Rating & Reviews
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30 customer reviewsWhat customers are saying:
Customers consistently love the shoes’ classic look, suede finish, and versatile style, saying they work well with everything from jeans to dress pants. A major recurring issue is squeaking, which many customers found loud and embarrassing after only a few wears, so this seems to be the main thing to watch for. Aside from that, several customers praised the quality and comfort, with a few noting the shoes feel durable and well made. Fit feedback was mixed, with some customers saying they ran a bit large or had a roomy toe box, so trying a half size down could be worth considering.
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Rafa LM
Age: 35 to 44Body type: AthleticFits true to size
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Do not buy - they will squeak
June 14, 2026I really liked these shoes and thought I would get lucky and avoid the squeaking everyone reported. I was wrong. After a few wears the shoes started to squeak loudly and are essentially unusable. Very unfortunate as they are good looking and otherwise seem to be of good quality.
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Ludlow Derby Shoes
March 7, 2026I have worn these only a few times. They were very uncomfortable at first. I thought they might break in and get better. The only thing that happened is that they started squeaking very loudly with every step. They look nice and seem to be well made, but they are not wearable at all. I am seeing numerous similar reviews. The website says they can't be returned or exchanged. They are clearly defective, so should be credited or replaced by J. Crew. Trust in brand severely shaken.
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March 9, 2026Sad to hear this! Be in touch soon.
Indy Tom
Age: 65 or overBody type: Straight and slenderHeight: 5'10"Size Purchased: 10Fits true to size
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Great high quality shoes
January 11, 2026I bought these two months ago. Reviews complained of squeaking soles. Since the price was reduced i decided to give them a try. I have experienced no problems at all. These are extremely high quality shoes. similar to Allen Edmund shoes i own.
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