In this review, I dig into two models from Lethato, an Indian company offering interesting designs in men’s dress shoes and boots.

I tell you what works, what doesn’t, and whether they’re worth considering if you favor a bolder look on your feet.

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Not paying someone to say nice things about your shoe company can be quite a good thing. It seems that the brand has chosen to let the quality and design of their products speak for themselves.

Lethato’s offerings span most of the men’s footwear spectrum, from lace-ups and loafers to various boot styles and some sneaker/dress shoe hybrids. Where they really stand out, though, is the hand-painted patina.

You’ll get intentional variety; no two pairs are the same. Each item is actually made-to-order and will ship in about three weeks. It contributes to a sense of uniqueness, individuality, and freedom of expression.

The uppers are made with full-grain Italian leather, while the outsoles are a combination of Argentinian leather and rubber for additional traction. 

The construction is mostly Blake-stitched (which I actually prefer in dress shoes), but you can find Goodyear welting on their lug soled work boot. 

Pricing ranges from $170-$180 on a pair of dress shoes to around $250 for some of the more intricate, aggressively-style boots. However, most interesting to me was the pair of Goodyear-welted boots for $180. That puts them at $20 less than internet darling Thursday Boots and $60 less than Beckett Simonon, a favorite of mine. 

So, what do you get for your money? I had the opportunity to review a dress shoe and a boot and offer my thoughts on style, build, fit, and comfort. I’ll also include what aspects of Lethato I think works and where they could improve. 

Medallion-Toe Oxford

First up is the medallion toe oxford. I vastly prefer brown shoes to black ones, and going this route enabled me to check out the patina work.