Customer Reviews

Havana Joe Men's Classic Oxford

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I used these shoes while serving as a missionary for two years. I walked several miles every day and these shoes never broke down or wore out. They were like Cadillacs for my feet. The only thing that did wear out were the laces and those are cheap and easy to replace.

I bought these shoes to replace an identical previous pair. They are not real dressy but are fine for my work environment. I wear them almost every day. They are very durable and last a long time. They are a little bulky but that doesn't bother me. I walk every day for about 30 minutes. These shoes provide good support and are comfortable to walk in. The heavy soles keep them from wearing out fast.

I wore two pairs (one black and one brown) for the duration of a religious mission to the Philippines. I walked at least 20km per day over roads, hills, streams, rice fields, and dirt paths. They survived ocean waters and tropical downpours.
Three years later, I still use one of them (resoled with airplane tire rubber) on a regular basis. A little spit and polish, and these shoes look great and survive forever. A great buy.

I was on here a few months ago looking for this shoe as I have worn them for the past 10 years. While you can't get "Havana Joe's" anymore, they are sold in Europe as "Panama Jack." I got a new pair of black oxfords and they are exactly like my old brown, except in name.

Years ago, I was walking in a mall somewhere in the US when I first laid eyes on a pair of Havana Joes --- it was these classic oxford design. I thought they were pricey initially but I bought a pair then. They quickly became my favorite midrange shoes --- classy enough to go dining in most resturants wearing chinos and tough enough to go hiking in the woods. Over the years, I've bought Havana Joe Chukkas in both brown and black and Oxfords in brown. The only thing these shoes could not withstand was multiple attacks by my girlfriend's cat on a catnip overdose....argh! (I don't have that girlfriend anymore and I've set out to replace my Havana joes. I recently bought a pair of black oxfords from Amazon prompting this review.

Pros:
a) Wear like Iron (I have a 5 yr old pair that is still going)
b) Look very nice
c) Very versatile (from jeans to chinos)
d) They come broken in (I think)
e) They fit nice (they're a bit wider than most shoes though)

Cons:
a) They're heavy
b) They're so durable that they'll out-endure your feet...so if you walk on hard surfaces all day without a good pair of socks, you will get blisters on your feet...on the other hand, I've played 18 holes of golf with these and no blisters.
c) They're getting harder to find...Amazon is one of the few places left in the States that carries Havana Joes.

Overall, I can't say enough good things about these shoes. They've been with me across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Thailand, South America ... wherever I go, I take my Havana Joes as my Primary shoes, a pair of sneakers for heavy duty walking, and a pair of flip flops. In my Havana Joes, I feel that my feet are protected trekking across deserts and classy enough to sit down for a 5 course meal including dessert at most restaurants throughout the world. There are very few shoes out there that are this versatile and durable. Another reviewer labeled them "The Sherman Tank of Dress Shoes," and I couldn't agree more. Fantastic product.

I'm a big Indiana Jones fan and I just know that Dr. Jones wears Havana Joes both to lecture and on his world adventures and if the civilization ended tomorrow and somebody said, you can only take one pair of shoes, I'd pick my Havana Joes --- because I know they'd last for as long as I lived and would still look good.

Get a Pair, Enjoy, and after you own a pair, hope that Amazon continues to carry these fantastic shoes. I bought from Amazon, shipped fast.

Good workmanship in a comfortable, heavy duty shoe. My last pair lasted years before having to replace them.

I can't say enough good things about these shoes. I bought a pair while browsing in Nordstroms about 6-7 years ago and they are absolutely the best shoes I've ever owned. Extremely comfortable and although they don't feel as good as they once did, they still exceed any other shoes I've ever worn.I am on my feet a lot at some of the work sites I visit and they were very, very comfortable. They are great in wet weather and wish I could find them again here in the U.S., but they stopped selling them here. I wish they'd start importing them again because I'd buy two pairs they are that good. I know if I ever get to Spain again, I'll be on the lookout for them.

As a former Doc Marten's shoe lover, I was very happy when I discovered this shoe at my local store.

They're fashionable and solid. I have large feet (size men's US 12-13, depending on the shoe), and sometimes men's leather shoes can look like clown's shoes on my feet - not so with these. The shoes are tapered enough to be roomy but they look good even at larger sizes.

It has a respectable tread, fits even when I put my insoles in them, and generally has taken all the abuse I can throw at it. For several years, these were the shoes I wore nearly every day. When one pair finally wore out, I just ordered the identical pair online and kept goin'.

Now the bad news: it appears they've been discontinued :( No one (not even at Havana Joes' web site) appears to carry them anymore. This is sad. I guess I may go back to Doc Marten's again.

Great overall shoe. I thought the shoes came with insoles at first but not a big problem. I bought them for their durability as I am on my feet a lot and need durable shoes. They are the "Hummer" of shoes but still fine for business casual wear with khakis and jeans. They do scuff easy but other than that I am very pleased with them.

I am a Podiatrist in Central Pa. The Havana Joe Oxford is dressy enough to be worn at my office and durable enough to be worn when working around my yard. They are comfortable, well made, and the best shoes I've ever owned. I was upset that the Nordstroms I originally bought them at does not carry them anymore, but I'm relieved that I can get a another pair on Amazon. I can recommend these shoes both professionally and personally!