Bruno Magli Ranuncolo Review
The Bruno Magli Ranuncolo is a truly a man’s dress shoe, but as men’s dress shoes come, one would expect them to hurt your feet and think that a whole day of wearing them means treating calluses the next day. But does the Bruno Magli Ranuncolo truly fit such dress shoe stereotype? This review is created to provide information on the Bruno Magli Ranuncolo – what is is made of, how it fits and steps on taking care of your first pair.
The Outer Sole
The Bruno Magli Ranuncolo outer sole is made of soft nappa leather. Nappa leathers are typically made from the skins of kid (baby lamb), lamb or sheep. Normally, dress shoes are made from box or calf leather, even exotic skins such as crocodile. The use of nappa on the Bruno Magli Ranuncolo is common yet Bruno Magli managed to design the Ranuncolo in a way that made it like the most powerful dress shoes know to man.
It is also interesting to note that the upper leather, as well as the sole has been made by hand.
The Heel
Again, most shoe designers use a combination of wooden stacks and rubber when making heels for dress shoes. The Bruno Magli Ranuncolo makes use of rubber heels, but it looked spiffy enough to be used on a powerful corporate setting or extremely formal coat and tie event. It makes a great pair of shoes to use when one walks a lot at work.
Aside from being made of rubber, a notable feature on the Bruno Magli Ranuncolo’s heel is that it is grooved. The grooves are very discreet in such a way that it is not noticeable from the sides. The grooves help provide the wearer some traction especially when stepping on wet or slippery surfaces.
The Shoe size
I have heard many complaints regarding the sizing of the Bruno Magli Ranuncolo as it was declared to be ½ to 1 size larger than normal. This is extremely difficult especially when one is ordering the pair online. One person ended up having to return the pair and re-order another pair a size smaller. When purchasing the Bruno Magli Ranuncolo, it is still best to fit it before making the final decision.
Caring For Your Bruno Magli Ranuncolos
With its soft nappa exterior and rubber heel, one would think that the Bruno Magli Ranuncolo is a casual pair of oxfords for everyday use. Quite the contrary, as one look at the minimalistic creation and you would think of power lunches, weddings and corporate events. With the addition of it being exquisitely handmade, the Bruno Magli Ranuncolo is truly a masterpiece and would should practice great care in taking care of this pair.
Use shoe trees to keep your Bruno Magli Ranuncolo in shape. Nappa leather, being soft and flexible, has a tendency to lose its shape after repeated using.
Using shoe horns is the proper way to wear your Bruno Magli Ranuncolo. This prevents the leather at the back of the heel from creasing.
Invest in a good brand of shoe polish. As much as possible, clean the shoes as soon as you take them off after a long day of wearing them. Keep you Bruno Magli Ranuncolos in a shoe bag or box when not in use so they will not accumulate dust.