Customer Reviews Johnston & Murphy Ski Moc®

Truly versatile piece of nostalgia - This shoe does harken back to the 60's when you wore this shoe for kicking around in your khakis and madras (urban folks had not yet discovered jeans) to a shirt, tie and sport coat. Today, this shoe is even more versatile, coordinating well with jeans to suits. Those not accustomed to "breaking in" a pair of shoes will need to negotiate that terrain (hint: start slow around the house), but will be rewarded for the effort. Shoes like these just make you feel better about yourself, in a good way. One caveat, I too found these about 1/2 size larger than marked, and with a slip-on shoe, the fit is of more critical concern.

This was my first time purchasing shoes on the internet. Other than being about a half-size to large, the shoe was exactly what I expected. The exchange process was painless, in fact the replacement pair was sent to me immediately, even before they received my return shipment. They sent the replacement pair using two-day service, and did it as a courtesy. I will definitely buy from Zappos again.

Great Shoe - Zappos price was even better than the manufacturer's and this comfortable shoe lives up to expectations!

Nice Shoes - Comfortable. I had to send back the first pair because they were too large. I usually wear 12, but the 11 1/2 fit me.

Finally got the penny of my dreams!! This penny from Johnston & Murphy is a true classic. I used to wear penny loafers back in the sixties as part of a preppy look. (Preppy preceded Yuppie.) The brand of choice back then was Bostonian or Bass Weejun, but they don't make the old style pennies any longer or at least Zappos doesn't carry them. Bostonian now has a variation on the penny theme, but it's not the same. This JM Ski Moc is serious quality throughout and they are a sharp looking shoe. That said, I must say it took no less than 3 tries to finally get the right size for me. The 9EEE slipped in the heel. The 9.5D fits well and after only one wearing they are almost broken in. That's probably a testimony to the subtle calf skin leather used on the top. If you get this shoe don't even try them on until you've flexed the soles to free up some movement. Otherwise, you'll find them too stiff. I highly recommend this shoe and will buy a black pair next.

Gorgeous, Comfortable & Style - These classic loafers are the perfect addition to jeans, dress pants or khakis. The quality leather and stitching is premium. The fit seems to be exactly to size. I bought the same shoe in brown and wear one or the other every day to work. I've also gone out in style in jeans wearing these shoes. I would order them again, except that I think these will last a very long time.

Fine shoe - Great construction, very solid attractive looking shoe. Quite comfortable from the start, no doubt that they will last a long time. Beware of sizing though, order one at least a half size smaller than you normally would. Zappos handled the exchange wonderfully. Great store. Highly recommended.

One Durable Shoe! You cannot wear this shoe out. I have been wearing this shoe 5 days a week for the past 3 years and I am still on the original heel and sole. Caution: It does run true to size, i.e, very big. If you like a snug fitting shoe, you may want to go down a half size.

Excellent loafer - Quality shoe. Couldn't ask for more.

Great Shoes - Great shoes and excellent fit, I will definitely purchase Ski Mocs again. Great style!!

Liked it so much, I bought another pair - Very well made penney loafer, comfortable, good looking. Bought the black Ski Moc version, liked it so much, I also bought the Cordovan tassle Ski Moc (though I had to order that pair directly from J&M). Very pleased with the four pairs of J&M shoes I have purchased recently. They have replaced Cole Haan as my secondary shoe maker to Allen Edmonds.

Great Penny Loafer - This loafer has all the elements of classic ivy style penny loafer. Beefroll, kickback, and a great shape. It's not as dainty as some other penny loafers and has a more masculine shape to it. Doesn’t look like an old man's shoe either. The leather is corrected grain (boo) but doesn’t appear plasticky like most corrected grain leather shoes do. Soles is welted to the upper so you won't worry about cheap glue making the sole fall off. Very comfortable and didn't pinch, unlike the 2 other Florsheim penny loafers I tried before getting this one. It's definitely a shoe I'd buy again if mine were worn out or lost.

Great Fit - Great Look - These were purchased for a friend who thinks they are the most wonderful shoes he has put on his feet. Not only are they comfortable, fit well, and made well, but they also are a very good looking shoe.

Can never go wrong with J&M - I bought these for my husband as a gift. He already had a pair in black from a couple years ago and he loves them. He was equally happy to receive these. Johnston & Murphy delivers consistent quality and they last forever. (My husband is a road warrior and his clothes take abuse)

Great looking, great comfort - I have difficulty finding shoes that are comfortable right out of the box. I can thank my EEE width feet for that. These shoes were comfortable right away. The quality of the leather and workmanship is excellent.

It's a wonderful Moc - Like all new shoes, it takes a few wearings to really get comfortable. This pair replaces a pair of Johnson & Murphy mocks similar to it. I received many, many years of good wear. I fully expect I will get the same with these.

Very Nice Shoe - Great shoe, would highly recommend.

Second pair of the same shoe - I purchased this shoe in the burgundy color and liked it so much I purchased it in black. These shoes look great and are comfortable to walk in, unlike many shoes of this design that give poor support. I am very pleased.

Johnston & Murphy Ski Moc® This was one of the best fitting shoes that I was able to find in a penny loafer. The size runs a little large, but that was what I needed. Many of the other penny loafers that I tried in a size 12 were just too small and the size 13 was too large. The Johnston & Murphy Ski Moc has a good fit and excellent looks and workmanship.

My only concern before buying was the heel (it looked quite high in the pictures). The heel is normal. Only problem with the shoe is that it fits loosely. I've had a few J&M shoes, all the same size, and this one does feel a half size large. However, nothing a slightly larger sock cannot handle. All considered, a great shoe.

Chore made easy. Shopping for shoes has never been what I'd characterize as enjoyable, but the Zappos.com experience made it really pleasurable. Their configurable search tool allowed me to zero in on the exact style, size and color I wanted without spending huge amounts of search time. Their delivery service is equally impressive. Extremely convenient since orders are delivered directly to your home. I may never shop for shoes at a retail store again!

A Great Professional Penny Loafer - As with most of J&M products these are first class shoes. They take a little while to break in; but once they are, they are quite comfortable for a dress shoe. They look great with Khakis or dress wool slacks!

The Classic Remains So - This is my second pair of this brand/model and I remain highly satisfied. They continue to be worth every dollar ( I dare not say "more" as J&M might raise the price!) given their durability and design. It is probably my favorite shoe from a lifetime of being clad with all variety of kinds.

Completly impressed - This was my first purchase from Zappos, I found the multiple veiws of the product invaluable for desision making. The coupling of immediate email response, fast shipping and quality product made my experience as possitive as it gets. I did forget that shoes of this high quality and workmanship take a little time to break in, you cant just put them on and go. But after a few hours here and there, I was good to go. Thanks Kind Regards P. DesCoteaux Geneva, Illinois

Very comfortable - Well worth the money