Product Details
- Deerskin & calfskin combination upper
- Classic cap toe dress silhouette with hand-stitched matching tassels
- Soft Italian calfskin lining
- Injected memory-foam cushioned insole
- Handmade in Spain using traditional Bologna (sacchetto) construction
- Versatile grey tone
- Handmade in Spain
- SKU: SOKA 15089 NEW GREY
Note: that this style runs generously - order a half size down if you're between sizes.
Grey dress shoes solve a problem most men don't realize they have - a pair sharp enough for navy and charcoal suits alike, without defaulting to black. The Mezlan Soka in grey is built from supple, textured deerskin and polished calfskin, giving the cap toe upper a subtle two-tone depth that photographs and wears far richer than a single-material shoe. Matching tassels at the throat keep the silhouette formal, while soft Italian calfskin lining and an injected memory-foam insole keep the fit comfortable through long meetings, ceremonies, or receptions.
Every pair is handmade in Almansa, Spain, using Mezlan's Bologna construction - a flexible, hand-built method the brand has refined since 1968, so the shoe moves with your foot instead of fighting it.
FAQs
Q: What is the Mezlan Soka grey dress shoe made of?
A: The Soka features a combination upper of textured deerskin and polished calfskin in grey, with soft Italian calfskin lining and a leather-and-memory-foam insole. It's handmade in Spain.
Q: Does the Mezlan Soka run true to size?
A: No - the Soka runs generously. Mezlan and Arrowsmith Shoes recommend ordering a half size down if you typically fall between two sizes.
Q: What suit colors pair well with grey dress shoes like the Soka?
A: Grey dress shoes work especially well with navy, charcoal, and mid-grey suiting, offering a lighter alternative to black without sacrificing formality.
Q: What construction method does Mezlan use?
A: Mezlan uses Bologna (sacchetto) construction, a traditional Spanish shoemaking method that produces a flexible shoe without a rigid shank - meaning less break-in time than typical Goodyear-welted dress shoes.
Q: What width options are available for the grey Soka?
A: The grey colorway is available in Medium width, sizes 7 through 15 (including half sizes).