Bruno Magli Maioco Review
Many men have a love and hate relationship with the Bruno Magli Maioco. This review is created to provide detailed information on the Maioco as well as give objective and impartial advice on its fit and durability.
Bruno Magli Maioco oxfords are six eyelet oxford dress shoes with a cap toe design. It is made of nappa leather upper with a leather sole and a 1-inch heel. It also sports a smooth leather lining, a cushioned leather-topped insole, a comfortable and flexible tongue, and a leather outsole. The Bruno Magli Maioco is made in Italy and is available in black and brown.
The Leather
The outsole used by Bruno Magli Maiocos is nappa which is a soft, comfortable leather usually made of goat skin. Goat skin is more supple than calf leather. Nappa leather may be comfortable, but with everyday use may create creases across the toe caps. Also, if the shoes are tight, one can see the ridges at the sides of the shoe made by the toes.
The Tapered Toe
The Bruno Magli Maioco’s tapered toe is its one characteristic which can actually make or break the shoe. Not everyone is a fan of the tapered toe – truly, a shoe with a tapered toe does not fit nor looks good on all body types.
The shape of a pair of shoes usually depend on how wide the foot is. Wide feet will have difficulty wearing tapered shoes and they usually leave a gap at the toe, causing creases on the leather when one tries to walk.
Also, tapered toes usually go well with men who are tall. They can be have a slender or round body type but tapered toed shoes do not go well with short men.
Surprisingly, many men have commented that the Bruno Magli Maioco, in spite of its tapered toe, felt wide at the base. This means that men with wider than average feet may be able to wear a pair of Bruno Magli Maiocos.
The One-Inch Heel
Some men may feel that a one-inch heel for men’s shoes may be a bit too high but I beg to differ. One inch heels, as seen on Bruno Magli Miocos, is just enough to for the dress pants’ hem to drop to an acceptable length. When wearing dress pants, only enough of the heel should be peeking at the back of the shoe. When part of the leather shoe is peeking beneath the dress pants, it is deemed to short. Dress pants are deemed too long when its hem touches the floor.
Caring for your Bruno Magli Maioco
When wearing Bruno Magli Maiocos, it is best to always use a shoe horn to avoid creasing the leather at the back of the shoe.
To prevent creases from appearing on your Bruno Magli Maiocos, it is highly recommended to invest in a pair of shoe trees. This will keep the shape of your oxfords intact for a long period of time.
Take care of your Bruno Magli Maioco’s nappa outer leather by using a good quality leather polisher to make it last longer.