Johnston & Murphy shoes are great for some men, but they’re not for everyone.

There are pros and cons to every brand, especially for short men. Here are my thoughts on the wildly popular shoe brand, Johnston & Murphy.

When you’re trying to decide which shoes to buy, you have to consider the following:

• Price/quality (closely related)
• Comfort
• Size
• Style

Let’s take a look at each of these…

Price

Johnston & Murphy makes plenty of shoes below $200, as well as many models that sell for anywhere between $250 and $400. This is definitely an investment for most men, but you usually get what you pay for when it comes to footwear.

More expensive shoes will typically last longer than cheap dress shoes. Johnston & Murphy shoes are definitely not cheap, low quality shoes. But they’re not as high end as, say, Allen Edmonds or Alden.

That said, if you can’t afford $400+ shoes, Johnston & Murphy is a great option.

Comfort

I found the Melton Oxfords to be very comfortable right out of the box. They’re a bit wider than my Allen Edmond Park Avenues, and they have a taller instep, which is perfect for my feet.

Comfort doesn’t really have anything to do with price or quality. Different brands use slightly different shapes. You’ll probably find that certain brands feel much better on your feet than others. Find one that works for you and stick with it!

If you have a wide foot and your feet are often sore after a long day at the office, you might want to try Johnston & Murphy.

Size

This company makes shoes down to size 6 (US). They don’t have every model in stock at these smaller sizes, but at least they make small shoes (many companies stop at size 8).

I found that these shoes tend to run big, compared to other brands like Allen Edmonds and Cole Haan, so you may want to size down a half size.