Shoe sizing question, for Loake and Grenson Rushden off pediwear & herringshoes

[kashmir]

Hi guys,

I'm from SE Asia here wanting to order shoes from either one of these two shops.
I know that I am 43 EU in my Italian balmorals; by conversion tables that translates to UK 9. Does Grenson Rushden or Loake run true to this?

Also, how do these two brands compare in terms of sizing? Because I have some Loake stock in town (they're overpriced, limited, and blobbier than the web pics, I don't know why) so I can check the sizing- this will help me with the first question as well.

Thanks!

 

[kashmir]

Bump.... no one?

 

[Gattopardo]

I'm also a 43 and found Loake 9F (they use F as their medium width, rather than E as many other Enlih makers do) to be a bit big, but I'm pretty happy with the fit in 8.5F. This is for the Buckingham on the Capital last and the Kempton chukka on the 026 last.

 

[Ag229487]

I've found with Loakes to size down one full size from your normal size. Same with C&J.

I am a US 10D usually, so I wear a 9F in Loakes. I will say a lot of the Loakes are a little clunky. I wish they came in E.

I will say its better to save the money and spring for a pair of C&J's. Loakes are affordable but the quality and style is meh..