Customer Reviews Florsheim Riva

I have been wearing Florsheim Rivas for over 20 years, in the same size - 11 1/2 E. However, the set I bought this week does not feel to be the same width as all prior sets. It feels narrower. Did Florsheim change their sizing standard? Must I now go up to the EEE, which may be too wide? I would appreciate hearing from other Riva wearers as to whether their new Rivas fit the same, or not. By the way, my feet have not changed size or width. With respect to size, the new Rivas seem just a bit shorter as well, perhaps a quarter size. The old Rivas this new set of Rivas was bought to replace were bought approximately 4 years ago.

Plastic soles scream cheap. That said, the tops look good and these feel AMAZINGLY soft and comfortable on my feet.

Quality and fit excellent. Very comfortable. Appearance quality control needs improvement.

Nice shoe, but... This is a nice looking shoe and fits reasonably well, but it doesn't hold my heel well and it feels as though I will step out of it.

For my dad... I bought this shoe for my father. It is his preferred style in a shoe, but not mine. That is why I gave them a 3 star rating. He said that they were very comfortable. He is extremely happy with them. This was my first time buying from Zappos. They have great customer service. An overall excellent purchasing experience!!

Soft as a moccasin - Softest leather I have seen in anything short of a slipper or moccasin. They look great, wish they had the wider sizes, the 3E is a marginal fit for me but it's OK (wear a 6E when I can find it). These are NOT walking shoes, soles are very thin and you can feel the slightest underfoot irregularity similar to a moccasin or slipper. Great at home, the mall or dining but not for use off finished surfaces. Don't misread this, I really like the shoes and recommend them for casual or dress occasions.

Long time user - I have used these shoes for over 15 years and they are superb on the hard surfaces at my hospital. I am on my 30 plus set of shoes.

Comfortable - This shoe is very comfortable. The only negative aspect is that the sole is not full width for the entire length of the shoe and allows a bit of roll-over. If the sole was full width and a bit firmer, it would be the perfect shoe for me.

Second best shoe - I looked at all the shoes in this style at Zappos under $100. This shoe is second only to the Bostonian Prescott... and just barely. They seem to be identical in fit except for the Riva having a slightly, very slightly, stiffer sole. Warning, my brown Riva is so dark that it's indistinguishable from black.

Review - Very comfortable. My wife hates the style...says it makes me look like an old man...but I wear them daily to work for comfort.

Florsheim's Riva - Stylish, very comfortable, and priced right. It could use a bit more cushion in the sole (arch support), but otherwise a comfortable shoe throughout the day.

Beautiful shoe - This shoe was very soft and comfortable right out of the box. It was a little narrow for a 5E but a great shoe. I'll probably experiment with another shoe next time; being this is my first purchase from Zappos, but all in all a great shoe.