Ludlow suede tassel loafers

This loafer is really well made and looks it. The color is a bout two shades darker so just keep that in mind. Also, you may need to break it in for it to finally be comfortable. Its not the most comfortable shoe, but I didn't expect it out of a loafer.

I own a lot of dress shoes of another brand in this style. However, I didn’t have the tassel brown suede shoe. These are constructed as well at a much much better price point. The insole is similar, and they even came with shoe bags. I got them at half off the sale price during a special sale for $118. Similar shoes in the other brand in this style run around $750. I thought before getting these that I might be disappointed and the shoes might be underconstructed and more suitable for a young guy. These are suitable for a middle-age guy like me.

I received loafers that look similar, but are not the same as the ones in the photos and description. I believe these were originally manufactured by Grant Stone in China, but the shoes I have state they were made in El Salvador. The pair I received have a foam insert over an indeterminate insole, not the "thick Italian leather" insole noted in the description or shown in the photos. My pair also did not have anything attesting to whether the suede is in fact from C.F. Stead; in fact, mine are a darker, more chocolate color, so I'd guess it's not the same as the shown snuff. Despite this, the loafers I received appear well made (for what they are) and are comfortable. I plan to keep them, but I would not advise paying anywhere near full price if you are expecting to receive what's being advertised. If you do order, I can say I ordered my standard dress shoe size and these fit just fine.

I ordered half size down as suggested and they feel small and tight. Like it feels like I wasn't supposed to order a half size down. They are also very STIFF. I have had suede loafers before and they usually have a small to zero break in period but not these loafers. Stiff as can be and your feet will only tolerate them for about 3-4 hours before blisters start forming. I was really hyped for these loafers considering there's only one solid company that makes suede tassel loafers (you know which brand I'm talking about) but they charge $600 a pair. I got these at such a steep holiday discount that I decided to keep them hoping they will soften up over time. I plan on eventually wearing them w/o socks but I wouldn't dare tempt my bare feet to such torture just yet. If I paid full price for these, I would've returned them.

Top decile loafers. Buy if you’re a fan of style and warm weather.

Shoes are of top quality and versatile with casual and business wear.