Customer Reviews Florsheim Kenmoor Wingtip Oxford

I bought a pair of the burgundy Kenmoor some time ago and I want to love the shoe, but the corrected leather won't let me. I get the cost cutting, but why would a shoe company cut costs on its flagship product? To add insult to injury, they've discontinued the pebble leather offerings, so we're stuck with black and burgundy standard.

When I first bought my Kenmoor's a year ago I was pleased. They fit okay, but with time two things happened. First the leather "gave" in such a way that my foot would move around in the shoe. A size 9D as with every other shoe manufacturer has been a Size 9D. Not bigger. Then about two weeks ago, the leather right behind the "wingtip" started to tear. Yes, tear! Florsheim has amazing customer service since I submitted photos and style number etc. and they gave me a refund in the form of a gift card. However, I keep reading about sizing problems and now the leather faulting (on an expensive shoe). Don't know If I want to invest in an another pair.

The goodyear welt and double leather soles are like putting lipstick on a pig. The uppers are constructed of "natural leather" a term that has no required meaning. What it certain is that "natural leather" is not "full grain" or "top grain" leather. I was hoping that the textured grain surface would mean that a lesser grade of "full grain" or "top grain" leather would be used. Instead, the material used appears to have a top layer of plastic.

I will gladly frequently order these shoes if you add more width sizes. i.e. widths "E" & "EE". Presently you only offer extremes it's either "D" or "EEE". In my case one width is too narrow and the other is too wide. Remedy this situation and you have yourself a new and continuing customer.

I bought the Kenmore II in brown and they are great. Decided to get a pair in black but these are disappointing. First of all the leather looks like plastic. I'm pretty sure it's Corrected Grain Leather which is a real disappointment and should have been disclosed. Not only that the insole underneath itself. That should not have gotten by quality control.

I purchased these brand new Kenmoor shoes in cognac pebble grain to replace my 20 year old also Made in India pair in cognac pebble. Upon arrival, I was initially impressed with the quality, but then two things struck me in comparison to my earlier Made in India model. First, the overall profile of the shoes is bulkier/wider than previous which does hurt the aesthetic a bit. Second and far more concerning is that the pebble grain texture in many spots on the new pair cannot be felt to the touch or it's so slight that it's almost without texture. This is a marked departure from my earlier pair and either is a sign of cutting costs or perhaps a downside of the desire to use more sustainable factories' products. I still will keep the pair, but now, instead of throwing away my earlier pair, I will consult with my cobbler as to the cost of resoling, new heels, counterlining repair, and new shoelaces for my intended-to-be-discarded pair as they may have to become the "make an impression" pair as this new pair just doesn't cut it. Having been an advocate for Florsheim products for 20+ years and for the Kenmoor model specifically, I must state that I'm truly disappointed. You should update your stock image to reflect the current state of the pebble grain.

I was disappointed by this purchase. This is the classic longwing dress shoe in black-in a way, Florsheim's flagship. The problem is the leather on the upper. It is corrected leather-thin, hardened, coated, and not really suited to using the array of shoe care products such as leather conditioners and polish. When leather is 'corrected' it is basically de-pored, which renders it incapable of receiving conditioners and polishes. Not what I would expect from a legendary flagship dress shoe. Having said all that, the shoe is well made. It has a thick sole and Goodyear Welting. But I just could not get past that corrected leather on the upper. I ended up exchanging these for the burgundy Kenmoor II longwing. The leather on the upper of this shoe is much better-softer, not corrected, has pores and will take a polish. It is a bit thin but still much better. In short, my recommendation is that Florsheim use thicker, softer, and not corrected leather on this, their flagship dress shoe. They may have to charge more for it, but even if the price of the shoe went up by, say, $75, it would still retail for under $300-more than competitive with Allen Edmonds, Alden, and many others. Florsheim, you basically invented this classic longwing. Why don't you give it the regal treatment it deserves, and use better leather. I believe it would sell.

