Meermin Mallorca Shoes

[MajorDash]

Boots from the custom boot event landed today. Pretty impressed with the construction and finishing for the price. The waxy commander texture is a bit different from what I imagined but these will be perfect for slopping around in poor weather. Getting a wear in today before real summer hits
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When did you order these?

 

[KarlHungus]

When did you order these?

I recall February. Original delivery was supposed to be April but factory was shut down for around 2 months

 

[MajorDash]

I recall February. Original delivery was supposed to be April but factory was shut down for around 2 months

Just curious as my friend ordered a MTO pair of boots back in November last year, and he still hasn't gotten them. I was wondering if it was from the same MTO event.

 

[Max727]

Looking for some advice

I need some penny loafers for a wedding this Friday, and am thinking about the Meermin unlined penny loafers in the Ron last.

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Discover one of our all time bestsellers: The Unlined Penny Loafer, our own take on the classic penny loafer, revisited & updated to be more comfortable than ever. Featuring a glove-like fit, fully unstructured & unlined upper construction, allowing for greater breathability and flexibility...

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I’m a 10.5D in Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenues. They fit pretty good, maybe a little tight. What sizing should I go for the penny loafers? Im thinking of ordering two pairs and returning that one I don’t like, but would like to avoid that if possible. I just can’t take a chance by ordering the wrong size and not having the new pair in time for the wedding. I won’t be procrastinating like this again!!! (Lol yeah right…)

Edit: I ended up going with the UK 9’s. I kept reading about heel slippage, so I figured I’d size down a little and hope they stretch if they’re tight. Really hoping I made the right call here. My feet aren’t wide, I think they may actually be a little on the narrower side of “regular.” I thought about getting a pair of the 9.5’s as well but I heard their returns process is terrible.

 

[Max727]

Cool, expect some heel slip with any shoe that is new until the sole breaks in. I will probably end up getting the unlined in a 9UK soon. Thanks for helping out!

How did they fit?

 

[XxLogo]

How did they fit?

We’re these the RON? They were terrible fitting. Ended up selling for a loss. I have much better fitting loafers in a Grant Stone 9D and SoH 8UK. My feet are on the wide side, but these RON’s felt narrow and long to me

 

[Max727]

Noob question

Do you use shoe trees in unlined penny loafers? I have a feeling you don’t because I’ve seen a few people mention that they use a shoe tree to try stretching out their new unlined penny loafers.

Also, my new penny loafers are arriving this Thursday, and I want to wear them the next day to a wedding. I ordered them on the tighter side (9UK, I wear a 10.5D in Allen Edmonds), so I’m wondering how they will feel. I know you normally shouldn’t wear leather shoes two days in a row, but I feel I may have to this time as I want them at least a little broken-in by the next day. Any advice would be appreciated! I’m just hoping they’re the right size… 🤞

 

[Mercurio]

Noob question

Do you use shoe trees in unlined penny loafers? I have a feeling you don’t because I’ve seen a few people mention that they use a shoe tree to try stretching out their new unlined penny loafers.

Also, my new penny loafers are arriving this Thursday, and I want to wear them the next day to a wedding. I ordered them on the tighter side (9UK, I wear a 10.5D in Allen Edmonds), so I’m wondering how they will feel. I know you normally shouldn’t wear leather shoes two days in a row, but I feel I may have to this time as I want them at least a little broken-in by the next day. Any advice would be appreciated! I’m just hoping they’re the right size… 🤞

You should use shoe trees with unlined loafers as their main purpose isn't stretching but absorbing the moisture of your feet and maintaining their shape: unlined shoes are more susceptible to creasing.

On the other hand, your feet are probably going to suffer since it's never a good idea to do what you're going to do: wear a new pair of shoes intensely, especially with loafers, since you don't know how instep will fit.

 

[sid11111]

Noob question

Do you use shoe trees in unlined penny loafers? I have a feeling you don’t because I’ve seen a few people mention that they use a shoe tree to try stretching out their new unlined penny loafers.

Also, my new penny loafers are arriving this Thursday, and I want to wear them the next day to a wedding. I ordered them on the tighter side (9UK, I wear a 10.5D in Allen Edmonds), so I’m wondering how they will feel. I know you normally shouldn’t wear leather shoes two days in a row, but I feel I may have to this time as I want them at least a little broken-in by the next day. Any advice would be appreciated! I’m just hoping they’re the right size… 🤞

I optimistically wore a GYW penny loafer (non-meermin) out of the box and destroyed my heels and toes. There is still a massive discoloured spot on my right toe from bruising under the nail due to this event which happened 4 months ago. Good luck my man.

 

[Max727]

Sweet, I’m excited now. Lol

 

[Max727]

Is there anything I can do to improve comfort before then?

 

[edinatlanta]

Is there anything I can do to improve comfort before then?

In a word: no.

 

[Max727]

I’ll just have to cover the hotspots in blister pads and hope it works out 😄

 

[Mercurio]

I’ll just have to cover the hotspots in blister pads and hope it works out 😄

You should have a plan "B", which means a spare pair of shoes, just in case. Tomorrow you will know...

 

[Ageless]

I finally received shipping info for my boots. These boots are from the Jan 20th preorder.