Men。Johnston & Murphy has literally been in business since 1850. So yea, they know about shoes. Originally the William J. Dudley Shoe Company, their first factory popped up in Newark, NJ. One of the most reliable brands in men’s shoes for centuries (literally), the team at Johnston & Murphy was one of the first to dive into the fusion of class and comfort through a couple of its lines of shoes Toss these loafers on for any occasion, work, or play. Ultra high-quality Italian Loafer/Driver Rare Bird Grade A+ Italian Leather A true American heritage shoemaker, Johnston & Murphy was founded in 1850 in New Jersey. Their claim to fame, and what cinched the heritage title, is the fact they’ve consistently been worn by American presidents from Lincoln to JFK (sometimes even customizing footwear for them) Johnston & Murphy holds true: It’s a market middle ground of sorts, offering higher-quality shoes than budget brands at lower prices than high-end brands generally have. Some consistent strengths in their models include good leather and timeless styles. They’re a good brand to go to when it comes to more traditional footwear, as they’ve got every box checked when it comes to “canon” shoe styles — from saddle shoes to loafers Goodyear-welted, Johnston & Murphy does have a few that are available at reasonable prices. The Melton Cap Toe, for example, is less than $200 And finally, Johnston & Murphy shoes are incredibly comfortable, without falling into the hybrid aesthetic trap.