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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 73 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 64 Total 4 star reviews: 5 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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    Shawn
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    AMERICAN BISON BOAT SHOE
    I recommend this product
    What is your body type? Normal
    What is your height? 5' 8"
    How old are you? 25-34
    What is your weight? 201-225
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Give it some time

    I normally wear a size 9.5 but ordered a size up to 10 because I wear wide shoes. Day one, I hated it. The shoes felt tight in the toe box and I regretted not going 10.5.

    However, I knew bison leather stretched. After two days of breakin I no longer felt a constricted toe box with or without socks. I'm very happy with this purchase so far.

    My origin bison leather boots lasted about 7 years. I'm hoping to get just as long out of these.

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    Origin USA
    Yesterday

    Shawn, love hearing about the journey from day one doubts to total satisfaction! That's exactly how bison leather is supposed to work - it starts firm but molds perfectly to your feet once it breaks in. Seven years out of your bison boots is incredible, and these boat shoes are built with that same premium leather and craftsmanship, so you should get plenty of life out of them too. Thanks for sticking with it through the break-in period and for trusting American-made quality again!

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    Lyndall S.
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    AMERICAN BISON BOAT SHOE Bison / 10 / Regular - D
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    5 days ago
    Need wide sizes.

    I like the look of these shoes but they are narrow and pretty tight. I ordered one size up and I am glad I did because my regular size would not have fit. Even at one size up they are tight and the toe is narrow. I am hoping they stretch as advertised because I do like the look. I think these shoes need to be made in wide sizes to better fit people with wide feet like mine.

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    Origin USA
    23 seconds ago

    Hi Lyndall, thanks for the honest feedback and for giving our American Bison boat shoes a try. We're glad you like the look, but we hear you loud and clear on the fit issues, especially around the narrow toe and overall tightness.

    We're hopeful the leather will break in nicely for you as you wear them, but you're absolutely right that you shouldn't have to rely solely on stretching to get a comfortable fit. We'll be getting your feedback directly to our design team as we look at expanding our sizing options for future production runs.

    Thanks for sticking with us and for the detailed breakdown on the sizing—this kind of specific feedback helps us understand exactly what we need to work on.

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    Greg
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    AMERICAN BISON BOAT SHOE Bison / 13 / Regular - D
    What is your body type? Round
    What is your height? 5' 11"
    How old are you? 45-54
    What is your weight? 251-275
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Just ok

    The leather looks and feels great. Stitching is spot on. If you don’t look close enough to see that the upper is crooked to the soles you would think you had a really good quality shoe. If you look more closely you will see that the shoes are like the jeans in the fact that the seams are never straight and the legs are never the same size. I have been buying Origin products since the beginning in hopes that the quality would eventually improve to match the price point. I’ve ordered jeans in pairs every time and have never gotten any that fit the same in the 10 pairs I’ve bought. This is the first pair of shoes I’ve bought, and more than likely the last. The quality just doesn’t match the price point. I have other American Made shoes and boots that are a little more expensive, but the quality of craftsmanship is a lot better.

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    Origin USA
    5 days ago

    Hi Greg, thank you for being a loyal customer since the beginning. We appreciate your honest feedback on the American Bison Boat Shoe and your past experience with our jeans. Hearing that your gear arrived with alignment and sizing issues is incredibly disappointing, as consistency and quality are what we strive for. We will be sharing these notes directly with our factory floor and quality control teams to ensure we do better.

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    John
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    AMERICAN BISON BOAT SHOE Bison / 13 / Regular - D
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    5 Stars

    Worn these a couple of days now and love the look. Starting to break in well after a couple of wears. Can be dressy or casual. So glad these came back in stock! Nothing beats American Made!

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    Origin USA
    1 week ago

    Your wonderful words just brought a massive wave of pride to our entire workshop! Our local craftsmen pour so much passion, tradition, and care into lasting every single pair of bison leather shoes right here at home, so knowing you are thrilled to have them back in rotation means everything to our team. We are deeply grateful for your patience during the restock, your trust in our hands, and your beautiful celebration of American labor.

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    Joshua H.
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    AMERICAN BISON BOAT SHOE Bison / 10.5 / Regular - D
    I recommend this product
    What is your body type? Normal
    What is your height? 5' 7"
    How old are you? 25-34
    What is your weight? 201-225
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Comfertable and durability

    I used these my entire honeymoon. Walking throughout Boston, Salem, and Gloucester Massachusetts. Not only was the comfert top tier after averaging 15 miles a day. These shoes look like I just got them. 10 out of 10, I recommend.

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    Origin USA
    1 week ago

    Averaging 15 miles a day through Boston, Salem, and Gloucester is no joke, and knowing our American Bison Boat Shoes delivered that top-tier comfort while still looking fresh after your entire honeymoon adventure is exactly what we engineer them for. What an awesome way to break them in! Thanks for choosing Origin for such special memories and supporting homegrown craftsmanship.

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