Excellent, honest, just the facts review. I still find CP’s on sale that come down to the price of the Koio’s and have them shipped usually from stores in Italy. I love them both, depends mostly on material and color for me.
Bought the beckets while waiting for my boots, thank god!! I had to change the size of my boots, same last as the sneakers. While waiting on there sneakers I bought the cheepo $100.00 Chinese model that was on sale for 60 bucks shipped. Good vid
Great video.. straight to the point.. I purchased the CP’s a few years ago and had to resell them.. I have wide feet, since KOIO offers the triple white in wide I’m going to give them a try.. hopefully they don’t look goofy in wide.
Something that's not talked about a lot is actually the shape of the last used to make Common Projects. The toe box is not symmetrical like it is on the Koio which is a huge part of the reason that so many people find the Achilles Low uncomfortable - it simply does not work for a lot of foot shapes in addition to being extremely narrow. I just ordered the capri for the same reason as you
Great review answered so many questions in this video. I myself have 6 Vince sneaker shows different colors and they look awesome and the comfort is top notch, I also got Oliver Cabell and they to fit perfect and look so nice, also have a pair of Thursday Sneaker shoes and they fit perfect and the Thursday shoes you can smell the leather and it is very noticeable once you take them out of the Box, i plan on buying some Koio and hopefully i will like them
Since I made that video, they have changed the Koio’s a bit from what I’ve read, I haven’t had a chance to check them out in person though, but I’ve been meaning to head down to the store to check them out.. from the photos I’ve seen it doesn’t look like they did anything too drastic
Your so spot on. These shoes, and I mean all like CP and Koio are uncertain. My NB are much more comfy. The look is the deal breaker. Thanks for the sizing info, I am highly interested in a suede pair.
I agree. I've owned Greats and tried Oliver Cabell and the Common Project. Common Project is just too narrow. Oliver Cabell was nice, but notable difference in quality. It looked closer to a Stan Smith. The Greats were incredibly uncomfortable at first, but eventually got more comfortable, however, they look huge on foot, especially when you wear a size 13 like me. The Koios were the best all around. The comfort, fit and style were on point and you can find them on sale occasionally.
@@user-xh4it4bm9t Yes, I do wear 13 in most Nike sneakers. I bought the Koio Capri in a 12 more recently and they fit great. They do take a little time to break in, but for me, it was more to do with the leather insole molding to my foot, rather than any tightness, rubbing or pinching. Although, I do want to say that the sizing seems to have changed slightly. I had originally bought a Capri in 12 in a different color a year or 2 before and they just feel more narrow and even today, they are not as comfortable.
Great review. I like that you tapped into comfort. Most reviews like you said say super comfortable and I find that not true at all. In fact I find them a little uncomfortable and for some reason none of my no show socks stay on my heal with these. I even put on double sided tape and still have the issue. I just walked from work to the train station with these on and I won’t be doing that again. They are good for going to dinner or a place you won’t be walking much. Any tips on having your no show socks stay on? I feel like I tried everything.
Yeah I feel your pain about the no-show socks😂 I think I’ve tried about every brand out there and they all pretty much slip off or bunch up at the heel depending on the shoe I’m wearing.
These sneaker designs are normally narrow. I wear NB 2E wide and Koio is the only brand that I've seen with E wide sneakers. Will definitely consider it.
I purchased a set of Koio Sneakers on-line and returned them for the exact same reasons you mentioned I kid you not! Cobbler Union however is a much better sneaker, In fact I own 5 pairs Their comfort,leather quality, Color selection, sole design Supersede koio hands-down!
Dude respect your honest and straight forward review! To my frustration i left a similar review on their website after buying a torino. Only 2 reviews in the site! Wanna ask you what khakis or pants were you wearing? Counter 5:22 on your video. Thanks!
Hey, thanks for watching!… yeah, the chinos I’m wearing are the Goodfellow and Co Tech Chino (Target) pretty inexpensive and decently made. I did have them slightly tapered and hemmed though.
Great and honest review. I bought a pair of the Capris but it was Gen 2. I have the Beckett Simonon Reid and the quality was better than the Capris imo. The quality control on the Capris was lacking with big creases and large veins seen in the leather. I’m exchanging them for a new pair before I decide to get a refund.
