Temara Penny Loafer

Beautiful shoe, but runs slightly big. Depending on the brand/style, I’m usually a 5 (birks/sambas I have to go with kids size). With this pair, I would need to size down to a children’s 3.5.

These shoes are reliable and beautiful. Love the two-tone leather and didn’t take me long to break in (I wear them for 9 hrs a day). Definitely recommend a band aid at the heel under socks for a couple of days. Sizing was perfect for me - exact same as my usual shoe size. If I had narrower feet, then I might’ve gone down a size. Foot slips nicely into these shoes and are quite comfortable once broken in. So happy with these shoes and have received many compliments.

So stiff I couldn’t imagine how long it would take to soften up if ever

The Arcadia Temara Loafers offer great, expected quality. The versatile colorway pairs easily with most outfits yet still manages to stand out—it’s definitely not basic! The break-in process is challenging, requiring about a week of dedicated, 30-minute indoor wear sessions to soften up. Sizing runs big: I sized down to a 41 from my usual 42 or 43 sneaker size. Highly recommend placing a band-aid on your heel under your sock for the first few outdoor ventures.