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Unless you work in corporate finance, office dress codes are softening, skewing more business casual, and Cole Haan is one of the brands at the forefront of the movement. The brand makes incredibly comfortable dress sneakers—hybrid styles that feature dress shoe silhouettes on top of cushioned sneaker soles—and after wearing them once, many never go back to stuffy loafers. They can be pricey at times, but right now, one of Cole Haan's bestselling styles is $160 off—and they're perfect for fall.
Cole Haan's 2.Zerogrand Laser Wingtip Oxfords are on sale starting at just $140—up to 53% off the normal $300 price. These innovative dress sneakers have earned over 6,000 five-star ratings from Cole Haan shoppers who say they're "the softest most comfortable shoes" they've ever owned. This style is still available on sale in seven colors of nubuck or leather and comes in sizes 7 to 16 with some wide widths to choose from. The final price ultimately comes down to which color you pick, but none of them cost more than $160.
The 2.Zerogrand features a solid ergonomically shaped foam sole with grooves instead of its predecessor's horizontal cuts, which makes the shoe feel far more substantial underfoot while remaining flexible and still cutting out much of the weight that would have come with a traditional dress shoe. This variation of the style is also immediately recognizable by the laser-perforated broguing that offers enhanced flexibility and comfort throughout the shoe's upper while offering a slightly more dressy aesthetic.
This is one of Cole Haan's most beloved dress sneakers, and shoppers say it's astoundingly comfortable. "Cole Haan is always consistently great," a shopper began. "These Zerogrands hold up well during my 12-hour days, and people notice and love the styling." Another shopper agreed, saying, "These shoes are a lifesaver."
Other shoppers say it's the balance of stability and business casual aesthetics that makes these the perfect work shoes. "I bought these for my husband—a 5th-grade teacher—after he slipped at recess in his traditional brown dress shoes," a shopper began. "These have been perfect! The sneaker-like sole has been a huge relief for his legs and back since he's on his feet all day, and now he can play with the students outdoors or in the gym with enough grip to be safe."
If you're looking to take a break from stuffy dress shoes for your business casual workplace, Cole Haan needs to be the first brand on your list, and the 2.Zerogrand Laser Wingtip Oxford is a great style to go with. Just make sure to grab your size soon, because sizes have been known to sell out when the brand's classics go on sale.
