Allen Edmonds Men's Park Avenue

Shoes were Allen Edmonds Second quality. Has Second mark on shoe sole - see picture. These are NOT factory originals. Nothing in description says they are Seconds. Be warned about what quality you're getting.

BE WARNED ,,,DONT DO IT.There's little doubt in my mind that these are seconds being sold as #1.Almost as if they were taken right from the AE Shoebank (seconds WITH MINIMAL FLAWS) and sold for same price as #1's.Different colors,(Can be buffed out,but that would be a second),stitching is brutal,Scars from the hand tools ,wrinkles on the sole,crack in the heel. Besides that they actually came in a box (not an AE box)that was to big with 1 piece of paper in there for protection.The box is big enough to put another pair of shoes in there.So these shoes also have the scuffs and scratches you would expect from being beaten up and thrown around inside the box .

Was very excited to receive these shoes in the mail (Nicest shoes I've ever bought, will be wearing them to my wedding) and was looking forward to the whole unboxing. Black box with gold type, flannel shoe bags, pristine leather, the whole luxury experience.Was however disappointed to receive a fairly dinged up box, and shoes that had very obviously been worn on rough terrain. The soles already had deep scratches in the leather, as if someone had tried them on by walking on gravel or rough asphalt, and there were some deep grooves on the insoles which I can't figure out the possible cause of.I will be keeping them anyways, as the scuffing will be quickly outdone by a single wear, and the upper leather is still in perfect condition condition. Plus I paid $280 on Amazon vs $425 from the Allen Edmonds store, so some sole scuffs are worth the discount in my opinion. Still, for a luxury product it is unfortunate to have such obvious wear right from the box, and if I were buying these as a gift for someone I would have to return them for a pristine pair.

I went up one width as these run narrow and the fit was good. I’m a 9.5D and ordered 9.5E.Here’s how I feel about Allen Edmonds: You can order factory seconds and get slight defects at a discount price OR you can order first quality and get slight defects at full price. I should have known better. These full priced shoes have tiger stripes in the leather on the toe caps and the left shoe has crooked stitching in the heel. After a lot of repolishing, they are presentable but not perfect.

I had previously purchased a pair of Oxblood Allen Edmunds Park Avenue shoes, and they are fantastic. This time, I wanted to purchase a pair of Black Allen Edmunds Park Avenue shoes. If you look at picture you will notice something missing...Shoelaces. Also, notice the broguing. The Park Avenue model shown in the picture on the site is a Cap Toe, with NO broguing. Lastly, my previous shoes came in an Allen Edmunds shoebox, and cloth shoe bags. These shoes were just wrapped in tissue paper, loose inside the shipping box. When you spend $400+ on a pair of shoes, you expect the correct model, shoelaces, and better packaging..SMH

I needed a new pair of brown shoes to go with a new blue suit as evidently black and dark brown shoes are out of favor. I have other pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes and they are my go to work shoes, fit great, last etc. So while they are expensive I knew that they would fit, look great and be part of my wardrobe for a long time.I am not disappointed, these shoes are pricing but if you are looking for a shoe that will last 10 -15 years, look great throughout the process and be surprisingly comfortable, its a cost worth it.

Made in the USA still stands for quality at Allen Edmonds. While a bit on the pricey side, they are well worth the investment if you spend many hours on your feet and you desire shoes with a long life. I have yet to find an equal in fit, comfort, overall shoe weight or quality of materials (particularly in the manufacture of the heel. Others have raved about Johnston & Murphey being a half-price alternative, but I disagree - I have owned Johnston & Murphey shoes that look nice, but all have been heavy and loud enough to be heard a block away when walking). I've tried Bostonian (quality on the decline of late), Clarks (quality definitely lacking) and Johnston & Murphey: none of which come close to matching the quality of Allen Edmonds; all of which ended up either in the landfill or at Good Will.

I was really looking forward to have a pair of Allen Edmonds. Good reviews and good name brand.When they arrived, they look great. Perhaps the lighting was not ideal when I first looked at them, but when I wore them the first time, I noticed that the right shoe was not as shiny as the left midway through the day. Since I already wore them, I can't send them back. I took it to a shoe place for a shine, and they pointed out the almost unnoticeable lines on the right shoe. He said it was due to the leather not matching and that I will experience uneven wear due to the lower quality of (or maybe defective) leather on one shoe.Very disappointing due to the price and reputation of these shoes. I did pay less than the retail of $399 here at Amazon, but are these supposed to be the "B" stock? If so, I'm not aware of it. The shine of the shoes are matching now, but if you look at them closely, you'll still see the lines on the right shoe.

The Fifth Avenue is the flagship style of Allen Edmonds. I would describe the fit as long and lean. If you are in between sizes, I would recommend sizing down and if you have wide feet be sure to order the wide width. These shoes are classic style and comfortable, Allen Edmonds has a reputation for building durable shoes. Now I will say the shoe box came damaged and I could tell the shoes had been previously tried on, however the price reflected that. I was able to pick these shoes up in the price rang of $170s CND when they tradition retails for $350 USD. If you see an extremely lower price be prepared for a damage shoe box, which I think would mean little to most customers. Living in the land of snow and these being a leather soled shoe I had a local copper put on a rubber grip sole.On another note Allen Edmonds are the most comfortable and due to their range of sizes and widths, the best fitting shoes I have found. They are very tough to find in Canada and to order from America you often get hit with large duties and would have to pay for any returns. Not on Amazon. Amazon has true changed the game for those living in Canada or in remote communities. Overall very happy with my purchase and my experience with Amazon.

Let me start by saying I have 3 other pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes and the are great. Not this time though. This pair from Amazon is terrible quality. The dye on the shoes is very splotchy. It's hard to see in the pics, but it's bad. Seems to be a factory second or something like that. I can't wear them to work. It's so bad I feel like it's a scam. I'm going return them.

I'm a mid career guy and have tried all the different brands but AE is simply the best. I'm in a suit and tie daily and the Park Avenue, for me, is the best looking silhouette to pair with my attire. I'd recommend going to an AE store to get sized before buying online because depending on the shoe / last you might need to size up / down or get a different width. This shoe also polishes very well so maintenance is simple. I'd definitely recommend and will definitely purchase a few more.

If you are looking for a great shoe and money not really an issue I would buy any of this brand. The craftmanship is unparalleled.

This is a pretty good deal for AE. They are a factory second though, you could guess that by the price. Mine had about 8 minor imperfections, nothing serious and all can be fixed or hidden with some sole paint and leather cream. I have spent $700 on AE direct from AE that showed up in way worse condition. I will buy these again and touch them up.