You get used to barefoot footwear and then something happens.
You put on a “dress shoe” like the ones you used to wear and suddenly wonder how you ever managed to keep them on for so many hours.
The Coqueflex Milo are made so you don’t have to choose between dressing smarter and wanting to take your shoes off the moment you get home.
They have the look of a leather loafer that works with chinos, jeans or workwear, but without that stiff, heavy-shoe feeling you definitely weren’t missing.
You put them on in the morning. They still make sense in the afternoon. And you’re not thinking about changing out of them as soon as you get the chance.
Because dressing well shouldn’t mean going back to suffering in your shoes.
The Coqueflex Milo are men's barefoot loafers designed for a very specific situation: you want to wear a leather shoe, you want it to work with smarter clothes, and you don't want to go back to the typical hard, structured dress shoe.
Because getting used to barefoot footwear has a consequence.
Afterwards, it's quite difficult to put on that shoe again that feels tight, heavy and seems to make you want to take it off from the moment your day begins.
The Milo bring the look of a men's loafer into a design much closer to the type of footwear you look for once you've made the switch to barefoot. A leather upper, an easy-to-match black design and a 6 mm sole that keeps the overall profile low and lightweight.
That means you can wear them with jeans, chinos, dress trousers or practically any outfit where sports trainers don't quite fit.
There are plenty of barefoot trainers for men.
The problem starts when you're looking for something that doesn't look like a trainer.
Something for work. For lunch. For a meeting. For going out at the weekend. Or simply because that day you feel like wearing a shoe rather than a sports trainer.
That's where the Coqueflex Milo come in.
Their design is reminiscent of a classic men's boat shoe, with visible stitching around the vamp and a lace system that runs along part of the sides before finishing over the instep.
But without loading the design with unnecessary details.
The result is a black leather barefoot shoe that's very easy to add to your wardrobe. It doesn't stand out for being extravagant and it doesn't need to look overly formal to work with slightly smarter clothes.
That's precisely why it can become one of those shoes you end up wearing far more often than you expected.
The Milo make particular sense if you already wear men's barefoot footwear and want to expand your options beyond sports trainers.
They're not trying to compete with running shoes, training shoes or footwear designed for the mountains.
That's not their job.
Their place is somewhere else: the office, city, work, meetings, dinners and everyday wear.
Situations where you want a more classic appearance and where a leather loafer can be much easier to combine.
The black leather upper reinforces exactly that idea. It lets you move from jeans to chinos or smarter trousers without looking like you're wearing the same type of sports footwear you wear every day.
Underneath, the 6 mm sole maintains the model's low profile without becoming the main feature of the design.
The Coqueflex Milo are mainly intended for men looking for a barefoot loafer for everyday wear or smarter outfits and who particularly value a leather upper.
They're a logical option if you work in an office, regularly wear chinos or jeans, want a discreet shoe for going out or simply want a smarter alternative to your barefoot trainers in your wardrobe.
They can also make sense for anyone starting to look for men's barefoot dress shoes and who doesn't want an overly sporty design.
On the other hand, if you need a specific model for running, training, hiking or tackling technical terrain, it's better to choose footwear designed specifically for that purpose.
The Milo have a much simpler job.
To let you wear a leather loafer when you want to dress smarter without feeling that you have to go back to the same conventional shoes as before.
To find your size, we recommend measuring your foot and clicking on the “Check your size here” link below the size selector.
If you're between two sizes, we recommend choosing the larger one for a more relaxed and natural fit. Your toes should have enough room to move and spread freely.
And if you don't get it right the first time, don't worry: you can easily exchange the size. The process is quick and free if you activate the €1.99 exchange insurance (valid for mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands).
If you would like more information about barefoot fit and sizing, you can read this link.
Materials: the upper is made from leather. To keep it looking its best for longer, first remove dust and surface dirt with a soft cloth or brush before applying any care product.
Avoid washing the footwear in a washing machine, soaking it in water or drying it next to radiators or other direct heat sources. If it gets wet, allow it to dry at room temperature.
Care products: you can find specific products for cleaning, nourishing and maintaining leather footwear at this link.
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