Fifth Avenue Cap-Toe Oxford Dress Shoe

The Fifth Avenue features six pairs of eyelets and is available with both leather and Dainite rubber sole options. As part of Allen Edmonds' core dress shoe collection, the model exemplifies the company's traditional American craftsmanship approach to heritage footwear, combining durability with classic styling suitable for business and formal occasions.

The Fifth Avenue is built on Allen Edmonds' welted 65 last, described as the company's most popular shape. The shoe features a cap-toe oxford design with distinctive perforated brogue styling on the toe cap, which differentiates it from the company's plain cap-toe Park Avenue model. This broguing makes the Fifth Avenue slightly less formal than traditional plain cap-toe oxfords while maintaining business-appropriate styling.

The construction employs 360-degree Bench Welt methodology, a variation of Goodyear welted construction that allows for durability and resoling. This method involves stitching both the upper and sole to a strip of leather that runs around the perimeter of the shoe, creating a durable connection that enables multiple recrafting cycles. The shoe features six pairs of eyelets for lacing, maintaining Allen Edmonds' traditional approach to dress shoe design.

The Fifth Avenue has a classic fit that runs true to size according to the manufacturer's specifications.

The upper construction uses premium Horween calfskin leather with a leather-lined interior. The shoe incorporates a CustomCork insole that forms to the wearer's foot over time, providing a personalized fit. The heel features rubber top lifts for enhanced durability and traction.

Two primary sole configurations are available: single oak leather soles for traditional dress shoe styling, and Dainite rubber soles for enhanced traction and weather resistance. The Dainite option features a distinctive studded pattern designed to resist wear while providing reliable grip on various surfaces.

Color options include black, coffee brown, dark chili, walnut, and mahogany leather finishes. The mahogany finish is available exclusively with leather soles, while other colors can be paired with either sole option.

The Fifth Avenue retails for $425 with leather soles and $450 with Dainite rubber soles as of 2024. Promotional pricing has been observed as low as $199 during seasonal sales events. The model is available through Allen Edmonds retail stores, the company's official website, and authorized retailers.

Factory second versions are available through ShoeBank, Allen Edmonds' outlet channel, typically priced around $250. Some color and sole combinations may be available for back-order with extended lead times for manufacturing.

Standard shipping takes three to five business days, with free shipping offered on orders over $100. Store pickup orders are typically ready within three hours for immediate availability.

The Fifth Avenue's Goodyear welt construction enables the shoe to be recrafted multiple times during its lifespan. Allen Edmonds operates a recrafting service from its Port Washington, Wisconsin facility, where shoes can be restored with new soles, heels, and cork filling.

The recrafting service costs $99 to $150 depending on the model and required work, with a typical turnaround time of approximately four weeks. Shoes can generally be recrafted two to three times maximum during their lifetime, significantly extending their usable life compared to non-welted footwear.

This recrafting capability, combined with the premium materials and construction methods, positions the Fifth Avenue as a long-term investment in heritage footwear for buyers prioritizing durability and repairability.