Customer reviews for Men's Rumba

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Men's Rumba

So you gotta work (who doesn’t?), but you do not need to look the part of working stiff. Enter the Rumba by Steve Madden, the work-slash-dress shoe that sets you apart just the way you want.


  • Smooth leather upper with bicycle-stitched square toe
  • Hidden goring for easy on-off
  • Flexible sole, slightly raised heel
Overall Rating:
4.412 / 5
4.4
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5
(85 reviews) 73
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Rating breakdown 85 reviews
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
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78 of 85(92%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Men's Rumba
Review 1 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

The RUMBA is an awesome shoe.

PostedOctober 29, 2012
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Shoe23
Gender: Male
Age: 45-54
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
Shoe expertise: I think about shoes every season
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
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"This is the third pair I've purchased of this same shoe! I looked all over and thought that this style had been discontinued. Luckly I was able to track them down at FF. The shoes are very comfortable and look great for business and also casual with jeans. I would definately recommend these shoes."
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Stable, Cushioning, Easy-Care
Cons: none
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 2 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Quite comfortable shoes.

PostedJuly 14, 2012
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FootMaster
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
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Too wide
"You would be quite happy w/ this shoes."
Pros: Comfortable
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
1 / 5
1 / 5

Comfortable shoes but lasted less than 4 months

PostedJuly 3, 2012
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PoorQuality1
Gender: Male
Age: 35-44
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
Shoe expertise: I think about shoes when my old ones are falling apart
Comfort 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
1 / 5
1 / 5
Style 
4 / 5
4 / 5
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"One of the most comfortable shoes I owned. After three months of normal wear - drive to work, walk around the office / client sites the heels (under the Steve Madden label) started to collapse. Felt spongy at first then within several days almost completely disintegrated. Upon closer inspection it became apparent that the heels are hollow - a cell structure of rubber membranes. Nothing new in the shoe industry, except in these shoes the membrane walls are very thin (shaving off 12 grams of rubber from every shoe does add-up I suppose). Contacted Steve Madden directly and got the typical run-around - 60-day warranty, itemized receipt for the purchase needed. My last email to their customer satisfaction department is yet to be answered. There's nothing like loosing a heel while walking with a client. Thanks Steve Madden for not taking the ownership of the situation – it’s much easier to hide behind standard-issue email responses, than to address the problem head on."
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 4 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Comfortable!

PostedJune 19, 2012
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smatica3
Gender: Male
Age: 35-44
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise all the time
Shoe expertise: I think about shoes every season
Comfort 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product Experience:
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Size Too Big
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Too wide
"This shoe is stylish, comfortable, and wears well!"
Pros: Comfortable
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 5 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great casual shoe

PostedApril 24, 2012
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Walksinshoes
Gender: Male
Age: 45-54
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise all the time
Shoe expertise: I think the look all comes down to the shoes!
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Product Experience:
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Too wide
"These shoes go great with jeans, or can be worn with dress slacks on casual friday - or casual anyday. Very comfortable shoes - you can spend all day on your feet. Casual black shoes are harder to pull off than brown shoes, but these do it well."
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Stable, Cushioning
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 6 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Great shoe.. my second pair

PostedApril 15, 2012
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Jaxy
From: West Hartford, CT
Gender: Male
Comfort 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Style 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Product Experience:
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"I wear this shoe to work basically everyday. It's not dressy enough for certain situations, but I love the fact that you can wear this casually or in a work setting. The first pair lasted a long time, so I recently purchased this one again. I've noticed that they will require a little bit of a break-in period, but once that's over with, they'll be great. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a versatile and comfortable shoe."
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Stable, Cushioning, Easy-Care
Cons: Requires a Break-in Period
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 7 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
PostedApril 12, 2012
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Jonfromnyc
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product Experience:
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Too wide
"Love these shoes. But extras when they are in stock"
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 8 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
PostedApril 11, 2012
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HEIDI2010
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
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Too wide
"Great, comfortable"
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 9 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Good quality shoe

PostedApril 2, 2012
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theshoeman678
Comfort 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Style 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Product Experience:
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"This is a good quality shoe, holds up well. Good for work."
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 10 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great for teens

PostedMarch 22, 2012
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MomofTeensWithshoes
Gender: Female
Age: 35-44
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Product Experience:
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"I just bought my teen his second pair of these dress shoes because his feet grew. They held up well even when he forgot to switch out of them to run around after a formal event. He also did a lot of walking in them."
Pros: Comfortable, Stable, Easy-Care
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 11 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
3 / 5
3 / 5

