they look slightly better than park avenues from AE, but unfortunately can't be had immediately. this is before taking into account the slightly more expensive recrafting service offered by j. fitzpatrick.
iGrenadeThey're much better than AE park aves, in just about every way. Leather quality (uppers and sole), last (made by Tony Gaziano), design, quality control. $335 or better yet $300 is a steal for these shoes. Recrafting at the manufacturer isn't necessary for resoles. Using proper shoe trees and a good cobbler (like B. Nelson) is all you really need.