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Kenneth Cole Reaction Sim-Plicity SKU #7298811(View on Zappos.com Classic)
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Product Information:
- These dress oxfords are a tried-and-true classic that look good no matter what season.
- Smooth leather upper.
- Lightly padded insole.
- Man-made outsole.
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- 75% "Felt a half size smaller than marked"
- 78% "Felt narrower than marked"
- 90% "Moderate arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 34 Reviews Total
Posted: May 6, 2009
Reviewer: from Boston
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Great shoe -
I'm not generally one of those shoe fanatic types but I've become a pretty big fan of KC Reaction shoes over the years because I think they are a solid value for the money. Particularly in brown leather these are a cut above others in this price range. They look nice and hold up well. Definitely worth the extra money versus some of the other lesser alternatives that may look comparable when viewing online. I've made the mistake of trying them. Save yourself the aggravation and buy these.
Posted: Apr 7, 2009
Reviewer: Craig Q from Marion, IL
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Like a few of the other reviewers, I have been most disappointed in this shoe. I bought a pair to replace the Market Share model which I have owned several pairs. This model is far inferior to the Market Share. It seems tighter that the size indicates and despite wearing frequently for several months, I still get blisters on my heel. The leather is of cheap quality and continually squeaks when walking. I'm not quite ready to give up on Kenneth Cole shoes, but the Simplicity is not recommended.
Posted: Feb 18, 2009
Reviewer: from Washington, DC
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Most Disappointed I've ever been with a Shoe -
At first glance the shoe seemed acceptable. With that, I took it out of the box and put them on and threw the box away (completely my fault). I put them on for work the next day and realized I had just purchased the most uncomfortable shoe of my life. The heel support is terrible and gave me blisters. The leather it noticeably cheap. The style is decent at best. Overall, I would not recommend this shoe to anyone.
Posted: Feb 12, 2009
Reviewer: Buster B. from East Coast; Holla
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Nice fit; handsome shoe -
I have this shoe in cordovan; I bought it for more elsewhere this past summer. The cordovan was not such a great fit and I had to break them in. Not so with the black pair that I bought from Zappos! They were comfortable right out of the box! I spend quite a bit of time on my feet at work; I sell new homes for a living, so I need comfortable stylish shoes. These fit the bill remarkably well and I have put them in regular rotation. They have a pre-shined look that has a very nice patina. What I mean to say is that they don't look at all like patent leather; not that there is anything wrong with that! I have to say that I receive plenty of positive comments about the shoes from customers and associates. They are a fairly Alternative-Rock shoe if you want to compare them musically to a standard wing-tip which I would classify as Classic-Rock shoe, with a cap-toe being Hair-Bands.
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For every action... Kenneth Cole Reaction. The youthful, fun-loving line from American designer Kenneth Cole, Reaction is fashion inspired by technology, music and pop culture. Offering the latest in trendy and versatile yet affordable shoes, clothing, handbags and watches, we are sure you will have a positive Reaction.
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.
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Posted: Feb 3, 2009
Reviewer: Dario C from Concord, CA
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Kenny Cole is the man!
Readers, a definitely great looking shoe for dress up and dress and dress down. Would recommend for the guy that's looking for shoe with class and good looks. The only drawback to the shoe is that it's just a little tight in the tongue area. However, I think when the shoe stretches, this will be relieved.
Posted: Dec 13, 2008
Reviewer: Jay S from Albany, NY
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Had to send back because felt smaller than marked. A little narrow also. Definitely have to break in. The shoes also squeak when you walk in them. However, they are a good looking shoe. Not too bad after they are broken in.
Posted: Nov 30, 2008
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Glossy -
Higher gloss than what I was expecting. Not parade gloss, but closer than what I wanted.
Posted: Apr 25, 2008
Reviewer: from Illinois
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Simply the best....
...the shoes take a few days to break in, but are stylish and become quite comfortable...I have had to replace the first pair I purchased in less than a year because of a "side blow out" where some stitching came undone...but for the money I highly recommend this shoe.
Posted: Mar 18, 2008
Reviewer: from Boston
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Too small!
This is my fourth pair of Kenneth Cole shoes and they are not sized as labeled. They are at least a half size smaller than the label, which is disappointing especially when ordering shoes online, way too much of a hassle. I'll definitely think twice before ordering another pair of KC shoes.
Posted: Jan 26, 2008
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Kenneth Cole - Simplicity -
Sad to see a great name like Kenneth Cole on a shoe of this quality, do not be fool by the look because these shoes are not what they LOOK like.
Posted: Nov 8, 2007
Reviewer: from San Francisco, California
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Just OK -
Great looking shoe. Absolutely kills your feet.
Posted: Oct 1, 2007
Reviewer: Dan C from Las Vegas, NV
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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.
Posted: Sep 26, 2007
Reviewer: from Michigan
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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...
Posted: Sep 18, 2007
Reviewer: Jp from Bellevue, WA
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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!
