JN41
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Hi, I just picked up a pair of new burgundy Florsheim Kenmoors at 20% off retail (retail = $225). I like the shoes but they appear to be (gasp!) corrected-grain leather. Can anyone confirm?
I am interested in a pair of longwings and the Kenmoors appear to fit the bill at a "decent" price (I say "decent" because (a) I got them at a moderate discount, and (b) higher-end men's shoes in Canada are ridiculously overpriced (for example, most AEs here sell for around $450 a pair; heck, even Hugo Boss shoes are $400)).
Can anybody vouch for the quality of these Florsheim's? How can I expect them to wear over time? I have seen many pictures of great looking vintage pairs but I understand these do not give an accurate representation of the current shoe.
I know the current Kenmoors are Goodyear welted, but if they are garbage I will return them. I am hoping to (slowly) build a roster of shoes that will give me years of quality use.
Thanks
I am interested in a pair of longwings and the Kenmoors appear to fit the bill at a "decent" price (I say "decent" because (a) I got them at a moderate discount, and (b) higher-end men's shoes in Canada are ridiculously overpriced (for example, most AEs here sell for around $450 a pair; heck, even Hugo Boss shoes are $400)).
Can anybody vouch for the quality of these Florsheim's? How can I expect them to wear over time? I have seen many pictures of great looking vintage pairs but I understand these do not give an accurate representation of the current shoe.
I know the current Kenmoors are Goodyear welted, but if they are garbage I will return them. I am hoping to (slowly) build a roster of shoes that will give me years of quality use.
Thanks