Originally Posted by
TGS
Which model Allen Edmonds? Unless you're wearing ones with leather soles, this is a good indication you're not wearing a shoe that fits correctly...not that there's anything wrong with the shoe. Allen Edmonds makes a whole lot of different options, both for lasts (the fit of the shoe) and soles. I've got 4 pairs, myself. Finding the correct last for your foot is critically important, and why Allen Edmonds has so many different lasts.
Allen Edmonds and Eccos are the two most popular shoes at my job where we have a heavy protective security workload. I actually moved from Eccos to Allen Edmonds specifically because of the lack of support in soft, cushy, sneaker-like soles like Eccos. Keep in mind who your recommendations are coming from; the vast majority of LEOs wearing suits and dress shoes aren't on their feet all day like someone at your gig or working a protection detail. I find there to be a big difference in the comfort of shoes and what I desire between intermittent office-type use versus being on my feet all day everyday as my normal week in/week out work schedule. Eccos are good for the former, not so great at the latter unless you're able to make sure you have time to rotate off your feet and are disciplined at using a roller.
Think of how soft cushy shoes are super comfortable for leisure, but for hard-use activities like sports and hiking a shoe equipped with Superfeet is often much more desirable for people needing arch support...and superfeet are hard as fuck, basically just a plastic insert.