Allen Edmonds

Allen Edmonds is an American men's dress shoe maker founded in 1922 in Belgium, Wisconsin. It has been a subsidiary of Caleres since December 2016.

What is Allen Edmonds?

Allen Edmonds makes men's dress shoes, casual shoes, boots, sneakers, apparel and accessories. It is based in Port Washington, Wisconsin.

History

According to Wikipedia, the company was founded in 1922 in Belgium, Wisconsin, as the Allen-Spiegal Shoe Company; the infobox spells it Allen-Spiegel. Elbert W. Allen was the founder. In 1931 he partnered with salesman Bill Edmonds to form the Allen Edmonds Corporation.

Ownership

Caleres acquired Allen Edmonds from Brentwood Associates in December 2016. The infobox lists it as a subsidiary of Caleres. Caleres also owns Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman and Stuart Weitzman, among other brands. No change in 2024 to 2026 has been verified.

Business model and distribution

The infobox lists more than 60 stores as of 2022. The page gives allenedmonds.com as the company website but does not describe online sales in detail, so the e-commerce and wholesale channels listed here reflect the Caleres model and should be read as indicative. No revenue figures are cited.

Why it matters

Allen Edmonds is one of the best known American makers of men's dress shoes and part of Caleres' brand portfolio aimed at higher price points. It illustrates how heritage manufacturers have been consolidated into multi-brand footwear groups.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Allen Edmonds?

Caleres owns Allen Edmonds. It acquired the company from Brentwood Associates in December 2016, according to Wikipedia.

Where is Allen Edmonds from?

Allen Edmonds is an American brand founded in Belgium, Wisconsin, in 1922. It is now based in Port Washington, Wisconsin.

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