Bates Lites® White Leather Oxford

This oxford features easy to polish durable leather and a long lasting non marking Bates Lites outsole. Proudly manufactured in the USA.

• Easy to Polish Durable Leather Upper
• Breathable Moisture Wicking Lining
• Cushioned Removable Insert for Added Comfort
• Long Lasting and Non Marking Bates Lites Outsole
• Proudly Manufactured in the USA
• Goodyear Welt Construction

Long lasting, non marking lightweight
polyurethane outsole.

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Jim82

From Pensacola, FL Age Size and Width Purchased: Gender Product Use Six (6) times for ceremonies and inspections only Product Use

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The heels fall apart!

Feb 24, 2018

My white dress shoes fell apart after about 2 years, only worn 6 times for 2 Inspections and 4 ceremonies ... total time worn maybe 7 hours. Not the quality I would expect from Bates after wearing Batesshoes for over 30 years.

Bates Footwear's reply

We understand your frustration, however, the footwear is made to be worn and when rubber, and polyurethane, is stored for a lengthy period of time, it will break down. It is a natural process called hydrolysis and something that the industry is working to address. Your footwear may fall under our warranty. Please give us a call at 866.699.7374. We do sincerely apologize for any inconveniences you may have suffered.

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Tareyton

From Alameda, CA Age Size and Width Purchased: Gender Product Use Uniform wear Product Use

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Garbage

Feb 10, 2018

My first pair of these shoes lasted 15 years. My second pair lasted two before the soles disintegrated after one use. Obviously you have changed something because there are many other reviews saying the same thing. I find it hard to believe you can't make a shoe sole that doesn't fall apart. I have other shoes with white soles that last years. Why do you insist on using this crap foam material that just disintegrates? Can't you make these shoes with a hard sole that will last?

Bates Footwear's reply

We see that we were able to set you up with a warranty inspection. We are happy we are able to assist you. We will also pass your comments along to the product team. Please give us a call if we can help further. 866.699.7374. Thank you.

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Joe

From Croatia Age Size and Width Purchased: Gender Product Use Occasional Product Use

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OVERPRICED JUNK

Sep 26, 2017

I am a Merchant Marine Officer and authorized NEX patron. I seldom wore my Bates white uniform shoes, meticulously cleaned them and stored them wrapped in the original paper and box. Had an assignment which required my whites and when I pulled the shoes out the uppers were in new condition but the heels and soles disintegrated. When I inquired to Bates I was told that if I don't wear them this is what happens. What kind of expensive shoe disintegrates from not wearing

Bates Footwear's reply

We understand your frustration, however, the footwear is made to be worn and when rubber, and polyurethane, is stored for a lengthy period of time, it will break down. It is a natural process called hydrolysis and something that the industry is working to address. Your footwear may fall under our warranty. Please give us a call at 866.699.7374. We do sincerely apologize for any inconveniences you may have suffered.

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MVSubmariner

From Arlington, VA Age Size and Width Purchased: Gender Product Use 3 or 4 times worn Product Use

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Heels Disintegrated!

Jul 21, 2017

While wearing these shoes for a ceremony, the heels absolutely disintegrated. I had worn them 3 or 4 times prior to this ceremony, so general wear and tear should not have been a concern. I have never had a pair of uniform shoes fall apart as embarrassingly as these did. Thankfully, I was able to minimize my walking during the ceremony after I realized what was happening to my shoes. Regardless of my efforts, I left a tell-tale trail of little white crumbs as I hurried to the head to change out of my whites and into my khakis at the completion of the ceremony. I brought them to a shoe repair shop and the proprietor laughed at me when I asked if they were repairable with a new sole. These are overpriced to begin with, but these would be garbage at any price. Fix your material selection and quality control.

Bates Footwear's reply

We understand your frustration, however, the footwear is made to be worn and when rubber, and polyurethane, is stored for a lengthy period of time, it will break down. It is a natural process called hydrolysis and something that the industry is working to address. Your footwear may fall under our warranty. Please give us a call at 866.699.7374. We do sincerely apologize for any inconveniences you may have suffered.

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irvingen

From Orlando, FL Age Size and Width Purchased: Gender Product Use Parade walking. Product Use

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My First time with the white uniform oxfords

Jul 05, 2017

To anyone interested. I had a chance to buy a pair of these white uniform leather shoes. Comfortability was my most dersire quality since I was to be in a parade marching. Something I had not done since I left the Military in 1995. I had to stand about 2 hours waiting for the parade to start. Nvere did my feet sweat, never did I feel uncomfortable wearing the shoe. Once the parade started we walked one hour and 45 minutes. They remained like new, the soles held the abuse of me, since I had gained 40 pounds since I left the military. They still look good with no damage. I liked the shoe. If I do another parade I will let you know how they fare. Irving, From Orlando, FL

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