It's fairly well understood thet AE is sewing and making uppers in DR and shipping the uppers to the US to be finished.
Literally the first Google search:
Is It Still Made in Wisconsin?
Milwaukee still has a reputation as an industrial city. What is happening now?www.milwaukeemag.com
It started slowly about 15 years ago. Since the company was sold in 2015(16?) denigration has been accelerating.
To quote the article:
"WHAT’S STILL MADE HERE? Shoe uppers for Allen Edmonds’ handsewn collection are cut and sewn in the Dominican Republic before being shipped to the Port Washington plant, where shoe construction is completed."
The handsewn collection is a small part of their business.
Note: They put "imported" on all these shoes. Contrast this with:
Strand Cap-toe Oxford Dress Shoe | Men's Dress | Allen Edmonds
Handcrafted Since 1922. Shop the Men's Strand Cap-toe Oxford Dress Shoe by Allen Edmonds. Luxury footwear, apparel & leather goods. Free shipping on orders $100+
www.allenedmonds.com
The "fine imported materials" is the calfskin, which comes mainly from France.