Dingdong Dantes Pokes Fun at His Broken Shoe at the "Only We Know" Movie Screening

Netizens found his wardrobe malfunction so relatable!

Published on Jun 17, 2025

Promotions for Only We Know are in full swing, and actors Dingdong Dantes and Charo Santos have been attending screenings left and right. The "Dong-Charo movie" floated since before the pandemic has finally hit the cinemas, giving audiences much to talk about. Aside from the trailer's tight-lipped plot (are they or aren't they?!), netizens are now abuzz with the leading man's totally relatable "hungry shoe" moment.

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Dingdong Dantes' Broken Shoe at the "Only We Know" Movie Screening

On a recent Facebook post, Dingdong Dantes shared a photo that showcased his broken shoe. Hilariously calling it "hungry," the photo shows the sole of his oxford footwear separating from the upper, creating a silhouette that mimics an open mouth.

"Gutom na! Shhhh," he jokingly captioned, playfully inserting the movie hashtag as a fitting innuendo for his wardrobe malfunction.

As confirmed by his stylist Melville Sy of Studio 24.C, the exact shoe was from New York luxury men's lifestyle brand John Varvatos. The designer of the eponymous label was formerly at the helm of Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, even establishing the more casual Polo Jeans Company, and these all-American classic yet approachable menswear sensibilities are evident in his ethos.

Dong's pair was the Side Buck Wingtip, and it exudes the label's signature touch of rock 'n' roll that's still very much dapper in 2025. The laceless steppers were crafted in gray suede and featured perforated leather eyelets and quarters in a deep umber hue.

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Netizens React to Dingdong Dantes' Broken Shoe

"Totally relatable" was the general consensus in the comment section of the leading man's post. "It happens even to famous people pala," one netizen observed, while others cited that the malfunction recently happened to Small Laude. There were even some that recounted their own personal experience.

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PHOTO: Facebook/Dingdong Dantes.

Another sentiment was also popular with netizens: the concept of holding on to your favorite shoes. It appears that Dingdong is not the only one who subscribes to maximizing the wear of your favorite pair, be it for practicality, making a sartorial statement, or even for luck.

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PHOTO: Facebook/Dingdong Dantes.

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Similar Pairs to Dingdong Dantes' Much-Loved Shoes

While the exact Side Buck Wingtip is no longer available—a testament to how long Dingdong has loved his pair—we've listed down some of the latest John Varvatos pairs you (or your significant other) might consider having in your shoe rotation.

PHOTO: John Varvatos | Thomson Loafer, P32,000, JOHN VARVATOS, johnvarvatos.com

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PHOTO: John Varvatos | Harrison Derby, P22,500, JOHN VARVATOS, johnvarvatos.com

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PHOTO: John Varvatos | Wainwright Boot, P70,600, JOHN VARVATOS, johnvarvatos.com

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PHOTO: John Varvatos | Vulc Espa Low Top, P17,300, JOHN VARVATOS, johnvarvatos.com

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PHOTO: John Varvatos | Venice Slip-on Loafer, P38,500, JOHN VARVATOS, johnvarvatos.com

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Only We Know is now showing in cinemas.

Reg Rodriguez is Preview's Managing Editor and resident hype girl. Always curious, she loves a good story and would probably ask you your zodiac sign.