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That's a crazy size range. I'm surprised that all those brands are so different in the way they size things but I guess they all have their methods and reasoning.
Don't go to the trouble of measuring them just yet. Despite my ideas that I should start to look a bit more put together, the smartest shoes I wear are either Clarks Weavers or Red Wing Chukkas (so smart is a loose term). Most of the time I'm in Vans. If I'm going to dip my toe into the water of penny loafers, I should probably start by trying cheaper versions before jumping into Yuketens (as much as I'd love to)
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If you (or anyone else) want to try loafers on a budget, I’m happy to sell my practically unworn Peter Christian oxblood penny loafers.
They’ve had a rubber half sole put on from new, and show almost no heel wear. Only the first or second creases appearing on the uppers, so better condition than a pair found in TK Maxx!
Handmade, and bargain £125 new price. I’ll take £35 posted, of anyone’s money. Or a near offer.
They are very comfortable. I bought them, wore them to a lunch somewhere and then boxed and forgot about them. I have too many pairs of shoes, and not enough formal opportunities.
https://www.peterchristian.co.uk/shoes-slippers/leather-loafers-all/peter-christian-penny-loafer
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Totally understand. Given you're in Canada - I'd just try a pair of Weejuns. Perhaps a vintage pair? I've read questionable things about new Weejun build quality.
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JB
Well, to be honest, buying these was really a stretch because they were 'so' cheap (for what they are). My shoe sizes vary wildly but I should've guessed they were too small. They were tight when I got them - they have absolutely loosened up - probably at the stitches, rather than the cordovan. On a brannock I am between a US 10 and 10.5. But my Alden's are a 9.5 and 8.5 (different lasts). New Balance are a US 10.5. Yuketen Mocassins have been both 9.5 and 10, Tricker's are a US 10.5...... So I'm not really helping much here :-) They all fit me properly though. Super weird size range.
Oh, they are an E width by the way. Surprisingly.
I can measure them with a ruler if you're actually interested? Might give some better insight?