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Shoe shopping, if you don\u2019t know what you want, can be the most frustrating activity. If you already know and love the Allen Edmunds brand, however, you\u2019re onto a winner! If you haven\u2019t yet come across these\u00a0great\u00a0shoes, read on\u2026<\/p>\n

Allen Edmunds was founded in 1922, and have been making beautiful handcrafted leather shoes ever since. The company was started by Elbert W. Allen, and started out life as the Allen-Spiegel Shoe Company.<\/p>\n

Bill \u201cPops\u201d Edmund soon became part of the company, and the two shared the idea of staying close to their roots and making a shoe company based on the ideals of hard work, honesty and humility. This was and is a family run company, based in Belgium in Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

Allen Edmund\u2019s first shoes were an innovative style, because they used no nails and were shankless \u2013 this means that there was no uncomfortable metal bar beneath the instep \u2013 and they were an instant hit.<\/p>\n

These shoes use the finest leather available, and are made using a rigorous 212 step process \u2013 I think you\u2019ll agree that\u2019s a lot of work for one pair of shoes, so you already know that you will be receiving a quality product.<\/p>\n

The company sources the highest quality hides from around the world, although they do try to keep things as local as possible by sourcing leather from America. They use only leather that will repel moisture, breathe well, age gracefully and holds its shape, something that cheaper, lower quality leather doesn\u2019t do as well.<\/p>\n

A last is an essential shoemaking tool; it is a foot shaped mould around which the shoe is built, and Allen Edmunds have 50,000 lasts in 19 different shapes to match just about any size or shape possible! Allen Edmunds also use the Goodyear Welt technique, which is a way of binding the top of the shoe to a sole.<\/p>\n

The Goodyear method is more labour intensive and expensive, but it results in a better made shoe that will last longer. The soles have a layer of shock-absorbing cork to allow for better cushioning and a more comfortable fit \u2013 after all, if you\u2019re on your feet all day there is nothing worse than having uncomfortable soles!<\/p>\n

Allen Edmund offers a huge range of different types of shoe. You will find Oxfords, loafers, boat shoes, boots, sneakers, bluchers \u2013 pretty much any style you can imagine, and all are available in a fantastic range of colours.<\/p>\n

You can find different types of shoe depending on your needs; whether it\u2019s for a dressy occasion or for everyday use, have a browse through the selection and see which ones take your fancy.<\/p>\n

I\u00a0have picked out a few for you to peruse, if you\u2019d rather just have a quick look.<\/p>\n

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1. McAllister Wingtip<\/a><\/h2>\n

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This is a luxurious wingtip Oxford, with decorative broguing and piping for an attractive finish. They are dress shoes but can equally be worn for smart casual occasions.<\/p>\n

The 6 eyelet fastening makes them even more adjustable so they can be customised to your feet. The 360 degree welted Goodyear sole, a feature of all Allen Edmund shoes, makes this pair extra durable.<\/p>\n

What I like about it:<\/h3>\n