Sam Edelman

Loraine

Women's

I have numerous pairs of Sam Edelman Loraine loafers. These are nice shoes with a touch of preppy and a little bit of funky. The grade of leathers used varies per shoe color. The nude, light pink, silver, and blush gold appear to be lambskin or something similar that is very delicate and easily torn. On the first day I wore my silver pair, I managed to rip the top layer off the left toe by accidentally bumping it against the wheel of a shopping cart. I nearly cried, as these shoes weren't exactly inexpensive. (So beware when getting these colors!) The leather used on the black, navy, red, and deep red appears to be a little thicker and can handle being bumped against a shopping cart wheel. The saddle tan color appears to be even thicker leather, and I found that pair to be very stiff, even after numerous wearings. I have three leopard colors. They are all calf hair leather and can handle bumps and bruises without showing any marks. The snake colors are also a thicker material, which, so far, have managed to survive regular wear. Regarding size: The length is slightly longer than normal size, offering extra wiggle room. Some folks recommend sizing down a half step. I tried that with my first pair. Sizing down might work for some, but if you have a high instep, like I do, you will find that ordering a half size smaller makes the shoe difficult to put on. I normally wear a 9 but ordered a velvet pair in an 8.5. It felt snug, but not uncomfortably snug. I just found it hard to initially put on because of my high instep. I ordered a leopard pair in an 8.5, and it fit fine. I also ordered a snake pair in an 8.5, and I couldn't get my foot in past the instep. So I think the fit varies depending on the material used. I'd recommend trying different sizes to see what works best for you.

Classic-look loafer with very nice, soft leather that has a little bit of give and should conform to foot a bit. I am size 7-1/2 or 8, tried both and kept the 8. Although 8 had a bit of room in length, I needed the 8 for bunion width and comfort. The instep (top) is quite tight on the foot, making the shoe hard to get on, larger size was a bit easier. The 7-1/2 looked a little prissy on my foot while the 8 looked more menswear. The half size really did make a difference. If you are between sizes with slender, narrow feet, 1/2 size down may make sense.

These are Beautiful Loafers and they are so comfortable I feel like I’m gliding when I wear them. I ordered these in a size 8 I usually wear a size 8.5-9 in shoes. I would suggest going a half size down if you don’t intend on wearing them with socks.

Shoe was so stiff and top of unyielding so I couldn’t even get them on...