pyrrhus7886
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•Created by pyrrhus7886 on 8/16/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Dress shoes question about Allen Edmonds - other brands to look into if needed?
Today I just bought a pair of Allen Edmonds oxfords (park avenue), and because I was lazy I didn't fully inspect them in the store but I was sold a somewhat scuffed model for full price. Obviously I am going to return them, but I was wondering if it was generally true what I've seen some people say about them - that AE as a brand is nowhere what it was in the past. This is my first proper dress shoe and I'd like it to be a good one.
I probably can't buy online as I often have issues with proper fitting shoes, and I need them for an upcoming event in a few weeks' time. I wouldn't mind just getting another AE pair that has better QC but some comments I've read on GYW and MFA have been troubling. I live on Long Island so going to NYC to shop around shouldn't be an issue. Would prefer to stay in this price range as well. I've looked into Meermin but many say they are stiff as bricks and take a long time to break in.
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