I don’t think one can beat the Beckett Simonon Reid on quality and price … The only issue I hear people have with them is that they’re kind of bulky but to me even though they are a little bulky they still have a nice silhouette.
@@style_45 I like my Reid’s a lot. Only worn them a couple times, but they were comfortable right out of the box. Just now, Koio had their Capri 1st Gen in triple white in stock in my size (13). I ordered them and will be here in a week. I’ll compare the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen Capri in triple white and report back here with my thoughts.
So I have both Gen 1 and Gen 2 Capri in Triple White in hand. Here’s some key differences: Leather: Gen 1 leather is smoother while Gen 2 has more texture. It seems Koio is using leather similar to their “regenerative” line in the Gen 2. It’s soft but you’ll see more skin patterns and even some vein lines. Laces: Gen 2 replaced the cotton laces with something shinier and more substantial. It seems your complaint about the laces have been addressed in the new version Shape: Gen 1 is slimmer and sleeker than Gen 2. Gen 2 has slightly wider and taller toebox. Comfort and fit: Personally, I found the Gen 2 a bit more comfortable out of the box, but I prefer a wider toe box. However, I like the silhouette of Gen 1 better for styling. Extra: Gen 1 has more cushioning around the ankle. Gen 2 has a thicker shoe tongue. Suede lining on ankle feels more grippy in the Gen 1. Gen 2 has extra branding on the rubber outsole at the heel. Also, the branding on the tongue is a bit higher on the Gen 2. Tread is different on both. I can’t comment on the difference between the Margom outsole of the Gen 1 to the new, partially recycled rubber outsole from the Gen 2. In end, I decided to return the Gen 2 due to its price ($70 more than Gen 1), non-Margom outsole, and the more textured leather. I hope this helps anyone who’s considering the new version of the Koio Capri.
Great vid, man. How’s the comfort on the heel/back portion of the shoe? Been planning to get these since my thursdayboots premiere low white did cut both of my heels(upper back part of the shoe is digging onto the heels). Thanks in advance.
@@style_45 thanks for the input. Thursdayboots quality is great. It’s just that heel part that is the problem. I do have their captain boots, they are perfect.👌🏼
Nice video. Regarding comfort I find them extremely comfortable but only at break in. It takes a a half a dozen wears minimum. The ones in your video barely looked work 8. Trust me they feel great after a little bit.
When i speck of the comfort of this type of shoe I'm mostly referring to arch support, like i said in the video this isn't a issue with Koio specially, as a matter of fact I'm going to be picking up the Capri canvas tomorrow i just haven't decided on what color yet🤔 Thanks for watching!👍
So the comment below from Anna. They’re made in the exact same Italian town as CP’s. Supposed same leather and rubber sources. Probably even a crossover of artisans that make the shoes.
Why do u dislike the gold numbers on the Common Projects? Also thanks for the video. I plan to get a pair of the white with gum soles soon and will probably order a pair of those laces!
I don’t know it’s just one of those things lol… I think it might be the placement on the numbers and I’m not a big fan of the gold…. Other than that like I said they almost look identical to the Koio’s from a short distance
Haven't tried the Koio but I have tried the Greats Royal (supposedly a somewhat similar 'tier' shoe) and I find that initially, they are quite uncomfortable and have a rather lengthy break in period. Then again, it's the first shoe of this kind I've tried so I'm comparing to the average mass market sneakers like Reebox, Nike, Adidas, etc. Once broken in, I find them quite comfortable, and walk fairly long distances in them sometimes. Importantly, I find them much better quality than the avg. mass market sneaker. The average mass market sneaker often falls apart after over a year of daily wear. I'm the kind of guy that only has one pair of shoes for each purpose (and typically only sneakers and dress shoes at that) so I wear the same pair of shoes almost every day. All this to say I don't get them exclusively for the look, but also for the quality.
I own the Great Royal Gum Sole & Koio Capri White & the sizing sucks for me on both since they don't make half sizes. The Capri is much softer leather tho My greats still haven't broken in as well & I've worn them more
@@style_45 the 2nd gen is a bit wider, not too noticeable. Also, the insoles are better and you get an extra pair of shoe laces. Guess it’s why the price has gone up haha
🧐Your comments about the craftsmanship (of Koio) being similar to Italian made brands is a bit misleading. Just for clarity-Koio shoes ARE made in Italy.
