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Cole Haan 4.Zerogrand Penny Loafers, $110 (was $230)
Why do we like this deal?
In business, they say you have to choose between getting a low price, getting it quickly, and having good quality. The saying goes that you can have two, but never three. When it comes to men’s shoes the choices are style, affordability and comfort, but Cole Haan thinks otherwise. The brand makes a pair of classic loafers mounted on its modern sneaker sole, and wearing them will give you all three.
This shoe is the Cole Haan 4.ZeroGrand Penny Loafer, and it’s now on sale for $110 after over 50% off. This shoe features an extremely comfortable footbed, rugged outsole, and a look that walks the line between dressy and casual. It has also been well received by wearers recently, so why a big discount at this time?
Cole Haan 4.Zerogrand Penny Loafers, $110 at Cole Haan (was $230)
What shoppers need to know
- available sizes: from 7 to 13
- Upper: nubuck leather
- Style Notes: traditional moccasin upper
- Best use case: This is a great option for events where you’ll be on your feet all day, but sneakers won’t work.
Cole Haan is known for making shoes that are more comfortable than they look. To live up to this reputation, this shoe is equipped with a 4.ZeroGrand sole that combines flexibility and cushioning for long-lasting comfort. There are deep valleys in the cut of the outsole, making for a bendable shoe, but also a shoe that can take some advantage on outdoor surfaces. If you only need one shoe to take you with you to an event weekend, this could be it.
The top is nubuck leather made in the traditional moccasin style. It has very expressive stitching and includes the classic beef roll on top. And this fancy stitching may be where the shoe ran into trouble. This shoe is rated 3.7-stars, which is very low for Cole Haan’s offering, but if you look at the reviews, a pattern emerges – early reviews complain of poor stitching, while most reviews from last winter are positive.
My suspicion, which has not been confirmed by Cole Haan, is that there were some issues with the shoe during its initial run that were later fixed. And, I believe, that’s partly why we’re getting such deep discounts at the moment, and it’s worth taking advantage of.
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what shoppers are saying
One shopper said, “I’ve worn them for a two-mile walk, and they were very supportive and comfortable.” And that’s exactly the experience you should expect from this shoe.
Now, the worst case scenario. What if you find an old defective shoe? Thanks to Cole Haan’s generous return policy, this shouldn’t be an issue. As one review said of the shoe, “I threw it away, but they refunded the full amount. Thank you.” Although no problems should be expected at this time, Cole Haan is a favorite shopping destination for customers for a reason.
The Cole Haan 4.ZeroGrand Penny Loafers are down to $110 while this deal lasts.
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