Dockers Men’s Gordon Leather Oxford Dress Shoe

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Im a typical guy - I find something I like and I buy it over and over again. Something has gone wrong with these shoes. First pair fit well, so I ordered more. Pair 3 had the inner structure of the left heel fail. I ordered two more thinking this was a fluke. The next pair lasted six weeks. Dont buy these.

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Purchased May 2014 I wore these shoes every other day for the first year riding motorcycle. The sole of the shoe laces snapped in the first six months, then the sole separated from the upper which I repraired and last the sole wore threw after about a year. I continued to wear them once a week for the last year. Threw them out June 2016 Pros: I really liked the look of the brownish red shoe. The "leather" stood up well and still look nice; though, I did immediately waterproof it when it arrived and polished them every couple months. Cons: Shoelaces snapped fairly quickly. The sole is glued on and separated. The sole is hollow and will wear through quickly. Recommendation: If these are church shoes or office shoes that you will not walk in, they will be fine. If you want these as shoes to walk in, keep looking.

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As an attorney, I need to dress up a fair bit, and prefer my shoes in black. I am a no-nonsense person who likes clean, functional designs, and feel that these shoes are perfect for me. As long as the manufacturer makes these, I will buy them. It is amazing to me that leather business/dress shoes of this quality are available for a cheaper price than good sneakers. Pros of this model: 1. High-quality leather. All of my pairs have worn in gracefully, without any strange wrinkling or other earmarks of low-quality leather. 2. Will take a shine if necessary. If you know how to spit-shine a shoe (ex-Army guy here), you can make these take a mirror finish with work. They also look good for court or other important appearances with a minimal brush shine. 3. Looks good without being shined. The semi-gloss finish retains its look for a long time. 4. Single-piece sole. I have been through more expensive pairs of Italian shoes than I care to count, fully half of which developed sole or heel problems walking the cobblestones of Boston (I dont know if I have a peculiar way of walking or what, but a shoe has subpar design if its even possible for a heel to fall right off). 5. Good traction for a professional-looking shoe. This is because of the semi-hard rubber sole material and tread design. 6. Comfortable (very). 7. Cheap. You dont have to worry about ruining them with winter salt, or anything else; you can keep a knock-about pair. They are so cheap you can have a pair for every use. I have an extra pair just to throw at the cat. Or I would, if I had a cat. Cons of this model: 1. Laces which fray easily. (Oh, well. You cant have everything.)

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My previous 2 pairs had lasted nearly 2 years each and I suspect that they wouldve lasted even longer had I known 2E wide was even an option at the time. The 2E is much roomier for me in the front and I can probably get away with a 1/2 size reduction, but, with the laces tightened, the wider shoe is equally, if not more, comfortable than the regular D/M. My first pair retired when the double stitch on the cap failed; the second pair developed a split also near the cap seam where the leather meets the welt (pictured). My early pairs were both D/M and were a little tight around the toes which probably accelerated the wear. The soles still had plenty of tread left in them and showed no signs of cracking or splitting and the heels wore as heels typically do (pictured). The leather held up rather well is in overall good condition after 2 years of use. The topline and some of the surfaces around the eyelets where the laces rubbed are the only spots where the leather wore completely through (pictured). I had no intention of replacing my previous pair until I noticed the inexcusable hole that had developed. These Oxfords soften up after a short break in period, take polish well and shine up rather nicely, and are comfortable for all day wear. For someone who doesnt mind walking or taking stairs, the shoes have proven to be durable having lasted as long as they did. The only con I can think of is that the laces that came on the new pair are extraordinarily long for 4 eyelets. Theres no reasonable way to lace the shoes or to tie the laces to hide nearly 10" of extra length (pictured).

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35 Days. Thats how long these shoes lasted. 35 Days. They were delivered on September 1st, the first day I wore them was September 2nd. It is now October 7th and theyre trash. Ive worn them Monday through Friday for the last month, with one wedding added in. All told they span 35 days but theyve actually lasted far less than 30. I dont walk constantly or on odd surface. I spend my 9 to 5 in an office or walking around campus. When I get home I kick off my shoes and switch to slippers or sneakers. Ive known these shoes to crap out after a few months, but less than 1? That is completely unacceptable. Dont buy this garbage.

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