Customer Reviews Allen Edmonds McAllister

After owning these shoes for almost 2 years and wearing them 2-3 times a week, I can recommend this shoe without hesitation. They basically look like new, aside from some slight darkening of the leather which makes these look even more stylish. Don't expect a cushy footbed; these shoes are built the old fashioned way (which is part of what gives them such great durability). This is probably why you'll see mixed reviews about arch support. The shoe is actually quite comfortable though, as the cork sole will mold to your foot with repeated wear. Be prepared to replace the heel many times over, as there's no reason for these shoes not to last forever if you use cedar shoe trees, polish and/or condition them once every two months, and avoid wearing them two days in a row. Also be prepared for compliments!

Read the reviews first off and they really helped me gauge what size to buy. On AE shoe chart I am a 14 1/2 B width. I ordered 14 D and the shoe fits so well. The most comfortable new shoe I have ever worn. My staff could not stop talking about how attractive and professional the shoe looked.

I own several pairs of A&E shoes...two of these...one in black and one in cordovan. They don't require break-in, look great and are very comfortable. They can be re-crafted and should last forever.

Really great shoe, minimal breaking in needed. On my feet a good portion of the day, and these shoes keep my feet comfortable and feeling good at the end of the day. Coloring is pretty close to picture, but slightly darker.

They get 1 star overall because the sole already has a penny-sized hole in it. I've worn these shoes roughly once/week, predominantly indoors for about 2.5 years. The heel and uppers are in mint condition and show the relatively little wear they have received. They remain polished and have had a shoe tree in them every single night. A short while ago I was astonished to see a hole appear through the bottom of the right sole. Very disappointing given the price and name on the shoe. Have to wonder if there was something else going on here as I have always considered AE very reliable shoes. Not this pair.

Bought them on sale for $248. Great looking shoes, and they fit fine. However, there were big flaws in them, as if they were factory seconds: Poor stitching on tip of the wingtip (both shoes), and the right shoe upper was not centered on the sole. I am returning them. Zappos is great, but I'm concerned about quality control at Allen Edmonds.

Look like seconds. Leather pull lines, 1 flaw/blemish in leather. First time I have tried this brand. Disappointed.