I even asked a rep about the leather, which they confirmed is from calves. To the rep’s credit, they did admit they were wrong when I showed them Nick’s review.

Personally, I don’t care which leather it’s made of, but they should be a little less misleading about it. In fact, I’d argue that some people would prefer their sneakers not consist of calf leather, but that’s just me.

Other than my awkward sizing situation and the calfskin leather debacle, I don’t have any other complaints.

Final Thoughts

As far as minimal leather sneakers go, I don’t think you can go wrong with the Koio Capri. It’s a stylish, sleek sneaker with an attractive silhouette and lots of high-quality materials. It’s also the product of experienced craftspeople who know the company they work for appreciates them. 

As far as fit, comfort, design, and quality, there’s really no compromise. Even if you have the budget to pay for a pair of Common Projects Achilles, you might want to consider checking out the Koio Capri first.