RL Longwings made in USA? - not moc-toe

[sunman42000]

Well all know about the moc-toe RL shoes being made in Maine somewhere. But quite surprisingly, RL has some new shoes (including longwings) that clearly are not made in that factory. Anyone have any ideas?

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/i...entPage=family

 

[sunman42000]

I'm surprised? no one has an idea as to who/what factory might be making these?

 

[Joenobody0]

I'd like to know as well. They look nice. I'd like a sleeker longwing.

 

[rebel222]

Been discussed before, and the consensus is that they look like Allen Edmonds.

 

[DocHolliday]

I don't get longwings in smooth calf. Just ain't right.

 

[bananananana]

I think this board is too obsessed with who's creating what for RL.

Anyone actually seen the shoes themselves irl?

Also, I know it wouldn't be their usual modus operandi, but could they be moving manufacturing in house?

 

[rebel222]

Originally Posted by bananananana

I think this board is too obsessed with who's creating what for RL.
I disagree. It gives you an idea of the quality and styling. RL stuff is all over the place. Some stuff is cheap, other stuff is nice. The maker lets you know where it falls. Also, you can't judge by RL's MSRP. Notice how they can't give away the Italian shoes for $250.

 

[ZON_JR]

Thom McAnn. Jesus...

 

[bananananana]

Originally Posted by rebel222

I disagree. It gives you an idea of the quality and styling. RL stuff is all over the place. Some stuff is cheap, other stuff is nice. The maker lets you know where it falls. Also, you can't judge by RL's MSRP. Notice how they can't give away the Italian shoes for $250.

Understood but even then, quality can still differ depending on RL's specs. I'd much rather have discussions from people who've seen the goods instead of just blindly speculate on who the maker is and making judgments off of that. Take for instance the PRL dress shirts with the script labeling. They're made in China just like their lower end stuff, but are very nicely made and at $135 retail and often on sale even for staple colors, are one of the best values for dress shirts out there.

 

[rebel222]

That's great, but until someone has seen them in person, we can't have that discussion.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Originally Posted by bananananana

I think this board is too obsessed with who's creating what for RL.


...and too obsessed with Allen-Edmonds...

 

[Robert Hall]

Could be what's left of J&M's Nashville shop.

 

[sunman42000]

1) Does AE manufacture for anyone else? If so, who?
2) Where is the factory - port washington?

 

[sunman42000]

I'm really curious - does AE manufacture for anyone else? If so, who?

 

[DocHolliday]

They have in the recent past. I don't know who they make for these days, if they still do.