Kenneth Cole leather monk-strap dress shoe. 1" stacked heel. Round toe. Buckle detail. Padded footbed. Smooth outsole. About Kenneth Cole: 30 years ago, Kenneth Cole dreaded becoming 1 of about 1,100 local shoe companies in New York. The designer cut through red tape by parking a "movie" trailer filled with shoes across the street from a fashion show and selling them - successfully. To this day, Kenneth Cole integrates his earnest persona into his handbags, cologne, watches, and clothes.