I bought my Allen Edmonds cap-toe oxfords at Nordstrom's in Chicago in September 1991 for $300. I can't believe I paid that much money for shoes, but it was the best shoe purchase I ever made! Those shoes still get more compliments than any shoe I've had. I had the Allen Edmonds factory refurbishment about a year ago, and that service is remarkable, as well. These are WONDERFUL shoes, and they are made in Wisconsin.