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Bostonian Helios SKU #7335878(View on Zappos.com Classic)

(4 Stars) (based on 17 customer reviews)
$100.00
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Product Information:
  • The sleek ‘Helios' slip-on is designed to keep you looking and feeling your best.
  • Traditional, low-maintenance leather upper offers long-lasting, breathable wear.
  • Leather glove and tongue lining helps wick away moisture and absorb odor.
  • Full length, leather-covered EVA insole with heel cup for comfort and shock absorption.
  • Rigid heel counter and steel shank provide added stability and support.
  • Combination oak-tanned leather and rubber outsole for durability and stopping power.
  • Cement construction, in which the upper is adhered to the outsole with a bonding agent, creates lightweight flexibility without twisting.
  • 16.00 oz.
  • Questions? Please call 888-927-7670 to speak to one of our Comfort consultants!
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Customer Feedback

Overall Rating:
  • (5 Stars) 58%
  • (4 Stars) 17%
  • (3 Stars) 11%
  • (2 Stars) 5%
  • (1 Stars) 5%
Customer Fit Survey:

Customers surveying this product said...

  • 79% "Felt true to size"
  • 90% "Felt true to width"
  • 84% "Moderate arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 17 Reviews Total

Posted: Jun 11, 2009
Reviewer: Peter A from Redmond
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Beautiful shoes, but like another reviewer I have found that on a couple days with heavier walking, I get a blister on the back of my left heel. The back seems narrower than with other Bostonians I have purchased, producing a certain degree of pinching for me.
Posted: Jun 8, 2009
Reviewer: from New York, NY
Overall: (1 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Disappointed - I have been wearing the shoes for about 6 weeks and at first they felt good. The uppers are comfortable and light but the problem is with the heel. Walking to work this morning the heel fell off in the middle of the street! The heel material is not durable and has been steadily wearing down for the past few weeks until it finally came loose today. I never expected these shoes to fall apart after only a month and a half. I am very disappointed and would not recommend to anyone.
Posted: Apr 13, 2009
Reviewer: from Chicago, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Little big, but good shoe - Shoes felt a bit large, but not enough to send them back. I added a cushion insole to make them snugger. Overall very pleased with the look and quality.
Posted: Feb 24, 2009
Reviewer: from Scottsdale, Arizona
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great shoes - These shoes have the right look at the right price. It is tough to find shoes that look this nice for this price. They have padded insoles that are very comfortable. My only gripe is that small pebbles or gravel can get embedded and stuck in the heel's material.
Posted: Jan 31, 2009
Reviewer: from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Overall: (3 Stars) Comfort: (2 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Not sure about these... I bought a brown and black pair, and for some reason the right shoe on both pairs seems to rub a blister on the back of my heel. Hopefully they just need to be broken in, as they look great.
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Additional Brand Information

Tired of exposing your worn out socks to countless strangers? Frustrated with untying and retying your shoes while rushing to catch a plane? Or are you just plain sick of the amount of time it takes to get through security lines at most airports? Bostonian, a leader in stylish, comfortable men's shoes for over 100 years, has a welcome solution for you and millions of other frequent fliers.
Bostonian’s new Nonstop collection enables wearers to breeze through metal detectors thanks to the use of nylon heel shanks for stability. Traditionally, dress shoes makers use metal shanks. According to Glen Arentowicz, Bostonian Business Director, the nylon shanks offer equal levels of support and stability as the metal shanks, without the resulting travel headaches. “At Bostonian, we continually assess the benefits of using new materials to better address the needs of our consumers. The nylon shank in our Nonstop collection is the perfect example of how improved shoe technology can help us make shoes designed for the way men live today.”
Additional benefits of Bostonian’s Nonstop collection include fully waterproof construction, durability and instant comfort. Soft yet dressy full grain uppers stand up to the elements and leather covered poly-foam footbeds provide cushioning and breathability. Lastly, the polyurethane sole is both lightweight and durable. “Our consumers tend to be professional men living active, hectic lives, states Arentowicz. “With Nonstop by Bostonian, nothing will stop them, not the weather, not airport security, not the test of time.”

Additional Customer Reviews:

Posted: Dec 4, 2008
Reviewer: Chrisc from LA
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Way nicer than most shoes in this price range - Seems there are many cheap looking shoes in this price range. This one belongs in a price range above the one it’s priced in as it’s much nicer and the heels are not cheap rubber. They look expensive. A great value for the money. They can hold their own with an Armani suit.
Posted: Nov 23, 2008
Reviewer: from St Louis, MO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love them - Very comfortable. I have been previously unable to find shoes in an appropriate size as I have small feet (7.5). Department stores usually only carry down to size 8 so I have been wearing big shoes. These look very polished and fit great.
Posted: Nov 20, 2008
Reviewer: That N from Villanova, Pennsylvania
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Style, quality, and comfort - Never in my life have I worn such a comfortable shoe, let alone a slip-on! I was amazed at the sleek and clean look of the shoes. They are so versatile - I wear them to work (at a bank) and out to dinner with nice jeans, and they match perfectly in both ensembles. They are great as everyday shoes, as the comfort level is top-notch. Take this as a statement to my support for this shoe, because the reason I am writing a review is I came back to Zappos to buy a pair in each color now.
Posted: Sep 2, 2008
Reviewer: Ruth M from Red Oak, Iowa
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Bostonian's shoes - My husband and I had hunted all over for a wider shoe that would fit him and we decided to try Zappos and we were very pleased. They shipped the shoes right out to us and they fit perfectly. We were very pleased to know that if they didn't fit they would also pay for the return shipping there aren't many places that do that so that means a lot. We definitely will purchase from Zappos the next time we need a pair of shoes. They are the best!!!
Posted: Aug 18, 2008
Reviewer: from DuBois, PA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I gave these shoes to my husband for his birthday and he loves them! He says they feel great, and he loves the look. They arrived the day after they were ordered. We couldn't be happier!
Posted: Jul 20, 2008
Reviewer: from New York, NY
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Good shoe at a decent price - I needed a slight break in period for the part of the shoe that rubbed against my ankle, but nothing too bad. A solid shoe at a good price. Zappos was a pleasure to order from.
Posted: Jul 2, 2008
Reviewer: Larrym from Arizona
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great Fit - I found the shoes to be a perfect fit, no break in required! Excellent quality and takes a great shine. Very comfortable to walk in!
Posted: Apr 16, 2008
Reviewer: from Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfort in a dress shoe - These shoes are the most comfortable dress shoe my husband has ever had, he says. They can be worn with khakis and a polo or with a suit. That makes them nice for business travel. He really likes them.
Posted: Apr 7, 2008
Reviewer: from
Overall: (2 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Good - I own a couple pairs of these - comfortable and good looking. This pair in particular has a rather loud squeak and will be returned because of it. Usually a solid stand by.
Posted: Feb 23, 2008
Reviewer: from Florida
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Bostonian Helios - This is a very comfortable shoe. It is easy to take off and put on and looks to be very well made with high quality materials.
Posted: Feb 4, 2008
Reviewer: from Chicago, IL
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
Good versatile business dress shoe - I'm a 12 wide, and that's often tough to fit, but this shoe in a 12W is incredibly comfortable. Great for airport travel as the slip-on/off is very easy. Looks aren't going to be up there with the Allen Edmonds or Bruno Maglis, but neither is the price at about 1/3 of the cost. I would recommend to anyone looking for a decent second pair of black dress shoes.
Posted: Dec 10, 2007
Reviewer: from Dallas, TX
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great shoes! My husband will only wear comfy shoes and I want him to look nice so these are a great combination of both. We're both very happy with them!

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