Florsheim Mens Medfield Plain Toe Zip Fashion Boot Review

How things have changed since Covid 19... He says while on the elliptical with a computer mounted in front of it and a table top attachment for wireless keyboard, mouse, and more for working while working out.If you know the story of Goldilocks, I can save you a paragraph of reading beyond ordering a bunch of sizes and keeping the one that fits best.Shopping for specialty and other than off the rack sizing options have definitely limited choices and higher prices.At a time of higher prices, fewer choices, it seems the that these would be the perfect candidate for try before buy.These were the most reasonably priced boots for the limited choices available. When fake leather costs nearly as much as real leather, it is hard to consider the fake ones at prices approaching the real options.Thanks to everyone who wrote reviews that helped ease the selection process. The sizing dilemma was most prevalent among reviews about being too big or too small and figured this was probably best ordered with try before buy and pick a few pairs around the expected size. Since most suggested that they are either too big to start or stretch out shortly after a few days of use.This type of boot has multiple fitting issues to consider while it is a shorter boot, it getting a pair that fits the foot while being appropriately sized for your ankle and lower calves can be tricky. The easiest way to figure out which one is right is try as many as you can within a size range. Finding anything in my range is always a challenge in brick and mortar stores. The most common size ranges are not always in stock and hopping from one store to another store isn't convenient. I've tried Amazon Wardrobe before its name change which surely attracts more people and spells out more clearly in its name one of its top features.I have always ordered larger sizes when it comes to footwear and used various types of inserts from memory foam to insoles from previous shoes that had to be removed to fit right. These were no exception. Judging by the consensus of at least a size to bigger than your regular size. AE measured my foot as 10.5m or regular width but that is for dress shoes wearing nano thin nylon socks. I also prefer to add double pillow Dr. S insert after cork sets to my imprint and before perspiration discolors the bed of the shoe.There wasn't a complete selection of every size available with try11w along with a 9w, in the event that product changes were made after those reviews. The 10W was the best fit and still allowed room for the memory foam insole minus the original insole which isn't horrible but also isn't great. If the boots stretch out, I can always add thin slice of insole padding of any type.I could have could have gotten away with wearing any of them plus or minus insoles but the 10w was the best fit for the opening during walking because the 9w opening that fits with seemingly just the right gap for a pair of warm socks would create too much stress on the vamp and surely generate more friction than is optimal for the fit.It would have been nice if they could have used just a little bit of that stretch material either as part of the zipper connections or a strip on the instep side of the boot which would alleviate that extra stress on the leather. However, the 11w could have worked with an extra cushion insole or thicker memory foam substitute for the original insole but the top of the boot was swimmingly large. Yes, it could have been kept hidden by the bottom of the pant legs but the 10w was the best of the options.It is far too easy to damage soft leather and by far the easiest leather to damage is the kind worn on your feet. Uneven stairs, sidewalks restaurant chairs, tables where you can't see the legs, and just about anywhere you can accidental lean the edges of your feet against will cause scuffs to significant scrapes. Dark colors can be more easily repaired but it is still disappointing.I was spoiled by a market with tons of competition and lots of options at bargain prices. Fast forward to now...I was never a fan of these chukka style boots when I was a kid but after my 45 and what my wife would call my first midlife crisis, I saw a cool looking pair of Kenneth Cole unlined boots in black that were being sold for 10.00 dollars, I thought I should have at least one pair. Fake, yes. Comfortable, yes. Look real, yes. Would I care if the were in the trash in a few weeks, not really. They had dual zippers and stretched to fit my large calves. 6 years later, after they endured the last rain and puddle that broke the illusion of real leather and were not repairable as they started a never ending peal, it was time for a replacement.

Looking at a photograph of us on a motorcycle (many years ago) and had the idea (and hope) that these boots could still be around. So...search on Amazon, and there they were!Same, if not better, quality in the leather (love the soft leather lining), just really nice tight construction.Had to have them, and the price was a surprising joy..An afterthought is that either the feet are shrinking or these run about a half size large. Sent them back after a pass around the house (wearing only Gold Toe 100% wool socks), saddle soaped and polished them ((love the soles, by the by, because of the man made material is much less slippery than the ones of my youth, and will, thus, last a lot longer)) decided that love does not always come immediately..Will definitely order a size closer to my "shrinking feet"..Happy walking, jcmb

Classy, elegant looking, good quality and comfortable. Planning to buy second pair.

Apart from the sole detaching at the toe, this is an excellent shoe and very comfortable except where it is a bit too tapered at the end and pressures the toes slightly. The sole does not keep the cold out but a regular insole is enough to put that right. In my opinion it would be a 5 star product if the toes was slight more rounded, that would solve the tightness and probably help with the sole adhering.

These look great and felt good putting them on. The fit is perfect. Florsheim has been making quality shoes for a long time.

After over two weeks of searching for a pair of good looking boots, I finally found exactly what I was looking for, Florsheim’s. I lost count of the styles of boots I’ve had to see to find what I’d wanted. Found some that looked good but made of man-made materials, cardboard I think. These are leather, deal breaker, and they are the best looking I’ve seen. If they wear half as good as they look I’ve got a winner. Know they have a perfect fit out of the box.

This is my third pair of Florsheim Medfield boots. The first was a black pair that I bought because I wanted a pair of black boots for every day wear. That was over a year ago. I liked them so much that I bought a dark brown pair. Then I later purchased this Cognac (light brown) pair. I love them all. They are very comfortable. They are of quality materials and construction. I do recommend boot socks with them. They are clearly not work boots, for sports, nor meant for long distance walking. (Yes someone actually complained because they do a lot of walking and said these weren't comfortable enough.) However, they are not at all fragile. I highly recommend these for everyday wear or even use as a dress shoe.

Extremely comfortable, very sharp looking, elegant shoe. I’m very happy with them. They make a nice pair of jeans and a nice shirt pop!!! Highly recommend them for your wardrobe. Downside, they scuff easy. The dye isn’t very deep into the leather.