SOME THINGS NEVER GROW OLD,
THEY BECOME PART OF YOUR LEGACY.

What if you didn’t have to let go of your favorite footwear?
We handcraft our shoes in Port Washington, Wisconsin with that in mind. Designed with the finest materials and constructed with our signature 360° Goodyear bench welt that allows them to be refurbished by our experts when they start to show signs of wear. Everything built on a foundation of permanence, both in our timeless designs and our unwavering focus on craft. Here today, here tomorrow. Classics with no expiration date.

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Ready to
get started?

Choose your
Recrafting Package

Want to know more
about what we do?

Get the full details on our process.

Can your AE shoes
be recrafted?

Take our quick survey to find out.

Have more
questions?

Contact our recrafting customer service team.

Wear. Recraft. Repeat.

Quality isn’t made in the moment; it’s proven over time.
By sending your Allen Edmonds shoes, boots or sneakers back to us for Recrafting, you’re putting them in the hands of experts who can restore them with the same materials and footwear last used in their original construction. It’s all part of our commitment to building shoes that embody the integrity and durability of American style.

You can also drop off your footwear at one of our stores for Recrafting and receive $75 off a full-priced pair of shoes on the spot. For international orders, refer to our downloadable order form below.*

*$75 offer on a new, full-priced pair cannot be combined with other discounts. Discontinued sole styles will be replaced with the most similar current design.

prestige package

$175.00

BEST SELLER

Includes:

  • Replacing heels, including both the toplifts and heel bases
  • Replacing the outsoles, leather welts and cork in-lays*
  • Refinishing and hand polishing the uppers
  • Replacing laces with a brand-new pair
  • Pair of cedar shoe trees to keep your footwear in top form
  • Flannel shoe bag for protection when traveling or storing your footwear
  • Tube of our speed polish to help you maintain the perfect shine
    *Discontinued sole styles will be replaced with the most similar current design
standard package

$150.00

BEST SELLER

Includes:

  • Replacing heels, including both the toplifts and heel bases
  • Replacing the outsoles, leather welts and cork in-lays*
  • Refinishing and hand polishing the uppers
  • Replacing laces with a brand-new pair
    *Discontinued sole styles will be replaced with the most similar current design
sneaker package

$100.00

________

    Includes:
  • Replacing the outsoles
  • Refinishing and hand polishing the uppers
  • Replacing laces with a brand-new pair

Includes:

  • Replacing heels, including both the toplifts and heel bases
  • Refinishing and hand polishing the uppers

Includes:

  • Replacing heels, including both the toplifts and heel bases

Includes:

  • Refinishing and hand polishing the uppers

Download
International order form

INTERNATIONAL RECRAFTING ORDERS

 

If you’re based outside the continental US, you’ll need to complete our international order form and include it with your shoes when you send them to us.**

 

** Customers from outside the continental US are responsible for shipping their shoes. International customers: please use the carrier of your choice and complete the Commercial Invoice for customs clearance. Return shipping to AK, HI, PR and Canada is $20 per pair. International rates vary. We are unable to ship recrafted footwear to certain International locations. Please contact our Recrafting department to confirm your shoes can be returned.

150 bonus

Earn 150 Bonus Rewards Points on Recrafting Orders
Members of our Collectors loyalty program get extra points every time they have their footwear recrafted.

Over the last decade our recrafting services have saved more than shoes from ending up in landfills.

Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Only our most highly skilled artisans are entrusted with restoring your shoes.
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
A classic does not set out to be one, it becomes one
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Only our most highly skilled artisans are entrusted with restoring your shoes.
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio
Allen Edmonds craftsperson in the Port Washington Studio

Park Avenue with Vegetable-tanned Leather Sole

Park Avenue with Itshide Commando® Lug Rubber Sole

A Fresh Look for Your Footwear

Recrafting is more than just an opportunity to repair your shoes.
Bring a hardworking functionality or a bold new style to your favorite pair with a custom sole upgrade. Our selection of rugged lug and colorful Dainite rubber options are made for facing the elements while saving your newest, leather sole shoes from wet weather.

Dainite Rubber Sole

Itshide® Commando® Rubber Lug Sole

Vibram® Rubber Sole

XL Extralight® Injection Molded Lug Sole

SEE the Results of Recrafting for Yourself

Our team at Port Washington takes photos of your shoes before and after the process to show how they can restore your favorite styles.

