Third, a few of the holes aren’t cut cleanly, and some of the pinking is more rounded than sharp. This is more aesthetic than anything else, though.

Fit

I took a UK 9 in these, and it’s definitely my size. I wore these with both boot socks and thinner, crew-style socks and had no issues with fit. There’s plenty of room in the toe box, and the heel is nice and snug for me. 

Comfort

As with the oxfords, these are surprisingly comfortable. Again, no cork midsole or molding to the unique contours of your foot, but overall it’s a decently comfortable pair of boots. 

Overall Experience and Recommendation

It’s a great time for finding menswear online. When it comes to suits, shorts, or shoes — if you can dream it, someone probably has a design for you. 

Lethato is looking to make a mark in a deeply saturated space by providing bolder options at a reasonably accessible price point. To some extent, they succeed. 

These are, indeed, comfortable shoes. But still, I didn’t find myself gravitating toward wearing either pair. 

While I’m no stranger to statement shoes, between the patina, medallion, broguing, and laces, the design of the Lethato oxford is simply too much. Since this is perhaps their most conservative offering, I’d have difficulty with the other models.

However, if statement shoes are really what you’re looking for, these are far superior to Undandy (and, unlike Undandy, you’ll actually receive what you ordered and on time).

The boots, as well, are just “okay.” The leather quality is fine for this price point, but nothing really stands out. The issues I found are purely cosmetic; they aren’t something the average person would notice and don’t affect overall performance. I also appreciate a Goodyear welt.

However, I believe a company like Thursday offers better value for just a little more at $199. And I also think Beckett Simonon is worth both the $60 premium over Lethato and the lead time to receive them.