Allen Edmonds Vs. Beckett Simonon: Shoe Brand Stompdown & Which One You Should Buy

Bespoke Unit's Paul Anthony & Charles-Philippe review the differences between Allen Edmonds and Beckett Simonon shoes. Watch our video to find out which of these brands might suit you best.

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Allen Edmonds website: http://allenedmonds.ojrq.net/c/125551...

Allen Edmonds Vs. Beckett Simonon: Shoe Brand Stompdown

On our first Stompdown, we're pitting Allen Edmonds against Beckett Simonon.

With Allen Edmonds, we get:

• A Goodyear Welted shoe

• Made in the USA

• Price point of about $400 USD

And from Beckett Simonon:

• Blake Stitch shoe

• Ethically handcrafted in Colombia

• Price point around $200, $160 with the 20% discount using code BU20

Main Pros of Allen Edmonds

1. If you like a Goodyear Welted shoe, you'll get that here. A Goodyear Welt makes for a shoe that is more waterproof, which you can resole more easily.

2. Allen Edmonds offers shoes over US size 13 regular; if you're a 14 triple E like Paul, you can't get Beckett Simonons in your size. Further, for feet ourside Allen Edmonds' usual range of 6A—15EEE, they will make it to order in a few weeks.

Main Pros of Beckett Simonon

1. Affordable handcrafted shoe at around $200.

2. More streamlined styles & lower soles are possible due to Blake construction.

Beckett Simonon is great for expanding your shoe collection with well-made and sleek styles. However, the Blake Stitch leads to a less water-resistant shoe, therefore in wet conditions you may opt for a Goodyear shoe.

Hence, for a first dress shoe like a black captoe Oxford which will see very heavy use, Allen Edmonds is a good choice. Also, slushy conditions like Pennsylvania winters will benefit from Allen Edmonds' Goodyear construction and Dainite soles.

During summer, though, you can enjoy the benefits of a light, streamlined shoe like those from Beckett Simonon.

You might therefore look to get your cornerstone classics from Allen Edmonds, and flesh out your collection with Beckett Simonon.

With this in mind, check out our other resources on shoes (links above) and Allen Edmonds' & Beckett Simonon's respective sites. Again, if you look at Beckett Simonon, remember the code BU20 for a 20% discount.

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The Bespoke Unit Team

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