Shoe Name: Sopra

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This elegant, Italian dress shoe is a new addition to the fine Bostonian collection.
It offers tremendous style and quality for any business or social engagement.

Summary Listing:

The Sopra is a hand-made dress shoe, which incorporates First-Flex technology. It
is a cap toe bal and offers the wearer the best of both worlds in terms of comfort and
style. It is perfect with a suit or a tailored sportswear combination.

Feature 1: This shoe is an excellent choice for any activity requiring a dressier look.

Feature 2: The First Flex technology eliminates any break in period making the
shoe extremely comfortable. With First-Flex technology there is an already broken-in
feeling to the shoe allowing for the most strenuous of schedules.

Feature 3: Features a hand-made Italian construction utilizing 100% full-grain leather
for many years of durable wear.

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Shoe Name: Florian

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From the Crown Windsor collection this wing tip bal appeals to a traditional customer
and offers the quality and wearability that Bostonian is known for. It is a perfect shoe for
the boardroom and into the evening.

Summary Listing:

The Florian is a hand made, updated wing tip and is sure to please the most discriminating of
tastes.This is a shoe with universal appeal and a pronounced lack of trendiness. It is a beautiful
complement to a well-tailored suit.

Feature 1: A high quality hand-made Italian shoe with the emphasis on an updated,
traditional look.

Feature 2: The First Flex technology and construction enables many hours of comfortable wear and
maximum comfort. The shoes can be worn right out of the box with no break-in period required.

Feature 3: Hand-made of the finest calf leather available for many seasons of demanding wear.

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Shoe Name: Soldini

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The Soldini offers a more casual approach to the art of dressing well without sacrificing
quality. It offers a cap toe monk strap for updated styling.

Summary Listing:

This shoe will appeal to the young and the young at heart. It is designed with both style and
comfort in mind. Paired with a suit or a more casual look it expresses a lighter attitude.

Feature 1: Made with First Flex Welt technology for superior comfort.

Feature 2: Featuring 100% Italian leather calf skin uppers.

Feature 3: Made in Italy with full leather linings.

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Shoe Name: Dorico

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The Dorico is a modern depiction of a classically styled shoe. With it's smart good looks,
it is sure to become a favorite choice for any occasion.

Summary Listing:

This is a beautifully styled shoe with a contemporary attitude. With its fashion and comfort,
you will want to incorporate several pairs into your wardrobe.

Feature 1: Made in Italy with full leather linings.

Feature 2: Offers Pre-flex outsoles with 100% Italian calf skin leather uppers.

Feature 3: Made with First Flex Welt construction eliminating any break in period.

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Shoe Name: Libero

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Make a dramatic statement with this cutting edge ankle boot. It is the ultimate in style, fashion,
and comfort. Available in black only.

Summary Listing:

The Libero offers a unique and avant-garde look for the style conscious customer. With its sophisticated
sleek design, it appeals to the savvy, well-dressed man.

Feature 1: Lined with 100% leather for maximum quality.

Feature 2: Constructed with First Flex Welt technology for ultimate comfort

Feature 3: Made in Italy with 100% Italian calf skin leather uppers.

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Shoe Name: Costanza

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Slip this shoe on for maximum comfort and style. It is a timeless classic and a must for every wardrobe.
It features a shawl tassel and uncommon detailing.

Summary Listing:

The Contanza is an extraordinarily comfortable shoe. Its simple elegance is properly defined and it is
appropriate for both a dressed down feeling as well as a more corporate look.

Feature 1: Offers pre-flex outsoles and steel shank construction for comfort and support.

Feature 2: Made in Italy with 100% Italian calf skin leather uppers and linings.

Feature 3: Constructed with First Flex Welt technology for superior comfort.

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Shoe Name: Ponte

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The Ponte is an ornament strap moc and features a utilitarian approach to fashion. As a slip on it is
always comfortable and never out of style.

Summary Listing:

The Ponte is an old favorite with a fresh, updated look. It is another new addition to the
to the Crown Windsor collection and is a great alternative to a lace up shoe.

Feature 1: Constructed with First Flex Welt technology making the shoe extremely comfortable.

Feature 2: 100% Italian calf skin leather uppers and fully lined in leather.

Feature 3: No break in period required due to state of the art technology used in construction.

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Shoe Name: Plana

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The Plana is a loafer designed with a no nonsense type of styling. Basic lines and a tassel moc appeal to a
man's traditional values.

Summary Listing:

With its down to earth styling and extraordinary comfort, this shoe is appropriate for any
business or casual enviroment. It will enhance any mode of dress.

Feature 1: Made with a steel shank for great support.

Feature 2: Features a hand-made Italian construction utilizing 100% full-grain leather.

Feature 3: Offers full leather lining and Italian calf skin leather uppers.

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Shoe Name: Nova

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Like the Plana, the Nova is a low key approach to a loafer. It conveys a dressier look and offers
complex stitch detailing as well as a tassel moc.

Summary Listing:

The Nova delivers great versatility as a dress-to-dress/casual shoe. The comfort of this shoe is optimal,
its style is timeless, and the quality is enduring.

Feature 1: Hand-made in Italy using fine 100% Italian calf skin leather.

Feature 2: With First-Flex Welt technology there is an already broken-in feeling to the shoe allowing for
the most rigorous of schedules.

Feature 3: Utilizes steel shank construction for added support.

CLASSIC LIGHTS GROUP - BOSTONIAN COLLECTION

Shoe Name: Carver

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The Carver is a classic loafer with a decidedly sporty twist. Made with a kiltie tassel and
moccasin side detailing, it is a great choice for a refined and tailored sportswear look.

