I love quality dress shoes. I've been loyal to Allen Edmunds for years because I have an A width. Then I tried Aldens and except for the fact they make much less style variety, i am in love with the brand for fit and feel. I wear dress shoes with everything, except when I work outside.
The best place to get fantastic deals on quality dress shoes is Ebay. Some of the items sold there are new seconds or returns, that beat the price you'd find at places like AEs "Shoe Bank" close out store. Other deals are preowned, but like new from estate sales. You have to look weekly and don't rush. All I've purchased are like new or seldom worn.
I bought a new pair of new Alden Welterweights for $199 that would cost $530 at the Shoe Mart. I am guessing they were seconds or returns. You'll find dealers there that have 200 pair of both brands on sale.
I bought a pair of shell cordovan Hanovers for $250. They were like new and guessing they are about 1980 vintage, as Hanover hasn't made quality shoes for years. So they had to be from an estate sale. I have been thrilled to find these prices at one third of new, and I would guess the sellers are just as happy to get that price.
The best place to get fantastic deals on quality dress shoes is Ebay. Some of the items sold there are new seconds or returns, that beat the price you'd find at places like AEs "Shoe Bank" close out store. Other deals are preowned, but like new from estate sales. You have to look weekly and don't rush. All I've purchased are like new or seldom worn.
I bought a new pair of new Alden Welterweights for $199 that would cost $530 at the Shoe Mart. I am guessing they were seconds or returns. You'll find dealers there that have 200 pair of both brands on sale.
I bought a pair of shell cordovan Hanovers for $250. They were like new and guessing they are about 1980 vintage, as Hanover hasn't made quality shoes for years. So they had to be from an estate sale. I have been thrilled to find these prices at one third of new, and I would guess the sellers are just as happy to get that price.