Never said they weren’t … I said they were on par with the REST of them. Sorry for the confusion , in hindsight I should have mentioned they were also made in Italy. Thanks for watching!
Yes and that’s the whole point of a minimalistic sneaker some people like a streamline sleek look and I know it’s not for everybody… especially if you’re really into sneaker culture.
@@style_45 I like sneaker culture I just like style like I'm really into Gucci not shoes that look like an old man would wear Maybe that's the look I don't like it though
Excellent, honest, just the facts review. I still find CP’s on sale that come down to the price of the Koio’s and have them shipped usually from stores in Italy. I love them both, depends mostly on material and color for me.
👍🏽 Thanks for watching!
Bought the beckets while waiting for my boots, thank god!! I had to change the size of my boots, same last as the sneakers. While waiting on there sneakers I bought the cheepo $100.00 Chinese model that was on sale for 60 bucks shipped. Good vid
I love my capris. Thanks for the link for the laces.
👍🏽 thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video, helped in my purchasing decision.
Glad I could help and thanks for watching!
Great video.. straight to the point.. I purchased the CP’s a few years ago and had to resell them.. I have wide feet, since KOIO offers the triple white in wide I’m going to give them a try.. hopefully they don’t look goofy in wide.
Something that's not talked about a lot is actually the shape of the last used to make Common Projects. The toe box is not symmetrical like it is on the Koio which is a huge part of the reason that so many people find the Achilles Low uncomfortable - it simply does not work for a lot of foot shapes in addition to being extremely narrow. I just ordered the capri for the same reason as you
Great review answered so many questions in this video. I myself have 6 Vince sneaker shows different colors and they look awesome and the comfort is top notch, I also got Oliver Cabell and they to fit perfect and look so nice, also have a pair of Thursday Sneaker shoes and they fit perfect and the Thursday shoes you can smell the leather and it is very noticeable once you take them out of the Box, i plan on buying some Koio and hopefully i will like them
Since I made that video, they have changed the Koio’s a bit from what I’ve read, I haven’t had a chance to check them out in person though, but I’ve been meaning to head down to the store to check them out.. from the photos I’ve seen it doesn’t look like they did anything too drastic
Your so spot on. These shoes, and I mean all like CP and Koio are uncertain. My NB are much more comfy. The look is the deal breaker. Thanks for the sizing info, I am highly interested in a suede pair.
I agree. I've owned Greats and tried Oliver Cabell and the Common Project. Common Project is just too narrow. Oliver Cabell was nice, but notable difference in quality. It looked closer to a Stan Smith. The Greats were incredibly uncomfortable at first, but eventually got more comfortable, however, they look huge on foot, especially when you wear a size 13 like me. The Koios were the best all around. The comfort, fit and style were on point and you can find them on sale occasionally.
Do you also wear size 13 for Nike sneakers? I wear 13 Nike but for this kind of shoes I normally come down half an inch
@@user-xh4it4bm9t Yes, I do wear 13 in most Nike sneakers. I bought the Koio Capri in a 12 more recently and they fit great. They do take a little time to break in, but for me, it was more to do with the leather insole molding to my foot, rather than any tightness, rubbing or pinching. Although, I do want to say that the sizing seems to have changed slightly. I had originally bought a Capri in 12 in a different color a year or 2 before and they just feel more narrow and even today, they are not as comfortable.
Great review. I like that you tapped into comfort. Most reviews like you said say super comfortable and I find that not true at all. In fact I find them a little uncomfortable and for some reason none of my no show socks stay on my heal with these. I even put on double sided tape and still have the issue. I just walked from work to the train station with these on and I won’t be doing that again. They are good for going to dinner or a place you won’t be walking much. Any tips on having your no show socks stay on? I feel like I tried everything.
Yeah I feel your pain about the no-show socks😂 I think I’ve tried about every brand out there and they all pretty much slip off or bunch up at the heel depending on the shoe I’m wearing.
These sneaker designs are normally narrow. I wear NB 2E wide and Koio is the only brand that I've seen with E wide sneakers. Will definitely consider it.
