C. - According to reports from Swedish media citing The Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump has begun giving Florsheim Oxford shoes as gifts to members of his inner circle, creating what some White House staff describe as 'hysteria' about wearing the footwear. The shoes, which cost approximately $145 per pair, have reportedly become a new loyalty marker within the White House.
Among those who have received the gifts are Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, along with other Republican senators and Fox News personalities. According to the reports, many White House staff feel pressured to wear the shoes when meeting with the president, even if they prefer more expensive brands. One staff member reportedly joked about having to put away Louis Vuitton shoes in favor of the Florsheim pairs.
The gift-giving reportedly began after Trump found the shoes comfortable and started ordering them for his associates. During an Oval Office meeting in December, Trump allegedly commented on his advisors' 'terrible shoes' before asking for their shoe sizes and ordering pairs for them. Marco Rubio has drawn particular attention on social media for wearing shoes that appear too large for him.