Finally, a pair of Cole Haan driving mocs that fit. I'm not sure about the move from Brazil to India, from a quality standpoint, but I can say these newest "Air Grant" series of drivers fit my feet a whole lot better than the "Gunnison" versions made in Brazil; I found they ran very narrow in width. I don't have a wide foot but even without socks they always felt tight. Not so with the "Air Grant" mocs. I purchased a laced pair like those shown on this listing and they fit great. They're also a lot more comfortable; the "Nike Air" technology and a cushier insole makes them acceptable to wear all day long. While not the first choice for a solid day of walking, the Air Grant works a lot better than the older Gunnisons. They also seem to be styled a little differently. Whereas the old Brazillian-made C-H mocs had a short vamp, the Air Grant seems to have a more normal length vamp that extends back to the top of the instep.

The mocs I bought are "Bark Suede" ...basically a light-brown, textured and distressed leather rather than a true fuzzy suede. They look ruggedly casual. The leather seems to be thinner than on the older Brazillian-made versions. Certainly the laces are thinner and are almost decorative rather than functional; the lacing is used to snug or loosen the moccasin on your foot. But pull too hard on these laces and they will break without much effort. If you do break a lace they can be replaced fairly easily. You can buy a kit (online, local shoe store) to rethread moccasins like these.

The crazy-wild knobby soles are still the same in tread pattern ...and, IMHO, a big part of what makes these moccasins so cool. But the soles are definitely made of softer rubber which helps in comfort and traction but cuts down on longevity; a fair trade off in my book. If you've never worn a pair of Cole Haans with this sole ...because the knobs are kinda tall and made of softer rubber ...they tend to flex or "squirm" a bit more when you walk so they might feel a little strange a first. Give it time and you'll get used to them; these are not running shoes.

Sizing on the "Grant" seems to run a little larger than true. I normally wear a mens 8.5 dress shoe but found the best fit on these mocs with a size 8. The best part is the width; the D width I bought feels like it should and my dogs don't feel scrunched ...even when wearing light socks.

Nike owns Cole Haan ...for the moment. Apparently Nike plans to divest itself of both C-H and Umbro clothing (those silky nylon soccer shorts) and who knows what will happen. This would probably be a good time to score of pair of these mocs. If you're like me and always found C-H drivers too tight or too uncomfortable or both (especially considering their price) then rejoice. The "Air Grant" line are the ones to go for; you finally get a pair of Cole Haan's that fit.