Customer Reviews Florsheim Duke

Cost up Quality down. I like the appearance and fit of the boot but the heel doesn't wear well in my opinion. I owned two pairs which I ordered at the same time in both instances the zippers broke off both pairs. Short of that I was happy.

Quality – For the last 5 years I have used this Boot and I have to say that the quality is not there anymore. The boot sewing “upper part” does not stay together. It starts to come apart after a few months. The leather tears and then it comes apart.

Duke - I have tall instep and had difficulty in getting boot on. I purchased this same boot about 3 years ago on the internet and it was much softer leather(calf) and easier to wear. I thought I was purchasing the same booti.e. Florsheim "duke"

Rate the "Duke" Best styling for a dress boot.

Good look, good feel, cheapo shoe - I've had several pairs of these shoes because I like the look. However, after many pairs I can tell you, these are cheapo shoes. Here's the story: The first month they're hard and have to be broken in. The 2nd-4th months they are great. End of the 4th month, you'll replace the heel and sole. The shoe is good for another 2-3 months. By 6-8 months, holes are popping out of the sides or sometimes the leather lifts from the edge of the sole. $135 for the shoes, $50 for the sole repairs, so you run $185 for a 6-8 month pair of shoes. They're not well made.

I really liked the design, color, and foot space, however, the ankle shaft was too narrow for my calf.