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Vintage shoe still in current production but with updated last shape. Shows excellent vintage construction with quality leather and traditional components. Demonstrates consistency in Allen Edmonds manufacturing over decades.
Specifications
- Construction
- Goodyear welted 360 welt
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Vintage shoe still in current production but with updated last shape. Shows excellent vintage construction with quality leather and traditional components. Demonstrates consistency in Allen Edmonds manufacturing over decades.
Pros
- Still available in modern production
- Thick leather sole
- Quality leather uppers with nice hatch grain pattern
- Traditional Blucher style construction
- Perforated leather lining still in good condition
- Seven nails in heel consistent with other models
- Good quality leather after 50 years remains supple
Cons
- Cork is very dry and brittle with age
- Last shape has been updated from original
- Plastic strip mystery component in welt stitching of unknown purpose
