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As already stated, C&J are generally superior in quality, construction, finish, and has sleeker lasts. The benefit of AE is increased accessibility (in the US) compared to C&J, larger variety of styles/lasts, massive range of sizes and widths, and lower price. However, I think to the general non-SF public, most won't be able to distinguish between AE and C&J.I'm thinking about buying a pair of C&J Chukka boots in suede. But I have one question what's the diffrence between C&J and Allen Edmonds in these kind of shoes? Am I only paying for the brand here or is there some quality diffrence?
I'm thinking about buying a pair of C&J Chukka boots in suede. But I have one question what's the diffrence between C&J and Allen Edmonds in these kind of shoes? Am I only paying for the brand here or is there some quality diffrence?
+1. I have a few C&J's branded as Peal for Brooks Brothers. AE is a quality shoe, but there would be no comparison if price were not an issue.C&J > AE in every way. AEs are good shoes, but C&J are far superior in leather quality, construction, etc. I love my AEs, but I would be lying to myself if I said I didn't like my C&Js better. Just my $0.02.
The Strawfuts' blemish is black splotches all over the mesh, and it's quite noticeable. I know someone here had repolished the mesh to cover up glue spots. Not sure i'm into doing that much work, and/or whether it would permanently resolve the issue.
I am confused about how people are getting lower prices. I just called to place an order for strands from the shoebank, and they said only the walnut strands are on sale for $199 (no further discount and not the other colors).
The sale at which allows you to receive AE Strands at 169$ is A: over with, and B: was the sale through Brooks Brothers. Now the Strand was a Brooks Brothers made Strand with little differences on the sole. You cannot receive the Strand through AE at 169$.
What AE DOES have, are the Strands which are seconds for the price of 199$. They do not sell firsts at that price, and of course as you have already found out, they only sell the Walnut seconds.
Thanks for the info. That clarifies the situation. I prefer the BB relabeled AE b/c of the extra padding, too bad I missed out. When was the BB sale at that price? The only recent sales I saw were the 25% F&F and then the 30% corporate which still placed them at ~ $250 + tax?
I mentioned above that this is the second frustrating experience. They recently botched a re-heel on my Drydens, and when I sent them back to be done correctly they still came back with the heel base detaching from the shoe - which is why I sent them to AE in the first place. I've subsequently noticed that the heel on one of my Strands is starting to detach as well.
I really, really want to like Allen Edmonds because they are an American company that makes great-looking shoes; I've purchased eight pairs of their shoes and a couple of their belts over the past several years. However, they are making it difficult to get excited about doing business with them when I have to work through issues like this on their "first quality" products.
I sincerely hope that this ends well, and I will definitely post an update after the next pair arrives.
It is great to be enthusiastic about an American product like Allen Edmonds, but, we also need to realize that not all their shoes are manufactured in USA. It would be wise to find out which shoes are actually Union made USA and which ones are made in places like the Dominican Republic.
USA manufactured AE shoes are far better quality.