In this review, I’ll share my thoughts on whether Taft’s hand-made leather dress shoes, boots and sneakers live up to their hype.

If you’re interested in men’s style, you’ve probably heard of Taft. Maybe you’ve scrolled past a few Taft posts on Instagram or saw their ads come up on your Facebook feed. If you have, you might be  wondering if footwear with such unique designs are right for you. 

When it comes down to brass tacks, you have a decision to make between dress shoes with classic, “safe” designs and a pair that stands out.

Note: This is not a sponsored review. Taft hasn’t paid me to write this review and I am under no obligation to publish it. I’m creating this review as someone who has purchased multiple pairs of Taft shoes on his own.

Okay, let’s dive right in…

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Taft shoes give you the premium feel of a $500+ shoe with a totally reimagined look at a fraction of the price. This business model is possible because they are a direct-to-consumer brand.

While most of Taft’s models have little or no break-in period, one gripe I have is that their sizing can be a bit tricky. If you’re a half size, or have a foot that is more narrow / wide than average, it will likely take some trial and error to find a size that will fit you perfectly.

Luckily, if you do have issues with sizing Taft’s customer service is speedy in helping with exchanges.

Overall, I’m personally a fan of Taft’s stand-out, attention-grabbing shoes. If you’re looking for a pair of “loud” shoes to mix up your options, I say get a pair of Tafts.

About Taft

Kory and Mallory Stevens started Taft, in 2013 out of their tiny apartment in Provo, UT. Taft initially started as a sock brand.

In the process of building out their social media and marketing to grow the sock business, they would buy all kinds of dress shoes as props to model with the socks.