The Venezia is our “gum shoe” line -- soled with a flexible but sturdy “gum” material that provides incredible traction and grip. The white welt is hand-stitched, securing the leather upper to the gum sole with style.
Inside, we’ve upgraded the insole to add cushion and comfort. And, like all of our laced footwear, we include a bonus pair of laces so you can completely change the look of the shoe by quickly and easily swapping out a different color.
Equally at home on a skateboard and in the office, these can be worn with jeans, shorts, or slacks. I love wearing the blue ones with gray slacks, a blue belt, and a shirt that matches the laces, but the possibilities are nearly endless.
The blue and tan shoes are made of 100% genuine “nubuck” leather, a smooth leather with just a hint of nap. More subtle than suede, but more interesting than a glossy leather. If it were paper, I’d call it a “matte” finish. The brown is a “Distressed Arizona” leather that has minor distressing to add texture and interest.
Note: Unlike nearly all of our other shoes, the inside is fabric, NOT leather. While still very comfortable, this shoe won’t benefit from the same natural breathing and stretching of a 100% leather shoe.
This shoe runs normal but short, making it a good choice for wide feet by going up a size. By tightening the laces it can accommodate normal to narrow feet as well. If you are normally a half-size and your feet are “normal” try going up a size.
I first have to say I’m super tough on shoes. My daily routine is to walk 1.5 miles everyday on my lunch break to enjoy the great city of Greenville, SC! These shoes have not disappointed. I have put at least 80 miles on these shoes and they are still going strong. Mixing the comfort of a sneaker with the confidence of a dressier shoes these do not disappoint. Slacks, Jeans or those shorts you’ve been looking forward to wearing this summer, no matter what these shoes will make your outfits complete. Looking forward to getting another pair of these shoes soon!
I am really hard on shoes.
I mean really hard.
I wear these all the time because they are comfortable and of with anything. Jeans? yup. Business casual? They work well. Grocery shopping? Perfect. Air travel? I have TSA pre-check so I don't have to take them off at security (they are lace-up). So absolutely!
The great thing is -- these shoes are such quality that they don't fall apart with my use and abuse of them! Comfortable, stylish, and versatile. This is a shoe I plan to keep in my closet (because I am quite confident I will wear these out eventually!)
Thanks for this great review, Bernie! Glad they are working well for you.
I love the unique style and all day comfort of these shoes! I took the suggestion to round up a size for a wider foot, and that worked perfectly.
Thanks, Daniel. Glad you like the shoes, and glad the sizing guidance was helpful. We appreciate the review!
Very comfortable, casual shoe. Will be wearing these for years to come.
Thanks, Ron! Glad you like them.
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