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Kenneth Cole Reaction Sim-Plicity SKU: #7298811

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  • These dress oxfords are a tried-and-true classic that look good no matter what season.
  • Smooth calf leather upper.
  • Lace-up closure.
  • Leather lining.
  • Lightly padded insole.
  • Man-made outsole.
  • Weight: 1 lb
  • Product measurements were taken using size 8.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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74% "Felt a half size smaller than marked" 76% "Felt narrower than marked" 89% "Moderate arch support"
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    Kenneth Cole Reaction Sim-Plicity Reviews

    2 people found this review helpful  

    March 17, 2007

    Jack

    from Washington, DC

    Good, but not great. - This shoe has good lines. - It has modern classic lines that are stylish but not foppish. - The gentle square toe is sleek. - The apron stitch is subtle enough for a more expensive shoe. - Check the shoe before wearing it, because one shoe from the pair that I received had lop-sided stitching at the front of the apron stitch, which did not match the other shoe in the pair. - The leather is of good quality, with a good dressy shine. - The brown color is a bit light and cloudy, which is not as rich as a brown from Via Spiga. - It felt narrower than average. - The inside leather scrapes your big toe when you walk and can make it bleed. - The inside lining scrapes your ankle around the back rim of the shoe. - Nonetheless, for $100 this shoe looks like more expensive shoes from Kenneth Cole's high end line. - A sturdy and stylish shoe - as long as your toe heals.

    Brands I'd also recommend: Kenneth Cole, Via Spiga for men

    Overall Rated:3 stars!

    Comfort Rated:3 stars!

    Style Rated:3 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt a half size smaller than marked

     

    Runs Small

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    April 10, 2007

    Anonymous

    from FL

    Uncomfortable KC Shoes - Even though they are one of the best looking shoes I have ever worn, they are by far the most uncomfortable. They are very stiff and seem to not loosen at all after wearing them.

    Overall Rated:2 stars!

    Comfort Rated:2 stars!

    Style Rated:2 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt a half size smaller than marked

     

    Runs Small

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    Great Support

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    April 18, 2007

    Anonymous

    from Philadelphia

    Great Shoe! This shoe is an excellent fit! I have worn KC shoes for years, and this is such a versatile shoe.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Excellent arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    April 20, 2007

    Chris

    from Denver, CO

    Nice Value - Very nice sophisticated look, the tip is kinda narrow, so it hurts the first time u wear them. Have worn them for 4 days in a row and becoming more and more comfortable. The padding inside is quite thick so no problem with the soles. Very nice semi gloos leather look. Dressy enough for dressy occasions, yet casual enough to wear with jeans. Very good for the value.

    Brands I'd also recommend: Ecco

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    April 25, 2007

    David G

    from Arlington, Virginia

    Looks good in the photos. I was really prepared for a sharp pair of shoes. But something about the feel of the leather made me think more of plastic than leather: shiny and stiff. My first few wearing also bared that out. I wasn't sure who was going to win in this battle. These shoes or my feet. Finally, the shoes admitted defeat. (Pun intended.) They still squeeze noticeably around the wide part of my feet. Which is an odd sensation for me because I've always had narrow feet! One positive thing I can say is they have a nicely padded sole on the inside. But for the money, I thought I'd get a more comfortable shoe with more refined leather.

    Overall Rated:3 stars!

    Comfort Rated:3 stars!

    Style Rated:3 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    About Kenneth Cole Reaction

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    Kenneth Cole Reaction is cool, casual, modern style for energetic men and women committed to living life to the fullest. Looking confident, without trying too hard, Kenneth Cole Reaction captures a Downtown New York sensibility for people who express themselves in unexpected ways.

    Kenneth Cole Reaction was introduced in 1996 with a line of men's casual footwear. Kenneth Cole Reaction was born out of a need to make form and function collide, producing stylish and on-trend pieces that still leave room for personal style. Fun, function, youthful, energetic, Reaction is more tongue-in-cheek and not so corporate and serious. Kenneth Cole Reaction is about how individuals put outfits together, not just a pair of shoes.

    Kenneth Cole Reaction is more youthful in spirit, fun and colorful than its Kenneth Cole New York counterpart. Bold colors, clean lines and the incorporation of new technology gives Kenneth Cole Reaction a modern sensibility. Form follows function, attracting a comfort-seeking, fast-paced customer. Functional and contemporary, the Kenneth Cole Reaction consumer is perfectly dressed for a casual workday or to enjoy their downtime.

    Additional Kenneth Cole Reaction Sim-Plicity Reviews

    2 people found this review helpful  

    April 26, 2007

    Anonymous

    from California

    Looks good but some comfort is sacrificed - Shoes look great, good finish, but they are not very comfortable.

    Overall Rated:4 stars!

    Comfort Rated:4 stars!

    Style Rated:4 stars!

     

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    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    May 1, 2007

    Dan

    from Wisconsin

    So far, So good - I've only worn these a few times, but they are quite comfortable and look great with my new suit. I haven't had any problems with them hurting my heel or my toe. They fit my foot really well

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    May 3, 2007

    Bigpappapunk

    from Dallas,TX

    Crap - My job requires that I wear dress shoes, KC Reaction was my previous choice. After 2 months the top seams of the toe opened followed by both shoe laces tearing apart and requiring to be replaced. I do wear dress shoes quit a bit but this was the most expensive, shortest lasting shoe I've ever owned.

