Customer Reviews Bostonian Prescott

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Rating Summmary:

127 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

76%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

9%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

10%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

2%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

3%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

88%"Felt true to size"

91%"Felt true to width"

51%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Nice bang for the buck. I'm a younger man and these look like something my grandfather would wear, but I still enjoy wearing them to the office. Very comfortable as well.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Comfortable but noisy - My feet are wide and I have a very hard time finding slip-ons that fit. This shoe fits well and looks good. My only complaint is the sole is rubber and squeaks.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Shoe is comfortable and although casual looks great with a suit.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Decent Shoe for Price - I think that this shoe is as described, it definitely fit well. I was glad with that, however, the shoe looked a little worn and definitely will gain creases quite easily. It doesn't look AS classy as the pictures make it out to be here and definitely lose a lot of the shine or look you'd expect from it. Overall, it was a good buy for the price, just not as dressed up as I thought it'd be.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Sweet loafer, you do me right - I loved this shoe. It's gorgeous and matches a lot of my current clothes. Shoe is comfortable and feels true to size. Buy this shoe. It will do you right to.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The finish on this shoe is not durable. Within a few weeks, the color on the stitching was wearing off and the heel area quickly became scuffed completely through the finish down to the next layer.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Loved the shoe, but was disappointed in how quickly it wore out. In less than a year and a half it pretty much lost all of its arch support and the insoles detached. I walk a few miles in these every workday and they were comfortably snug while they lasted, but now they just cause back pain.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I owned two pairs of this shoe. The first was great: like wearing slippers but still suitable for office attire. I have worn them constantly. The second pair I bought as a replacement was a disappointment in terms of quality. The toe tip leather split after about a week - this part flexes a lot when walking. I should have returned them but never got around to it. We have owned other Bostonians and believe we got a bad apple as the others were good quality footwear at a reasonable price. The second pair is the reason for the three star overall rating.
I'd also recommend:
Florsheim
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Initially very comfortable compared to my other dress shoes BUT, the soles are too thin for someone who works on their feet.After working several hours my feet begin to hurt with a soreness each time I make a step. It's as if the soles don't absorb impact well and the bottoms of my feet hurt as a result. If you wear them and sit in a chair all day at work, it's not an issue. However I work in retail and am on my feet and the soles of my feet hurt afterwards. I REALLY need better dress shoes.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I haven't had the chance to wear this shoe out yet, but it seems pretty soft and comfortable compared to normal shoes (leather sole, etc) of this style. That said, the sole seems more plasticky (which is probably not a word) than rubbery, leading me to question the quality of the shoe. But like I said, I have not yet worn this shoe out, so it is possible that the soft and flexible plastic type material may prove to be very good for walking, despite the sole looking and feeling cheap and like a toy. The strength of this shoe may lie in comfort?
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Unhappy - This shoe looks great but upon arrival the sole was not leather. I didn't realize this until it showed up at my door. The picture looked like leather. My husband will not even consider wearing them so they will go back in the box and sent back. Too bad because they look great if you like the rubber soles.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Take a look at Florsheim Riva over this shoe - This shoe lacks arch support, is not as wide as most other shoes in the narrow width. The design and width looks almost like the Florsheim Riva which I just purchased and I like that shoe better. Zappos service and shipping is excellent and the price on this shoe is competitive with other online merchants. Very little, if any, arch support; thought the Florsheim had a tad more. At this point, which I had spent a bit more for a slip on shoe, but, it isn't that I don't know better, not Zappos fault, hopefully I will get used to the shoe.
I'd also recommend:
Florsheim Riva
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Comfort and Style...but where's the Durability? They are very comfortable, and look wonderful; although they may appear a bit small, which can also be said for the fit [it's about half a size smaller than marked]. With glamour comes horror, as these shoes have some of the worst durability imaginable. The day I bought them was the day I needed to wear them, sounds simple, aye? I wore them the whole night (with no real active movement apart from casual walking) and when I came home the top-front part of the shoe was completely crinkled! Horrible.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Comfortable but lasts about 3 weeks - No joke these shoes are really nice and comfortable. It really is like wearing slippers. But within a week the leather on the front was starting to peel off, within 3 weeks, the tread was virtually gone. I would not purchase these shoes again because they only last 3 weeks.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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The inserts are two pieces instead of one solid design. The first day of wear, within six hours, the heel piece was already torn apart from the heel and causing discomfort. The size ran a bit small for a 16 EEE. The shoe is very stylish and light, but very cheaply made. I am very dissatisfied with this product and the design that went behind it. I would NOT recommend this loafer to anyone.
I'd also recommend:
Not this brand
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Bostonian Prescott - I feel bad to write a negative review of a shoe on Zappos’ website, as Zappos is great, but I hate these shoes and I feel that people should have my input in order to avoid a potentially bad purchase (and save you and Zappos the hassle of doing a return). It is in no way Zappos’ fault that these shoes are terrible. While I think Bostonian generally offers a decent product for the money, this is the worst Bostonian shoe I have ever had. The cheap leather was covered with a plasticy material to make it look shiny (I removed this with rubbing alcohol and then polished normally - then they looked a little better). The worst part about the shoe is the sole. It feels and looks like a cheap, soft plastic and the shoes seem like a toy. However, while I hate this, I can see why people (like teenagers, perhaps) who can't stand wearing non-athletic shoes might prefer this, as the shoes seemed soft and comfortable. I wore these once, but wish I didn't so that I could return them.
I'd also recommend:
other Bostonian shoes with either leather or combination soles
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Cheap Shoe and Look's Like It! Overall you get what you pay for and this shoe isn't worth it. The shoe is very comfortable, in fact too comfortable; it feels like you’re wearing slippers. The shoe isn't durable at all and the sole is made from a type plastic that cheapens the whole shoe.
I'd also recommend:
Florsheim
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I bought these shoes as a replacement for an inferior shoe that I had bought two months earlier on Zappos. The toes on the inferior shoes wore out and when i voiced my displeasure Zappos gave me full credit and amazingly waived the difference in price between the inferior shoe and the new bostonian shoe. The new shoes arrived in two days and I'm very happy with them. Mainly I wanted to commend Zappos on their excellent customer service. I was very impressed and very happy.
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0 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is 3rd time I get this shoes for my father. He has arthritis feet and this shoes he loves.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Great shoes, just like my husband wanted! Very comfy!
I'd also recommend:
Florsheim
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have purchased these same shoes several times for my husband over the past several years. He is on his feet all day in the retail business. They are very comfortable. He has a very wide foot and it is hard to find his size. Zappos always has his size and the free shipping and return policy is a big plus!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have used Zappos for years and have never been disappointed with products or service! I look forward to years of continued satisfaction.
I'd also recommend:
Florshine
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Bought these shoes for my son for professional interview and he was very satisfied with the comfort, fit and look. Particularly liked that it was available in narrow width.
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Great Looking shoe. I have an extremely wide shoe size (5e)Show seems a little narrow for that width but it is comfortable. I just hope the quality is good I hear mixed reviews!
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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My husband has wide feet & we have a very difficult time finding shoes that fit. These are very comfortable & look great also! The price is fantastic & so much less than we usually spend.
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