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Cole Haan Bedford Cap Toe Derby in British Tan, $80 (was $298)
Why is this a big deal?
In the Nike era, Cole Haan created a dress shoe called the Air Giraldo. It came in several versions – a cap toe, a loafer, a moonstrap, a wingtip, etc. – and it fit most people very well. Most of all, it was affordable. While that shoe is long gone, another has emerged as a potential next-generation successor: the Bedford. This shoe also comes in several styles, and has received reviews that mimic the Giraldo of years past. Even better, it’s also extremely affordable – the most essential pair is under $100 at Nordstrom Rack.
The Cole Haan Bedford Cap Toe Derby is the pair every man should have, and now, you can get it on sale for as low as $80, a whopping 73% off its usual price of $298. This classic dress shoe is available in one color—British tan—at that price, but there’s also a black leather version that’s up to $100 off. In tan, the shoes are available in sizes 8 to 13, although they are beginning to sell out. Black Available in sizes 7 to 15.
Cole Haan Bedford Cap Toe Derby in British Tan, $80 at Nordstrom Rack (was $298)
About Cole Haan Bedford
The Bedford Cap Toe Derby features a smooth leather upper with a simple cap-toe design that’s really easy to style – wear these with a suit, with pants and a button-down shirt for work, or even with a pair of chinos on the weekend. The Bedford runs on a flexible sole, making it more comfortable to wear all day long, and a grippy tread pattern on the outsole gives you a firm grip both indoors and outdoors.
In recent years, dress shoes have taken somewhat of a back seat to dress sneakers, which are essentially dress shoes built on a sneaker sole. Ironically, we actually have Cole Haan and his ZeroGrand shoe to thank for this. But these dress sneakers aren’t a one-size-fits-all style. Some occasions, such as weddings, funerals and buttoned-up offices still demand a traditional dress shoe, and the Bedford is a shoe that will fit the bill perfectly.
what shoppers are saying
Nordstrom Rack shoppers are really excited about these shoes. One called them “beautiful”, and another said they “fit perfect” and were “very comfortable”.
Another shopper said, “They have a great insole that provides good support.” A different reviewer said, “The quality of the shoe is great,” while another shopper called the Bedford a “good shoe to wear all day.”
Classy and easy to wear, the Bedford Cap Toe Derby is an essential style you’ll be happy to have in your wardrobe, and it lives up to Cole Haan’s reputation for comfort. And at over $200 off, it’s a sweet deal—but the sizes are already selling out, so claim your pair before they’re gone.
