Eleanor Loafer (Women)

After a recent foot injury, I needed some flats that are appropriate for business meetings. I didn't want to drop the cash on another pair of Gucci loafers, particularly in these two colors that I probably won't wear as much. This shoe is beautiful, and very well constructed. The Sand Stone is a tad more casual given the pebbled leather and stacked wood heel. I'm on the fence on these. I think if they were closer to $200 I'd feel better about them. At the $298 price point I'd prefer them to be smooth calfskin with a covered heel. The Dark Carmine is a browner tone of burgundy than I was expecting/hoping for. They are gorgeous, but don't pair well with anything in my wardrobe - they didn't look right with burgundy OR brown. I found them to be true to size, but have a more narrow foot which is definitely conducive to the shape of the shoe. My regular size 9 fits me perfectly with liner socks. You may want to go up a half size depending on your foot shape and what kind of socks you want to wear. I ended up returning both pairs and instead purchased them in a beautiful ivory leather at another store.

I wear these shoes about 2-3 times a week only for notary appts and I have noticed since the leather meets the ground without a thick sole, the leather is now starting to develop a small tear. Love them but they will wear and tear quickly especially if you bump the toe on sidewalk or pavement from time to time.