Allen Edmonds turns 104 “young” this year. 104! And each year they celebrate their birthday with one of their biggest sales. Even most of their “Icons” which are usually exported are sold on this one. But some styles get bigger/better discounts than others, while some models aren’t marked down at all. Here’s one out of ten.
Price note:Like everyone else, Allen Edmonds has raised their prices significantly, one would imagine to keep up with the rising installation costs. Some examples:
Just because most of their shoes are handmade in Port Washington Wisconsin, doesn’t mean they don’t import bits and pieces to make them… like the “European calf leather” most of their shoes are made of.
Okay, enough of that. Let’s start the countdown!
#1 with a bullet. Getting an unusually significant discount ($151!) this year. Much better than recent years.
The Strand is a legendary, minimalist dress shoe from Allen Edmonds. They’re often sold out at other sales, but the Anniversary Sale (and the Rediscover America Sale in the fall) often have them on sale. Available in Mahogany (in-person review here), Walnut, Dark Chili, or Black.
It’s a little quieter than the Stand, but it still works with personality. They are under $300, made in Port Washington Wisconsin, and the style is timeless. Dainite sole is not very noticeable. It’s not a big thing with a tooth, it’s a lug sole. Not at all. They look just fine in a suit. Equally perfect. And with the weather as unpredictable as ever, and most of us looking for maximum versatility (read: wearable for all seasons and most situations), then Dainite is the only way to go.
Same shoe, just with leather soles. For those who are not there and have no desire to rideThe Dainite group. Usually on sale at other, smaller events throughout the year, but $269 for original quality (not Factory 2nds), made in Port Washington Wisconsin, free shipping/returnable dress shoes is a pretty good deal here in this day and age. It’s made in a multitude of colors, but Mahogany’s dark red-brown will be hard to beat.
A warm weather, built for comfort, loafer made in Port Washington Wisconsin. Their “Ivesi” collection uses soft, flexible and lightweight rubber soles, as well as irregularly shaped liners.feel…while still looking very, very handsome.
Full review here. Allen Edmonds business foundation. It doesn’t get more time than that. They DO make the Park Avenue with a Dainite Rubber sole ($20 more), but for some reason they limited the color choices out there to just Black, Walnut, Black Chili, and Coffee. There is no Espresso or Mahogany, shown above. It lands in our top ten because it costs $80 more than the nearly identical Fifth Avenues.
A remixed version of the aforementioned Park Avenue. The new Allen Edmonds Verse collection takes its classic, making it lighter, lighter, and more flexible for warm weather use. The uppers are less structured for a more comfortable feel. Flexible rubber soles. Goat skins. Goodyear specializes in welt construction. It is available in four colors of calfskin and three colors of suede, where “bitter chocolate” is shown above.
No one advocates wearing chukka boots like this particular style website you’re reading right now. Things that protect the sky. Dainite alone. It’s versatile enough to pair with both casual and smart casual, but those eyelets, as cool as they are, will keep them from being worn.
It’s not as boring as a regular pair of penny loafers, and it’s not overly edgy/elf-ish pointy. That’s right. Solid black, pepper, and a few marble “museum” leather options, which look good without going overboard.
Modern in their minimalism, classy in their quiet style. This is Carlyle’s place. It’s hard not to like. Full review here. Available in black chili, black, or walnut. I would love it if Allen Edmonds started offering this in Mahogany or Espresso.
Just be warned that like a Ferrari parked on the street, people willnoticethese shoes. In our world of frumpy crossover “SUVs” and white sneaker-sole “dress shoe” hybrids… something like this will stand out more than ever. But they are more than just looks. They are incredibly useful. If you want to pull off the black beachwear or charcoal suit, lose the tie, pocket a patterned square, and put on some monks. If it’s hot, go with a light gray or navy suit, a silk knit tie, and monks.
You’ll need those if you’re picking up new shoes or boots during this sale. Made in the USA. They won’t be free shipping themselves since free shipping doesn’t usually start at $100 these days.
Allen Edmonds Anniversary Sale ends 4/30. Be aware that after that, it may take some time before their “Icon” models are back on sale again. In the past their Icon collection has sold out regularly during their Anniversary Sale in the Spring, and their Discover America Sale in October… and that’s about it.