Do not buy this shoes. After wearing it for a day, indoor at an office, I noticed that the "leather" was starting to peel/ flake off. Good thing this was a fairly inexpensive pair of shoes or otherwise I would have been bummed about it.

I had not worn these Bostonian Akron's for more than an hour when the shiny paint on the surface of the leather (?) just flaked right off. It flaked off along the bend line right behind the cap toe. You might say that this was just a bad lot and the finish wasn't applied right or this pair stayed on the shelf/warehouse too long, but those excuses would miss the point = why on earth would I buy leather shoes that are maybe leather with a layer of paint substance covering the entire shoe. They looked like cheap plastic shoes (and I am military so I understand chorpham or pattent leather shoes, but these are different/cheaper/faker). I do not recommend buying the Bostonian Akron.

I did not read anywhere in this information that the Akron had a rubber sole. After receiving it today, and feeling somewhat cheated, I went to decriptions on other sites where that is explained. I have to rationalize that for the price, I got a good shoe, but I have bought Bostonians for many years and have always had leather soles. This came as quite a disappointing surprize.I did order them from Papa Shoes and was very pleased with them. Ordered on the 6th and just received on the 11th. Cannot beat that.

Terribly constructed product - returned after wearing them 2 days. The gloss finish began pealing like bad latex paint. I have previously purchased the Akron Oxford and liked them, but but the products has failed completely.

Without a doubt, these shoes are absolutely the most uncomfortable I have ever tried to wear. I've got primarily a desk job and I've been wearing them once a week to break them in. Every single time, I end up with blisters and can't wear them the rest of the week.

In the past, Bostonian stood for quality. I have two pair of Bostonians that are over 15 years old. These shoes however are not worth the time to order and return them. First of all, "Black Leather" as noted on the site actually means Patent Leather; leather sole means man-made junk sole; but the real clincher is the smell. In an effort to make our lives easier via out-sourcing, Bostonian has had these shoes manufactured with a pre-worn stench. Just wait until your feet spend 8 hours in these babies. You'll opt for a double foot, and possibly nose, amputation. Thanks Bostonian for sending US jobs to India. I will spend the extra money and go for Johnston & Murphy shoes which are made in the USA. Then given my God given right, I will stink them up of my own accord.