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Strengths: Comfortable, lightweight, durable, breathable, comes in wide
Weaknesses: Easily wrinkled, not watertight/winterized
Summary: This is actually my second pair of Florsheim Rivas, and my first burgundy. My first pair, black, was bought in 2004 and is still in active duty. That is a testament to its durability, and even if it's no longer pristine, no other shoe has come close to its hug-your-foot-fit and light-as-air feel. There are a few styles that have the same features but don't nearly last as long. My Bostonian Prescotts, in contrast, were worn only a few times in 3 years but its rubber soles literally disintegrated. My Ballys began scuffing like crazy from day one. People who are likely to appreciate this shoe are those who simply don't enjoy rigid bodies and leather soles. Ironically, I think that the Riva's plastic soles are tougher than leather. I've run in these shoes on concrete, driven it everywhere and it still keeps going. It's also practically maintenance-free. Aside from wiping off obvious chunks of dirt, I don't even apply wax for it to remain good looking. But if there's anything missing to this shoe, it is the lack of a smooth metal-like polish. The moment you start using it, it will get wrinkled all over, just like the Prescotts. To me that's not a big deal, since I bought the shoes for its feel, not for its looks. But look good it does to my taste, because I loathe and despise square-toe shoes.
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