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Fellas, I’m about to get evangelical about leather footwear:
The Tecovas Monterrey Slip-Ons ($195) are the kind of shoes that make you question every other pair you’ve ever owned. They’re not just good. They’re the sartorial equivalent of finding perfect avocados three days in a row. A damn miracle.
I scored mine at the Tecovas flagship on South Congress during a last-minute Austin trip before a high-stakes New York dinner. The staff sized me up like expert horse traders, steering me toward the Monterreys with a knowing nod. That professional splurge? Worth every penny when I strolled into the Tribeca Grill with Texas confidence on my feet. One year later, strangers still stop me mid-stride asking about them. I love that for me.
These slip-ons have collected more compliments than a sunset photo during golden hour. They’ve got this uncanny ability to elevate everything from wrinkled shorts to wedding attire without screaming “try-hard.” They’re like that friend who somehow looks good rolling out of bed—effortless, but clearly quality.
So when Tecovas dropped The Bennett in new Midnight Calfskin (pictured above + below), my credit card practically leapt from my wallet. This is the same knockout silhouette that vanished faster than tequila shots at happy hour last season, now dressed in leather so dark and sleek it’s practically wearing its own tuxedo. But don’t be fooled—these still maintain that laid-back Western swagger that’ll have strangers asking, “Who are you wearing?” (The correct answer: “Just a little something I threw on.”)
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Forget those sad penny loafers your dad polished every Sunday. The Bennett comes battle-ready with a leather sole, a modest 1″ stacked heel (just enough to make your calves pop without making you wobble), and a padded insole that feels like walking on clouds after a gentle rain. Pair them with tailored pants, cuffed jeans, or honestly, whatever disaster your laundry day produced—they’ll make it work.
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Not feeling the slick black calfskin vibe? The Tecovas Deerskin Roughout in Earth tone is waiting in the wings. As far as materials go, Deerskin is like suede’s badass cousin who spent the summer working ranch hands and still looks immaculate.
The Quick and Dirty on the Tecovas Bennetts:
- Wide grooved tongue that hugs your foot like your grandma at Thanksgiving
- Blake stitch construction that laughs at lesser footwear
- Leather sole with a padded insole that your feet will write thank-you notes for
- Choose your fighter: Midnight Calfskin or Earth Deerskin Roughout
- D and EE widths (because feet, like personalities, come in different flavors)
- Sizes 7–15
- Pro Tip: Calfskin wants a gentle brushing and conditioner every few outings. Deerskin just needs a brush—it’s low-maintenance like that third child everyone forgets to photograph. Either way, grab a Basics Care Kit from Tecovas and keep these beauties singing all summer.
The Bottom Line: If your summer wedding season footwear game needs a shot of adrenaline without sacrificing comfort or cool, The Bennett is your answer. From “I do” moments to “another round” situations, these loafers deliver the goods. They’re the rare instance where dropping nearly three Benjamins feels like absolute highway robbery—in your favor.
BUY NOW VIA TECOVAS – $295
Shop The Bennett in Midnight Calfskin–$285
Or grab The Bennett in Earth Deerskin Roughout–$295
With the The Monterrey, you will never go astray–$195
Free shipping, free returns. But fair warning: they vanish faster than your motivation on Monday mornings. Like that last slice of pizza at 2 AM, if you hesitate, someone else is taking them home.
One more thing on Tecovas…
If you’ve noticed Tecovas popping up more frequently on your social feeds and circles, that’s no accident. According to a new Wall Street Journal article, the brand has become the unofficial boot sponsor of tech transplants who’ve swapped Silicon Valley for Austin’s sun-soaked streets. The Tecovas flagship has become something of a pilgrimage site for newly-minted Texans looking to trade their Vejas for something with a bit more yeeee-haw.
As one Tecovas manager told the Journal, “Word got out through the tech community that Tecovas is where to go.” What was once the domain of actual cowboys has become the calling card of keyboard cowboys who want to look the part without sacrificing an ounce of comfort or style.
So if you’re eyeing these Bennetts, just know you’re in good company, even if half that company is coding AI startups between bourbon tastings.