line unfitted and unseen, I was partially lured by Amazon's generous return policy. I could always send the shoes back if there was a problem, I reasoned. Living on a relatively modest budget, this strand cap beauty finished in walnut is the most attractive and expensive pair of shoes I have ever purchased. My size 12 "gunboat" feet have always been a challenge to fit comfortably and correctly. I was astounded at how well these shoes fit! Comfortable in every way, no break in was required. The usual stiffness I am familiar with in other new shoes was simply not there. Very comfortable, I could have easily worn the new shoes all day long without experiencing any discomfort at all. The quality of these fine shoes speaks for itself. Another first for me; so prized are these shoes in my otherwise modest collection, I invested in a pair of cedar trees to better protect and store the shoes. This is the first pair of Allen Edmonds shoes I ever bought and knowing what I now know, they most certainly won't be the last. I am very pleased. Read more
I am a huge fan of Amazon and have never been disappointed by a product until I ordered a pair of allen edmonds shoes. The 10% price discount was too good to be true. The shoes were shipped to me from Amazons Return Center, I should have known from that alone that they would not be up to par. I opened the box and was instantly disappointed. The shoes were not in the shoe bags and had marks all over them. I have heard of seconds, but the defects on these shoes were VERY noticeable. I would have not ordered the shoes had I know they were factory seconds, I would think Amazon would have labeled them as seconds somewhere on the page. I returned the product, Amazon has an un beatable return policy, and purchased the shoes elsewhere. These are beautiful shoes and would recommend them to anyone, just buy them directly from Allen Edmonds (Free Shipping) or from your local mens shop. This way you know you will be getting the finest quality. Read more
So there is a lot of players in the game these days as far as dress shoes go. But team, let me be very clear about one thing... this shoe is where the cheery meets the whipped cream on your ice cream sunday. I have had the middle of the road dress shoe with your standard issue rubber sole, and yes, those are leading the power rankings with Prom and other awkward teenage formal events. But seeing that I just hit my prime in my mid 20's, and knowing that if I wanted a snowballs chance in central park to be respectable in the working world, I would need to act like I have rounded third after a walk off homerun. Back to the shoe, they fit great with a dark blue suit, I have seen them worn with dark jeans and the color of the shoe compliments a variety of fall colors. The leather sole took me one night in dancing to a mildly decent swing band at a wedding to break them in. The leather sole is also replaceable, which extends the life of this particular shoe. I have good friends who have had the same pair of Allen Edmond shoes and just replace the soles, some aging over 20 years old. Call it a great shoe, call it fashion equity, call them Allen Edmonds, I am telling you, this shoe is worth the price and the feeling you get when you lace these cleats up for a night out on the town. Look good, feel good, play good. Read more
