The Koio Capri is a go to for guys interested in minimal leather sneakers. In this review, we’ll see if this sneaker is worth the hype (and price tag).

It’s no secret that we’re big fans of minimal leather sneakers here at The Modest Man. Their streamlined, handsome looks work with so many outfits, and the style is classic.

I’ve compared several pairs of minimal leather sneakers, but I haven’t done a full-on review of the Koio Capri — one of my favorites — as of yet. I wanted to put together this full overview of this pair of sneakers so you can decide if they’d be a good fit for you.

Before we go any further into this review, I want to point out that while these shoes were a gift, Koio is not sponsoring me, and they aren’t paying for this review.

Koio: The Brand

Before we go over the sneaker, let’s take a second to talk about the company. Koio manufacturers all of their sneakers in Marche, Italy. When I say “all,” I mean every bit. From the leather and soles down to the shoe boxes, everything comes from the region surrounding Marche.

Each pair of shoes is hand-finished, so the brand prides itself on the craftspeople it employs, as well as how it treats them. Values like “competitive wages, fair working hours, and a community-oriented working environment” matter, according to the Koio website.

Does all that pinch the profit margin a bit? Sure. But it also ensures that you’re getting a quality sneaker made with attention to detail.

Koio Capri Review

Now let’s get to the review…

The Design

The Koio Capri is a streamlined, minimal leather sneaker. It has a luxurious feel and a very pleasing silhouette. It’s a slim, low-profile sneaker with a clean design. These sneakers have a classic look that will stay in style for as long as you own them.

The Capri’s upper features full-grain chrome-tanned leather sourced from the Marche region in Italy. It also features Margom outsoles, which are some of the best quality outsoles you can put on a sneaker.