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Bostonian Andover SKU #7186551(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- Men's dress shoe with lace closure.
- Full grain leather upper.
- First/Flex Construction for flexibility amd shock absorption.
- Full leather lining prevents irritation by keeping the feet dry.
- Leather covered EVA footbed.
- Vegetable tanned leather outsole (Please disregard the incorrect factory stamp that states man made outsole).
- 15.00 oz.
- Product measurements were taken using size 8. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
- Questions? Please call 888-927-7670 to speak to one of our Comfort consultants!
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Customer Feedback
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Customer Fit Survey:
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- 84% "Felt true to size"
- 86% "Felt true to width"
- 88% "Moderate arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 61 Reviews Total
Posted: Oct 6, 2009
Reviewer: from Fargo, ND
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Cheap leather upper creased across the toe almost immediately. Within 6 months it was cracking and flaking despite never getting wet, wearing at most every other day, using cedar shoe trees when not wearing, and careful cleaning and shines every other week.Thin, cheap leather sole showed significant wear after a year, was worn through within 18 months. I see they are now using a plastic sole that looks like leather. No idea if that will last any longer, but be aware Bostonian no longer uses real leather soles. Toebox upper is too wide and loose relative to the sole. Felt like my foot was overhanging the sole, but the next size wider had too tight upper and ridiculously wide sole. I strongly recommend stretching your budget to around one hundred fifty dollars and getting something from Florsheim or Johnston & Murphy.
Posted: Oct 6, 2009
Reviewer: from Fargo, ND
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Cheap leather upper creased across the toe almost immediately. Within 6 months it was cracking and flaking despite never getting wet, wearing at most every other day, using cedar shoe trees when not wearing, and careful cleaning and shines every other week. Thin, cheap leather sole showed significant wear after a year, was worn through within 18 months. I see they are now using a plastic sole that looks like leather. No idea if that will last any longer, but be aware Bostonian no longer uses real leather soles. Toebox upper is to wide and loose relative to the sole. Felt like my foot was overhanging the sole, but the next size wider had too tight upper and ridiculously wide sole. I strongly recommend stretching your budget to around one hundred fifty dollars and getting something from Florsheim or Johnston & Murphy.
Posted: Sep 29, 2009
Reviewer: from Edmond, Oklahoma
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I always order from Zappos and have never had any problems. Their service is excellent and the stuff is always shipped so quickly and with care. Bostonian shoes are the only thing that fit my very narrow size 14 foot. They are hard to break in like most quality dress shoes however I highly recommend these shoes. I have bought at least six pairs from Zappos now along with sandals and other items and have been highly impressed. Given my hard to fit size they have been able to fit me and I feel safe and secure ordering from Zappos--Awesome online company!
Posted: Sep 5, 2009
Reviewer: from Los Angeles, CA
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Beautiful dark brown shoe. Very comfortable, and goes great with my brown suit. Plus, I grew up in Andover, Massachusetts, so how could I resist this shoe? This was my first time buying dress shoes over the Internet, but I was persuaded due to the return postage included policy.
Posted: Jun 18, 2009
Reviewer: from Philadelphia
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Additional Brand Information
Men trust Bostonian to give them the confidence they need. Whether
it's finishing off an everyday suit in style or going out on the town, men of all ages find what they're looking for at Bostonian.
A leader in stylish yet comfortable men's shoes, Bostonian has an
undisputed, 100+ year track record for creating innovative comfort
constructions, technologies and patterns that have lasted the test of
time. Today, Bostonian offers a highly versatile collection of traditional and contemporary classics that fit and feel as good as they look.
As men's wardrobes are now more extensive than ever, Bostonian has
added material interests and patterns to their shoes to put the finishing touch on today's apparel. In addition, Bostonian knows the many shapes and sizes of feet, so to help meet this "growing" need, they've expanded their assortment of extended sizes and widths throughout all categories and looks from dress to casual.
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Posted: Jun 15, 2009
Reviewer: from San Antonio
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Great shoe, true to size. Had previously purchased the Akron from a brick and mortar. Found it a bit too narrow for my taste (although it was extremely comfortable). No blisters, no heel or ankle rubbing after the first day. Felt broken in almost immediately. I highly recommend this brand/style... and Zappos! was as great as ever with shipping and customer service.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Born
Posted: Jan 27, 2009
Reviewer: Robert M from New Jersey
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
I've purchased these shoes before. They need break in time. After that, they are great! My shoes from Zappos came faster than expected and in perfect condition.
Posted: Jan 4, 2009
Reviewer: from Kankakee, Illinois
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Very please!
These are the first class shoe; they look great and feel the same. I am very pleased.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Johnston and Murphy
Posted: Dec 7, 2008
Reviewer: from cupertino,california
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Best customer service ever -
I've seen your company's CEO interview on Oprah show and he was emphasizing on customer service. I thought I should give it a try and bought this pair shoes for my husband. Truly I'm baffled by customer service. Thumps up, you guys got yourself another loyal customer.
Posted: Oct 22, 2008
Reviewer: Duncan B from Houston, TX
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Finish pealing off -
I have bought several pair of Bostonian Andover shoes over the years and have been more than satisfied...until this last pair. The finish is literally pealing off the shoe. While shopping, I saw new shoes in the store that were exhibiting the same problem. I did not buy a pair.
Posted: Oct 20, 2008
Reviewer: Ralph from Follansbee WV
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Exceeded Expectation -
I received my shoes ahead of expected delivery. Zappos upgraded my order to two day shipping. I received the shoes, they fit well and I am quite satisfied with the shopping experience
Posted: Sep 18, 2008
Reviewer: from San Francisco, CA
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Pretty good -
A good price for a versatile dress shoe. I have wide feet and was pleased with the width. The heel is a bit loose and the shoes are fairly stiff, which has made for an uncomfortable break-in period.
Posted: Jul 21, 2008
Reviewer: Lynn B from Lacey, Washington
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Reviewer: Lynn B from Lacey, Washington
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Great Service!!!!
It is so great that you have the bigger sizes. My son takes a size 16 shoe. You cannot find that size in dress shoes. We ordered the shoes and had them within 2 days. Thank you!!!
Posted: Jun 25, 2008
Reviewer: from Los Angeles
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Posted: May 17, 2008
Reviewer: Johnd from Dallas
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Great service and product -
First time on Zappos - and what a winning process they have. Shoes arrived on MONDAY after ordering them Saturday morning - regular shipping order. First quality. I'll never go to shoe store again.
John
Posted: Apr 16, 2008
Reviewer: Jonas from Wilsonville, Or
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Class, comfort, style...
This is a good mix of class and comfort...I recommend this shoe due to the style and comfort along with a good shoe life...My last pair lasted 2 solid years before being retired...
Posted: Apr 6, 2008
Reviewer: Daniel from Marfa, TX
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Posted: Mar 19, 2008
Reviewer: Gilbert F from Chicago
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Great shoes for the money -
This is my second pair of these shoes that I have bought from Zappos. I really appreciate the reviews because it was helpful to know that they did run true to size. They are a great value for the money. I have big (13), narrow (B) feet that are very hard to buy for and these shoes, just like my fellow reviewers found, fit perfect. It is great to have these shoes just a "click" away. It saves me the pain of going from shoe store to shoe store and then having to settle for something that they have in my size and close to the style that I want. Zappos is fantastic and the prices are great.
Posted: Mar 12, 2008
Reviewer: Julio C from Del Rio, Texas
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