They are definitely wider then the Koio's so if you go with you true shoe size you should be fine.
I purchased a set of Koio Sneakers on-line and returned them for the exact same reasons you mentioned I kid you not!
Cobbler Union
however is a much better sneaker, In fact I own 5 pairs
Their comfort,leather quality, Color selection, sole design Supersede koio hands-down!
Just checked out the website their shoes look pretty slick, I just might have to pick up a pair!… thanks for the info .👍🏽
Dude respect your honest and straight forward review! To my frustration i left a similar review on their website after buying a torino. Only 2 reviews in the site!
Wanna ask you what khakis or pants were you wearing? Counter 5:22 on your video. Thanks!
Hey, thanks for watching!… yeah, the chinos I’m wearing are the Goodfellow and Co Tech Chino (Target) pretty inexpensive and decently made. I did have them slightly tapered and hemmed though.
@@style_45 oh wow, that was actually my next question. ‘notice how it was nicely cut. Thanks for the info. Cheers to the channel man!
Hey man! This is a nice read view! Brutally honest!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
@2:49 which ones are the replacement laces? On the left or right?
On the left side of you screen.. a little hard to tell on a small screen. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!
@@style_45 Thank you sir!
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Great and honest review. I bought a pair of the Capris but it was Gen 2. I have the Beckett Simonon Reid and the quality was better than the Capris imo. The quality control on the Capris was lacking with big creases and large veins seen in the leather. I’m exchanging them for a new pair before I decide to get a refund.
I don’t think one can beat the Beckett Simonon Reid on quality and price … The only issue I hear people have with them is that they’re kind of bulky but to me even though they are a little bulky they still have a nice silhouette.
@@style_45 I like my Reid’s a lot. Only worn them a couple times, but they were comfortable right out of the box.
Just now, Koio had their Capri 1st Gen in triple white in stock in my size (13). I ordered them and will be here in a week. I’ll compare the 1st Gen and 2nd Gen Capri in triple white and report back here with my thoughts.
Yes please do I’ve been wondering what’s the difference between the 1 and 2 gen.
So I have both Gen 1 and Gen 2 Capri in Triple White in hand. Here’s some key differences:
Leather: Gen 1 leather is smoother while Gen 2 has more texture. It seems Koio is using leather similar to their “regenerative” line in the Gen 2. It’s soft but you’ll see more skin patterns and even some vein lines.
Laces: Gen 2 replaced the cotton laces with something shinier and more substantial. It seems your complaint about the laces have been addressed in the new version
Shape: Gen 1 is slimmer and sleeker than Gen 2. Gen 2 has slightly wider and taller toebox.
Comfort and fit: Personally, I found the Gen 2 a bit more comfortable out of the box, but I prefer a wider toe box. However, I like the silhouette of Gen 1 better for styling.
Extra: Gen 1 has more cushioning around the ankle. Gen 2 has a thicker shoe tongue. Suede lining on ankle feels more grippy in the Gen 1. Gen 2 has extra branding on the rubber outsole at the heel. Also, the branding on the tongue is a bit higher on the Gen 2. Tread is different on both.
I can’t comment on the difference between the Margom outsole of the Gen 1 to the new, partially recycled rubber outsole from the Gen 2.
In end, I decided to return the Gen 2 due to its price ($70 more than Gen 1), non-Margom outsole, and the more textured leather. I hope this helps anyone who’s considering the new version of the Koio Capri.
Wow thanks ! Great detail , you should consider making TH-cam review videos. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Great vid, man. How’s the comfort on the heel/back portion of the shoe? Been planning to get these since my thursdayboots premiere low white did cut both of my heels(upper back part of the shoe is digging onto the heels). Thanks in advance.
As far as the heel causing any discomfort I have no issues…. I’ve been wanting to try something from thursdayboots how’s the quality on them?
@@style_45 thanks for the input. Thursdayboots quality is great. It’s just that heel part that is the problem. I do have their captain boots, they are perfect.👌🏼
I am having the same problem with Thursday shoes...never buying them again. The shoes even stubbed my toes...
Thank you for the video. Do you know if they still have Margom soles?
Yes I believe so.