I like the look of the shoe. I have a more classic style. I am not crazy about the fit. I normally wear 9 1/2 to 10. I ordered 9 1/2 and I feel the shoe is on the large size and not very comfortable to wear. It's a bit disappointing. I had already worn them a day or two and cannot return them otherwise I would for maybe a size 9. I would definitely order a 1/2 size smaller then you normally wear.

too narrow

Have tried to buy these shoes several times, but have been unable to get my size. When my size was actually in stock (12B) it didn't come close to fitting. This shoe is a 12B is WAY too wide and slightly too long. My size in this shoe would be an 11 1/2 A - which Florsheim doesn't make in this shoe (or at least I have never seen it is stock). Since most of the rest of the Florsheim shoes are now the throwaway type with plastic/rubber soles, this basically eliminates Florsheim shoes for me.

Ordered the Florsheim Kenmoors in a size 12B - my usual size... These shoes run very large. The length is at least 1/2 size larger than "true size", and the B width is also wider than a "true size" B width. Unfortunately, these shoes don't come in a size 11 1/2 A... So no Florsheim Kenmoors for me. I was able to find many different styles of Allen Edmonds shoes in my correct size. Good for me, not so good for Florsheim.

I had my feet measured for shoe size ( left 9 3E, right 9.5 3E). Talked on phone with Florsheim rep. He said that the Florsheim Kenmoor ran true to size. Ordered Florsheim Kenmoor Wingtip in Cognac pebble grain in 9.5 3E. Out of the box a beautiful shoe. Left was a little snug will stretch when broken in. Right, very tight, will not do, have to go back. Then looking over the shoes before I replackaged them I noticed the right shoe around the sole where it is sewed to the shoe there was a stitch missing, and on the left one at the heel where the leather is sewed it had been buckled and there was a noticeable dimple. They were going back anyway on a sizing issue. I was going to reorder them in 10 3E and hope I got a pair that fit and did not have any defects because they are very nice looking and have the potential to be a great pair of shoes if you get some with no defects. Then I came across a Fathers day sale with a deep discount on another brand and bought them. I might buy the Kenmoors later, they are nice looking (better in person than on the internet) and I want a pair with a thick sole and a storm welt.

Loved the shoes. Ordered 1/2 size larger & width 3ee hoping they would fit. They didn't have the width size in E. Did not fit to large had to send them back for credit.

These shoes were marked size 10.5 (my typical shoe size) but were at least a half size bigger. They is no way I could wear them.

Shoes sound like they're plastic, even though they're not. I previously wrote a review for 5 stars based on durability. But, between being too shiny in appearance and being loud after over a month of breaking them in, I would not recommend buying the Kenmoors.

Wore the shoes around the house because they felt stiff and 1/2 bigger than a actual size 6. Didn't realize they wear on new soles before it was too late preventing me from returning them. Had to buy heel liners to keep shoe from slipping to prevent heel irritation and hopefully avoid a blister. Having said that they are nevertheless classy looking shoes. Hoping with more wear to break them in and wearing a thicker pair of socks the fit might improve.

I do not know English, but I will try to express them. I ordered the shoes porinternet, because here in Guatemala there are no small sizes. Unfortunately there came a shoe with a lighter mound. We do not return it for the cost of having to re-ship by curier, but I think they should review the articles well to send them to avoid this kind of inconvenience. We take the shoes to a cobbler here to pair them with dye which is the solution we look most successful. Thank you for making comments.

Internet advertising says "free shipping," implying returns are also at no cost to buyer; not so! I had to pay almost $20.00 to return shoes for a wider size. That turned me off.

I always like this style but the pairs that I just bought hurt all over. I wish I could return them. They hurt all around the top of my feet. The leather is so hard that i feel it is cutting into my skin. I can't wear them for long. Can I return or exchange them?

I have been wearing Imperials for at least 40 years. I have always bought 10D. I have several pairs and colors. Just received a pair from Florsheim. The shoe is loose at the heal and generally wider maybe even a 1/2 size larger. I made the mistake of wearing them to an event or I would have returned them. I took them to a shoemaker to have a leather heel insert installed which only helped a little - heel still squeeks. I think Florsheim is outsourcing and the quality is not the same. The weight of the shoe seems lighter and sole thinner. I considered Imperials to be part of the American dream - I was really bonded to those shoes. Thanks for asking, Stan Erickson