Please note that all our shoes & boots are UK sized. Below you'll find the men's specific size chart:
Product Description
Our signature penny loafer, now crafted from Waxy Kudu by C.F. Stead — one of England's most storied tanneries — in a warm Autumn Spice finish that's as easy to reach for as it is to wear.
Kudu is a naturally textured leather sourced from the African kudu antelope, known for its distinctive scars and organic surface character. C.F. Stead's Waxy finish enhances these qualities further, imparting a rich, burnished depth and a natural water resistance that only improves with wear. Scuffs buff out, creases add personality, and the leather develops a lived-in patina that makes each pair genuinely unique over time.
Built on a Flex Goodyear welt construction, this loafer is lined in soft sheepskin and soled with flexible latex Diamond rubber — a combination that delivers a remarkably pliant, cushioned feel from the very first wear. Whether you're on your feet all day or slipping them on for a weekend out, the comfort holds up.
Versatile by nature, the Autumn Spice tone pairs effortlessly with denim, chinos, or even tailoring — dressed up or kept relaxed, it finds its place without effort.
Hand-finished and fully resoleable, this is the kind of loafer you wear constantly and keep for years. Casual enough for everyday. Characterful enough to stand out.
Specification
Flex goodyear welted
Waxy kudu
- Tannery: Charles F. Stead
- Country: UK
- Substance: 2mm
- Finish: Waxed
Waxy Kudu leather is a truly unique and very special one—Made using antelope leather from Southern regions of Africa. A striking & very unique waxed leather which features all the natural blemishes, scars and scratches of a wild antelope that lived in the bushes. Blemishes & cuts are part of the interest of this leather and are be used on the production of the uppers, making every single pair truly unique. Exclusively sourced from the renowned suedemaker C F Stead Tannery in Leeds, UK, which is often considered to be the best in its class.
Waxy Kudu is a thick, extremely soft and yet very durable leather. It is a true pleasure to wear and see age over time, developing an incredible patina, aside from getting more and more comfortable over the time.
As with any leather, you'll want to prevent it from drying out, and in this specific case we do recommend to keep the Waxy Kudu nourished & waterproofed with an occasional maintenance with our Dubbin Wax from Famaco or even Famaco's Renovateur, for a lighter protection.
Definitely the perfect boot leather.
C f stead (uk)
Nova
Nova Last
The NOVA last This last is designed to provide a superior loafer fit, featuring and adjusted heel fit to prevent any possible slippage and a generous fit in the forefoot, allowing for a very comfortable fit from day one. Featuring a round toe with a flat profile for a more distressed look.
The NOVA last is exclusive to our Unlined Loafer Range.
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The NOVA last is part of our new range of Extended Sizing, we've worked to offer a selection styles in a unified sizing system ranging from size 2 to size 15 in order to provide as many options as possible to both men and women. For this style we do recommend men to go with their regular UK size, whereas we do recommend women going 1 full size down from their regular UK Meermin size or 3.5 sizes down from their US size.**
- Extended Sizes range comes in sizes from 2UK to 15UK in order to cover all sizing needs.
- Men's go with your regular UK size, for an adjusted fit on this loafer.
- Women's take 3.5 sizes down from your US size or take 1 full size down from your UK Meermin size.