Rumba

PostedMarch 7, 2012
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apriv
From: Powell, Oh
Gender: Male
Age: 35-44
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
Shoe expertise: I think the look all comes down to the shoes!
Comfort 
1 / 5
1 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product Experience:
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1/2 Size Too Small
Size Too Big
Too narrow
Too Narrow
Too wide
"Love this shoe but it was too narrow and ran small."
Pros: Stylish
Cons: Uncomfortable, too narrow
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 12 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Best black dress shoes I have evey bought

PostedFebruary 20, 2012
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SMBlack
From: Marshall, MN
Gender: Male
Age: 25-34
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
Shoe expertise: I think about shoes when my old ones are falling apart
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product Experience:
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Size Too Big
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Too wide
"Very comfortable, durable, look great"
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Stable, Easy-Care
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 13 for Men's Rumba
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

This is a great Shoe!

PostedJanuary 4, 2012
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Waggs
From: Reno, nv
Gender: Female
Age: 25-34
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise once in a while
Shoe expertise: I think the look all comes down to the shoes!
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product Experience:
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Too wide
"This is a great looking shoe that is comfortable. My husband loves these shoes and I love him in them."
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Easy-Care
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 14 for Men's Rumba
Overall Rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Great Shoe

PostedJanuary 3, 2012
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sirl
Gender: Male
Age: 35-44
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
Shoe expertise: I think the look all comes down to the shoes!
Comfort 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product Experience:
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Too wide
"This shoe is exteremely comfortable. The look of the shoe can either be worn for a business casual look but you could also wear this with a pair of jeans. I'm going to purchase this in brown as well."
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 15 for Men's Rumba
Overall Rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Stylish shoes!

PostedJanuary 2, 2012
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Wall2012
Gender: Male
Age: 35-44
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise once in a while
Shoe expertise: I think about shoes every season
Comfort 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product Experience:
Size Too Small
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Size Too Big
Too narrow
Slightly Narrow
Too wide
"Sleek, stylish shoes for everyday wear."
Pros: Stylish
Cons: Requires a Break-in Period
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 16 for Men's Rumba
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great style

PostedJanuary 2, 2012
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J12345
Comfort 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Product Experience:
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"These shoes are wonderful! They fit great and look great too!"
Pros: Stylish
Cons: Requires a Break-in Period
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 17 for Men's Rumba
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Shoe

PostedDecember 27, 2011
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LisaMK
From: NJ
Gender: Female
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product Experience:
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"My husband has these shoes in black and brown and he loves them. They fit very comfortably and they look nice too. You can wear them to work for a business casual look or for a night out with jeans. They also wear well."
Pros: Stable, Cushioning, Stylish, Comfortable, Easy-Care
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 18 for Men's Rumba
This review is fromMen's Rumba.
Overall Rating 
3 / 5
3 / 5

ok, but not quite what I wanted

PostedFebruary 7, 2012
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boredwithshoes
Gender: Male
Age: 45-54
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
Shoe expertise: I think about shoes every season
Comfort 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Quality 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Style 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Product Experience:
Size Too Small
1/2 Size Too Big
Size Too Big
Too narrow
Slightly Narrow
Too wide
"Had to order online because they didn't have them in the retail store near my home. Disappointed by the quality of the leather and finish. Pretty much an average cheaper shoe, and I don't usually buy cheaper shoes for casual or formal wear. I guess I got what I paid for."
No, I do not recommend this product.
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Review 19 for Men's Rumba
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great shoe...

PostedDecember 17, 2011
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Aldee
Comfort 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product Experience:
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Too wide
"Nice stylish shoe for men. Comfortable"
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Stable, Cushioning, Easy-Care
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 20 for Men's Rumba
Overall Rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Great fit and style.

PostedNovember 28, 2011
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Scottieboy
From: Southern California
Gender: Male
Age: 25-34
Fitness Needs/Level: I exercise regularly
Shoe expertise: I think the look all comes down to the shoes!
Comfort 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Style 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Product Experience:
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Size Too Big
Too narrow
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Too wide
"I love these shoes. They are nice, yet simple. Something you can't see in the picture is that the toe is extended (for style I supposes), so there is another half inch or so of space in the front of your toes to give the shoe it's shape."
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable
Yes, I recommend this product.
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