A. Testoni Shoes on Gilt

I bought the suede loafers in 9.5 the last time they were on sale at Gilt, and like them. I'm around a 10.75 and they fit well. IMO a good deal for $148; nice finish and comfortable.

Nothing special about Testoni - middle of the road Italian leather goods maker - unless you come across the Amadeo line (soles stamped with feather image).

http://www.gilt.com/s/atest0810/product/28589541 thinking about buying these... thoughts? also, what size should I get? I'm usuallly a 10.5-11 in everything....

i wanted to get the blue suede loafers. but alas, i just cant go buy anything i see.

It says they fit true to size. I don't own any Testoni shoes to offer guidance on fit, however. It is calf skin, which is very supple and may stretch.

These may be UK sized and GILT is doing the conversion to US sizing. The shoes you received may be marked one size smaller.

they listed it as US sizes on gilt right now.


also , from my experience, a testoni dress shoes run slightly small/tight.

the $500-ish MRP and lower shoes are solid but unspectacular; the higher-end lines are superb, but priced to match...

you were quick on the quoting.

i removed it for you bro

One thing you NEED to look out for are the ones that are labeled A. Testoni Basics--I ordered a couple pairs of these and they are made in Morocco I believe, really bad quality. Leather felt plasticky like a $200 retail shoe, not a $500 shoe. Since Testoni goes on Gilt so often and I've never seen this "Basic" line before, I'm assuming it's a made for Gilt "special" product. Either way, FWIW, I returned both pairs of calfskin oxfords that I boguht. I'd be wary of the Gilt Testoni sales, especially looking out for the origin on the item description. I suspect the Italian ones are the ones that everyone is familiar with, and the imported ones are all "Basics"

lol. thanks sho!

i wish luxury brands would not do this -- for their own sake.

soon everyone will be going the pierre cardin route.