Sizing difficult
"The advice I got for the Grant Stone Team regarding the size and fit were not correct. Even if I do own two pairs of boots. Since I ordered from Switzerland, I had to pay extra for the retrun and the import tax fees."
Traveler Penny Tobacco Calf
$412.00
Free Exchange on Domestic Orders
Description
Leather
Components
Fit Guide
Shipping & Returns
- Description
- Fit Guide
- Shipping & Returns
This calf penny loafer is our rendition of a dressier slip-on. This Italian Baby Calf is a vegetable-tanned leather with a higher sheen. It is very transparent, which allows profound highs and lows. It also means that any natural traits, such as growth marks, are visible. These should not be considered defects but merely the article's natural base. The raw character and high-shine finish are the beauty of this particular vegetable tannage.
Our penny loafer was created with two things in mind: versatility and comfort. It's the ultimate shoe for travel, given the ability to be paired with a sport coat or t-shirt and almost anything in between. We find ourselves wearing this shoe year-round—sockless with shorts/lightweight fabrics in the summer and with wool socks and trousers throughout the winter.
- Goodyear-welt construction
- Alexander last
- Italian Calf
- Handsewn moc-toe stitching
- Full-grain kip leather lining
- 360º flat welt
- Vegetable-tanned leather insole and welts
- Cork filler with steel shank
- Leather outsole
Every pair crafted in our factory on Xiamen Island, China
The Alexander last runs a half-size large. Customers typically order a half-size down from their average shoe size.
Not sure? Send an email to info@grantstoneboot.com referencing your current sizing for help.
Enjoy fast, free shipping on orders over $300 in the contiguous US. Orders are processed and shipped within 1-3 business days.
Contiguous U.S. Returns:
- Free exchanges
- Refunds - A $15 restocking fee per pair is held when using the prepaid label
For more information, please visit our Help Desk.
Made with
Goodyear-welt Construction
Renowned for its durability and ability to be resoled repeatedly, Goodyear-welt construction involves stitching a welt—a strip of leather—around the shoe's perimeter, creating a cavity. After filling the cavity with the shank and cork, the sole is attached, providing strength and water resistance. This construction method results in shoes that are not only long-lasting but also easily repairable, making them a timeless investment in quality craftsmanship.
Utilizing the
Alexander Last
Explicitly designed for loafers, the Alexander Last features the classic contours and higher sidewalls of a rounded casual-comfort loafer compared to its dressier counterparts. The Alexander Last offers a sleek profile while maintaining a generous toe box, allowing your forefoot generous amounts of room.
Our mission
Providing Excellent Service
Our priority has been putting customers in shoes that properly fit them and standing by our amazing products. Many customers have found they have been wearing an incorrect size for years. This has been lost in the market today. We offer the majority of our footwear in D, E, and EEE widths to provide well-fitting footwear.
We encourage customers to ask our team for assistance to ensure the best fit.
Overall rating: 4.4651165 / 5 from 43 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Traveler Penny Tobacco Calf loafer is praised for its excellent quality and versatile fit, though some customers find the instep area tight. The shoe's high-shine finish and vegetable-tanned leather are appreciated, but sizing may require adjustments for a perfect fit.
Summary topics
- Fit: 29%
- Instep Comfort: 12%
- Quality: 18%
- Sizing: 12%
Review topics: [size, fit, quality, support, look, feel, customer service, issues, leather, construction, color, shoes, style, value, loafers, instep, foot].
Review highlights
- "Excellent quality and fit." —
- "These loafers looks quite dressy given the leather’s more shiny texture." —
- "Fantastic quality, gorgeous leather." —
Reviews
Traveler Penny Tobacco Calf Review
"The Traveler Penny in Tobacco Calf is a beautiful blend of comfort, craftsmanship, and style. The leather is supple yet substantial, with a rich tone that develops even more character. The fit was spot on right out of the box—secure but comfortable for long days on my feet. The build quality really shows in the details: clean stitching, solid construction, and a refined silhouette that works for both casual and dress settings. Truly a shoe that reminds you why investing in quality footwear is worth it."
Great Shoe, Finicky Sizing
"I know a critique of sizing is maybe a personal thing that depends on your own foot, but I had a difficult time making these work. I started down a half size (9 D) from my normal size (9. 5 D) and was swimming in them, where I think loafer’s are supposed to stretch a lot and hug your foot early. So I went to an 8. 5 D, but it was unbearably tight. I tried stretching them, but the problem was not really width or length, but overall volume. Something big seems to happen between 9 and 8. 5 D. It was way too big of a size jump. Since the size return policy is a one shot deal, I had to keep the 8. 5 Ds, but I can’t wear them. I still love GS, they look great, clearly well built. Love my Edward boots. But be wary of the loafer sizing. I almost never have problems with sizing and have easy feet, so this was a big surprise to me."
Feels comfortable. Special thanks again
"Feels comfortable. Special thanks again for Mrs Kim Walsh. For the support and the size change."
Loafer- Disappointing
"Extremely stiff fit and uncomfortable"
Versatile Workhorse
"Tremendous value and very nice leather. These definitely take some more time to break in than the suede pair, but that’s to be expected. The color is super versatile."
"perfect shoes"
The shoes are excellently crafted
"The shoes are excellently crafted and finished. Feels great on first wear. The size is on the larger side; I have the D size which other brands I would need W. Looks great and feels comfortable."
I was nervous ordering as
"I was nervous ordering as I didn’t have a great sense of what sizing would fit best. Customer service suggested a size and ultimately it fit absolutely perfect. Definitely a slow breakin with some discomfort but a few weeks in, they fit super comfortably. The calf leather is beautiful and high quality, and have become a staple in my wardrobe."
Fits well. Looks good arrived
"Fits well. Looks good arrived quickly"
Q&A
- Does Grant Stone sell a belt that matches this shoe?
- The Crimson CXL belt would probably be the closest match, but we don't sell a belt with the matching leather (tobacco calf).
- If I wear a size 13 sneaker and I have a slimmer foot, would the best fit for me be a 12 E?
- That would be a great place for you to start as many customers in your situation wear the 12E.
- I have the chelsea boot in a 10.5D What size should I get the traveler loafer in?
- The majority of our customers in your situation wear 10.5D in our Grant Stone loafer collection. If your Chelsea boot is large on you already, sometimes we'll see customers size down half a size. (10D in your situation)