What began as a personal interest quickly transformed into an unofficial commitment for all his aides and senior officials, and talk of the shoes became part of daily life in the corridors of power. All officials now wear them. Sources familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal that Trump did not stop at buying the shoes for himself; he distributed them to his top advisers and government members, considering that wearing the right shoes reflects status and seriousness. A White House employee said: «All the men have a pair... It's funny because everyone is afraid not to wear them». Previously, in December last year, Trump had described the black Florsheim Oxfords he prefers as official footwear in the White House.
