Bostonian Men's Ipswich Apron Oxford

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I purchased a pair of Bostonian Mens Ipswich Apron Oxfords after wearing a similar pair for a few years and being very satisfied with the fit, comfort, and durability. I was disappointed to see that the shoe with the same name as before seemed to have been significantly changed. The biggest difference was that the leather was much stiffer than my last pair when new, but the overall impression was that the new version seemed of inferior quality in every way. I had hoped that after some use I would forget about the differences and the comfort would improve once they were broken in. Instead, after a few weeks of occasional use I began to experience intermittent foot pain. I discovered that the sole of the shoe had voids under the ball of my foot that result in an uneven surface below the insole that make the shoe essentially unusable. I am very disappointed in the performance of the revised version of this shoe. Unfortunately I did not discover the issue with the shoe until I was beyond the return date.

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I buy these shoes regularly in black and brown for my husband. He needs a wide or extra wide shoe and these are sturdy and so light. He says they are comfortable right out of the box! No breaking in needed! Thats unheard of for a dressy mens shoe. I hope they never stop making these as they are perfect.

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This is my second pair of the Bostonian Ipswich which is one of the best dress shoes that I have ever owned. These are the key positives, which other dress shoes in this price range are lacking - they are super lightweight / the soles and heels last a really long time before wearing down / the insole is removable / the stitching holds up over time. One major issue that I had with my first pair is that the sole was nearly completing smooth. On certain surfaces that were even slightly damp, there was no traction. More than once I nearly took a bad fall. This pair has a nice tread pattern on the sole, so I dont expect that to be an issue.

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I have been wearing several months. I bought black pair first. The black pair needed a little breaking in but I think I just didnt wear them often enough. I wear these nearly every work day. They look great, feel great, very light-weight. They are comfortable - I dont ever feel my feet getting hot or uncomfortable - since they are leather. And they are comfortable for walking, although I dont walk that much in them. Great price, recommended.

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Lightweight and well-cushioned, these shoes are a god buy. They have just enough support and appear to be well-manufactured. The upper leather is a good quality at this price. Can easily wear these all day and they still feel and look great.

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