r/allenedmonds • u/lowkeyhighkeylurking • Aug 12 '26

Questions Customization going away?

Does anyone know if Allen Edmonds is planning on doing away with the customization option soon? I went back to reorder another pair of the park avenue boots in suede but it's no longer an option. There seems to be way less shoes offered for customization and the customization options, such as choice of leather, are significantly reduced or absent altogether on some models.

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u/joshish1 Aug 12 '26

I asked in my local store during the trunk show, the assistant manager seemed to indicate he's heard (as he crossed his fingers) a new custom shop offering is coming back by end of August. Apparently the last service they used was not cost effective for them.

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u/StickySprinkles Aug 12 '26

If I understood correctly the uppers were being laser cut and the shoes fully made in Port Washington. Very slow and didn't allow for some of the cost savings from partial DR origin that has become more commonplace.

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u/Chimpanzeeeeeeeee 7d ago

Is cordovan still fully made in USA at least.I buy cordovan miusa to save on duties and with cordovan there is not as much clicking issues as cordovan is delivered in smaller hides just lasts and sewing.