I've been yearning for a pair of brown standard brogues (or wingtips, as we call them here on the left side of the pond) for some time now. I looked at virtually every brown wingtip out there on the market and the one that had been on the top of my list was the Allen Edmonds McAllister. I find this shoe really attractive due to its coloration...and certainly the quality of Allen Edmonds and the fact that it's made in the USA are selling points. Unfortunately, the price tag of $300+ has kept it on my dream list for several months.


Well after seeing an add in my most recent issue of GQ, I once again started to drool over a brown pair of wingtips and started surfing the net again. I happened across this pair (that I don't know how I missed before...maybe because I was looking for a lighter brown).


The color and apparent softness of the calfskin in the pictures grabbed my attention. This "Limited" edition also appears to have a slightly higher ankle than the standard models of this shoe and about every other wingtip I've looked at, a feature which I like. I also like the natural brown edge contrasted with the upper color. Zappos had one left in my size, so I snagged it. Received notice that the are on their way...I will try to post pics when I receive them and give them a trial run.