Shoes of 2018

Allen Edmonds Carlyle Bourbon wholecut dress shoes   These shoes 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. These are very comfortable dress shoes that I have worn a lot. I bought these shoes in 2018 to add to my large Allen Edmonds shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Bond Street Black cap toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes in October, 2018, on sale. These shoes are built in an elongated classic cap-toe oxford, six-eyelet balmoral design. They have a 360-degree speed welt and a cushion insole. They also feature a quarter heel tap and an awfully slippery rubber pod (provides no traction) with a lightweight heel and are built on the Allen Edmonds 64 last. They are handcrafted in Port Washington, WI, with premium European leather upper and lining. I like these shoes for how shiny they are, but hate the slippery soles. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue Black brogued cap toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes during the 2018 Allen Edmonds "Rediscover America Sale." These are classy lace-up oxford dress shoes with a cap-toe balmoral and brogue styling. They are 360-degree bench welted with custom cork insoles and are built on the welted 65 last. This pair has a black Dainite rubber sole for good traction and weather-resistance. These shoes were handcrafted in Port Washington, WI of premium calfskin. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue Dark Chili brogued cap toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes during the 2018 Allen Edmonds "Rediscover America Sale." The shoes are dyed brown "chili" color. They have a balmoral brogued cap toe, classic fit, leather sole with regular heel, and CustomCork midsole that naturally molds for a custom fit. Bench Welt for added stability. Handcrafted in Port Washington, WI, USA of calfskin leather. Built on the 65 last with 360 Goodyear welted construction. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue Merlot brogued cap toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes during the 2018 Allen Edmonds "Rediscover America Sale." These are very comfortable lace-up oxford dress shoes. They are dyed in a color called "merlot," which is similar to the color of the wine by that name. They have a balmoral brogued cap toe, classic fit, leather sole with regular heel, and CustomCork midsole that naturally molds for a custom fit. Bench Welt for added stability. Handcrafted in Port Washington, WI, USA of calfskin leather. Built on the 65 last with 360 Goodyear welted construction.They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Coffee cap toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes during the 2018 Allen Edmonds "Rediscover America Sale." These are classic lace-up oxford dress shoes in the cap-toe balmoral style. These shoes are made with imported premium calfskin leather upper. They are built on the Allen Edmonds welted 65 last and are lined. They are made with 360-degree bench welt construction for durability and stability, and have CustomCork insole forms and a leather sole. These dress shoes are handcrafted in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Walnut cap toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes during the 2018 Allen Edmonds "Rediscover America Sale." These are classic lace-up oxford dress shoes in the cap-toe balmoral style. These shoes are made with imported premium calfskin leather upper. They are built on the Allen Edmonds welted 65 last and are lined. They are made with 360-degree bench welt construction for durability and stability, and have CustomCork insole forms and a leather sole. These dress shoes are handcrafted in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue Brown cap toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes on sale in August, 2018. These are very comfortable lace-up oxford dress shoes in brown. They have a balmoral brogued cap toe, classic fit, black Dainite rubber sole with regular heel, and CustomCork midsole that naturally molds for a custom fit. Bench Welt for added stability. Handcrafted in Port Washington, WI, USA of calfskin leather. Built on the 65 last with 360 Goodyear welted construction. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Navy cap toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes in early 2018. These are classic lace-up oxford dress shoes in the cap-toe balmoral style. The color is navy blue, which is distinctive. These shoes are made with imported premium calfskin leather upper. They are built on the Allen Edmonds welted 65 last and are lined. They are made with 360-degree bench welt construction for durability and stability, and have CustomCork insole forms and a leather sole. These dress shoes are handcrafted in Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue Oxblood brogued cap toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes in early 2018. hese are very comfortable lace-up oxford dress shoes. They are dyed in the oxblood color. They have a balmoral brogued cap toe, classic fit, black Dainite rubber sole with regular heel, and CustomCork midsole that naturally molds for a custom fit. Bench Welt for added stability. Handcrafted in Port Washington, WI, USA of calfskin leather. Built on the 65 last with 360 Goodyear welted construction. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue Walnut brogued cap toe dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes in early 2018. These are very comfortable lace-up oxford dress shoes. They are walnut in color. They have a balmoral brogued cap toe, classic fit, and have a Dainite rubber sole with regular heel, and CustomCork midsole that naturally molds for a custom fit. Bench Welt for added stability. Handcrafted in Port Washington, WI, USA of calfskin leather. Built on the 65 last with 360-degree Goodyear welted construction. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Allen Edmonds McAllister Dark Chili wingtip dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes in early 2018. This lace-up oxford dress shoe is a wingtip balmoral with brogue styling. Built on the Allen Edmonds 65 last, these shoes have a lined calfskin leather upper, "CustomCork" insole, and 360° bench welt construction. They are made in Port Washington, WI. They join my Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

Thursday Boot Company "Aviator" wingtip dress shoes  I bought these dress shoes in mid 2018 when the Thursday Boot Company launched their dress shoe lineup. Got a really great price. These shoes feature a full-brogue wingtip design with intricate detailing and Dainite rubber soles. The uppers are all leather. Cork-bed midsoles form to the foot with wear. Lined with leather. Goodyear welted. They join my dress shoe collection.