I have great shoes from back when shoe companies were high quality: Allen Edmonds real shell cordovan British tan wingtips 1996; Alden real shell cordovan 1982; Cole Haan wax hides 1982. But I need some new shoes and it appears all the old standard bearers have slipped in quality. Clearly I get my moneys worth. What are some brands that are equal to what these used to be that I might not have heard about?