I’ve own a half dozen pairs of Allen Edmonds but am wondering if there’s a similar company (American made and sourced) that are better/more comfortable/better value/ etc.

Haven’t bought a pair of shoes in 5+ years so I suspect the market has changed.

  • IMALlama@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    11 months ago

    I don’t have any brand recommendations, but you’re probably going to be looking for a pair of Goodyear Welted shoes. There are plenty of other construction techniques, and not all goodyear welted shoes are high quality, but there is a strong correlation between it and quality.

  • danhakimi@kbin.social
    31·
    11 months ago

    Specifically for American made… Look at Cobbler Union. Not as widely available as Allen Edmonds or Alden, but very good.

    Also Aldens are super well designe,db ut they’re too expensive new.