@metadavid
Not trying to be mean spirited, but Brioni is actually one of the brands I would say *never* buy 😂
You're paying maybe $1000+ for a shoe, which is a luxury brand, yes, but they are generally Blake stitched which compromises quality. That's the rub with most Italian shoes.
Johnston and Murphy vintage shoes are outstanding. Their quality has been dropping a bit over the years, kind of like Florsheim. Hate to see it.
I should also add I'm by no means an Allen Edmonds maxi...I just think it's a good starter dress shoe. Very good bang for the buck.