$395 Allen Edmonds vs $179 J&M... What's the difference?

The classic Park Avenue 6 eyelet cap toe Oxford by Allen Edmonds retails for $395, while the very similar looking Melton cap toe Oxford by Johnston & Murphy retails for $179. What's the real difference? This video goes into details, showing how both models are constructed.

Other videos referenced:
"Goodyear Welted vs Blake Stitched Construction Shoes":
https://youtu.be/fpEpqJ0eO0g

The video production quality on this one is not very good, but the content is. "Leather Quality explained: Aniline? Full Grain? Corrected Grain?":
https://youtu.be/fJ8EQ3HnDj0

I know this one is about belts, but there is a very good animated explanation about corrected grain vs full grain. "High vs Low Quality Belts & How to get 'em cheap!":
https://youtu.be/AIPtVrHAqfM

"Leather Talk with Phil from Horween/Ashland Leather - Part 1":
https://youtu.be/lm2NcSuxIoY

"RETURNING & Repairing my New Allen Edmonds":
https://youtu.be/rsiXyF92lCI

Music Credit: "Rediscover" original instrumental by Aq Xico, used with permission. He's a local artist and friend, check him out on YouTube and Soundcoud if you're into modern urban music.

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