I NEVER THOUGHT THAT THEY COULD TRULY BE BROUGHT BACK TO SUCH BEAUTY...

Thank you so much for providing us with not only unparalleled quality and workmanship but also a service that gives new life to the shoes that give us so much enjoyment.”

—John I.—

Find Out if Your Shoes Can be Recrafted

Not all our footwear can be rebuilt by our experts in Port Washington.
Take our quick survey or reach out to us directly to see if your shoes qualify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Getting Started
  • Shipping Details
  • Communication + Process
  • Results
  • No, Allen Edmonds only recrafts Allen Edmonds brand shoes.

  • Due to construction methods, we cannot convert a dress shoe and add a sneaker bottom or take a sneaker and welt a dress shoe sole.
  • Due to the construction methods used, not all Allen Edmonds shoes are able to be recrafted. If you are unsure whether your shoes are recraftable, contact our recrafting team at recrafting@allenedmonds.ca or 1-888-487-3352 (Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5PM CST), to determine whether your shoes are able to be recrafted.
  • If your shoes are constructed with removeable insoles, yes. However, most of our shoes are crafted with built-in insoles which we do not replace to preserve the unique imprint you've developed with your feet over the years.
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to repair or replace sections of the leather upper. Damaged sustained to the upper (i.e. cuts, deep scrapes, stains, torn leather, or “puppy chews”) is permanent. At this stage, we recommend investing in a new pair of Allen Edmonds.
  • Depends. Because the recrafting process is exclusive to Allen Edmonds, many cobblers do not have the correct tools to reconstruct our shoes, therefore they resort to using alternative methods of resoling (such as stitching through the insoles, or driving nails through the insoles) which prevents us from being able to disassemble the shoes. Our shoes are crafted with care, that's why there is no one better to care for them than an Allen Edmonds cobbler.
  • We always do our best to repair any Allen Edmonds shoe, however, there are some cases when we suggest purchasing a new pair of shoes. Shoes with cracked or torn leather uppers, cracked insoles, or worn through linings usually are beyond repair. If you are unsure if your shoes can be recrafted, contact our recrafting team at recrafting@allenedmonds.com or bring them to an Allen Edmonds retail store to have your shoes evaluated by an associate.
  • Simply clear your shoes of any items you wish to be returned including shoe laces, orthotics or shoe trees as we are unable to return due to shipping restraints.

  • While we do our best to recraft any pair of Allen Edmonds shoes, if for any reason we are not able to, we will gladly call you to provide an explanation and return your shoes to you free of charge.
  • Enter your complete return address, including a business name and/or suite number/apt number for the home address. This is the address the shoes will be returned to upon completion.
     
  • If you wish to send your form to a commercial address, simply add the name of the company in the company field and enter your name in the contact field and complete the form.
  • You may leave that field blank as FedEx will determine the package weight.
  • You will receive an email 3 to 5 days after your shoes are delivered to us to inform that they have been received.

  • Please allow about 4 - 6 weeks from the time they are received for your shoes to be shipped back to you.
     
  • Sometimes. During the recrafting process, the leather will be restretched over the last often times eliminating most superficial wrinkles. However, deeper wrinkles may still be visible.

  • The longevity of your Allen Edmonds shoes greatly depends on how well they have been cared for. Typically, shoes with good leather uppers and interior lining are still able to receive recrafting services. Generally, we can Recraft a pair of shoes about 2 or 3 times maximum.
  • Yes. No trick photography was used in any of the media on our website. While individual results may vary slightly, we are committed to making sure your shoes are shipped back to you in as-close-to-new condition as possible.
  • Yes, you may opt to choose a different sole only as an upgrade to a recrafting package. Sole conversions cannot be added to any other service or ordered alone.
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to repair or replace sections of the leather upper. Damaged sustained to the upper (i.e. cuts, deep scrapes, stains, torn leather, or “puppy chews”) is permanent. At this stage, we recommend investing in a new pair of Allen Edmonds.
  • In the rare case that your shoes are damaged by us during the recrafting process and they do not pass our quality inspection standards, we will gladly offer you a replacement pair from our current collection of styles.

The Specialized Programs That Set Us Apart

Our dedication to handcrafting shoes in America means we’re able to provide opportunities you won’t find at other makers. We can not only rebuild your favorite footwear, extending its lifespan, but we can create custom versions of some of our most iconic designs. Build your own unique pair of shoes, sneakers or boots using your choice of elevated upper materials and soles from our trusted suppliers.