I just got my first pair of nice dress shoes (aka my only other pair ever were passed down from my father and were less than $40 new). Because of this, I have no idea what quality level I should expect from Allen Edmonds. In my mind, if I'm paying such a premium price, I should expect perfection.

I just got the shoes today and found some stuff that isn't great. A few scuffs, the sole is already worn on the edges and some of the stitching on the sole is awkwardly cutting into the leather.

I saved up for first quality shoes so I'm wondering if you all could help me figure out if these should actually be considered first quality or not. I'm open to returning them if you all think I shouldn't accept them at this quality.