These are great shoes and that's not just my opinion. I wear these shoes quite a bit and I'm hard on them, walking 8 to 12 km per day. After 18 months of duty , I dropped the shoes off at a noted Toronto cobbler on Yonge St. for replacement of the heels. He admired them right away, turning them over in his hands. He noticed I was wearing a pair of famous designer Italian shoes (S.F.) and exclaimed that the Matthew Dack shoes were far better made than the Italian designer shoes costing twice as much. He also joked that when the staff of his store get a pair of Dack's in the back room, they gather around and worship them! Just joking of course, but it demonstrates the esteem in which Matthew Dack shoes are held by those in the know.
I have Dack's from the 80's that are still going on strong. These new ones are at least as well made, so I expect they'll outlast me.
The country calf leather is soft and supple. Comfortable right out of the box and will only get better.
The burgundy colour is gorgeous, closely matching the photos on the website. Very versatile, can be worn with just about any colour of suit. Great with jeans too.
I was so happy with my Dufferins, I immediately ordered a second pair (with rubber soles, for Vancouver winters).
These Dufferins are a nice variation on the wing tip. The burgundy country calf grain is a little less formal than traditional black or brown brogues, and goes with a wide range of colours. Comfortable right from the start, I was impressed with the fit and finish of the leather. A truly classic shoe.
A beautifully made shoe, comfortable out of the box. It's wonderful still to be able to buy such perfect craftsmanship. I wasn't sure I'd like the burgundy colour, but it's really, really nice, and more versatile than a conventional brown.
I ordered a half-size too small and took advantage of the option of free exchange shipping. No hassle, no questions, and incredibly fast turn-around. Truly excellent service. My days of shoe-shopping misery are over: from now on, whenever I need new shoes, I'll be ordering from matthewdack.com.
Of my 9 pairs of Dack's dating back to the 90s, I still have every pair, and the Dufferins in burgundy are my favourites. Re-soled at least 3 times, I have walked a few thousand miles in some of my favourite more casual weekend Dack's, and they have far out-lived two Allen Edmonds pairs I had for a while when Dack's weren't available. My dress pairs still look like new. Every pair has fit perfectly from the first wearing, never even a pinch or a bump while wearing them in.
Very glad to see Dack's back and have already added two new pairs.
This the classic and quintessential brogue. You cannot get better quality from another bootmaker.
Outstanding quality from the leather to the workmanship.
I have a pair of Perry slip-ons I have been wearing 2-3 times a week for the last year that look like new.
The best shoes , very comfortable and elegant pair number 6 !
This is my 3rd pair of Dufferins (black then brown and now burgundy). I was disappointed to see the retail stores close. But resurrection of the brand online was great to see -- shopping is easier than ever and the product quality remains top notch.
It's been 22 years since I bought my burgundy Dufferins and they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned bar none. I'm currently in Africa and feeling that I should give mine away so I came on the website to see what they're selling for now.
wonderful shoe, great fit. wasnt sure about burgundy vs brown but turned out better choice
I love my new shoes... this is my second pair of shoes ordered through matthew dack and I would highly recommend. I will not buy dress shoes anywhere else. Amazing product and fast/efficient service.
Quality product with quality service.
Will buy again.
