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rodriguez80jp
July 01, 2022
Perfect for the professional
I work in 'Close Executive/Celebrity Protection' and am not a fan of wearing dress shoes with my suit as they don't offer the ability to sprint or move the way I like in a tactical situation (not that things get crazy or anything). The Rothco Oxford offers a professional look with the ability to move with better ease that a traditional dress shoe sole does not offer. Comfort is average and can be stepped up with addition of a quality cushioned insole.
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Solid value
Good value for the price. Probably better suited for your everyday wear than as a set of parade uniform shoes. As some others have mentioned they don't take polish quite as well as a pair of Bates. However I found them to be comfortable and lightweight. Pro tip: replace the interior cushioning, it's really just a piece of card stock. I took my Bates lites cushions and reused them, and now they feel just like Bates at 60% if the price. Overall would buy again.
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I Cant believe I love these shoes
This is my 2nd pair of these shoes and I thought I would leave a review. Ipurchased the first pair in 2017 for my work as an airline pilot. My shoes are exposed to caustic Skydrol hydraulic fluid, de-ice fluid of various types and jet fuel, not to mention routine doses of standing water when I'm out inspecting the plane before flight. I previously wore trusted brands like Bates and Thorogood but usually only got 2-3 years of service before the sole being completely trashed. I toyed with re-soling but found these Rothco shoes for 1/2 the price of having my old shoes re-soled. Of course I expected a short lifespan given the $40 price in 2017 but I have been shocked with the durability of these shoes. 6 years of constant use and the soles have hardly any wear! (reference photos 2017 shoe on left and new shoe right). The uppers are starting to crack so its time to retire them with the same shoe as replacement. Note: they are listed as leather uppers. At first I thought that was a fib but now I think they are leather with some sort of vinyl overlay. Not sure why. The uppers are somewhat dull when new but accept a shine very easily and hold a shine with just a brushing, no polish at all. They are stiff and will require breaking in. All in all, a great value for the money and very durable.
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Consistency
I had bought an original pair like this back in the 90s and fortunately it's still if not better materials better fit outstanding quality with the ability to shine with ease.
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After few months of use, quality degrades fast
Shoes worked fine, comfort okaed, no pain while I used them, however quality don't last, started to peel, inside soles didn't last long
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Amazon Customer
November 28, 2025
Bad Quality-Do not buy
Bought these for duty shoes. First pair, the top layer of the black came off when I polished them, before they were even worn. They sent me a replacement. These I wore for three weeks and the “leather” is cracking and falling off. No longer waterproof. Do not buy.
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I didn't expect this.
Had to have black work shoes in a hurry for a new job and my go-to brand of Docker's Shelter were out of stock in my size, so I ordered the Rothcos reluctantly.I've had a couple experience with other Rothco gear items over the years, and always found them shoddy. These shoes were a pleasant surprise.The look great (better than the photo on the listing) and they were comfortable from the minute I put them on.I did pull the padded insole out and replaced it with GI ventilated insoles because I prefer them. I've worn them for a full week and have put at least 15 miles on them. The job requires lots of walking on concrete. They have excellent foot support and the soles show only the slightest wear. They have developed a slight crease on top that looks right. The toe still has a good shape. They are a matte black in appearance, but the leather looks like it could take a shine if you wanted.Super value for the price. If I only get 6 months out of them, I'll be completely satisfied.
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