EXCLUSIVE: Florsheim to Release Premium Men's Shoe Range Made With Horween Leather
According to the Weyco Group Inc.-owned footwear brand, it is combining Horween's premium Essex leather with three core Florsheim styles. Launching next month, the range features the Renegade Lux Boot, the Heist Lux Sneaker and the Vibe Lux Oxford in both light and dark leathers.
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Florsheim noted that the inspiration was a combination of heritage design, the store of aged leather and the beauty of Chicago's industrial roots. From vintage-inspired aesthetics to the charm of worn-in character, 'each detail celebrates the enduring relationship between craftsmanship and wearability,' the company said.
John Florsheim, president and chief operating officer of Weyco Group Incorporated, said in a statement that he is excited to place some of Horween's leathers 'front and center' in the brand's 'most loved' designs.
'At Florsheim, we have stayed committed to creating high-quality shoes that not only look great but also stand the test of time,' Florsheim said. 'When working with Horween's leather you can tell the feel, the durability, and how it will develop character over time is superb. Horween's leathers bring an integrity to our designs that resonates with the Florsheim legacy and aligns with what today's customer is looking for.'
Arnold 'Skip' Horween, president of Horween Leather Company, added that there is a 'real sense of pride' to see his company's leather in this new collection.
'For us, it's more than just providing a material; it's about seeing our craftsmanship meet Florsheim's heritage and creating something special together,' Horween noted. 'We pour so much into the manufacturing process, focusing on quality and character, and to see that translated into a shoe that people will wear and enjoy means so much to us here at Horween.'
The Florsheim's Horween capsule collection, which retails between $195 and $225, will launch exclusively on Florsheim's website on Monday, August 11.
In May, Weyco Group reported a dip in sales in the first quarter of 2025 as the company faced geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, citing 'evolving U.S. trade policies, recession concerns, and market volatility.'
Considering the challenging environment, in light of reduced consumer discretionary spending and cautious retailer inventory management, Weyco noted in the period that Florsheim's first quarter performance was 'particularly strong.'
The brand continues to gain market share with 'robust sales' across a range of categories including hybrid 'refined casual' footwear, which it views as a significant growth opportunity in the future, Weyco noted.
Overall, consolidated net sales at Weyco in Q1 2025 were $68.0 million, down 5 percent compared to net sales of $71.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. First quarter net earnings were $5.5 million, or 57 cents per diluted share, in 2025, versus $6.7 million, or 69 cents per diluted share, in 2024.
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