FlorsheimMen's, Berkeley Penny Loafer

This concerns Florsheim Berkley penny loafers style 17058. I wore such shoes perhaps 60 years ago. That is the context for these comments concerning a pair I recently purchased. I received my purchase in a florsheim shoebox contained in a plastic bag emblazoned with the notice "lighter than our smallest box", a distraction from the fact that the primary purpose of a container is to protect the contents. Fortunately the shoe box was only slightly squashed and the weapon that punctured the top did not penetrate to anything vital. Contents were mostly as one expects for shoes in a shoebox, aside from the tissue packing in the toes being very firmly entrenched. The first thing I noticed is the color, although a reddish brown, it does not look like the cordovan (the color, not the leather) I recall. It seems not as red, or deep, and too uniform. The only markings, are on the inset, and the sole, and under the tongue, which is difficult to see, and where I confirmed the size and found they were made in Vietnam. The shoes appeared narrow, but when I tried them on they fit fine (size 10D). The sewing is not completely uniform, with the most egregious site being the significant intrusion of the beef roll stitching into the interior of the right shoe, on the left side. In the other instances that stitching is (mostly) hidden. The sole is stitched to the moccasin upper/sock. I was expecting I would be able to have the shoes resoled when needed, but I wonder about this construction. The shoe is unlined, which is as I recall.

Loved this shoe, comfortable, true to size. 2nd time I order.

Nice shoe for the price,.....but I had to send one pair back, the second pair fit much better.I wear a 10 1/2 EE,....every shoe I have is that size.I ordered a 10 1/2 EEE, (one size wider than I wear based on previous reviews), and couldn't begin to get my foot in it. It was way too narrow.Thankfully Amazon let me exchange it for the next size up, (11 EEE), which fit fine. Many other customers have had similar experiences based on their reviews.I really like this shoe.

Some will scoff at the durability of a leather sole, don't wear them without overshoes in inclement weather, but these shoes will mold to your foot in a way that rubber or elastomer soles cannot. Once properly molded to your foot, these shoes are incomparable in comfort, more like wearing a ballet slipper than a dress shoe. If you need high arch support you may need a pair of orthotics to slip in these, otherwise a thin insole is advised if desired. I prefer to use cordovan shoe polish that over time gives these shoes a purplish hue around the edges and I use black leather dye as edge dressing for the sole because it does not build up.

These are the real deal! They are shiny, sturdy, have the real leather soul and heel which sound great walking down the hall and they fit great. They will take a few wears to break in and you may even have to put some band-aids on your achilles, but afterwards, you will love these dress shoes.

Exactly what I'd expect from a Florsheim. I'm delighted.Folks, let me share one mistake I made on my way to a good fitting pair of shoes. I ordered some in my size (I have a big foot, especially in width). I ordered what I thought I needed and it came in wide enough, but too short (the short was the surprise), but we all are told: "Manufacturers vary in their sizes not only from each other but from shoe model to shoe model." I want you to know I believe in that when it applies to clothes, especially children's and womens fashions in my life's experiences, but NOT with shoes, especially main-brand-deluxe. I ordered the next half-size up and now I have too large, how can that be? I found out when I pulled the paper stuffing out, in particular the LAST glob that extends from the middle to the toe, that it WASN'T the last glob, there was indeed a rather small glob still way down in the toe, almost pointless for this minor bit of stuffing being separate from the other, but it was. I had already innocently troubled Amazon with returns of shoes that would have fit, so I'll keep the half-size too large as a life lesson. I ordered this pair in the size I believed I was all along and viola, a good fit. What changed? When that last toe piece of paper wadding that's hard to see and even harder with a big hand to reach, the shoe fit perfectly. That's a lot of trouble because of a small piece of paper that was hard to see, but that's why I write this review for you so that you can make sure all the paper is really out when you already think it is. Amazon has been good enough not to hold me accountable and in return I'll not only repeat buy, I tell you of my experience.

Great shoe, comfortable, elegant, leather.I live outside the United States and they arrived very well

This review is for Florsheim Men's Berkley Penny Loafer,Black,12 E Sold by: Amazon.com Services, Inc. I delayed buying these a few months based on some of the reviews. You have to be wary of copies and knock offs of reliable products. I've been wearing a version of this shoe since about 1969. The pair i just received is consistence with all of the previous pairs I've bought. These have always been my primary shows -- not reserved for special occasions and I have walked more miles in these shoes than most people have walked miles. I have never (prematurely) worn a hole in the sole of any of them. I have never had the top stitching fail, although if rubbed against the desk or office chair a lot, I expect it would. These are not "normal shoes." They have a life of their own that they will share with you, for years, if you treat them right. When you get them, polish them with a good paste polish. But wear some other shoes when you go fishing. :)Revised 5-28-2019: After wearing these shoes for over 6 months they honestly look and feel better than when they were new. I can't believe some of the reviews. They must be working for a competitor of something. These are very good shoes. Florsheim is best IMO, which is why I have worn them for decades. Use Kiwi Parade Gloss Shoe Polish.This is an honest review. I didn't get paid for my opinion and it is beneath my dignity to accept any payment even if offered.

Fits really well and they look very high class would definitely go great with suit pants.

Buena calidad y ajuste

I placed a new order with correct size (7 1/2) but not have news of it until knowI will travel out before June 2 and need to have the replacement order before this date

Florsheim shoes used to be gold standard. Every aspect these shoes was inferior. Last was shallow, stitching was not traditional. top pulled very tight leather puckering. Very very stiff. So sad here

Me gusto todo excepto que no tienen plantilla y daña el metatarso