2-Month Koio Sneaker Review - Why Italian Made Matters (Discount) 

Best koio review out there… thanks for this

I've been binging your videos this quarantine period and honestly your video quality is always so good and standardized I could hardly differentiate your newer videos and one from a few years ago haha

Everybody: shoes review Me: a low key body transformation video, mad respekttt!!

For a always on fashion shoe I guess the best description is timeless! Also, a video cleaning those sneakers would get some views, especially without any kind of voice, 10/10 would watch 😂

Good stuff. Thanks man.

You are criminally under-subbed. You some of the best reviews on this site!

Could you do a review someday on sneakers from GORAL, not necessarily for minimalist, although they do have an all-white sneaker ? Excellent craftsmanship, Bison leather, and can be re-crafted. Thanks.

I don't have the Capri, but I have the Verse high top and the Avalanche runner. Definitely size up on the Verse, and the Avalanche will fit TTS for narrow feet, but size up for wide feet. If the capris is similar to the Verse (which I would think it is), definitely size up!

This shoe is even better in real life. You can feel and see the craftsmanship. I didn’t buy cleaners but I will because this is a shoe you want to always have ready to go.

Best white sneaker so far!!!! Haven’t tried common projects….yet

Would love to see a review of the Thursday sneakers. The quality is apparently on-par with the Italian made shoes but it's extremely cheap.

If you hadn't to choose between this and oliver cabell which one would you more strongly choose and recommend?

Very nice review Nick. I learned a lot about Koio Sneaker’s during the video. Being that the sneakers are Italian made, it seems that sub $250 is a reasonable price point for these well made sneakers. I understand that the owners have found some venture capital money which is not a problem with me. Still, I wonder how actively involved the founders are in day to day decisions about the company. Anyway, another great video Nick. Keep up the good work...Ed

Can you tells us about Koio Vs Common Projects. Which one is better to buy.

Hair keeps getting better!

Further to my comment about the Koio's being my favorite plain whites I see that we have a common thought Thorogood being the best all around work boat for most. :)

greats video , i hope next is "artisan lab"

Hey i got a question, how do you take care of white sneakers? Would it be the same as any other pair of leather shoes?

Was hoping someone can review the Koio new non-margom soles ?

Rose Anvil does a great job of explaining the materials, as he LITERALLY CUTS THEM IN HALF, and these shoes are actually better than any common projects, canada goose, etc. mainly from the margom outsole and chrome tanned leather

Personally, I would choose durability over feel. I don't mind if it's cowhide and not calf leather. It will be subject to stress and movement every time I take a step. It's a shoe, it will go on my feet and have contact with the pavement; it's not something I will be rubbing my face against. So yeah, Koio actually not using calf is a plus for me.

Hi. Great review. Kindly make a review for Axel Arigato’s Clean 90 sneakers!

Dosent white get dirty or is it because it's leather you can clean it and keep it while

Can you do a review of crown Northampton overstone sneaker?, The Kavailer on RU-vid round up 20 brand and he said it's the best, and there's no other review on RU-vid

I have a white canvas pair of low top sneakers from new republic that I absolutely love wearing because of how clean looking they are, but unfortunately I’ve noticed the quality becoming poor after only owning it for about 9-10 months. The material is starting to peel on the bottom and there’s already that crack between the shoe and outer sole as if they’re shoes I’ve owned for years which I’ve got a pair of grey converse I’ve had for 2-3 years now that hasn’t even begun to do that. So this review definitely convinced me to buy some higher quality white sneakers. I own leather boots, but have strayed away from leather sneakers not sure as to why. I normally like the look and wear of canvas material in sneakers more than leather. Granted when and if I buy these, I’m not gonna replace my high top nor low top casual canvas sneakers with leather shoes. It’ll sure be exciting tho to have a nice pair of leather sneakers like these tho! Awesome review!

Man I'm now waiting for my Oliver Cabells, which will be my first pair of premium minimalist sneakers. One important question: since we don't really resolve sneakers, why would try to extend the leather durability with conditioners, etc, if the sole is going to wear out in fewer years than the upper?

Hi Nick it's a shame your information regarding sizing is not more detailed, considering for many people this is one of the most important aspects. You say you are a half size and that it's a shame that Koio don't provide them in 11.5, yet you also said that the 12 "fits you well" and did not list any negatives. So does that mean the 12 are actually perfect? If not why not?

Good sneakers. I have 5 pairs of Koios.

FWIW, I no longer see the term "calf leather" on their website anymore when viewing the Capris, so seems like they updated the marketing.

nice video

I love your grandad style shirts in your vids. What brand are they?

