Meermin Mallorca Shoes

[Quesjac]

Hello all! Sorry, I'm new to StyleForum so apologies if there's a way of searching this thread for Hiro-related last questions.

I'm considering buying my first pair of Meermin shoes in the form of their current tasseled loafers available MTO. My issue is related to sizing (surprise, surprise), as I have really quite wide feet. Meermin recommend that I go for a 10, but I have seen people saying that the Hiro last is not overly generous in the width. What are people's experiences with this last? I am a 10 on Loake's River last (after some wearing in), a 10.5 on Capital (also requiring quite some wearing in), and a 10H in RM Williams (although I do completely fill the width out). The fact that they are suede and unlined makes me think they'll give, but I don't want to completely distort the shape.

Finally, any fixes for if I go for a 10.5 and they're too big?

Many thanks in advance!

In my experience loafers are the hardest to fit. I would recommend trying on a pair in Madrid or New York if at all possible, or buying a cheap used pair on Hiro, but if you're really set on MTO buying blind I'd get the 10 and expect a fair bit of break-in.

 

[MrParkinsons]

In my experience loafers are the hardest to fit. I would recommend trying on a pair in Madrid or New York if at all possible, or buying a cheap used pair on Hiro, but if you're really set on MTO buying blind I'd get the 10 and expect a fair bit of break-in.

Ah, excellent. I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get to either store, sadly. I don't suppose anyone has ever compiled a list of measurements corresponding to each size on here, have they?

 

[Quesjac]

Ah, excellent. I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get to either store, sadly. I don't suppose anyone has ever compiled a list of measurements corresponding to each size on here, have they?

You can get the measurements from Meermin CS I believe.

 

[SchachMundialECapital]

You might find this chart useful:

 

[MrParkinsons]

You might find this chart useful:
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Thank you! I'm assuming that's in mm, in which case, a size 10 would only be 99mm wide? Am I reading that correctly? If that is the case then even a size 12 isn't wide enough for me!

 

[Dingusberry]

Are you unlacing them all the way down the shoe when you put them on?? If not you should try that.

Yes, I have tried. I unlace them all the way down.

 

[Dingusberry]

You might find this chart useful:
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Where can I find the full chart?

 

[Quesjac]

Yes, I have tried. I unlace them all the way down.

I have a pair of Meermin boots in calf which did get considerably softer but I do still use the pull tab to get them on.

 

[SchachMundialECapital]

Where can I find the full chart?

Contact the manufacturer.

 

[SchachMundialECapital]

Thank you! I'm assuming that's in mm, in which case, a size 10 would only be 99mm wide? Am I reading that correctly? If that is the case then even a size 12 isn't wide enough for me!

Keep in mind these are internal last measurements. You should compare with your actual foot width, preferably while wearing typical socks.

 

[MrParkinsons]

Keep in mind these are internal last measurements. You should compare with your actual foot width, preferably while wearing typical socks.

Quite! That seems really narrow! My foot is 99mm if I remove my little toe and all associated metatarsals!

 

[SchachMundialECapital]

Quite! That seems really narrow! My foot is 99mm if I remove my little toe and all associated metatarsals!

In that case, it is entirely possible that you would find the Hiro/Elton lasts uncomfortable.

 

[Dingusberry]

I have a pair of Meermin boots in calf which did get considerably softer but I do still use the pull tab to get them on.

Do you know if sizing for Rui and Hiro are the same? Or should I go half size up for Hiro?

 

[Quesjac]

Do you know if sizing for Rui and Hiro are the same? Or should I go half size up for Hiro?

Rui is more spacious through the waist and toes. I wear the same size but if you have very wide feet and Rui is tight then perhaps you won't want to.

 

[Dingusberry]

Rui is more spacious through the waist and toes. I wear the same size but if you have very wide feet and Rui is tight then perhaps you won't want to.

My Ruis are very comfortable and roomy, while my Hiros in the same size is hella tight and needs a lot of breaking in.