    Brands I'd also recommend: Steve Madden

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    May 9, 2007

    Anonymous

    from NY

    Looks great...a little stiff - This shoe looks great but it is a little stiff and takes some time to break in. It's a classic and a keeper. Definitely fits true to size.

    Brands I'd also recommend: Bass

    Overall Rated:4 stars!

    Comfort Rated:4 stars!

    Style Rated:4 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    June 6, 2007

    Anonymous

    from Providence, RI

    Great Looking shoe - Not very comfortable - Shoe is extremely narrow. Took me two days to break them in walking around the house with hiking socks on and still not real comfortable. Should have returned them. Did get a few compliments, however.

    Overall Rated:3 stars!

    Comfort Rated:3 stars!

    Style Rated:3 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt a half size smaller than marked

     

    Runs Small

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    Moderate arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    July 8, 2007

    Anonymous

    from San Diego, California

    It takes awhile to break them in when they are brand new. But the extra cushions inside the shoes make them so much more comfortable.

    Overall Rated:4 stars!

    Comfort Rated:4 stars!

    Style Rated:4 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Excellent arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    July 21, 2007

    Anonymous

    from Philadelphia, PA

    NARROW! I regularly buy shoes from the regular Kenneth Cole line, but this is the first time I bought a Reaction shoe, I was shocked at how narrow it was and had to have them stretched.

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt a full size smaller than marked

     

    Runs Small

    Runs Large

    Moderate arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

    Felt narrower than marked

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    August 14, 2007

    Michael S

    from Austin

    My poor feet - I work high volume retail and my feet cannot last through an eight hour shift. They make me want to die. Too bad they look so good.

    Brands I'd also recommend: not kenneth cole reaction

    Overall Rated:2 stars!

    Comfort Rated:2 stars!

    Style Rated:2 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt a half size smaller than marked

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    August 19, 2007

    Anonymous

    from Kansas City, MO.

    Awesome shoes! Very attractive, more than comfortable for dress shoes! Built in arch and other padding that makes these feel not so 'dressy'. Liked them so much I bought the brown and black ones!

    Brands I'd also recommend: Halflinger

    Overall Rated:5 stars!

    Comfort Rated:5 stars!

    Style Rated:5 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

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    Excellent arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    September 5, 2007

    Anonymous

    from Indiana

    Squeaky - Not sure why, but these shoes squeak after you wear them part of the day. There is a special comfort system in these shoes that appears to be the issue. Overall, the shoe is comfortable, but the squeaking has to go.

    Overall Rated:4 stars!

    Comfort Rated:4 stars!

    Style Rated:4 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt a full size smaller than marked

     

    Runs Small

    Runs Large

    Excellent arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

    Felt narrower than marked

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    September 18, 2007

    Jp

    from Bellevue, WA

    Stiff, narrow, but great looking. I ordered a half size smaller than normal and there was still room at the toe. These take significant wearing to break. They are good for casual office attire and look great with jeans. The bottoms are loud on hard surfaces. Overall I'm satisfied, mostly with the look, but there have got to be more comfortable shoes out there!

    Overall Rated:4 stars!

    Comfort Rated:4 stars!

    Style Rated:4 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt a half size larger than marked

     

    Runs Small

    Runs Large

    Moderate arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

    Felt narrower than marked

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    September 26, 2007

    Anonymous

    from Michigan

    Fell apart after 2 months of gentle wear - Love how these shoes look on my husband, but he was very annoyed when the side came unstitched on his way to an important business dinner! He's not hard on shoes, and this has never happened to any other shoe in the 12 years we've been together. Thankfully, Zappos handled the issue rapidly with kudos to their *excellent* customer service reps. A replacement pair arrived quickly. Hoping the replacement pair holds up better than the first...

    Overall Rated:3 stars!

    Comfort Rated:3 stars!

    Style Rated:3 stars!

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    October 1, 2007

    Dan C

    from Las Vegas, NV

    Nice shoe!! This shoe looks very sharp. It’s not quite as comfortable as I might like but it’s not terrible. Overall a good shoe for the price I'd say.

    Overall Rated:4 stars!

    Comfort Rated:4 stars!

    Style Rated:4 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt true to size

     

    Runs Small

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    Moderate arch support

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    October 11, 2007

    Bmccarty

     

    Ripped up my heels - Within wearing it two minutes walking from my house, they immediately started to dig at both my heels and eventually ripped the skin off. My roommate tried them out the next night and could barley walk after 5 minutes. I ordered my regular size... Don't buy them.

    Overall Rated:1 stars!

    Comfort Rated:1 stars!

    Style Rated:1 stars!

     

    Was this review helpful? Yes

    Fit Rating

    Felt a half size smaller than marked

     

    Runs Small

    Runs Large

    Moderate arch support

     

    Poor Support

    Great Support

    Felt true to width

     

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    2 people found this review helpful  

    October 28, 2007

    Anonymous

    from Indiana

    Nice looking. Poor construction. Great looking shoes. Terrible construction. I agree with every other review on here on the time line to destruction. Wish they didn't fall apart so quickly as they are really stylish looking shoes.

    Overall Rated:3 stars!

    Comfort Rated:3 stars!

    Style Rated:3 stars!

     

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