Dexter FAQ

History
In 1956, Dexter became a family run business that survived three generations. For over forty years, Dexter shoemakers have dedicated themselves to making handcrafted footwear that blends quality, comfort and performance in every shoe. Classic styles combine the finest materials, up-to-date comfort technology such as Dryz® foot beds, and an attention to detail. This ensures that the Dexter consumer will comfortably wear our product for many years to come.

Dexter knows handsewns. Our craftsmen have custom tailored shoes for discerning consumers. Classic styles with contemporary features provide consumers with the added assurance of knowing they’ve made the right choice.

Life. The most authentic activity of all. To build a shoe for the day in, day out of everyday life, that's our goal at Dexter. To do that, we have to know what people really do and where they really go; over and above all the hoopla and hype. How much attention real people want focused on their shoes and how much they don't want. We make shoes that aren't a show off, a pain to wear, a financial disaster or a fashion blunder. A shoe that's like an old friend. One that you want to wear to work, to a ballgame, to a corner café, on a city subway or a quiet street. Dexter truly is Built For The Way You Really Live. We hope you feel the same.

Commonly Asked Questions:

Are Dexter Shoes made of Genuine Leather?
All of our styles are made of genuine leathers. Our Product Team handpicks and approves all of the leathers used to insure the quality and value we are noted for.

What are the materials used in our soles?
Some of our classic handsewn loafers feature leather soles, but for the most part we use TPR (Thermo Plastic Rubber) and Rubber.

What is Dexter Gel-Cell?
Dexter Gel-Cell is a non-memory polymer gel insert that adds comfort by reducing heel strike, and added value by eliminating the need for additional comfort inserts.

What is DRYZ?
An innovative line of insole system that absorbs and coverts moisture to a dry gel within the insole of the shoe. As a result the insole absorbs all the moisture from perspiration throughout the day, yet remains dry to the touch.