Customer Reviews

Bostonian Men's Clinton Slip-on, Black, 10 M

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I've worn these shoes for years. They are appropiate for the office and for dress occasions. True to most shoes, they are engineered to wear out after about six months. The soles develop holes and the heals wear down. On the positive side, they look good (simple but dressy - I don't like tassles etc), and they are comfortable. In addition, they can be found in stores for around $60 so I pay about $120/yr plus tax. If you are looking for an attractive somewhat dressy loafer, this is it. Just don't expect them to last.

This is a fantastic looking shoe. It would definitely be one of my favorites if it did not actually have to go on my feet and serve it's purpose. This is not a particularly comfortable shoe, but it is not uncomfortable either.

The main problem with this shoe is that The leather upper is attached to the sole with glue, rather than with stitching. Within a week and a half of using this shoe, the leather upper has already started to detach from the sole. I am not expecting anything beyond the call of duty when I buy a pair of shoes. I just want to be able to wear them around the office without them falling apart. This shoe fell apart quickly. Stay away from these.

I would usually never write a review for any product I purchase online, but when I received these shoes, I was amazed at how great these shoes looked. Felt true to size, perfect deep burgundy color, excellent construction of shoes. I will buy Bostonian shoes from now on for work/formal attire.

UPDATE: I just bought my 2nd, 3rd, 4th pair. I'm going on my 2nd, having the other 2 for the future.

I have bought one black pair of these Bostonian slip-ons every year for 15 years. I go out dancing every Saturday, so I wear them out within a year. But I also wear them to the office. They are comfortable for walking about the town, and make me feel taller and walk with a better strut.
On the dance floor, you can spin around easily because of the leather soles. I avoid dancing in dress shoes with rubber soles because they stick to the floor and limit your spins when you're dancing. I normally buy them at Macys. But somebody gave me an Amazon gift card. So I'm buying my next pair of bostonians online.

Very comfortable shoe, fits well, breathes well. Not expensive but fits so well that I rated it very high. I've had this shoe style (Clinton) before and went looking for it. Glad you had it at a competitive price.

. . . and keep on ticking.

A previous reviewer complained that his shoes were great aside for "wearing out" after six months. I must point out that heel and sole wear is typical of any shoe. The reviewer in question should find himself a good cobbler and have his shoes resoled and polished for an odd $30. With proper care and maintenance, shoes of decent quality can last 10 years or more.

Buy classic styles and take care of them. It's pretty simple, really.

I've worn these shoes for years. They are appropiate for the office and for dress occasions. True to most shoes, they are engineered to wear out after about six months. The soles develop holes and the heals wear down. On the positive side, they look good (simple but dressy - I don't like tassles etc), and they are comfortable. In addition, they can be found in stores for around $60 so I pay about $120/yr plus tax. If you are looking for an attractive somewhat dressy loafer, this is it. Just don't expect them to last.