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But originally, did Allen Edmonds shoes have any ties to the US? For many years, there was a question about whether they were indeed made in America or not. There was never any definitive answer given, but over time things seem to have become more clear. Image source : www.roadrunnersports.com The story of Allen Edmonds shoes started in 1914 as a shoe factory in Racine, WI. Image source : www.sasshoes.com The name changed to Allen Edmonds & Co. in 1930, when the company expanded into Chicago. In 1960, it moved to a larger facility at 1 N. LaSalle St., which is now called the American Shoe Building and located just around the corner from Tribune Tower. Image source : www.shoebacca.com It's still independent but has also become part of the Chippewa Group over the years, a holding company which owns various shoe brands like Skechers and Cole Haan, among others. Image source : www.stevemadden.com As the company has grown and expanded, there have been times when it has out