FLORSHEIM

The Midtown Cap Toe Oxford and Midtown Wingtip Oxford are the standard business-formal picks, classic silhouettes that work in nearly any office setting. The Midtown Moc Toe Slip On keeps the same construction quality in a lace-free version for anyone who wants the polish without the laces.

A Chicago Shoemaker the Founding Family Bought Back

Florsheim was founded in 1892 in Chicago by German immigrant Sigmund Florsheim and his son Milton, building a reputation over the following century as one of the most recognizable names in American men's dress shoes. The company later went through bankruptcy, and in 2002 it was bought back by descendants of the founding family, brothers Thomas W. Florsheim Jr. and John W. Florsheim, through Weyco Group, the same parent company behind other footwear brands in this industry. That full-circle history, a family name that left and then came back to reclaim its own company, still shapes the classic American styling running through the current Florsheim collection.

Loafers for a Slightly Dressed-Down Look

The Riva Moc Toe Bit Loafer brings a horsebit detail into a moc-toe silhouette, dressy enough for the office but relaxed enough to wear without a full suit, a useful option for anyone browsing our broader men's slip-ons collection for something with more polish than a standard casual loafer.

Vibe: Casual Oxfords for Everyday Wear

The Vibe Knit Plain Toe Oxford and Vibe Canvas styles trade leather for knit and canvas uppers, a more casual, sneaker-adjacent take on the oxford shape for anyone who wants the silhouette without the formality.

Norwalk for a Slightly Elevated Everyday Option

The Norwalk Plain Toe and Norwalk Cap Toe sit a step up from the Midtown line, a slightly more refined construction for anyone wanting to spend a bit more on daily wear, and a good next step up for anyone who's outgrown a budget oxford.

Sizing and Fit

Florsheim's fit tends to run true to standard US sizing, with most styles offering a moderate toe box, roomier than a slim European last but still trim enough for a polished dress silhouette. Anyone coming from a narrower European brand within our men's oxfords collection should find Florsheim a more forgiving fit by comparison.

A Few Things Worth Knowing

  • Florsheim was founded in Chicago in 1892 and remains connected to the founding family through Weyco Group

  • The Midtown line covers core business-formal styles, while Vibe offers a more casual, sneaker-adjacent take on the oxford

  • Fit runs true to standard US sizing with a moderate, forgiving toe box

  • Free 2-3 day priority shipping applies across our full men's footwear collection

Related Collections: Men's Oxfords · Men's Slip-Ons · All Men's Footwear

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Florsheim a good shoe brand?
Yes. Florsheim has been making American men's dress shoes since 1892, and after a period of outside ownership, the founding family bought the company back in 2002, a level of continuity that's rare in an industry where most heritage names have long since changed hands entirely. Shop the full range in our Florsheim collection.
Where is Florsheim from?
Florsheim is an American brand, founded in Chicago in 1892 by Sigmund Florsheim and his son Milton, and the company is now headquartered in Glendale, Wisconsin.
Who owns Florsheim?
Florsheim is owned by Weyco Group, and notably, that ownership circled back to the founding Florsheim family in 2002 when brothers Thomas W. Florsheim Jr. and John W. Florsheim reacquired the brand after it had gone through bankruptcy.
Are Florsheim shoes made in the USA?
Florsheim's manufacturing today largely takes place overseas, consistent with most mainstream dress shoe brands, though the company's design heritage and headquarters remain rooted in the United States.
Are Florsheim shoes true to size?
Yes, Florsheim generally runs true to standard US sizing, with a moderate toe box that's roomier than a slim European last but still trim enough for a polished dress silhouette.