Customer Reviews Vagabond Shoemakers Cosmo 2.0 Leather Penny Loafer

Style-wise these were exactly what I wanted and I had been on a nearly fruitless 3 month search for a good-quality, stylish and functional chunky shoe. I’d ordered 5 different sizes and styles of platform loafers from a few retailers and these were the only ones I kept. They felt snug at first but loosened up enough on my first wear that my heel started slipping out. Added a heel grip and now they’re perfect! I am a 7.5/8 and opted for the 8 in these and I’m glad I did. I have slightly narrow feet with high arches and these are comfortable on the top of my foot after breaking in and feel wonderful in the toe box. Length is good for me. Quality seems really good! Several wears and no visible creasing of the shoes, no gouging or denting of the soles. They have a little heft and weight to them but for this style of shoe that’s fine with me. I’m in my late 40s and prefer to wear fun styles (but not kiddie or comical, you know?) and these fit in really well with my clothes. Lots of R13 pieces, Nili Lotan Shon pants, wide leg pants and jeans (love the Citizens of Humanity horseshoe jeans!), and Anine Bing sweatshirts and button ups. I wear mostly subdued colors and classic prints (mild plaids or menswear striping) and these shoes totally work.

When I first tried them on, I couldn't even get my foot in. Ugh, I was so disappointed! I'm normally an 8-8.5 and purchased the 9. I was about to return them the next day when I thought, maybe I should try again; after all, my first attempt was at the end of a long day. Well, low and behold the second attempt was a success! Granted it was a reminiscent of trying to put on a wet bathing suit (a lot of jostling going on). I'm not sure how they will be walking around, but I just love the style! I've been searching for a chunky loafer for months and kept coming back to this one (but hesitated because of the "too small" reviews). I plan to stretch them on the shoe stretcher and hope it gives me another 1/2 size rather than return for a 10 - I think that size would be far too big. I will update this review if I'm successful (will cry if I'm not).

I bought the Size 8 even though I am usually a 7-7.5 after reading the reviews to size up. I definitely have a bit of room, but wearing with thick socks is still good! I think I am likely right in between their 7 and 8, so I think better to size up than have them be too tight. SO cute and comfy. I've worn them on a couple of short walks so far (25min walks) and no break-in pain! Love these shoes.

Felt tight and impossible to get foot into. I have rarely ever had an issue with this brand.

I’m a size 10, but after reading the reviews and checking the sizing chart- (a 41 is usually equivalent to a 10…. NOT a 40) I ordered the 11. They fit exactly like a 10. I do not have wide feet, but they are slightly tight across the top of my feet. They will stretch, though! Aside from that, I like them a lot. They have some height without being too much, I like the more rounded toe box (a lot of loafers have narrow toes), and I like that it’s a full leather upper. I’m hoping that means they last a long time…. otherwise the price would feel kinda steep. :)

my new cutest loafer!

I have a different pair of Vagabonds that I adore in size 39. Those fit perfectly... but unfortunately, I couldn't even get my foot into this Cosmo 2.0 Penny Loafer. I tried a couple times, no way this shoe is going onto my foot. Disappointed, they're going back. Maybe if there was some stretch to the strap that crosses over the arch of the foot, it could allow the foot to enter the shoe? I dunno. I don't think sizing up makes sense for me, they're going back. Sad. Beautiful Shoe.

Great pair of loafers and did not have to break them out - got them as my work office shoes :)

very cool and comfortable

I bought these in my normal size, at first I was nervous since they felt tight to get into, but within a matter of hours they softened to the shape of my foot and are now a PERFECT fit and are already my favorite shoes. Incredible quality and craftsmanship.

These are the most difficult shoes to get on that I’ve ever experienced in my life. However, once they are on they are pretty comfortable, they look great, and taking them off is no problem. Normally I would return, but these shoes are exactly the look I was going for and I haven’t found anything I like as much so I’m going to keep them and hope that putting them on gets easier as they break in.

The whole sizes only creates a problem but they are so cute I fixed it. I've been looking for a pair of platform, chunky, lug sole penny loafers for a long time. I didnt want a high block heel but wanted the lug and some lift. Most styles that fit that description are over the top in the lug or the platform. I wanted the style but didn't want to go crazy. Tried a pair of Doc's but they were just too extra. The style of these is perfect. The toe is not quite rounded, almost squared off. The leather is soft and the shoe has flex-not stiff like a platform or lug can be. Only problem is the whole sizes. I wear a 6.5 and unless a shoe is obviously sized big I will never size down. I ordered the 7 and I can say they are true to size. Almost a half size too big. The length is actually almost perfect but they slip off my heel. Now most shoes slip off my heel-its narrow-so I am used to needing heel grips in any shoe that does not lace or is a clog, mule or sandal. Threw a heel girp in them and they don't slip. That is all I needed to make this adorable loafer fit perfectly.

I have been eyeing these shoes for a few years now. I love the Prada lug sole loafers and these have a similar vibe. I read other reviews about tricky sizing (euro), so I ordered two sizes. I'm usually a 7.5 and ordered a 38 and a 39. My feet are a standard width, maybe a touch narrow. These shoes have an odd fit... the toebox feels tight, but my heel kept slipping in both sizes. I'm ultimately keeping the 38 and exploring using heel grips or an insert to reduce the amount of movement... a little nervous those solutions won't work, and I'll be stuck with slippy shoes. But I love the look of them! Hoping for the best.

They recommend ordering up if you are a half size, so I went from an 8.5 to a 9 and they fit fine. Some reviewers have noted that they are hard to get on. Using a shoe horn, I didn’t have a problem. They did slip up and down a little on my heel like loafers seem to do, but it was manageable. They just weren’t quite what I wanted. I have last year’s chunky (and much cheaper) penny loafers from H&M and they are actually a little cuter than these. I wanted something a little dressier and these are just bit too chunky to fit the bill. But they are trendy and well-made, so if a chunky loafer is what you’re looking for, you might give them a try.

I loved the look and style of this shoe. The length was good, but the heel slipped when walking and unfortunately I couldn’t live with that so back they went.

These are beautiful shoes, just very small. I couldn't get my foot even halfway into the shoe in my regular size.

Way too small. Tried the next size up and they were way too big. I was disappointed 'cause I love how they look.

All I remember from wearing these shoes is the pain on the upper part of my feet from the shoes being so miserably tight and narrow on top. It was nothing short of torture. Sure, they look great but they're not actually meant for wearing. Couldn't return because brought them on vacation with me and did not want to carry them the whole trip and back just to return them. They were left by the dumpster outside our hotel.

I love the style of this shoe but the fit was off by half a size small and the width felt narrow. I am a true size 10. I ordered the next size larger and the stitching was defective. Truly sad because they are gorgeous. If the brand improved their product I would certainly try them again.