Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[GentlemanJeff]

Sounds like 11.5e is worth trying.

 

[vdubiv]

Good question. In large part because of the overwhelming advice to size down, I brannock 11.5 E/2E, the 11 3E was huge, and length hadn’t been the issue. I do see where you’re going though.

If it helps, I’m an 11 3E in AE 65, and 11.5 2E in 511 last. My AE 1757 feels good in 11 3E, has some room in forefoot but locks the heel nicely. My only Alden is on the TruBal I’m a 11 2E and it fits great.

Not sure if this helps or not but I have 11.5E Leo last and they fit identical to my 12D 1757 last AE

 

[GrantStone]

Hi all! I’m struggling a little with the Leo last and have tried several sizes. I’ve tried 11 3E and those were huge (volume and width). I’m now trying 11 E and 10.5 3E. I can make both work, but the 11E is a tad snug in the forefoot but nicely locks in the heel and the 10.5 3E feels really good in the forefoot, but is sloppy in the heel and there’s heel slip even with thicker boot socks. Question: Which happens more as it the break in...forefoot relaxes some and it gives more there or it molds more to my heel and the sole breaks in giving me a better heel lock? I’m leaning on going with the better heel fit. Looking for advice. Thanks!

P.S. The Alexander last feels like it was made for my foot and 11E and 11.5E both work pretty well depending on if I want a snugger fit for the loafer or something with just enough comfortable room.

This will be a personal preference at this point since it sounds like both could work. If it were me, I would choose the 10.5EEE and the heel slip will be reduced once the boot has been worn for a few weeks.
The 11E sounds okay too, I just don't like a snug fit in the toe box/ball area. A lot of customers would lean towards the 11E because they want a snug fit all around.

 

[GrantStone]

New pair of maduro edwards. This pair is on the darker side of the spectrum. I think these will be getting a lot of wear...

 

[HL486]

New pair of maduro edwards. This pair is on the darker side of the spectrum. I think these will be getting a lot of wear...


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Those really look incredible

 

[DawgPound]

This will be a personal preference at this point since it sounds like both could work. If it were me, I would choose the 10.5EEE and the heel slip will be reduced once the boot has been worn for a few weeks.
The 11E sounds okay too, I just don't like a snug fit in the toe box/ball area. A lot of customers would lean towards the 11E because they want a snug fit all around.

Thanks Wyatt! I appreciate your thoughts, product quality, and your team and plan to be a long-time customer, no matter how much my wife resists on shoe purchases!

 

[GentlemanJeff]

New pair of maduro edwards. This pair is on the darker side of the spectrum. I think these will be getting a lot of wear...


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Are those 10.5e? If so, they're ugly as heck, but fortunately I am benevolent and will buy them from you.

If anything else, very nice.

 

[GrantStone]

Thanks Wyatt! I appreciate your thoughts, product quality, and your team and plan to be a long-time customer, no matter how much my wife resists on shoe purchases!

Thank you very much!

Are those 10.5e? If so, they're ugly as heck, but fortunately I am benevolent and will buy them from you.

If anything else, very nice.

Almost! 10.5D.

 

[DawgPound]

Whelp, decided to keep the 11.5 E Travelers and I love them! Just enough snug to hold them on and good room in the toes to not feel crunched. Best fitting loafer I’ve tried on or have. I own two AE loafers, the Palm Beach, which I love because of the uniqueness of it, and the Acheson which I’ll probably move for another Traveler in the future. Ignore the socks...just trying to break them in without destroying my feet. Now, need to decide on the size on the Leo.

 

[Erikdayo]

Those look great! It's amazing how different fit is for everyone. You're taking those loafers true to size where as I go 1 full size down and still find that they slide off a little too easily for my liking. Wish I could be a loafer guy. ?

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Those look great! It's amazing how different fit is for everyone. You're taking those loafers true to size where as I go 1 full size down and still find that they slide off a little too easily for my liking. Wish I could be a loafer guy. ?

As I am sure you know, all shoes are built to a generalized standard (i.e. a plastic or wooden last) yet our feet are individual. Take away the laces and you have one less thing to secure your individual foot into that standardized shape. As such, I too want to be a loafer guy but my narrow heels and wide forefoot do not allow for it within any makers offerings (and I have tried many of them in various lasts, sizes, and widths).

 

[XxLogo]

Whelp, decided to keep the 11.5 E Travelers and I love them! Just enough snug to hold them on and good room in the toes to not feel crunched. Best fitting loafer I’ve tried on or have. I own two AE loafers, the Palm Beach, which I love because of the uniqueness of it, and the Acheson which I’ll probably move for another Traveler in the future. Ignore the socks...just trying to break them in without destroying my feet. Now, need to decide on the size on the Leo.

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Now you just need some no show socks, or no socks at all

 

[DawgPound]

As I am sure you know, all shoes are built to a generalized standard (i.e. a plastic or wooden last) yet our feet are individual. Take away the laces and you have one less thing to secure your individual foot into that standardized shape. As such, I too want to be a loafer guy but my narrow heels and wide forefoot do not allow for it within any makers offerings (and I have tried many of them in various lasts, sizes, and widths).

I tend to relate (wider forefoot narrower heel) as I’m finding out in trying to get my Leo last size dialed in.

Now you just need some no show socks, or no socks at all

Ha! Agree, although I look like a bum right now and was just going comfy. These Nike dry fit runner socks are amazingly thin for athletic socks, compressive and don’t move...perfect for protecting my feet and not over stretching the shoes while they break in around the house.

 

[RogerKaputnik]

Ha! Agree, although I look like a bum right now and was just going comfy. These Nike dry fit runner socks are amazingly thin for athletic socks, compressive and don’t move...perfect for protecting my feet and not over stretching the shoes while they break in around the house.

Fear not! When the day comes when my wife will let me out of the house rockin' loafers like this, it'll be in a pair of GS. And I'll be wearing a sailor hat like my avatar.

 

[DawgPound]

Sounds like 11.5e is worth trying.

My first reaction was nah...that’ll be even bigger, but I tend to agree now. I’ll be ordering those shortly to give them a shot. Otherwise, I’ll go with Wyatt’s suggestion here and go with 10.5 3E. I’m not a big fan of the snugness of the 11E Leo. My hope is the 11.5E is a great fit and not too big since there are usually more product options with the E vs 3E size.