Allen Edmunds VS. JM shoes?

Salvatore Ferragamo.

I have those already but need a classic, conservative shoe and have narrowed it down to AE and J&M shoes. Any thoughts on either one of those?

Alfani or Kenneth Cole Reaction from Macy's.

I have AE black shoes, and J&M brown shoes. The AEs seem like they're going to last forever; whereas the J&Ms are extremely comfortable, but will probably need replacing in 2 years.

I tried to post pic links, but the new damn spam filter wouldn't allow it.

AE, especially the park avenues. J&M used to make good shoes. How did you narrow it down to AE and JM? What other alternatives did you consider? I would look at Aldens..

Why those two? What about Crockett & Jones, or Churches, both of which are around that price point.

AE Park Avenues

Thanks guys. i have a credit for Jos.A Banks and those are the nicest sheos they offer. Sounds like its worth the premium for AE then....

J&M Sucks! I don’t mean to be snobby but I’m wearing them now and it feels like they’ve fallen apart in the last 6 months.

AE will be my next shoe.

Neither. Both suck. Get Alden.

I'm wearing JM loafers now and have a couple more pairs at home, pretty solid but as Buyside CFA said, they aren't the most durable. I only wear them on the weekends and a few fridays a month so I would say spend a few more dollars and get something a bit more durable. Just my .02

At JA banks, they sell the AE bayfield boot. Really nice looking cap toe boots with vibram soles...great for walking around in crappy weather...but dressy enough for the office. I had a pair with dannite soles...so they weren't as "clunky" as vibram soles. But it seems like they only come in vibrams now. Someone mentioned C&J, Church's etc...never bought Church's...but I have a few C&Js. Definitely worth every penny...but they are at least 50% more than most AE shoes.

+1 AE park ave

I've had a pair of JMs that have carried me hither and yon on my travels. I've had them since my sophomore year of boarding school and have probably had to re-sole them half a dozen times. Cole Haans are also a good value pick.

I invested in a nice pair of cap toe AE's (about $320) and a solid pair of JM loafers (about $140) for my internship this summer. It was the first time I had actually spent a decent sum of money on shoes, and I was blown away. Both were very comfortable. That being said, I MUCH preferred the AE's, I could have walked all day in those things. I guess you also have to take into account the price difference and type of shoe though.

JM boats shoes/pennies are good enough for the bars. For anything dressy that you'll be wearing in the office or with a suit buy the AEs. AE and Alden are the only real American shoe manufacturers left. I think JM's dress shoes are pieces of shit. I've had both for quite some time and the AEs look much better.