Nice video. Regarding comfort I find them extremely comfortable but only at break in. It takes a a half a dozen wears minimum. The ones in your video barely looked work 8. Trust me they feel great after a little bit.
When i speck of the comfort of this type of shoe I'm mostly referring to arch support, like i said in the video this isn't a issue with Koio specially, as a matter of fact I'm going to be picking up the Capri canvas tomorrow i just haven't decided on what color yet🤔 Thanks for watching!👍
@@style_45 awesome! I'm hoping they release a navy blue suede with white sole. Enjoy the shopping! Maybe we get another video!
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Good review👍🏽
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!.👍🏽
I like how these type of shoes look I just wish they had a bigger heel! I’m short so the flat look makes it worse lol
Most of us secretly wish we were taller 😂 but I wouldn’t worry about it too much!
The Koio Capri Triple White come in a wide size.
Are they confortable when worn sockless?
Yes they are!
So the comment below from Anna. They’re made in the exact same Italian town as CP’s. Supposed same leather and rubber sources. Probably even a crossover of artisans that make the shoes.
Why did they stop using margom soles. I think that’s another reason not to purchase.
Why do u dislike the gold numbers on the Common Projects? Also thanks for the video. I plan to get a pair of the white with gum soles soon and will probably order a pair of those laces!
I don’t know it’s just one of those things lol… I think it might be the placement on the numbers and I’m not a big fan of the gold…. Other than that like I said they almost look identical to the Koio’s from a short distance
I’m also not a fan of the gold numbers. I think it’s tacky and takes away from the minimalist design.
Lol glad to hear I’m not alone👍🏽
They are super comfortable bro… I have a couple of them
Since I posted this video, I have a bought an other pair but I still wouldn’t call them super comfortable… do you have the new style or the old?
@@style_45 I believe it’s the old one before they changed their soles….
Nice video. What length are the laces?
35” I hope this helps you out and thanks for watching!
@@style_45 i was going to order them now. They seem to be a little shorter than the ones that come with the sneakers right?
Yes.
@@style_45 what is the suggested width of the laces there are many widths. Thankss
The width is 0.25in. Regular! Hope this helps you out.
Haven't tried the Koio but I have tried the Greats Royal (supposedly a somewhat similar 'tier' shoe) and I find that initially, they are quite uncomfortable and have a rather lengthy break in period. Then again, it's the first shoe of this kind I've tried so I'm comparing to the average mass market sneakers like Reebox, Nike, Adidas, etc.
Once broken in, I find them quite comfortable, and walk fairly long distances in them sometimes. Importantly, I find them much better quality than the avg. mass market sneaker. The average mass market sneaker often falls apart after over a year of daily wear. I'm the kind of guy that only has one pair of shoes for each purpose (and typically only sneakers and dress shoes at that) so I wear the same pair of shoes almost every day.
All this to say I don't get them exclusively for the look, but also for the quality.
If like the Greats I would suggest checking out the Beckett Simonon Reid sneaker.
I own the Great Royal Gum Sole & Koio Capri White & the sizing sucks for me on both since they don't make half sizes.
The Capri is much softer leather tho
My greats still haven't broken in as well & I've worn them more
Subscribed. Good video.
Thank you and thanks for watching! 👍🏽
I own both the 1st and 2nd gen Capri, the 2nd gen is way more comfy.
Do they look the same as far as shape goes?
@@style_45 the 2nd gen is a bit wider, not too noticeable. Also, the insoles are better and you get an extra pair of shoe laces. Guess it’s why the price has gone up haha
Oh ok thanks for the info. 👍🏽
🧐Your comments about the craftsmanship (of Koio) being similar to Italian made brands is a bit misleading. Just for clarity-Koio shoes ARE made in Italy.
Never said they weren’t … I said they were on par with the REST of them. Sorry for the confusion , in hindsight I should have mentioned they were also made in Italy. Thanks for watching!
They are very uncomfortable
How are they uncomfortable?.. is it the width? Or just in general?
See I think the koios are boring and plan looking
Yes and that’s the whole point of a minimalistic sneaker some people like a streamline sleek look and I know it’s not for everybody… especially if you’re really into sneaker culture.
@@style_45 I like sneaker culture I just like style like I'm really into Gucci not shoes that look like an old man would wear Maybe that's the look I don't like it though