Mike Konos Suede Oxford – $99.94 (compare at $250.00)
Mike Konos appears to be a DSW house brand. Just like Mercanti Fiorentini. And if that’s the case, feel free to ignore the “compare at $250” claim. It’s not quite the same, but that’s got to be an exaggerated mark-up along the lines of Invicta
But for just under $100 you still get an Italian made shoe with plenty of style. A slender silhouette (all too rare for suede shoes), closed lacing, those perforation details, and a crepe sole. Get one of the two darker colors and you won’t be limited to wearing them in warm weather.
For free shipping, use the code SHIPR at checkout after you sign up for their “Free membership” service (their email list). Returns aren’t free and you’ll get dinged for $8.50 if it’s a pure return instead of an exchange.
Three colors available, with the brown option (Upper left) being the most versatile.
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i saw these in store, i like them but i wasnt sure about the brand holding up, but they were a sweet pair of shoes. i will give them another look later on this week. Joe, shoes have got to be one of the biggest areas that alot of these sites arent hitting hard enough, i mean style forum (which has to be the bourgeoisist (probably not a word) site that i frequent, only becasue there is great style material there) says buy Alden AE etc, i on the other hand have no problem wearing Cole Haan or even Florshiem. Any chance we can get a series dedicated to the low to mid shelf wings, caps, suedes, non trad busness casual shoe?
Gorgeous. Great find, Joe!
Cheers,
Ben
I really love the shape of these shoes, the toe box especially. Anyone aware of some field tests on this brand?
I have a pair in transit, and plan on doing an update. Might add them into the long term field test pile.
On the topic of shoes, I could use any opinions on a pair I’m interested in.
While I adhere to frugalness the majority of the time, I’ve decided to invest in a pair of Allen Edmonds. The two styles I’m debating between are the McTavish and the Elgin. Both are new designs, and fall under the ‘Casual’ category on their website.
My question is: would either of these two go with a suit just as well as jeans and a blazer? Or are they too casual?
Thanks
That’s a tough one, they are both (and I don’t use this word a lot) beautiful shoes. My instinct is that they’re a little too casual, with the Elgin being the more dressy of the two. They’d look pretty slick with a lighter colored cotton/seersucker summer suit, but it’d be in a real laid back situation.
No matter the choice, checkout Endless right now. Both are 20% off, so both clock in at $236 instead of almost $300. Free overnight shipping too, and free returns. So if you’ve got the self-discipline to have them in your hands but still be just fine with returning them? Might be worth ordering to try them out with your suits at home.
I appreciate the insights, Joe. The pictures on Endless’ website make both pairs appear more casual than the Allen Edmonds site. I agree with you that they lean towards being too casual for a suit.
The 20% discount is tempting, however.
Thanks again.
Please do :). The shape of the shoes looks incredibly perfect from the online pics.