Dappered

Affordable Men's Style

  • Don’t Miss Anything
  • Start Here
  • Essentials Shop
  • Latest Deals
  • Style Scenarios
  • Reviews
  • Forum

In Review: Made in the USA PF Flyers Center Hi

July 13, 2016 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

PF Flyers Made in the USA Center Hi – $95.20 w/ BEFIRST ($150)

Note: More sizes/colors are available direct through PF Flyers, but they’re pretty pricey over there.

Before the summer cinema season was nothing but CGI monsters, or CGI robots, or CGI monster robots blowing up every damn thing in sight… Hollywood used to tell stories.

So yes, if you’re of a certain age, you might be initially attracted to these sneakers on sheer nostalgia. And no, they’re not the all black versions that Benny the Jet wore, but they are made in the USA. Yes really. And they are also a massive improvement over the regular Center-Hi, as well as other classic court style sneakers from other brands.

In Review: Made in the USA PF Flyers Center Hi | Dappered.com

Made in Massachusettes. 

The description goes like this: “The Made in USA Center Hi merges retro athletic style with the lush comfort of a contemporary running shoe through.” Yeah. Sure. As comfortable as a running shoe? Anyone who’s ever put on classic canvas sneakers has wondered “how the hell did they used to play in these things?” Shock absorption is usually average at best. But these absolutely live up to the description.

They’re downright squishy. Cloud like. Whatever they did with the insoles/footbed/etc? It’s an immediately noticeable difference to cheaper options. No, I wouldn’t suggest running a 10K in them, but the difference is immediate and tangible. Sizing seems true too, with a 10.5 fitting my normally 10.5 D feet out of the box quite perfectly.

In Review: Made in the USA PF Flyers Center Hi | Dappered.com

Pigskin lined interiors. And check out that red white and blue ribbon detail.

The extra attention to construction and use of quality materials is also hard not to notice. Instead of the usual raw canvas interiors, they’re lined in soft pig skin. The toe cap is leather instead of rubber. The eye rows are also reinforced with strips of tonal leather. And the quiet use of a red, white, and blue ribbon inside the shoe is a brilliantly subtle, patriotic detail.

In Review: Made in the USA PF Flyers Center Hi | Dappered.com

No guarantees that these will help you steal home. Or, outrun an English Mastiff.

List price is a steep $150, but if you can find them on sale, and then stack another code on top (as is done with the extra 20% off sale items code BEFIRST via Guideboat), then many will understandably consider making the step up.

‘Murica.

Filed Under: Reviews, Shoes Tagged With: Made in the USA PF Flyers, made in the USA Sneakers, PF Flyers

Continue the Conversation …

Want to share your thoughts on this article? Send us a tweet, join the discussion on Facebook, or start a discussion on Dappered Threads, our forum!

Don’t Miss Anything

Subscribe via email to get articles in your inbox or add Dappered on Flipboard. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Or subscribe to push notifications to get alerts immediately.

New Here?

Well, welcome to Dappered. Here are what we consider the most useful posts on the site if you're looking to put a little more effort into your appearance. Just want to see our favorite menswear products? Shop our essentials here.

What I Wore Today Working from Home: Brandon, Trial Attorney

What I Wore Today Working from Home: Brandon, Trial Attorney

WIWTWFH is back… because it never left.

Win it: The Made in the USA Boarding Pass Flight Briefcase

Win it: The Made in the USA Boarding Pass Flight Briefcase

Plus a 20% off code. Made in the USA. Hits all the right notes.

TUESDAY Men’s Sales Tripod – Bronze Watches, Allen Edmonds Sneakers, & More

TUESDAY Men’s Sales Tripod – Bronze Watches, Allen Edmonds Sneakers, & More

Plus End of Season events from J. Crew as well as Under Armour.

Follow Dappered on Instagram »

Men’s Fashion or Affordable Style?

Men's Fashion or Affordable Style?

Fashion is temporary and expensive. Style is timeless and affordable. Dappered® helps you work the retail system so that you can be comfortable, look sharp, and save money.

Want to share a great product? Email Us.
Continue the discussion at Dappered Threads.
For a fit perspective, see Joe's measurements.
Make sure to read our affiliate disclosure.

Connect with Dappered

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Most Popular on Dappered

  • Steal Alert: Nordstrom Extra 25% off Sale Items Clearance Blowout
  • adidas End of Season, Allen Edmonds Warehouse Sale, & More – The Thurs. Men’s Sales Handful
  • TUESDAY Men’s Sales Tripod – Bronze Watches, Allen Edmonds Sneakers, & More
  • Best Posts of 2020: A lot of watches, some shoes, and being a stylish dad
  • On Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Win it: The Made in the USA Boarding Pass Flight Briefcase

Popular Topics

  • Best dress shirts to own
  • Best looking watches under $100
  • Best men’s dress shoes under $200
  • Nike Killshot sneaker alternatives
  • How to wear a suit without a tie
  • Suitsupply store review
  • Suitsupply Blue Line review
  • J. Crew Factory Thompson suit review
  • How much does it cost to tailor a suit?
  • Dopp kit essentials
  • Brown shoes with gray pants
  • Men’s style buying guide

RSS Latest on Dappered Threads

  • Recommendations on American Made Denim (for my Wife)
  • AE Dalton too stiff
  • SuitSupply Linen Tuxedo
  • hiking shoes for AE dress shoe dress boot guy.
  • Blazer aaaand...

Copyright © 2021 Dappered.com | Dappered, LLC | Dappered® is a registered trademark of Dappered, LLC

Hat tip: Magazine Pro Theme On Genesis Framework

Dappered does not collect or sell its users personal information | Disclosures: Privacy and Affiliates, Gilt.com, FTC

WPE

We work with partners that use cookies to understand how visitors use our site. Find out more.