First tassel, very happy
"So comfortable! And such a great pattern."
Tassel Loafer Black Calf
$412.00
Free Exchange on Domestic Orders
Description
Leather
Components
Fit Guide
Shipping & Returns
- Description
- Fit Guide
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The Goodyear-welt Tassel loafer is a staple around the world. Some feel it's a dressier alternative to the penny loafer, while others consider it appropriate Cape Cod attire. The Tassel pattern has a sense of sophistication and detail that is unique for a Goodyear-welt constructed shoe.
When designing this Tassel, our priority was creating a fuller-fitting toe box for maximum comfort on long days. The Alexander last uses the instep to hold the foot in place while offering sufficient room at the toe.
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.
- Goodyear-welt construction
- Alexander last
- Italian Calf
- Handsewn moc-toe stitching
- Full-grain kip leather lining
- 360º flat welt
- Vegetable-tanned leather insole, welts, and outsole
- 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: 4.6666665 / 5 from 24 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Tassel loafer, crafted from vegetable-tanned Italian calf leather, is praised for its sophisticated look, excellent quality, robust leather, and perfect fit. It offers a fuller-fitting toe box for comfort and is suitable for various occasions.
Summary topics
- Aesthetic Appeal (27%): A significant number of customers remarked that the tassel loafers look great and can be dressed up or down.
- Construction Quality (18%): A significant number of customers remarked on the excellent quality of the shoes, mentioning their solid and heavy construction.
- Leather Quality (27%): Based on a significant number of customers, the leather is robust, beautiful, and full of rich character.
- Comfort Fit (27%): Many customers pointed out that the fit of the shoes is amazing and perfect for bare feet.
Review topics: [size, fit, look, pair, feel, quality, shape, shoes, leather, construction, value, loafers, loafer, heel, instep, shipping, foot, break, shine, vamp, cost].
Review highlights
- "Shoes feel so solid and heavy, really feel quality." —
- "Beautiful leather, perfect stitching and just stiff enough to hold their shape but still be comfortable." —
- "Please keep making high quality, comfortable and great looking shoes and I promise I will keep on buying." —
Reviews
Great for more formal occasions -- but still look great with jeans
"I love these loafers! I was looking for a shoe that I could wear with a suit to weddings/funerals/work events but that could also do double duty with more relaxed and business casual type clothes. I found that the tassel loafers in black calf are fully appropriate for the most formal events I actually go to (black tie is not on my social calendar) but can still look great in a more casual setting with dark denim or chinos. As normal for Grant Stone, the shoes were also extremely comfortable right out of the box. The shoes literally arrived on a Monday and on the Tuesday I took them as my only work shoe for a 3 day business trip. No break in required. I walked all over the place for long days and had no problems at all. The leather is beautiful, stitching sharp. They look like they will last for ages."
Fantastic tassel loafer
"Classic looks. The instep was slightly tight for the first day or two, but as soon as the sole started to flex, the fit became perfect."
Very comfortable, beautiful loafers
"I don’t usually wear loafers, but wanted something I could wear with a suit or something more casual and these don’t disappoint. Beautiful leather, perfect stitching and just stiff enough to hold their shape but still be comfortable. Plenty of room in the forefoot and a slightly slimmer heel feels really nice to walk in. I wear a 10. 5E in Leo last boots/shoes but went with a 10. 5D for bare feet or thin socks, they fit nearly perfectly. Really glad I grabbed these"
Good value but leather doesn’t hold up as well
"Overall, solid pair of loafers at the price point. Unfortunately the leather doesn’t appear to be holding up as well as some of my other higher end shoes after two years of wear."
Breaks in nicely
"Good versatile loafer. Would recommend a thin Pedag insole if you need some extra arch support, there’s enough room for it."
These Aren’t Your Grandpa’s Loafers!
"Like I mentioned in my Tassel Loafer Tobacco Calf review, I was pretty hesitant about purchasing tassel loafers. I, like some, equated tassel loafers with the “older crowd”. However, upon unboxing and trying these loafers on, my apprehensions disappeared. These tassel loafers are both versatile and stylish; you can effortlessly pair these with any outfit—formal or informal. These Grant Stone loafer’s punch well above their class in terms of fit and finish. As for sizing, I recommend you go a half size down from your best fitting dress shoes—worked for me. Don’t be hesitant to take a chance on these, you won’t be disappointed!"
Amazing fit
"Excellent. Last and fit are fantastic - best loafer last I've tried. I wear an 8.5EEE in Alden Aberdeen and a 42G in Carmina Forest. 8.5E in this last is similar in forefoot to Aberden 8.5EEE, narrower heel. More voluminous all round than Carmina. Vamp tight on instep initially (mine are fairly high, but has softened up."
An Improved Classic!
"Wonderful shoes! Followed GS’s recommendation to buy a half size down and fit is perfect. Leather quality and construction is excellent. I’ll be back to purchase another pair in the near future. Thanks!"
Satisfied
"Nice toebox for wide forefoots. Tight instep. Good overall shape. Packaging was excellent"