Cutting Apart 50 Years of Allen Edmonds Shoes (Value Review)

We examine six pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes from the 1970s to today, to learn how the quality has changed over the years: https://gentl.mn/allen-edmonds-shoes-...

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00:00 Introduction

As you might know, ownership of Allen Edmonds has changed a few times over the last few decades and some people argue that the quality has deteriorated over time.

By cutting 4 pairs of Allen Edmonds shoes and comparing them side by side, we can really understand what has changed and if that was a change for the better or for the worse.


00:56 1. Heel Blocks 1a. Shoe from 2010s - Randolph Penny Loafer
02:15 1b. Shoe from 2021 - Grandview Longwing Derby
03:20 1c. Shoe from 2000s - Sanibel Moccasin
05:51 1d. Shoe from 2000s - Strawfut Oxford
07:01 1e. Shoes from 1970s
07:50 Biscayne Loafer
10:00 Leeds Blucher

12:08 2. Outsoles & Sole Stitching 2a. Shoe from 2010s
13:32 2b. Shoe from 2021
13:56 2c. Shoes from 2000s
14:20 2d. Shoes from 1970s

15:47 3. Midsoles (Cork, Foam) & Shanks 3a. Shoe from 2010s
18:10 3b. Shoe from 2021
18:56 3c. Shoes from 2000s
19:56 3d. Shoes from 1970s

21:18 4. Insoles and Linings 4a. Shoe from 2010s
26:24 4b. Shoe from 2021
30:25 4c. Shoes from 2000s
36:40 4d. Shoes from 1970s

40:04 5. Welt Stitching, Gembands, Interlinings, Heel, Toe Caps & Upper Leathers

45:41 Our Final Thoughts
The obvious outlier here is the Sanibel model; otherwise, things have remained largely consistent across the decades! The other 5 pairs are similar in construction, use the same tags and same nails which we find impressive.