Sanibel Loafer
Unusual construction among Allen Edmonds lineup with concealed welt stitching and moccasin toe. Appears to use different manufacturing process, possibly outsourced to Dominican Republic despite 'handcrafted in USA' label.
Specifications
- Construction
- Goodyear welted with concealed stitching
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Unusual construction among Allen Edmonds lineup with concealed welt stitching and moccasin toe. Appears to use different manufacturing process, possibly outsourced to Dominican Republic despite 'handcrafted in USA' label.
Pros
- Concealed welt stitching provides clean appearance
- Moccasin toe construction offers comfort
- Angled rubber patch prevents cuff catching
Cons
- Significantly different construction from other Allen Edmonds models
- Uses metal shank instead of wooden shank like other models
- Compressed leather insole of lower quality (Lifa material)
- Hand stitching done in Dominican Republic despite US labeling
- No warranty stamp indicates second-quality shoe
- Lower quality heel cap material
