president Donald Trump He reportedly began giving away a pair of Florsheim shoes to many people he met. This includes lawmakers, agency heads, White House advisers and VIPs, according to Wall Street Journal.
“All the boys are wearing them,” one White House official jokingly told the publication, while another commented, “It’s hysterical because everyone is afraid of not wearing them.”
Florsheim is an American brand founded in Chicago in 1892 and is now part of the Weyco Group. Florsham supplied American soldiers in both world wars and enjoyed further success amid the shopping center boom. Celebrities who have worn Florsheim shoes include former President Harry Truman and singer Michael Jackson.
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According to the publication, Trump has “fallen in love” with the brand, with the president even guessing the size of the shoes and sending a pair to a chosen person. Sometimes, Trump would include a thank-you note or sign the box, the report added.
Trump began searching last year for shoes that would make him feel better after a long day at work, eventually settling on Florsham. Now, he can’t seem to stop giving them away to people. Here’s everyone who owns a pair of Trump-branded Florsheim shoes, and how much the president paid for them.
Florsheim shoes: Who received gifts from Donald Trump?
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson was among those who received a pair of Florsheim shoes from Trump. Others include Vice President JD VanceSecretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, Secretary of Defense Peter Heggsand Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
In addition, Trump’s communications director Steven Cheung, deputy chief of staff James Blair and speechwriter Ross Worthington also have a pair.
Fox News personality Sean Hannity and Senator Lindsey Graham also each have a pair. The list is not exhaustive, and Trump is understood to have gifted the shoes to at least one other unnamed congressman who attended the Rubio-Vance meeting.
Florsheim shoes: How much did the president spend?
The White House told the Wall Street Journal that Trump reportedly paid for the Florsham shoes he gave away. While the specific model of shoe will determine the price, the average shoe at Florsheim sells for about $145.
Therefore, Trump spent at least about $1,740 on these gifts. According to Forbes, Trump’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $6.5 billion as of 2026. Therefore, Florsham shoes won’t have much of an impact on the president’s finances.
