Question 1

Fit true to size? Or drop in length and go up in width?

Accepted Answer

it's not true to size. Go to an AE store and use that Brannock device and try some on. Sizing is nothing like what you wear with sneakers. They run 1-1.5 size larger and narrower than your sneakers. For ex., I wear a 9 men and 7.4 X-wide in Adidas/Nike and AE respectively.

Question 2

Are these firsts or seconds quality?

Accepted Answer

I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "firsts or seconds quality". I'm going to answer the question as if you are asking whether they are what you would find at the retail company store, or at an outlet. As stated earlier the craftsmanship is very apparent (my other dress shoes are Johnston and Murphy so I'm going off of that standard) and I took a very close look at the shoes inside and out before trying them on. The shoes were in perfect condition so I'd say they are of firsts-quality.

Question 3

I don't understand the size chart, what is the difference between a size 8.5 b(n) and an 8.5 2e?

Accepted Answer

B or b(n) is two times narrower than A standard D size or Medium (normal). A 2E, is on the other end wider than D by the power of 2. These are on the true to a bit narrow for my likes. So order accordingly. Beautiful shoe/nice leather. You do get what you pay. Look at "To Boot New York" brand for a step above this but little narrower also good buy for your money.

Question 4

I have very flat feet and will need to remove the insole and replace it with one that better accommodates my foot.  Can the insole be removed?

Accepted Answer

No, the insole doesn’t come out.  It appears to be glued in.

ASIN	B000H10RWI
Best Sellers Rank	#203,957 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #392 in Men's Oxfords
Brand	Allen Edmonds
Closure Type	Lace-Up
Color	Black
Cushioning Level	Moderate
Customer Reviews	4.0 out of 5 stars 347 Reviews
Fabric type	100% Leather
Global Trade Identification Number	00745195003725
Heel Type	No Heel
Insole Cushioning	Cork
Insole Material	Leather
Item Weight	52 Ounces
Manufacturer	Allen Edmonds
Manufacturer Part Number	5615
Material Fabric	Leather
Model Name	Park Avenue
Number of Items	1
Occasion Lifestyle	dress, Dress
Occasion Type	Wedding
Origin	Made in the USA and Imported
Outer Material	Leather
Pattern	solid
Seasons	Fall
Shaft height	Not_applicable
Shoe Height Map	ankle-high
Shoe Type	Oxford
Sole Material	Leather
Sole material	Leather
Special Features	Durable
Sport Type	Walking
Strap Type	Lace-Up
Style Name	Park Avenue
Style Number	5615
Toe Style	Closed Toe
UPC	745195003725
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
lining-description	Leather

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