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Unless you work in corporate finance, office dress codes are softening toward more business casual, and Cole Haan is one brand at the forefront of this movement. The brand makes incredibly comfortable dress sneakers—hybrid styles that feature dress shoe silhouettes atop cushioned sneaker soles—and once they’re worn, most people never go back to stuffy loafers. They can be pricey at times, but right now, one of Cole Haan’s best-selling styles is on sale for $160 and is perfect for fall.
Cole Haan’s 2nd Zerogrand Laser Wingtip Oxfords are on sale for just $140 — up to 53% off the regular $300 price. These innovative dress sneakers have earned more than 6,000 five-star ratings from Cole Haan customers, who say they’re the “softest, most comfortable shoes” they’ve ever owned. The style is still on sale in seven nubuck or leather colors, and comes in sizes 7 to 16, with some generous widths to choose from. The final price ultimately depends on which color you choose, but none are more than $160.
Cole Haan 2nd Zerogrand Laser Wingtip Oxfords Irish Coffee/Sand Dollar, $140 (was $300) at Cole Haan
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2.The Zerogrand features a sturdy, ergonomically shaped foam sole with grooves instead of the horizontal cuts of its predecessor, allowing the shoe to feel much more solid underfoot while remaining flexible and shedding much of the weight that comes with a traditional dress shoe. This style variation is also instantly recognizable by its laser-perforated brogue on the upper of the shoe, which offers improved flexibility and comfort while offering a slightly sleeker aesthetic.
This is one of Cole Haan’s most beloved dress sneakers, and shoppers say they’re incredibly comfortable. “Cole Haan is always consistently great,” one shopper chimed in. “These Zerogrands hold up well during my 12-hour days, and people notice and love the style.” Another shopper agreed, saying, “These shoes are a lifesaver.”
Cole Haan 2nd Zerogrand Laser Wing Oxfords Black, $160 (was $300) at Cole Haan
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Other shoppers say it’s the stability and business-casual aesthetic that make these shoes the perfect work shoes. “I bought these for my husband, who is a 5th grade teacher, after he was slipping on traditional brown dress shoes during recess,” one shopper wrote. “These are perfect! The sneaker-like sole was a huge relief for his legs and back from being on his feet all day, and now he can play outside or at the gym with students safely and with enough traction.”
If you’re looking to take a break from boring dress shoes in your daily commute to work, Cole Haan should be the first brand on your list, and the Zerogrand Laser Wingtip Oxford is a great style. Just make sure to size up quickly, as sizes have been known to sell out when the brand’s classics go on sale.