Summary Listing:

As a new addition to the Spring 1999 classic lights collection, this shoe offers unparalleled taste and
wearability. It is a unique shoe that blends well with updated fashion.

Feature 1: Made in America and endorsed by the Foot and Ankle Society of America for outstanding quality.

Feature 2: 100% leather fully lined insoles.

Feature 3: Constructed with Vibram outsoles for greater comfort.

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Shoe Name: Hartcourt

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The Hartcourt sports a cool, understated image. Never flashy, this shoe offers a rubber sole and a beef roll,
which is handsewn. Designed with a traditional viewpoint in mind.

Summary Listing:

This shoe offers conservative style at its best. Well appointed with uncompromising comfort and quality
places it in a class of its own.

Feature 1: This is an extremely comfortable shoe and is endorsed by the Foot and Ankle Society of America.

Feature 2: Features fully lined leather insoles and Vibram outsoles.

Feature 3: Made in the United States.

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Shoe Name: Fulton

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This hip and stylish chukka boot is a great alternative to a traditional dress shoe. It features a
four-eyelet lace top and a plain toe. It is long on style and well priced.

Summary Listing:

The Fulton is similar in feeling to the Libero boot but is designed to have a more casual application
with a relaxed sportswear or suited look.

Feature 1: Guarantees maximum comfort with an endorsement by the Foot and Ankle Society of America.

Feature 2: 100% leather uppers and fully lined leather insoles.

Feature 3: Made in the United States for the American fashion customer.

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Shoe Name: Buckley

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The saddle shoe is revisited! The Buckley is a very stylish and updated choice for the contemporary
businessman. It provides a handsome, finished look to a great looking suit.

Summary Listing:

The Buckley is a saddle shoe for the new millennium. It is freshly updated and tastefully
executed. It exudes good taste and ease of wear.

Feature 1: A comfortable favorite made with rubber forefoot sole technology.

Feature 2: Offers fashion Italian footwear at a reasonable price.

Feature 3: Features fully leather lined insoles.

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Shoe Name: Chester

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The Chester is a plain toe, blucher shoe. It is a more casual adaptation to the serious dress shoe
but still offers plenty of punch and versatility.

Summary Listing:

This shoe will work well in any business or social situation. It can be dressed up or down depending
on the mood or need. It projects a classy, low-key image.

Feature 1: Offers great Italian fashion and domestic production.

Feature 2: Constructed with Vibram outsoles and fully leather-lined insoles.

Feature 3: Endorsed by the Foot and Ankle Society of America.

FLORENTINE GROUP - BOSTONIAN COLLECTION

Shoe Name: Ernesto

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The Ernesto is snappy and sophisticated and is made with combination leather. The styling is
distinctive and professional.

Summary Listing:

A perfect shoe for a high profile business state of mind, this shoe combines style and comfort for a
winning combination.

Feature 1: Fashion Italian made footwear offered at an advantageous price.

Feature 2: Made with rubber sole construction for utmost comfort.

Feature 3: 100% leather fully lined insoles.

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Shoe Name: Bergamo

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The Bergamo is an updated basic featuring a cap toe blucher. It projects refinement and
good taste with the added bonus of comfort for the workplace.

Summary Listing:

This shoe is the perfect choice for an understated dress shoe with a timely look. It wears well with
a suit or something a bit more casual.

Feature 1: Features great styling and pricing - Made in Italy.

Feature 2: Provides great comfort utilizing rubber sole construction.

Feature 3: Offers fully leather lined insoles and uppers.

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Shoe Name: Centro

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This cap toe monk slip on shoe has a crisp attitude. Made with 100% full grain Italian
leather it provides abundant quality and makes a contemporary statement.

Summary Listing:

The Centro features a stylish monk strap with a buckle. It will provide many hours of comfortable wear
on the job or anywhere your busy life takes you.

Feature 1: Another shoe from the Florentine collection offering rubber sole construction.

Feature 2: Offers 100% Italian leather lined insoles.

Feature 3: Fashion Italian footwear at its best.

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Shoe Name: Moreno

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The Moreno offers a relaxed approach to fashion. It offers slip on styling with a moc toe kiltie tassel.
A basic shoe that is never out of step with any occasion.

Summary Listing:

Offered as a new style in the Florentine collection this shoe offers many dressing options. It features a
moc toe kiltie tassel and will take you from the office and into the evening with great style.

Feature 1: Offers a rubber forefront sole construction for many hours of rigorous wear.

Feature 2: Made in Italy and well priced.

Feature 3: Constructed with leather lined insoles.

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Shoe Name: Bertino

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The Bertino is superior in its style and beauty as a formal shoe. It appeals to a more traditional customer
and offers a supreme elegance.

Summary Listing:

With a four-eyelet lace top and a plain toe, this formal oxford shoe offers a definitive look and is a wonderful
complement to any formal wear look. Its comfort is unsurpassed.

Feature 1: Made with a rubber forefront sole offering incredible comfort for formal wear dressing.

Feature 2: Offers excellent pricing on an Italian made shoe.

Feature 3: Style, comfort, and price make this shoe a wardrobe staple.

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Shoe Name: Taglio

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Sail into a formal evening with this handsome black patent leather slip on shoe. It is a stunning companion
to a luxurious tuxedo.

Summary Listing:

This exquisite shoe features black patent leather with gros grain detailing. It is an excellent choice for your
special event. It offers luxury, elegance, and comfort.

Feature 1: Part of the Florentine collection, presenting great Italian fashion and make.

Feature 2: 100% leather fully lined insoles.

Feature 3: Made with rubber forefoot and sole construction for incredible comfort.

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Lynn Belmont for onlineshoes.com - May 1999