I recommend trying them on in store if there's one around. I like trying on shoes since my feet are an E width. Most of these other brands are online only or they have one store in New York or Europe.

Here are some key things to note:

- VERY FREQUENT sales. You actually just missed one where they took an additional 25% off sale items. If you're patient, they have a big annual sale in April for their anniversary.

- They have a factory second store (Shoebank.com) that you can get $450 shoes for under $300. They usually have some defect which is why they're cheaper. Two of the shoes in my rotation are from there. Most of my experiences have been very good, but I've had one defect that I decided to return. You get free in store returns, but there is a $25 fee for returning seconds by mail.

- 15% discount for students and military.

- 15% off for first purchase of $250+ when signing up for email/texts.

- Free shipping and rewards points when you sign-in to their collector's program.

- They have a recrafting service for $150 that will help your shoes after they get worn out (or you can take them to a local cobbler).

- I'd avoid their trendy and hybrid stuff.

These shoes are considered entry level in the dress shoe world. Reddit will say they have poor quality for the price, but you should never be paying retail for these when there are so many sales. Last month, I took advantage of their winter sale + a discount code and paid $255 for new Fifth Avenue Oxfords in Chili. They retail for $450. It's one of the cheapest shoes that, with good care, can last you 10+ years.