New RepublicMen's Kurt Leather Sneaker

I was looking for a nice *minimalist* white leather sneaker without paying something like $400+ for Common Projects shoes, and these definitely fit the bill! I can't say how they'll hold up over time, as I've only had them for a week, but I can say I've worn them a decent amount already and have been able to easily clean off some dirt & speckles of mud from the leather. There's some creasing, but it's to be expected, and mostly on the sides of where the toe bends. On top it looks great, including no creasing on the toe-cap. I'll update later if these start to fall apart after just a couple of months.One potential knock: The lining is suede, which is nicer than any fake material. However, it is still hotter than, say, a nice smooth leather lining on a higher-end dress shoe that does a better job absorbing heat and moisture. Still, for $89, in my opinion these are definitely the winner in the price range for 1) value, and 2) minimalist style, when compared to brands like Cole Haan and Adidas' Stan Smiths.

Stylish and comfortable out the box. As soon as I put them on...chicks got pregnant

The size was a perfect fit, however, the shoes are very uncomfortable. The material is very rigid.Also, they scratch very easily. They are pretty much unwearable after wearing them for a few times.

The size was small and it’s fit too tight..and have blue markers all over the stitching around the lining and sole.The leather started to wrinkle right out of the box and I haven't been wearing them yet.Overall, I truly cannot make a solid recommendation on these shoes. I cannot speak for their QC, but the pair I received have some flaws that stand out for sure.Perhaps they were just a defected pair.

The shoes are a bit loose but overall fit well and are comfortable. The suede lining is nice and soft. They offer a nice clean white sneaker that's a cheaper alternative to those like common projects, however one glaring issue is that the leather seems rather cheap. It scuffs and scratches quite easily and after wearing mine for a few months they have multiple spots where the leather has been worn off.

The “leather” stains the white sole of the shoe. The brown rubs off easily making the shoe look old. suprisingly the shoe was too large and uncomfortable. This shoe is meant for an office type of setting with minimal walking for like a casual Friday. Nice for a professional like me. Wouldn’t buy again.

The finish on these are terrible on the brown pair! These are right out of the box, the finish rubbed off in my hands. No wonder they were selling for $50. Returning these ASAP.

I love the look of these shoes, but for some reason the design and material digs and cuts into my right ankle every single time I put these on. I've given up. I've never experience wearing a pair of shoes that cuts into the ankle like this. I had to literally take them off from an evening out and walk back to my car in my socks because they're so uncomfortable. Never again.