Note: All Meermin Shoes are UK Sized. Take 1 full size down from your US size. NOVA Last Measurements:
| UK Size | Insole Length | Insole Width | Ball Girth | Foot Length |
| 2 | 233.25 mm | 85 mm | 206 mm | 216.7 mm |
| 2.5 | 237.5 mm | 86 mm | 209 mm | 221 mm |
| 3 | 241.75 mm | 87 mm | 212 mm | 225.3 mm |
| 3.5 | 246 mm | 88 mm | 215 mm | 229.6 mm |
| 4 | 250.25 mm | 89 mm | 218 mm | 233.9 mm |
| 4.5 | 254.5 mm | 90 mm | 221 mm | 238.2 mm |
| 5 | 258.75 mm | 91 mm | 224 mm | 242.5 mm |
| 5.5 | 263 mm | 92 mm | 227 mm | 246.8 mm |
| 6 | 267.25 mm | 93 mm | 230 mm | 251.1 mm |
| 6.5 | 271.5 mm | 94 mm | 233 mm | 255.4 mm |
| 7 | 275.75 mm | 95 mm | 236 mm | 259.7 mm |
| 7.5 | 280 mm | 96 mm | 239 mm | 264 mm |
| 8 | 284.25 mm | 97 mm | 242 mm | 268.3 mm |
| 8.5 | 288.5 mm | 98 mm | 245 mm | 272.6 mm |
| 9 | 292.75 mm | 99 mm | 248 mm | 276.9 mm |
| 9.5 | 297 mm | 100 mm | 251 mm | 281.2 mm |
| 10 | 301.25 mm | 101 mm | 254 mm | 285.5 mm |
| 10.5 | 305.5 mm | 102 mm | 257 mm | 289.8 mm |
| 11 | 309.75 mm | 103 mm | 260 mm | 294.1 mm |
| 11.5 | 314 mm | 104 mm | 263 mm | 297.4 mm |
| 12 | 318.25 mm | 105 mm | 266 mm | 302.7 mm |
| 12.5 | 322.5 mm | 106 mm | 269 mm | 307 mm |
| 13 | 326.75 mm | 107 mm | 272 mm | 311.3 mm |
| 13.5 | 331 mm | 108 mm | 275 mm | 313.6 mm |
| 14 | 335.25 mm | 109 mm | 278 mm | 319.9 mm |
| 14.5 | 339.5 mm | 109 mm | 281 mm | 324.2 mm |
| 15 | 343.75 mm | 109 mm | 283 mm | 328.5 mm |
Width
| Meermin | US | UK | |
| Narrow | D | C | D |
| Medium + | E+ | D+ | E+ |
| Wide | F | E | F |
| Extra-wide | G | F | G |
E (medium)
Diamond latex
Sheepskin
Vegetable tanned leather
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Size Guide Men
| UK | US | EU | JP |
| 4.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 23 |
| 5 | 6 | 39 | 23.5 |
| 5.5 | 6.5 | 39.5 | 24 |
| 6 | 7 | 40 | 24.5 |
| 6.5 | 7.5 | 40.5 | 25 |
| 7 | 8 | 41 | 25.5 |
| 7.5 | 8.5 | 41.5 | 26 |
| 8 | 9 | 42 | 26.5 |
| 8.5 | 9.5 | 42.5 | 27 |
| 9 | 10 | 43 | 27.5 |
| 9.5 | 10.5 | 43.5 | 28 |
| 10 | 11 | 44 | 28.5 |
| 10.5 | 11.5 | 44.5 | 29 |
| 11 | 12 | 45 | 29.5 |
| 11.5 | 12.5 | 45.5 | 30 |
| 12 | 13 | 46 | 30.5 |
| 12.5 | 13.5 | 46.5 | 31 |
| 13 | 14 | 47 | 31.5 |
| 13.5 | 14.5 | 47.5 | 32.5 |
| 14 | 15 | 48 | 33 |
| 14.5 | 15.5 | 48.5 | 33.5 |
| 15 | 16 | 49 | 34 |
Width
| Meermin | US | UK | |
| Narrow | D | C | D |
| Medium | E | D | E |
| Wide | F | E | F |
| Extra-wide | G | F | G |
Common Fit Questions
Can I use my sneaker's size as a reference?
Goodyear Welted shoes & sneakers are made & fit quite differently. Sneaker fit is quite forgiving, whereas in a Goodyear Welted pair of shoes you'd like to have a close and adjusted feel in order to have the best and most comfortable fit.
Said that, better to compare with another pair of Goodyear Welted or dress shoes you have or have tried before.
What do you recommend if I am in between sizes?
If you're in between sizes, size up. Too tight shoes will end up resulting uncomfortable or not wearable.
Do your lasts fit all the same?
No they don't. Said that, most of our lasts are UK E width (medium/regular fit) and you most likely will be wearing the same size across many of them.
We recommend checking our Lasts page for a more detailed description of each of the lasts we currently have in production.
I wear a special size, can you produce a pair for me?
Currently, our collection is produced in sizes 6 to 12. If you are looking for a size outside this range, we recommend signing up for the notification box on any item you like, as our team reviews this regularly to launch small productions of special sizes based on demand.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate custom-made or individual special orders.
I wear orthotics—Can I remove the insoles?
The answer is no, but there are a few exceptions. The leather insole is a structural part of our shoes/boots, is where the Welt & uppers are stitched through the welting process, and so it cannot be removed.
Said that, there is one exception, which is our Ultraflex System construction, which aside from the structural leather insole also comes with an additional memory foam insole on top of it. This memory foam insole can be removed easily.
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