How to Find the Right Fit When Wearing Loafers

Making sure your loafers fit well is of paramount importance. Loafers are unique in that they do not have laces or other tightening devices on them, making it all the more important to identify the right size and fit for you. Ill fitting loafers can be uncomfortable and look unsightly.
We'd like to take a few minutes to share some best practices around how to find the right fit when wearing loafers, whether you plan to wear them with or without socks.
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[@arthurcatalanotto1151]

I am subscribing. Other manufactures should take note of how you, the founder, can reach out to potential customers in a friendly way to tell us about your company. I will visit your website also. That was a great explanation about the last, sizing, the try on and how shoes should fit. Thanks!

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

Thank you Arthur, we (and Justin) appreciate the kind words and are glad you found this video helpful

[@marvinanderson7445]

Awesome information

[@williamkazak469]

Very nice video. I gave up on loafers many years ago. I need a tight fit across the vamp area to keep shoes on my feet. The only loafers that did that were Florsheim that had an elstic piece hidden under the high flap on top.

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

Hi William, Give our shoes a try, they are designed to be snug around the shoes and ball of foot.

[@tarro1114]

The problem I have with loafers is, that they fit will but the heel has too much space, so when I walk my heel slips out of the shoe, because the loafer doesn't catch it. Or when I move down half a size, the loafer is almost too tight.

[@lukasjr2920]

I've dealt with this before, I'd recommend giving heel grips a try. They're like 6 bucks on Amazon.

[@arnaumarin1631]

My new loafers run big but I cant return them... What can I do?

[@sonny268]

Great video, very informative. I totally endorse loafers and literally live in Tods. I really appreciate Jay Butler loafers and will certainly be considering them going forward.

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

glad to hear you are a loafers guy. if you like Tods drivers you might like what we have launching this spring...

[@1hitgamer]

I’ve totally given up on loafers as a size 14. They either completely constrict my toes or don’t come in my size! I only have one pair that fit and they only fit in one specific color from Cole Haan!!

[@nccfball]

Great video. So I own handful of suede and leather loafers. My issue is on my driver loafers, the way I walk the front toe rubs on the walking surface and dirties them. Anything I can do there?

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

Hi - for the purpose of this response we will assume you are referring to the classic nub sole driving shoe. In all honesty, there is not much you can do but we will provide 2 ideas below that might be of help. Driving shoes are meant for just that, driving. They are not designed for walking. But as we all know, the purposeful misuse of them is part of what makes driving shoes so elegant and fun to wear. They do not have soles and heels to protect the bottom part of the shoe from damage and wear so heavy wear on the outside part of the heel and edge of the toes is inevitable. Having said that, if the shoes are made from good leather then they should still last you for quite a while, even after the toe is dirty and the nubs have worn down. Anyway, 2 thoughts: 1. give the suede a good regular cleaning with particular emphasis around the toes. This will not prevent wear, it will only help keep the shoes slightly less dirty. 2. either once the nubs wear down or before they wear down you can have a cobbler add a thin rubber plate at the heel and toes of the shoes to provide extra durability (if nubs have not worn down said cobbler will have to cut them off the flatten the surface of the sole to allow for proper adhesion of plate).

[@matthewlovell511]

Hey there, I’m interested in the burgundy horsebit loafers. Would u ever style them with shorts?

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

Hi Matthew, Yes, we would and we do. Most often with lighter shades of brown (eg, khaki), olive green, and navy. -J

[@romyleal5076]

Hi Justin. Do you recommend to wear sockless loafers in suit or tuxedo?

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

Hi - for more formal black tie events, wear black silk socks. For less formal ones you can get away without socks but you might get some unfavorable looks. When in doubt, wear socks with a tux. I'm probably 80/20 - 80% of time I do with tux and 20% of time I don't.

[@Bensather]

What size would you recommend for someone who is an 8.5 d on the brannock device?

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

we recommend you start with an 8.5d - just go with whatever size the Brannock device give you. When you get then, be sure to try on on carpet so you do not scratch soles so that if you need to exchange for a different size you will be able to without issue.

[@EOTA564]

Length is one of the critical factors I neglected when I purchased my first few pairs of loafers. The shoe can feel tight when you first try it on but as the vamp loosens up around the instep, if the shoe is too long and accommodating in the toe box the shoe will be too large.

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

yes, accurate. We tell our customers that loafers will stretch a little on the width but not the length. However, as the shoes stretch on the width they will seem longer

[@alexsherel3344]

Why do they skip double D and go right to E ?

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

Hi Alex - no one really does a DD. They all go from D > E > EE > EEE. We went with EE because E does not give enough extra width for guys with really wide feet - we only plan on have one wide width shoe so its help a greater number of guys than an E width.

[@alexsherel3344]

@@jaybutlershoes1702 it wasn’t a “personal” type question, per se. Like, why doesn’t Jay Butler skip, it was more a question out of curiosity. It just doesn’t seem like a “linear” progression when it comes to sizing. But you rock for responding. I’m finding out quite quickly how different brands fit SO differently. Especially when different brands use different names for its lasts. It’s a bit frustrating. I’m learning trial and error is a price I must pay for quality footwear that’s not either a sneaker or bought at the mall or retail store. Thanks for the info.

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

@@alexsherel3344 - trial and error is often the only way to go. the last dictates most of the fit of the shoe and since a last is a unique 3d form the slightest variation from last to last can have big implications on fit, feel and look of a shoe. Loafers are a particular type of difficult since there are no laces or straps to tighten or loosen shoes. Godspeed on your quest to find the right fit.

[@gn5331]

What if they fit in the toes but your heel still slips 😢

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

Hi GN, A few options: 1. try half size smaller if they are not snug around toes (shoes will stretch a bit on width so if snug around toes you'll get a little more space with wear) 2. place some heel pads around the interior of the heel to close space 3. wear as-is 4. return shoes Hope this helps!

[@anggebillardo6631]

How to clean loafers sir?

[@jaybutlershoes1702]

Hi - please check out our video on cleaning leather shoes here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHnKZpp5ad1sZ6s

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