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Men's Bostonian

Tradition and Innovation in Men’s Dress Shoes

Bostonian has been crafting men’s dress shoes with uncompromised comfort and exceptional style for over 110 years. Founded in 1899 by Charles Jones in Whitman, Massachusetts, Bostonian was the first premium men’s footwear brand — and the first to introduce flexible dress shoes. Our passion for creating breakthrough comfort technologies has advanced the footwear industry, providing men with a highly versatile selection of traditional and contemporary styles that equip them to confidently pursue success.

Flexible Comfort
We pioneered the first truly flexible leather dress shoe, offering our customers footwear that feels perfectly broken in from the very first step. Our Flexlite® and DURAlite® collections combine athletic-shoe technology with dress-casual shoe style, revolutionizing comfort in long-lasting, ultra-lightweight footwear.

Adaptable Style
From traditional styles with genuine leather soles to modern takes on the classics with sleek silhouettes and comfort outsoles, Bostonian designs dress shoes for every facet of a man’s life.

We believe that making great footwear is only one part of our job. An equally important part is being active members of our local communities and in the greater global community – using our talents, ingenuity and work ethic to bring assistance where it's needed. Below are some of the ways we work together to make a difference.

Soul of Africa Charity
The Soul of Africa program was founded by Lance Clark to help South African villagers affected by AIDS. By teaching them how to make simple, comfortable hand-sewn footwear, this initiative gives meaningful employment to many women in some of the most impoverished regions in South Africa. For every pair sold, Clarks donates all the proceeds to the care and support of children orphaned due to AIDS. Each pair sold also helps provide income for the people who stitch the shoes.


Clarks Foundation
The Clarks Companies Foundation was founded in 2006 to help young people achieve their academic goals. The Clarks Companies Foundation provides scholarships that help students attend universities, community colleges and certificate programs.


Triangle
Clarks plays an active role in supporting Triangle, Inc., helping people with disabilities gain greater dignity, independence and economic self-sufficiency. In 2010, Clarks retail employees raised over $680K during the holiday season by selling store coupons. All proceeds of the sales go to Triangle, Inc.


First Step
Clarks First Step Program provides six-month paid internships to people with disabilities in our supportive work environment. While not everyone continues a career at Clarks after their internship, it offers real work experience and a great step forward. Most importantly, they leave feeling confident about their abilities and have made many new friends on their path to gainful employment.


The Two/Ten Foundation
Each year Two/Ten provides more than $1.6 million in funds and services to the footwear community. In partnership with The Clarks Companies, North America, Two/Ten has supported our employees with student scholarships, social service support, career support and retirement and health planning.

 Bostonian has been crafting men’s dress shoes with uncompromised comfort and exceptional style for over 110 years. Founded in 1899 by Charles Jones in Whitman, Massachusetts, Bostonian was the first premium men’s footwear brand — and the first to introduce flexible dress shoes. Our passion for creating breakthrough comfort technologies has advanced the footwear industry, providing men with a highly versatile selection of traditional and contemporary styles that equip them to confidently pursue success.

Flexible Comfort
Bostonian shoes pioneered the first truly flexible leather dress shoe, offering customers footwear that feels perfectly broken in from the very first step. Bostonian’s Flexlite® and DURAlite® collections combine athletic-shoe technology with dress-casual shoe style, revolutionizing comfort in long-lasting, ultra-lightweight footwear.

 Adaptable Style
From traditional styles with genuine leather soles to modern takes on the classics with sleek silhouettes and comfort outsoles, Bostonian dress shoes work with every facet of a man’s life.

The Best of Both Worlds 

The hallmark of Bostonian is combining the best of Old World craftsmanship with the most modern innovative technologies. This allows them to create durable, comfortable, beautifully crafted shoes that feel like no others.

Bostonian Today
Clarks Companies, North America bought Bostonian shoes in 1979 and has proudly continued the Bostonian tradition — providing men with the quality, value and comfort that have earned their loyalty for over a century.

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