At first these look awesome. You can't even tell that the laces (which are plenty long enough btw) are synthetic. As far as the lining goes, I wish it were leather and not synthetic. I really like that the soles are leather, that kind of authenticity is hard to find. Generally speaking they have been very comfortable for the start ,however going up and down stairs is slightly bothersome. After wearing them 5 times they already have multiple wrinkles and I don't expect them to last more than 2 years. If you need these for "costume" purposes and not everyday wear like me they are perfect. Despite all these issues I would still say that they are a decent inexpensive addition to my wardrobe.
Nov 19, 2018
josh baker
Giessen
DE
Men's Lace up Boots-Black Leather
I love these boots, so cool, so sharp style wise. But I take 1 star away because the laces were way too short, they were meant for shoes, not boots. I had laces from another pair of boots that I replaced them with, no big whoop!
Aug 30, 2018
Dave Lawless
Woodlyn Pa
CHINA
After slipping these boots on, I was surprised that they were very comfortable as far as boots go.
I wear a sz 10 and I expected a tight fit. These are nice and roomy, not too stiff and the ankles were not at all as bad as one review implied.
Worth the money? Every penny!
Beware: As with any good leather soles, these are extremely slippery and need a good asphalt dance at once.
Very very happy with Historical Emporium as usual.
Jul 1, 2018
DaveO
Woodland Hills Ca
CHINA
These boots look just as nice as they appear in the photo gallery on the website. However, take note of that stiff ankle. The leather there is also just as stiff as it appears in the photos! As soon as I put them on and took a step, I realized I'd sadly have to return them. If I had kept them, I would have worn them to one event, and then I would have never touched them again.
If you're used to high ankle dress boots, I imagine you'd be fine. But if you aren't used to it, you're in for a wake-up call! Still, I cannot say enough good things about how classy they look.
Feb 1, 2018
Joseph
Fulton MO
CHINA
I have trouble getting boots and shoes to fit. But these were absolutely great.
Love the feel of them.
Well made, classic style, leather construction, nice shine. Leather soles a little slick until you wear them for a while to scratch up the bottom for traction. I went a size larger since my feet tend to be slightly larger than 10. Glad I did. Figured I'd have to wear an extra thick sock, but they're not loose at all. I've worn them for several hours at a time already and no discomfort at all, nor do I feel they give me inadequate support where it counts on my feet. Very happy with purchase.
Jul 13, 2017
Gary S.
Amador CA
CHINA
I received the boots in just a few days after I order them,they were packaged very professionally. The boots looked great but the souls were very slick and the function I was going to the sidewalks and roads maybe wet or even have snow on them. I tried the boots on and they squeaked louder than normal leather dress shoes or boots. I returned the boots without any problem and was refunded fully in just a couple of days.
Oct 29, 2016
David G.
Marysville Ca
These shoes look authentic to the late 1800's or early 20th century. They fit and look great.
Sep 30, 2016
steampunkdaddy
Roy Ut
CHINA
Well made shoe/boot
Jul 28, 2016
Earl
Caspar Ca
CHINA
Mens Lace Up Boots - Black Leather
Exactly what I was looking for. I put a scoring blade in my utility knife and lightly cross-hatched the sole to provide just a little more traction. They are great in the garden as the smooth sole does not cake up with loam and they polish up good enough to wear with my tuxedo on formal occasions. The pair weigh less than one of my former work boots.
Apr 29, 2016
L. P. Sanford III
Bristol Rh
CHINA
Best dress shoes ever! Very convertible (Recommendation walk on rough concrete before event) an everyday wear.
Mar 31, 2016
Rocky
Lakewood Co
CHINA
These Boots were made for walkin'
I purchased these boots for my husband as a Christmas gift. He loved them. We are extremely pleased with the quality and fit. Worth every penny!
Jan 13, 2016
Holly
Oak Grove Or
CHINA
Kid leather may be a bit too thin for absolutely top rating.
Jan 6, 2016
Staggerlee
Ewing NJ
I've held off on writing this review for some time, as I hadn't had sufficient experience with them to give a proper accounting. Unfortunately this is the one bad review that I must give, for anything purchased from this store. On putting them on for my third wearing them (once to test the fit and once out to an event) the leather around an eyelet tore and the eyelet popped out. The leather is simply too thin, to take the strain of lacing them up to anything vaguely approaching tight, as there are strain marks on several others as well. It's truly a pity as they are very comfortable and otherwise wearable.
Oct 24, 2015
Rob MacLennan
Brampton On
CA
It has been over 20 years since I last owned a pair of real leather shoes with leather soles. These fit very nicely out of the box and I just need to break them in a bit. I forgot how much leather shoes squeak when you first get them. Thank you very much!
Oct 7, 2015
Edward J
Fort Mill So
CHINA