Traveler Penny Dune Chromexcel

The dune chromexcel leather is stunning right out of the box and it looks like it will age and wear just as beautifully. The traveler loafer is a very comfortable design, i bought this to wear for international travel and even before breaking it in, i’m already certain it will serve me well.

Not your grandpa’s stompers

Sizing any loafer is going to be difficult, but Kim made it really easy. We eventually settled on a full size down from Brannock (I am a TTS 11. 5D and I ordered a 10. 5D in CXL Travelers). I first went with the suggestion of half size down (11 D). After about a week of heavy use (some days I would have about 10k steps in them) I still noticed heel slip in both. My right instep was tight and my left was just right. I then tried the 10. 5Ds and noticed that my heels were making consistent contact with the heel counter and slip wasn’t as much of an issue than with the 11Ds. But in the 10. 5Ds I noticed my left instep was tight and my right was perfect (weird). All in all, I would prefer to size these in person, but this is the nature of the beast. It’s nice to know folks at Grant Stone were willing to work with me until the fit was as close to perfect as we could get it. They do their best to make sure their customers are happy and you can really tell that’s a core pillar for them. Other than sizing woes, the loafers are awesome. They are my go-to beaters. I’ll wear them around the house and out and about. The quality for the price is absolutely mind blowing and they are truly comfortable enough to wear all day. Break in was not super painful for me. Most I felt was some soreness on my instep. The butyl soles are my absolute favorite. I have taken a couple falls on wooden stairs with leather soles, but the butyls provide enough grip that I feel confident in them. I would love to see these on more models. I seriously can’t stress how awesome these soles are. They wear a little differently than “normal” leather soles, but I honestly couldn’t care less. They strike a distinct balance between form and function. Grant Stone has created something truly amazing with the Traveler loafer. I look forward to seeing how these loafers break in further and patina over time.

10/10, no notes

The quality of these loafers is unmatched at this price point. The style and fit are perfect. The customer service I received while trying to find the right size for my foot was also a masterclass that other brands could learn from. I highly recommend these if you’re thinking about them.