Customer Reviews Eastland 1955 Edition Classic II

Eastland Classic Comfort - The shoe runs a little larger than actual size, but for the most part, seems to be a great product and customer service was outstanding. Response time to inquiries/shipment was phenomenal... thank you!

Eastland Classic II - After trying on the shoe, I felt that the shoe was a slight larger than the marked size, which caused me to grab a thick pair of socks to wear with the shoe.

I ordered my normal size 8W and these where extra long and huge!! Not just wide in toe box but the entire length of the shoe including the heel was wide. I could find no shoe size on the inside of either shoe thinking surely they sent me the wrong size. I would not recommend and will not try another size but will try another brand of penny loafers from Zappos.

I love the look of penny loafers, but have a very hard time finding styles that fit my wide foot. I previously bought the Sebago brand from Zappos, but when I was ready to replace them, for whatever reason, they were no longer offered, so I tried these instead. All in all, I wish I'd searched harder for the Sebago brand. These look okay, not great, but okay. Initial reaction on taking them out of the box was that they had a sort of "pleather-y" appearance, that I wasn't crazy about, but it was passable. While I could deal with the appearance, the real issue was comfort. These were wide enough, which was great, but the soles seemed to have very little padding or arch support. After a long day on my feet or walking any kind of distance, my feet ached. That was helped greatly by a pair of Dr. Scholl’s insoles, but a great pair of shoes shouldn't need insoles to be comfortable. Biggest problem is that the top of the shoe (the vamp? the throat?) is so stiff it really bites into the top of my foot when I walk. At the end of the day, and often all evening after I take them off, the top of my foot aches, and I can't wear them two days in a row, or my feet really pay the price. I'm hoping that as these break in and the leather softens, this problem will go away, but I'm not sure I want to endure the pain for however long that takes. If these had been comfortable, I definitely would have bought another pair in brown. Instead, I'll probably search around to see if I can find Sebagos somewhere. They were stiff at first, too, but comfortable and never painful and they looked a lot better. If Zappos started selling them again, I'd buy several pair to stock up. I won't buy these again.

This shoe is nowhere near as well-made or as attractive as Sebago’s Plaza. As far as sizing is concerned though, I normally wear a 9W and I found this 9W to be a bit sloppy in both length and width. Might have been OK with a sock, but I like the Sebago Plaza so much better that I’m sending these back regardless.

I made a big mistake buying these shoes. There is a reason why they are so cheap. I have had to buy inserts as there is literally nothing between my foot and the sole of the shoe. They are not at all comfortable if you have to do any walking or standing.

Nice style, but BAD shoe. The leather is too stiff, the toebox is too narrow, the heel & the rest of the show is wider than other "medium" widths. There is NO arch support & the lining only goes up to the ball of the foot & then NOTHING. There is a seam right under the ball of the foot that is quite uncomfortable. I suppose if you wear thicker socks you won’t notice this. Also, it does run about 1/2 size larger than marked so size down 1/2 size on this one. Also, the leather is not of the best quality & I don’t think it would "break-in" like the older leather that was used on these shoes way back when.

Runs small and narrow, very cushioned but overall small . I would size up 1/2 a size for width and 1/2 for length.

Bought them for my sister, she the pair I had on, immediately said "I want them for my birthday." So I obliged...she absolutely loves them, great color, great fit. Very classic loafer.

I have never worn a wide width before but these shoes are so narrow that I should have ordered wide. Love the shoe and hopefully will be able to break in soon.

I need a wide toe box so ordered the shoe in a wide width. The cut of the shoe toe even in a wide is still too tapered.

Good looking, very comfortable. However, they really don't have much support, and I have developed a hot heel so I cannot wear them at the moment. Despite that, I would order them because I like the looks and the feel of them.

These loafers are a reminder of my high school years of wearing penny loafers. Most of all they are well made. They do not have a good arch support but I made sure they were sized so that I could add an insert. I love them and will enjoy wearing them. Thank you Zappos for making shopping with you so easy and returns are easy as well. I never stop trying, if one doesn't work, I just return them and try another, easy as pie. Thank you again.

Frequent Customer - The Eastland Classic II is just that; a very classic looking loafer. It's a great shoe for both office and running around on the weekend. It could use a bit more arch support, but otherwise, no complaints. I'd buy them again.

A classic shoe, difficult to size - I had to order three pairs to figure out the right fit! I think it is the narrower toe box that might complicate sizing.

Returned these due to sizing. I wear a size 8 and it felt like I needed a size 9 wide. I could barely get my foot in this shoe.

I like the color of the leather and construction. I decided to return them though, because they are too wide, especially in the heel and slip off my foot. I could not order a smaller size though, as my toes were already as crowded as I could stand. Also not a fan of the contrasting stitching.

I wish I could return these. The first time I wore them, they were completely comfortable. After a second try, the left shoe suddenly started pinching my foot in an unbearable way. I cannot wear them for more than 10 minutes without needing to change shoes.

Cute shoes - super narrow though. I am still trying to break them in. I hope they will 'give' quite a bit, otherwise it was a waste of money. I have a wide foot and ordered these in the wide - I would be shocked to see the narrow ones.

Way too narrow. will only fit narrow feet. Somewhat cheap shoe; very little leather.

Great looking shoe. No arch support and not very sturdy on sides. Priced too high for what you get.

Okay shoe - A little bit wider than I expected, but this is the first loafer that has felt comfortable on my wide feet. The quality is not what I expected but this shoe is fine for work.

Funny proportions - The proportions on this shoe are "feminized," which wasn't what I was looking for. I like a longer toebox. The price was good, though.

Fit - Loved the excellent service and fast delivery - however, if you purchase this shoe it runs large - order at least a half size larger.

Eastland loafers- disappointing - The shoes I received in the Zappos order were not the same quality as the Eastland loafers I've purchased in stores. The leather is very thin and there is no arch support. Also, I ordered a wide size and it didn't fit. I am returning them.