What's With Florsheim?

[celticgent]

There are no shops near me that sell the Kenmoor. Of course the Zappos reviews are conflicting (as usual).

Can anyone comment on sizing?

From what I gather, they run long and narrow, so buy one half size down and extra wide if you have wide feet. Does this sound correct?

I am juuuust slightly wide..not quite an E in 'normal' dress shoes, so I can usually get away with buying D if the shoes don't run narrow.

Thanks for any and all replies.

Cheers!

 

[tjchung]

I used to wear Florsheim loafers back in the early 90's when I couldn't find any other shoe brand that made a 9.5 EEEE. They don't make them anymore, so I'm stuck wearing regular size 11 shoes from whatever flavor of the day maker.

 

[Sean Archer]

Originally Posted by celticgent

There are no shops near me that sell the Kenmoor. Of course the Zappos reviews are conflicting (as usual).

Can anyone comment on sizing?

From what I gather, they run long and narrow, so buy one half size down and extra wide if you have wide feet. Does this sound correct?

I am juuuust slightly wide..not quite an E in 'normal' dress shoes, so I can usually get away with buying D if the shoes don't run narrow.

Thanks for any and all replies.

Cheers!

I'm a 10EEE in AE Bristol's and I'm a 10 EEE in Florsheim.

http://www.florsheim.com/shop-fl/sizeconversionchart.ep

 

[ssnyc]

Duckie brogues are nice...but $395??

 

[greekgeek]

Originally Posted by ssnyc

Duckie brogues are nice...but $395??

Where to kop?

 

[ssnyc]

Originally Posted by greekgeek

Where to kop?
I looked at them today at Odin in NYC but there is a full list of stockists here (under locations): http://www.florsheimbyduckiebrown.com/ Some of the locations sell online: http://www.gimmeshoes.com/index.php?...esigner_id=130

 

[Tarmac]

Given the current cost of American shoes, if these are indeed American-made, $395 is worth it.

Alden's are $380.

The pics make them look very well made, add in the limited factor, $400 is in line.

I want to know how much the shell boots are...

 

[DocHolliday]

I know they're meant to be fashiony, but it bothers me they're all one color, with no darker trim or contrast-color soles to add interest.

 

[greekgeek]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

I know they're meant to be fashiony, but it bothers me they're all one color, with no darker trim or contrast-color soles to add interest.

You have to be pretty good with the spray gun to achieve a two tone finish

 

[ssnyc]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

I know they're meant to be fashiony, but it bothers me they're all one color, with no darker trim or contrast-color soles to add interest.
The electric blue brogues are really the only fashiony colorway. They looked pretty cool when I tried them on. You're right though, the blue leather upper/blue sole is a bit much for everyday wear.

Originally Posted by Tarmac

Given the current cost of American shoes, if these are indeed American-made, $395 is worth it. Alden's are $380. The pics make them look very well made, add in the limited factor, $400 is in line. I want to know how much the shell boots are...
They are inline with current retail prices and they looked well made IRL...I just hate paying retail

Also I just bought a pair of pebbled brown vintage Florsheim Imperial V Cleat Wing Tips in good condition for $80 shipped. The boots are $438

 

[celticgent]

Originally Posted by Sean Archer

I'm a 10EEE in AE Bristol's and I'm a 10 EEE in Florsheim.

http://www.florsheim.com/shop-fl/sizeconversionchart.ep

Thank you very much.

 

[Sean Archer]

Originally Posted by celticgent

Thank you very much.

No problem.

 

[Biscotti]

Some of the Duckie Brown Florsheim's retail for slightly south of $300.

http://www.forwardforward.com/fwd/Br...y+Duckie+Brown

If I had money to burn, I'd definitely buy the American flag boots....