Shoes of 2017

Brooks Brothers wingtip burgundy dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes in October, 2017, on sale. These are classic wingtip dress shoes in the Golden Fleece line by Brooks Brothers. These shoes have a very comfortable footbed, though they are heavy. They have Dainite rubber inserts in the sole. The shoes are made in Italy. They're big, clunky, and have a commanding prescence when I walk in them. They join my dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Carlyle Oxblood plain toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes during the first time I bought shoes during the Allen Edmonds "Rediscover America" sale in October, 2017. These are wholecut oxford dress shoes in oxblood. They have a single oak leather sole with a regular heel. The CustomCork midsole naturally molds for a custom fit with wear. Bench welted for added stability. Handcrafted in Port Washington, WI, USA of fine imported leathers. Built on the welted 108 Last and are made with 360° Goodyear Welted construction. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Yorktown Black cap toe dress shoes  These lace-up derby black dress shoes were made by Allen Edmonds and were discontinued in 2017. They feature a cap-toe blucher traditional design. They are 360-degreee Goodyear welted and have a single oak leather sole and regular heel and built on the welted 1943 last. They are handcrafted in Port Washington, WI, with imported premium calfskin. I bought these dress shoes at an Allen Edmonds outlet in 2017. They were the first to join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.