Customer Reviews Bates Footwear High Gloss Uniform Oxford

I use this shoe with my uniform, and it is quite comfortable. I have not made it yet to the summer months, but in the winter they are warm enough that I have not had to wear a thicker sock. The grip is nice even when we get the occasional rain, and they shine nicely with a wood polish wipe. Great purchase for the money.

Comfort. Ease of cleaning. Compliments. For a professional appearance you can't go wrong. Service and shipping exceptional.

Great fit, works great as Tux shoes. I DJ weddings and these went perfectly with my tux and my feet weren't sore at the end of the night like with those "cardboard" shoes.

These shoes are great. Real nice look and comfortable for Blues Monday. I highly recommend.

Happy - I've only had these one day, but so far they are very comfortable and they look awesome. I like how there is padding around the back of the ankle and it doesn't cut into it, like a lot of dress shoes. It also has a lot of TREAD, so I can walk normally and not slip. It has good arch support in the stock sole; I usually have to wear in-soles for high arches, but with these I don't think I'll have to.

As always, Zappos' service is remarkable. The shoes fit well initially, though I have not yet worn them over an extended period (like all day). I last bought a pair of Bates high gloss uniform oxford shoes when I was active duty military 17 years ago. The quality of the shoes does not seem to be the same - these shoes seem lighter and not as sturdy as I remember them being. I suspect these shoes won't last as long as previous pairs of Bates I've had, but I won't know that till later. Bates offers a more expensive shoe - maybe these are the shoes I seem to remember.

Depends what you are expecting from these. If you want to wear them everyday and give them a little beating, they'll last about 4 or 5 months. If you're using these for special occasions then they are fine. Great shine

I needed these shoes for a Fire Department parade dress uniform. They arrived in the usual Zappos speedy fashion, and they fit great, but one arrived with a big dull area on the top. This spot was only made worse after a few wipes with a damp cotton cloth. Seconds, anyone?

Not happy with product quality. One shoe is shiny and new, the other is dull and faded. Obviously not a match set.

right on the money

Thus far, a very good shoe.

Lightweight. Feel good wearing them. Reminds me of my days in the Navy.

So glad stayed with Bates. The service with Zappos was excellent

Great shoes I have purchased several pairs as these became my work shoes. They look great with my uniform.

Fit true to size. Look great. Look perfect with dress uniforms for military or other emergency service uniforms.

I got these for my husband because he had been wearing the same pair of dress shoes for the last 20 years and complained every time he had to wear his dress uniform. He normally needs a wide shoe but with these he did not. He seemed to be in a better mood by the end of the evening and didn't complain about his feet. He said they were comfortable. The tread is quite thick so I'm not sure these were really within regulation but nobody said anything.

Have been wearing Bates fore years. These shoes are my "trade mark". Thanks Zappo for another great pair of shoes!!

My last pair lasted me 8 years before the sole fell apart. The most comfortable shoes I have ever had.

Excellent duty shoes. Good fit, good look, last long time. Price is very competitive and excellent service sealed the deal. Highly recommended.

Have only worn them twice thus far, but very satisfied

Shoe was very stiff and wide. The Brutini shoes were much better. Rounded toe looks like adult baby shoes.

Terrible Zappo refuses to sell to Canadians. Why ? Because we are nice people?

I believe the pair of shoes I received may have been defective. The tongue on each shoe was to long and it would dig into the front of my ankle. Also, the soles of shoes were not flat and seemed to be rounded and off balanced.