Sam Edelman Loraine Loafers | White | Size 8.5 | Shopbop

These are seriously the comfiest shoes ever; I can wear them for hours, whether at the airport or at work. They're made of super soft, high-quality buttery leather and don’t even need to be broken in. Honestly, they’re better than some of the more expensive luxury brands. They’re not just stylish and trendy, but also really durable. They fit perfectly, TTS, and I totally recommend them. I’m definitely getting more colors! Absolutely love them! Love Love Love!!

Beautiful shoes

These shoes are beautiful no doubt. The sizing is somewhat odd to me. I'm a size US 8. I ordered a half size down to be safe after reading reviews about them running large. However, they were still too large on my feet. Perhaps I should have gone a whole size down. But then I also read reviews where some did that and then they ran too small, so I’m really unsure with sizing of these shoes. My plan is to buy another pair in a different color, but I'll go with a half size smaller and add an insole to ensure the perfect fit. I hope this review is helpful.

Comfortable Flats

the shoe is very comfortable. I was pleasently surprised bc many flats are not as comfortable as you think they should be. The back of the shoe is soft; which contributes to its comfort. The pattern doesn't match the Sam Edleman dress I purchased about 2 years ago in the sameish pattern. I say "sameish" bc it's close but no cigar. It does the job though w/o it being too different. They are very comfortable however and for this reason I would recommend the style and shoe. I would order more; however, right now my budget it limited. I am also newly retired and am looking to get rid of items and not add on. :)

Happy wide feet!

I had been eyeing these shoes for probably over a year before pulling the trigger. I love how simple and professional they are while still being able to be casual. My initial hesitation was about the width and price - I have bunions, and I am so excited to be able to say that the wide width is fantastic! My feet have enough width and are quite comfortable! I wear these to the office 3x a week and plan to wear them on a work trip where we'll be walking quite a bit. They're super comfortable and so far have held up very very well! Worth the investment for me!

No heel blisters

I bought the Loraine Loafer in Saddle leather. I had almost given up wearing heeled shoes because it seemed everything I bought (Vionics, Bjorn, TIEKS) rubbed my heeel and gave me horrible blisters. I had to wear Birkenstocks and while they are comfy, aren't very professional. I have wide feet but these were so amzing I quikly boght another pair in patent. The are a wee bit narrow but have already stretched. I cannot believe I can wear these and my heels aren't shredded and blistered. They go with everything!

Picky Feet Will Be Happy!

- The smooth, solid leather feels true to size so if you normally wear a Medium Width, choose Medium Width and Regular shoe size.- The textured, croc leather style runs narrow so if you normally wear a Medium Width order a Wide Width and Regular shoe size. The textured leather croc will be most comfortable in Wide Widths, even for those who do not usually wear a Wide Width.- I have a lot of Naturalizer cork wedges that are comfortable, but could never find a Naturalizer loafer that was comfortable. Sam Edelman Loraine Leather Bit Loafers are a must have staple.- I have three smooth leather pairs now: black, saddle brown, and violet. All colors effortlessly transition from work to weekend attire. I will definitely be ordering more of the smooth leather bit ... More- The smooth, solid leather feels true to size so if you normally wear a Medium Width, choose Medium Width and Regular shoe size.- The textured, croc leather style runs narrow so if you normally wear a Medium Width order a Wide Width and Regular shoe size. The textured leather croc will be most comfortable in Wide Widths, even for those who do not usually wear a Wide Width.- I have a lot of Naturalizer cork wedges that are comfortable, but could never find a Naturalizer loafer that was comfortable. Sam Edelman Loraine Leather Bit Loafers are a must have staple.- I have three smooth leather pairs now: black, saddle brown, and violet. All colors effortlessly transition from work to weekend attire. I will definitely be ordering more of the smooth leather bit loafers.- No blisters & No pain.- Excellent for high insteps, plantar fasciitis, and occasional swelling of feet and ankles.

