He's worn the cushioned oxfords multiple times this month.
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Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz kicked off their cross-country presidential campaign yesterday at a rally in Wayne, Michigan. Harris stuck to her signature power suit and tan pumps uniform, while Walz wore a pair of popular brown leather oxford shoes from Cole Haan.
Dressed in simple khaki-colored slacks, a blue shirt, and a sports coat, the governor addressed rally attendees and expressed his support for organized labor. His footwear of choice was Cole Haan’s Grand Atlantic Oxford Shoes, a lace-up men’s dress shoe he was also seen wearing the day before during the new duo’s campaign kick-off event in Detroit and stepping off a plane in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The comfortable shoes for men appear to be his go-to, as he also wore them on August 1 while speaking at a press conference at city hall in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Constructed with premium leather uppers and contrasting midsoles, the vice presidential candidate opted for the Chestnut/Ivory colorway of the shoe. Also available in black and gray colorways, the sophisticated silhouette features exceptional comfort features like a full-length EVA cushioned outsole that no doubt kept him light on his feet through several hours of appearances. Also equipped with unique rubber heel and toe pods for increased traction and stability support, the lightweight shoe is sleek in profile with supple and flexible uppers, which bodes well for those with wide feet, bunions, and common foot conditions that benefit from roomier fits.
While the style is no longer available on Cole Haan’s website, it’s still available and on sale at several retailers like Amazon and Nordstrom Rack for under $100. They likely won’t be available for much longer, so shop the comfy and supportive men’s dress shoes below that have earned the governor’s stamp of approval.
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Olivia Cigliano is a Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD where she writes shopping content on the best-rated footwear, TikTok style trends, and more. Olivia received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Emerson College, and her byline can be found in publications including Elite Daily and CR Fashion Book. At Footwear News, she regularly reports on celebrity style.
