Park Verse Oxford (Men)

I have two pairs of the Park Avenue. Beautiful shoes. My first pair lasted long enough to get recrafted (which I did). The second pair had leather start cracking near the ball of my foot. I sent them in to be looked at for warranty consideration. They said it was due to being exposed to water. Mind you, both pairs were worn in the same exact condition and cared for the exact same way. The only difference is when they were made. I can only assume they are using inferior quality materials now. Sad to part ways with Allen Edmonds because they are great looking shoes but not worth the money any more.