I've recently invested in a couple pairs of these shoes after replacing countless shitty $100-150 shoes I buy from Town shoes or whatever. I was tired of my shoes turning green after a few months of inside-only use.
My research pointed me towards these shoes, and I like that you seem to be paying for the quality rather than any brand name.
Anyways I thought I would pass on the info for their "factory seconds" store. These shoes all have some minor flaw that you will probably never notice, or get anyways after a couple days of wearing a 'flawless' pair, and are significantly cheaper.
Just email [email protected] and get them to send you a list of what they have available in your size. For size & styles, you can look on their website or go to Brooks Brothers, and they carry re-branded Allen Edmonds shoes there you can look at in person. They are $410/pair at Brooks Brothers compared to $269/pair for most shoes at the Shoebank. I find the shoes fit small (I am normally size 10.5-11 and I needed 10.0 D in AE). Sometimes they have 2 for $300 deals as well, but I haven't seen one yet.
Shipping is $25 + $10 for additional pair, and you will need to pay GST on them when they arrive.
Cedar shoe trees are 2 for $35
Polishes are $9
Matching belts are available too ($98 for plain, $115 for matching perforations to the shoe)
Re-soleing is $125
I don't work for them or anything, I just wanted to pass along the savings potential. This is different than going to their website and buying from the states, but rather buying from their factory seconds outlet in Port Washington.
Also if this is violating any forum rules or anything let me know, I just wanted to pass along the savings to anyone looking for new shoes.