Customer Reviews Allen Edmonds Cavanaugh

This is an outstanding penny loafer. The fit is just a smidge wide--which I like, I tend to wear loafers like sneakers; so this will fit looser than say an AE wing tip. High quality construction and it's lined.

I am a value buyer. I have never been disappointed with the value (the cost / value) of Allen Edmonds products.

Allen Edmond's Cavanaugh penny loafer is the best shoe for style, comfort and quality. It can be dressed up or down. I have worn Allen Edmond penny loafers for over 50 years and always been proud to wear them. I do regret that they no longer make the style in a C width or in cordovan leather.

Good looking loafer. However, the burgundy color isn't what I expected. It fits very comfortably with good cushion. No need to break in.

Replacement for twenty year old Sabago Loafers. I really lijke the soft liner.

I see more than a few negative reviews of the Cavanaugh Penny. Then the company response is a simple "We're sorry". If quality is an issue, as several have said, what is being done to address the quality issue? Why do the shoes not run true to size? Customers who have complaints want more than we're sorry. They want accountability because of the hard earned money they have spent on your product.

I bought a sorely needed pair of loafers. I expected a more soft fit, but they are pretty stiff up front. Actually gave me a blister on first day of wear. I will continue to break them in, and I assume they will soften.

Lets call these shoes a 3-to-4 star. The only reason I went with 3 is the run a little slim for width D and quarter-to-half size small. The construction was built to last a lifetime, so if you are like me and expect your shoes to live a long and happy life then these are great loafers. However, the leather material is STIFF (maybe sturdy? But more stiff). I will have a tough time breaking these in so I am using some mild leather stretcher spray with cedar blocks. Penny Loafers should be comfortable, as the casual choice for professional wear. We will see how things go.

I am happy with how the shoes look but the shoes are too narrow and I find that my feet hurt while I wear them as well as the next day. My toes get very cramped in these shoes.

I haven't purchased Allen Edmonds in a very long time since my original Park Aves. Looking for a loafer, I recently picked these up during a sale. The shoes seem nice, leather looks good, but the sizing is completely different. They must have changed their sizing when they rebranded a while back becuase the size 9D doesn't fit anything like my 9D Parks. It's looks and feels like it's almost two sizes smaller. I actually looked to see if maybe they accidently put in a size 7 or 8 but sure enough, it was a 9. Both shoes are labled as "classic fit" and mention to take your regular size. Looks like I'm going to have to go back to an actual store again to get fitted for their shoes as they must have changed everything. So if you purchased AE's before the rebranding and want another pair now, I strongly suggest getting refitted becuase everything is not how it was.

A classic designed penny loafer, so then why was it discontinued? I was recommended a 12 B size, which was sold out, so I took a 11.5 D, not comfortable to say the least I just hope someday they get break in enough to be comfortable to walk around in... Why does AE discontinue classics like these, which should be a staple of the line?

This is my second bout with the Cavanaugh and I'm still not sure about it. A vamp on the first pair ripped (similar to leather dry rot) along the stitches after relatively light wear over the years. It cannot be repaired. I wanted a high quality, US made shoe, so I decided to give the Cavanaugh another try. The new pair fits seems narrower that my other "D" widths. I assume that the Cavanaugh, like many slip-ons, will stretch a bit with use. But the common wisdom is that a well-fitted show should be comfortable from the start

Purchased a pair of oxblood Cavanaugh 4 months ago. I love the style and color of the shoe. I get numerous compliments with people asking where I got them. Only complaint is the quality. As I mentioned, I purchased these four months ago and wear the pair a handful of times a month. The soles are already worn out. I own other pairs of AE (all leather soles, no toe taps), but I've never had soles wear out this fast - it's unbelievable, the shoes aren't broken-in yet and I've already worn the leather through the stitching (sole has split). With that said, I would not recommend these as there are better penny loafers out there.

I've bought Allen Edmonds penny loafers for years and less than a year ago bought a pair each of black and cognac Cavanaughs. Neither fits the way my previous pairs have and worse, the soles are already coming apart with just occasional wear. Not up to the usual AE quality.