"The president has taken to guessing people's shoe size in front of them. He asks an aide to put in an order and, a week later, a brown Florsheim box arrives at the White House. Trump sometimes signs the box or attaches a note of gratitude, according to people familiar with the ritual."
"All of the boys have them, said one female White House official. Another cracked, It's hysterical because everybody's afraid not to wear them."
"The 79-year-old billionaire, known for expensive Brioni suits, long red ties and a penchant for aesthetics, late last year began searching for something that would feel better after a day on the job and settled on Florsheim."
President Trump has distributed Florsheim leather oxfords to White House staff, cabinet officials, and lawmakers, with the shoes costing approximately $150 per pair. Trump personally guesses recipients' shoe sizes, orders the shoes through aides, and sometimes signs the brown boxes upon delivery. The president adopted the Florsheim brand after searching for comfortable footwear late last year and became so enthusiastic about them that he began giving them away. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio each received four pairs during a December cabinet meeting. White House officials indicate staff members feel obligated to wear the shoes, with one describing the situation as hysterical because everyone fears not wearing them.
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