Pleasantly surprised

I have come to love Sam Edelman shoes when I can get them in my size. I’m really a 12W but 13 also works for me and these shoes fit beautifully. The leather is buttery soft so I expect they may stretch or conform to my feet with wear, which is even better. I typically prefer at least a 1” heel as my feet/ankles tend to pronate in flats but these are really supportive, in part because the vamp (top) of the shoe covers much of the foot and holds it in place. For that reason my feet look long. The style also makes my feet look more narrow, which for me is a plus (as someone with large feet). The styling of the shoe lends itself well to office attire but could be equally as chic with jeans or khakis.

Product Review

Smooth, Solid Leather vs Textured Croc LeatherThe smooth, solid leather feels true to size so if you normally wear a Medium width, choose Medium width and regular shoe size. The textured, croc leather style runs narrow so if you normally wear a Medium width order a Wide width and regular shoe size. Excellent loafers for high insteps, plantar fasciitis, and occasional swelling of feet and ankles; these are by far the most comfortable and stylish loafers I have found. I have a lot of Naturalizer cork wedges that are comfortable, but could never find a Naturalizer loafer that was comfortable. Sam Edelman's Loraine Leather Loafers are a reliable stable. I have three pairs now: black, saddle brown, and violet which effortlessly transition from work to weekend attire. No ... MoreSmooth, Solid Leather vs Textured Croc LeatherThe smooth, solid leather feels true to size so if you normally wear a Medium width, choose Medium width and regular shoe size. The textured, croc leather style runs narrow so if you normally wear a Medium width order a Wide width and regular shoe size. Excellent loafers for high insteps, plantar fasciitis, and occasional swelling of feet and ankles; these are by far the most comfortable and stylish loafers I have found. I have a lot of Naturalizer cork wedges that are comfortable, but could never find a Naturalizer loafer that was comfortable. Sam Edelman's Loraine Leather Loafers are a reliable stable. I have three pairs now: black, saddle brown, and violet which effortlessly transition from work to weekend attire. No blisters & No pain. Can't wait to order other colors.

collect them all

These loafers are my absolute favorite. I have difficult feet with bunions. These type of shoes typically cause injury either in the heels, ankles or toes due to pinching or excessive rubbing. I have slightly wide feet and am typically a size 6. However in this pair, I wear a size 5.5 M. I didn’t have to buy the wide option. The toe area was roomy enough but not too much - my foot did not slide around. I wore this to work and didn’t need to break them in. No pain, no rubbing, no injuries! In fact, I wore them for three days in a row just to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. I also appreciate that it is slightly cushy on the inside and not completely flat that I feel the ground with each step.The style is slightly tapered in the front, but are not considered pointy ... MoreThese loafers are my absolute favorite. I have difficult feet with bunions. These type of shoes typically cause injury either in the heels, ankles or toes due to pinching or excessive rubbing. I have slightly wide feet and am typically a size 6. However in this pair, I wear a size 5.5 M. I didn’t have to buy the wide option. The toe area was roomy enough but not too much - my foot did not slide around. I wore this to work and didn’t need to break them in. No pain, no rubbing, no injuries! In fact, I wore them for three days in a row just to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. I also appreciate that it is slightly cushy on the inside and not completely flat that I feel the ground with each step.The style is slightly tapered in the front, but are not considered pointy shoes. It’s modern and will go with any outfit easily. I have two pairs now and am thinking of adding more. Shoes that are stylish and don’t hurt me are hard to find.

trendy and comfortable!

I violated the unwritten rule of not wearing new shoes for a long work day, but these were great!! Cute but comfortable. I got the Platinum color, which surprisingly is pretty neutral and will be versatile with clothing. The style has a longer toe, which I was a little unsure of given my shoe size (9.5), but they didn't look too crazy long on me. Fit seems pretty standard - I have a medium width foot and am usually a 9.5 in dress shoes and 10 in running shoes. The 9.5 fit perfectly right out of the box. If anything I was worried they'd stretch out too much (but seem just fine).