Have you see all those cut in half video by Rose Anvil? He cuted both sneaker in half.

Nick, another question before the heard arrives if that's cool? What in your opinion is the best white sneaker? I mean value for money, quality materials considered. Thanks man👍

What are those jeans? 2:13

Still on the fence on what size to get since the sneakers I mostly wear are either half size bigger, and half size smaller. with that said I wear a Adidas Samba: 7.5US Mens Chucks 70 low: Size 7 US mens, Both of which have a 25.5cm from heel to toe. What size can you recommend?

Great review. I like koios in different color ways but the white capris Don’t even compare to common projects are far as looks.

Great video as always!! How does these compare to Greats?

Oliver Cabell or Koio? Which do you personally prefer overall? Value, style, quality all included

Does your code work for any other color like the tan brown ones?

Great review! Which is the slimmest non-Common Projects sneaker in this category? The CP’s fit perfect, but I can’t justify the 200% markup..

Can you review Beckett Simonon Reids?

YOOOOO, I am actually going to buy these now. I originally shied away because I don't like that super young cows are killed for calf-skin leather. Cool to see they felt the same. The marketing should be updated.

ID of Jeans @ 4:02 ? Love the review btw!

Common projects & Koio. Which one is better for buy.

Hmm.. I'm a half size myself (but only a 8.5). Think I'm confusing myself. Cost aside. Comfort/quality/supportYou like the Oliver Cabell better than the Koio? Did I hear you say the Oliver Cabell's were $400+? The Low 1's? Maybe I'm looking at the wrong model..

I really wanted some Koio Capri Triple Whites, but I settled for ordering some Beckett Simonon Reids. The sacrifices fathers make for their children... 😜

Any plans to review the Oliver Cabells?

What state are your feet in? I just thought about how many leather boots you have to break in. It must be almost continuous. Are your feet ever not bleeding or sore? But we appreciate it.

Koio Capri go up to size 16 now.

Have you watched Rose Anvil’s series on white leather sneakers?

Thanks for detailed review. The calf leather was the reason I never got high quality sneakers, but now that you said it's actually meat cow leather, that changes everything. How did you get this information? Do you have a source?

0:17 Where are your chinos from?

Where’s the Henley at 4:07 from? Great video btw!

Nick, I would love to know what you do to get your footwear that dirty lol Do you just SMASH them through their paces?

Oddly enough, I go from 8-8.5 on most shoes, but got 7 on my koio shoes which fits well

Stitched soles are rare in sneakers? What about most classic models like Puma Suede, AF1, Stan Smith, Superstar? They are not Koio Capri quality, but this aspect is pretty common

Just realized I’m watching this video with the exact same pair of shoes on my feet lol 😂

Had a pair myself for over a year. Best daps bar none.

Stridewise is a better name than fashionproof

dude u need a shoe tree man (or at least use the tissue paper that comes with it), that helps maintain the shape, leather quality and take out moisture --> your shoes look like new for much longer

Are. They. Comfortable

What would you pay? What’s a fair price for you? Obviously, this is hypothetical.

Berwick 1707 Review my duude!!

I heard that #shade in your voice when you said they didn't have to be veg tanned leather. 😇 Don't fall into the "made in Italy" trap - something made in Italy isn't necessarily better than if it were made in China. However, yes, in general, the working conditions are fair... for white Italians. Please just google: "The Chinese Workers Who Assemble Designer Bags in Tuscany." I'm not saying KOIO is exploiting Chinese labor in Italy for that "made in Italy" label but I am saying don't be naïve to the industry over a label.

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I'm size 11. Would you say fit true to size?

H&M $30 dollars better looking sneakers than these ones for one season can't beat that $30 dollar for a pair you can buy new pair each year instead of those sneakers do the math

Is this sponsored like Thursday boots videos?

Are you sponsored by Koio to make this video?

the cons are stupid bro lets be honest, it was just nitpick

To be honest these shoes don’t look that good

These shoes aren’t even good anymore, in my opinion the new “Gen 2” version is absolute trash. They removed the margom sole, with some cheap sole. Had them for 3-4 months outer sole already wearing out. Definitely not worth it for nearly $300.

Why is it that western countries are always more ethical?

Clean the shoes. They look dirty.

nothing special in this koio garbage

This video is useless this is like giving first time homeowners advice. It’s just a pair of shoes get over it more than likely people who are watching his videos live on the coastal side buy a pair use them and then buy another pair once or twice a year‘s not gonna hurt besides, if you can buy a pair of these shoes, you shouldn’t have to worry about maintenance on them. That’s just my ideology. It’s not a piece of property you’re buying just a pair of shoes wear them. Use them when they get old. Repeat the process by another.