How to Size Loafers: 10 Tips for Better Fits

* It was 11 tips, psych! Thanks to @theshoesnob_official for his expertise! * What loafers am I wearing here? See my picks for the 10 best loafers for men: https://stridewise.com/best-loafers-for-men/ * Full article: https://stridewise.com/how-should-loafers-fit/ * 7 kinds of loafers you should know about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gSp8AoenpM * My visit to J Fitzpatrick NYC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AddrI2VpdSA Women have a million and one laceless shoes but for guys, loafers are usually the first time a guy wears a shoe without laces. That makes sizing them a very dicey proposition: you can't adjust the tightness with laces and you don't get elastic or buckles like you do on Chelseas and other laceless boots. We visited Justin Fitzpatrick at his store in SoHo, New York City, to learn all about the common pitfalls guys have when sizing loafers. 00:00 Intro 00:56 Loafers vs sneakers 02:14 Loafers and the Brannock size 03:02 How tight should loafers fit 03:42 Do loafers stretch with wear? 04:19 How to tell loafers are too tight 05:10 Should your heels slip out of loafers 06:00 Can you stretch a loafer that's too small? 06:28 Home remedies to stretch shoes 08:05 Can you make loafers smaller? 08:44 Wrapping up