Allen Edmonds Men's McTavish Shoe, Black, 10 D US Review

This is the second pair of Allen Edmond shoes that I've ordered (the other being the Park Avenue). They aren't cheap, but despite being on a teacher's budget I say they are a great value.I have a EEE to EEEE foot. Finding shoes that fit is not easy. I'm a teacher and on my feet most of the day. That combination had me buying Rockports for years, but I got tired of having to replace them every year or so and I wanted something more stylish.So, after reading all the reviews for just about every shoe in my size in a style I liked I decided to give these a try. I couldn't have made a better choice. Even the first time I wore them they were reasonably comfortable after a 10 hour day on my feet, and now after the third time they are definitely the most comfortable new pair of shoes I ever wore, and as they break in they are becoming more and more comfortable each time (once they are fully broken in, I suspect that they will be even more comfortable than the Rockports I've had in the past).Some reviews complain of them being large, I wear an 11 EEE or 11 EEEE depending upon the shoe, and I ordered an 11 EEE. They fit perfectly and I recommend everyone with wide feet give them a try.As for looks, the photos on Amazon don't give them justice. I ordered the cognac from another seller and had to return them because they sent me an 11E instead of 11EEE and I have the tan. Both colors looked absolutely incredible in person. I'd actually use the term "stunning." In the three times I've worn them so far, I've already had more compliments on my shoes than I recall having on any pair of shoes I've ever worn.If they last even half as long as I expect them to (based upon reviews I've read of Allen Edmonds) they will be a terrific bargain.I bought them in tan and I love them so much that I'll probably buy a pair in cognac and/or black to go with darker pants.

Bought the McTavish black with brown stitching. I get compliments about them all the time. They are beautiful shoes. They are a bit clunky due to the thick sole but they dont feel like it. They're like a second skin. I intend to switch to all Allen Edmonds shoes over time because they are absolutely fantastic. Make sure you get the size and the "last" right and you'll love them. They do run large I went down to an 8D and I usually wear an 8.5 or 9. The 8's are almost too big. Great shoes and made in the USA, but expensive.

I love this shoe! Allen Edmonds makes a quality shoe that will truly last for a very long time. They look sharp, are made of good quality materials and feel sturdy. My only gripe is they are larger than other shoes. I normally wear a size 11. In this particular shoe, a 10.5 would have been the better choice. The size issue is the only reason I gave 4 stars.

I thought this is going to be wider in the toe box but it is actually narrower than bond street I have. Both 7.5 EEE.However even it is a bit cramped, the thick supple leather and the durable looking outsole is just way exceed my expectation due to the not so good bond street experience.After inspection. The top lift ( rubber part of heel ) is falling, not fully intact. I mean come on, a 10 dollar shoe shouldn't have this issue and to be honest. Bostonian, Florsheim, Rockport etc never have this issue, do you welt too much and forgot how to glue ?

I purchased these shoes a few months ago. I read all the reviews and thought these were the shoes I was searching for but I have to say I am disappoint in the shoes. The are not the most comfortable shoes I ve purchased they are stiff and need to be broken in. The reviews I read stated that these shoes are big in appearances that is not correct they are normal appearance. So they do not provide the look I was searching for when worn with certain jean/pants. Personally I would not purchase these shoes again. I found what I was searching for on Macy's online men shoes (Kenneth Cole) for half the price of what these shoes cost me.

The leather is excellent, the stitching is perfect, and the overall look of the shoe is incredible. The contrast stitching on the black and brown pair isn't nearly as high as in the product picture; in natural lighting, the brown stitching only serves to accentuate the warm oak colored sole. They'll serve me well in all situations from casual to formal, and I'm excited to use them for years to come. I've gotten more compliments on these shoes than any other pair I've ever owned.On the other hand, be sure to order a full size down to ensure an appropriate fit. I normally wear a 9.5 in boots, sneakers, boat shoes, etc. but ordered an 8.5 on the recommendation of other reviewers. The 8.5 fits perfectly. In short, I would highly recommend this specific pair, as well as any Allen Edmonds product.

The Mctavish (Rough) line is very casual in appearance. I can wear with all types of clothing. Great for every day wear.The leather softens and wears quite nicely. The infused wax has a nice look over time and leaves some interesting patterns in the leather.The soles are all leather and wear a little faster than rubber, especially in wet weather. Recrafting with a rubber Dionite sole has resulted in a more durable shoe for wet weather.Nice shoes!

When I opened the box and felt how stiff the soles of these shoes were, I figured that they would be a long time in breaking in to the point of comfort. Amazingly, within a matter of hours, they were conforming to my feet to the point where I hardly noticed that they were there. The individual shoe bags are a nice touch to accompany these quality shoes. I considered purchasing shoes of lesser cost and quality but have no buyers remorse here and they're made here.The only thing that I'd point out is that they run large for their size versus other shoes and boots I own. I wear a size 12 1/2 boot and a size 12 running shoe; in these shoes, I wear size 11 1/2. I didn't knock any points off for the size difference since the first pair I bought were returnable for free through Amazon and the second pair, fitting as they do, live up to what I expected for the money.