Okay, so I’ve been obsessed with Gucci loafers lately, specifically the Jordaan model. I finally decided to pull the trigger and buy a pair, but then came the big question: how do I figure out the right size? Especially since I wanted to try and find a good deal online, I couldn’t exactly try them on first.
So, my quest began. First, I scoured the internet. I read tons of forum posts, blog reviews, everything I could find about Gucci loafer sizing. It seemed like everyone had a different opinion! Some people said they ran big, others said they were true to size, and a few even said they ran small. My head was spinning.
Then, I hit the official Gucci website. I figured they must have some kind of sizing guide, right? And they did! But it was mostly just a conversion chart from Italian sizes to US sizes. It wasn’t super helpful, since I don’t usually buy Italian shoes.
I decided to get a little more hands-on. I found a few pairs on different resale sites, and I started looking closely at the pictures. I was hoping to maybe find some kind of size marking on the shoes themselves.
And that’s when I finally found it! After zooming in on dozens of photos, I noticed a small number stamped on the inside of the shoe, near the heel. It’s not on the sole, like you might expect. It’s actually on the leather lining.
Here’s What I Found:
- The size is usually a single or double-digit number, sometimes followed by a “+” or “-“.
- For example i have seen “8+”,and also “10”.
- The number corresponds to the Gucci size, not the US size. So, you’ll still need to do the conversion, but at least now you have the base number to work with!
So, that was it! I felt like a detective who had finally cracked the case. By examining enough pictures and comparing the stamped numbers to the listed sizes, I finally figured out my Gucci size and felt confident ordering my loafers. Hopefully, this little journey will help someone else out there trying to find their perfect fit!
