Customer Reviews Cole Haan Howland Penny

I was pleased with the way the shoe looks. The issue I encountered is that when worn without socks, the top side of my foot rubs against the underside of the tongue and causes some blistering/irritation. It may be that once the shoe stretches that will go away, but that was my issue on the first two wears. Otherwise, the shoe fit fine.

These are not your regular Cole Haan shoes. They used to be soft and easy fitting for small wide feet. This shoes are tight and stiff. I cannot wear them even in the house to break them down. I wish they would make them with old materials and craftsmanship.

I really wanted to like these shoes! The shoes were marked wide and I could not get my foot into it! My feet are wide but I never had such a problem with sizes.

Great looking shoe but run small

Sole of show was too narrow--it was the same shape as a ballet slipper, becoming vary narrow in some places.

I was surprised at how small the shoe was. I could not get my foot in. Never had a problem with Cole Haan like that before.

Hard and uncomfortable for a driver loafer.

it si a nice driver, but the fit was completely different than the last pair I had. I ordered the wide, but the show was still quite narrow and it seemed about a half size shorter than it should be. I returned it, but when I tried to reorder it, the price went up by approx. $50.00.

These must be constructed around Asian foot sizes. Ordered a W and could not even get my foot in. Disappointed as looked like a cool shoe. Need to revamp sizing. Micm

These shoes felt uncomfortable from the moment I put them on. They are a full size too large and a full size too wide and yet they rubbed against the side of my foot at the seam. I've several pairs of Cole Haan shoes which I am very pleased with, this pair is definitely not one.

beautiful shoe but couldn't get on my foot. Other two pairs I purchased at same time (same exact size were fine) these run narrow and small) I take a 15w I am reordering a 16 w

I really like the look of these shoes but the minimalist approach to the soles is awful. I bought these for an extensive European trip. Love the style. I can wear them with shorts, jeans, or dress pants. But, for walking long distances especially on uneven ground (cobbled stones are the worst!) they just don't work. If you only plan on wearing these on even paved walks or carpeted halls they are fine. Also because of the soles, they scuff easily, especially on the toes. Because of this I also have to travel with polish. Not the best.

Very uncomfortable and showed no signs of breaking in quickly. Very snug at the balls of feet, loose in the toes and a terrible rub on the heal. Two blisters in less an a half day of wear with very little walking.

I loved the look of this shoe but they hurt my feet terribly. I wore them every day for 3 weeks trying to break them in and saw no improvement. The leather is very stiff and hard. I wish they would have worked but they had to be returned.

Tried this on and it is extremely tight in the toe box on top. I wear orthotics and I couldn't even get my foot in the shoe with them in.

Had these shoes years ago and just saw them here so I thought I'd provide my opinion in case it might help someone. Bought these because the were great looking. However, they were stiff and uncomfortable when I bought them and that did not improve. I had always wanted a driving moc assuming it would a be a supremely comfortable style of shoe, and these continually disappointed. After years of not liking them, but wearing them occasionally, hoping they would break in because I had bought them for a specific event for which I had to use them, I ended up giving them to Goodwill. They were also long in the toe box, which didn't help the tip's appearance.

The shoes are uncomfortable to wear for a full day of work. Feel comfortable when they are on, but after a day at a desk job with minor walking, my feet ache. I suspect it's the type of sole, multiple sections of rubber.

There's something too coarse looking about these shoes. I wanted something a bit more elegant and refined. I want more Manhattan, less mountain cabin, so I decided I'm returning them.

Very pool quality compared to other CH products. Drivers should stand up for more than a year of casual wear. Waste of money.

Terrible sizing - no way this is a 7.5. I tried an 8 on at the store and it felt like a boat - these (down 1/2 size) must be an inch shorter.

Really great shoes but they don't fit and I can't send back because I don't have the original packaging. So some hobo will have a really nice pair of shoes, as long as he is one size smaller than what it says. I have had this problem with other Cole Haan shoes recently after owning many pairs. Won't buy Cole Haan again, sadly...

Size seemed a full size smaller than anticipated. Unfortunately no available size alternatives were available. Customer service was excellent in helping me return. Thank you.

By far the most uncomfortable pair of shoes I’ve ever owned. After getting them I had to buy stretchers and finally left them in for over a month and they’re still so tight they’re creating various cuts on my feet. I’ve always worn mediums so had no reason to think these would be any different but unfortunately I’m going to have to toss these because they’re not wearable.

I have a narrow foot and these were just too snug for me. They look sharp but I even in bare feet they were too snug. When I put socks on, fahgettaboutit.

Really poor quality. They look great but they do not last. I bought a pair in April 2016, by August they had already split. Zappos sent me a new pair for free (which is awesome) but again now the second pair has split. It's only May, so that is less than three months of wearing these shoes (I did not wear them October-March) and they are already worn out and unwearable.