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The model we have here it's called Laccetto Gommini and it retails for $495 in the US. It is of course made in Italy but other than the fact that it has some laces, leathers, and rubber nub sole, there's really not much more information on their website. Considering, it's almost $500 expensive, I find that quite disappointing.
The shoe has the characteristic rubber pebble nubs that allow the shoe the same flexibility as it would be with an all leather sole. At the same time, it lasts longer than a just leather sole moccasin. Of course, the lifespan is still shorter compared to a regular men's dress shoe with a leather sole or rubber sole.
Because $495 is quite a bit of money for just a driving shoe, a lot of men also wear them as casual shoes, especially during the summer. The problem is without the structured heel cap and toe cap, they're not ideal for walking. They get bigger and the leather sole wears out a lot faster.
The one we ordered comes in a nice blue and I think it's made of a shrunken calf leather or cowhide, again, nothing's mentioned on the website but if you take a closer look, you can see it has somewhat of a scotch grain texture but it's not achieved by embossing it but simply by shrinking the leather. I find it's quite nice and it's also a little more durable than suede leather which is also something they offer.
It's really nothing special on the inside and for the price, I would have hoped for a bit more contrast or something interesting. The insole is covered with one piece of leather lining and underneath, you can find a rubber wedge that is a little cushier and more comfortable to stand in them. At the same time, it's not made all of leather like the most high-quality men's dress shoes, for example.
Each pair of Tod's mocs is made out of 35 pieces in a hundred steps.
So the big question, are Tod's mocs worth it?
First, let's look at the cons.
To me, one of the biggest cons is that it's not a shoe
that will last me 15 or 20 years if I regularly wear it because it has this leather sole with the rubber pebbles which is super flexible but it also wears out very quickly if I use it in everyday wear.
Also, it's not a shoe you want to wear when it's wet outside because the water will go right through the leather up onto your socks and feet which is quite uncomfortable.
At the end of the day, buying Tod's driving mocs is still mostly a brand buy. Fortunately, the Tod's branding is not obnoxious.
Looking at the shoe, the construction method, the materials that go into it, I think it should retail more at a 200 to 250 dollar price range and not at a 500 dollar price range. But of course, when it comes to pricing, branding is everything and Tod's does a fantastic job in positioning their brand and maintaining high prices.
So what are the pros?
Even though the shoe can wear out pretty quickly, the style itself is rather timeless and you'll be able to wear it in 10 or 20 years down the line. Even though you would assume other brands can simply replicate the style, I still think Tod's has an edge when it comes to their styling versus other brands in the market.
One of the biggest pros of Tod's mocs is probably that they come in a large number of colors in different leathers including suede and exotic skins such as crocodile. To my knowledge, there is no other brand that offers such a wide range.
So ultimately, are they worth it to me?
Watch the video to find out!
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