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Inspired by a life well lived, creative visionary Sam Edelman draws from his more than 30 years of experience in the footwear industry. The Sam Edelman brand harnesses its founder's love of travel and enduring design to create trend-forward yet laid-back shoes, clothing and accessories rooted in timeless American style.
I love these loafers. I purchased them in the burgundy color last year and they required no break-in. They are comfortable and have structure and a good sole and heel. I wish they came in suede and many more colors.
Pjgolfskate
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Mar 13, 2026
Wrong size delivered and poor quality
I was sent with a pair with different sizes right shoe was 6.5 and the other was 7.5. You should have checked before delivery. The soles were dirty. There's a loose thread too. Aesthetically it looks good, but the leather feels cheap. Nordstrom rack customer bot support is useless.
Soleilxiv
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Mar 13, 2026
Wrong size delivered and poor quality
I was sent with a pair with different sizes right shoe was 6.5 and the other was 7.5. You should have checked before delivery. The soles were dirty. There's a loose thread too. Aesthetically it looks good, but the leather feels cheap. Nordstrom rack customer bot support is useless.
Fit: Runs slightly small
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Size purchased:
6.5M
Usual size:
6.5
Color:
BLACK
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Soleilxiv
6found this helpful
May 20, 2026
these cause black marks all over my floors
I am very unhappy. These cause black marks everytime I walk on my floors.
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8.5
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M
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BLACK
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symmetricalastic
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May 22, 2026
Lost their shape first day
Comfortable and cute but when you step into them they get wider on the sides, cheaply made.
Returned them
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Nataly1-
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Oct 8, 2026
Cute but Painful
These are super cute! A little tight for my wide feet. But the first time I wore them to the office they basically ripped skin off different parts of my heels they rubbed so bad. So maybe they take some time to break in? But I’ll need to wait for my feet to heal before trying them again :(
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samedelman.com response
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for the Elaina T-Strap Buckle Loafer. We apologize to this has been your experience. We value your feedback and have forwarded this information to the appropriate team. If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our Consumer Care Department. You can find our contact information here: https://www.famousfootwear.com/help?icid=ftr_hlpme_click_faq
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hay14
Sept 27, 2026
DONT BUY
DO NOT BUY THESE SHOES!!!! Gave me blisters so bad my feet were dripping in blood, even with socks! Impossible to wear in
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samedelman.com response
Thank you for writing a review for the Elaina T-Strap Buckle Loafer. We apologize about the blisters and value your feedback. Please don't hesitate to call our Sam Edelman Consumer Care Department at 888- 889-9609 if we may be of any assistance with your order. We would be more than happy to help.
bellabellabella
Sept 5, 2026
Received a Used Pair
This review is for Nordstrom Rack. They sent me a used pair that is heavily creased and had a bunch of hair and debris stuck to the bottom of the shoes on the adhesive where the price tag was previously ripped off of which is gross. I’m returning it immediately. On the other hand, the shoes itself runs small as it was tight. I wanted to love it but they were clearly used.
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cee’s
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Sept 3, 2026
Squeaky and Falling Apart
As soon as I put on the shoes, I noticed the left shoe fit perfect and was very comfortable. However, the right shoe kept squeaking when I walked. I thought it would pass, but it's been over a month, and it hasn't gotten any better. I looked at the shoe and noticed the back of the insole was lifting due to improper adhering to the sole. I bought these shoes for work just to squeak all over the office.
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samedelman.com response
Thank you for taking the time to write a review for the Elaina T-Strap Buckle Loafer. We apologize that this has been your experience. We value your feedback and have forwarded this information to the appropriate team. If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our Consumer Care Department. You can find our contact information here: https://www.samedelman.com/customer-service/contact-us?icid=Footer_Help_ContactUs
mc23
Aug 20, 2026
Love my burgundy loafers!
I love these loafers. I purchased them in the burgundy color last year and they required no break-in. They are comfortable and have structure and a good sole and heel. I wish they came in suede and many more colors.
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Pjgolfskate
Aug 18, 2026
Adorable shoe!
They are so cute! They fit perfectly to a standard size. I got so many compliments. I wore them to work and was standing and walking and they were comfortable. Very happy with my purchase.
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Farah
July 26, 2026
Great loafers
It did need 1-2 time to break in but now it’s so comfortable! Very durable and easy to clean! Would def recommend to people
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naomishanda
July 25, 2026
Cute but runs narrow and small
I had been eyeing these shoes for a while and decided to purchase them when they were on sale. The shoes are hard and narrow. I have a narrow foot but yet the shoe itself was tight around the toe area even for me. My shoe size fluctuates between an 8 1/2 and a 9, but the size 9 I purchased seems small. I think i could’ve easily even purchased a size 9 1/2, so that it wouldn’t rub the heel of my foot.
Fit: Runs slightly small
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Size purchased:
9
Width purchased:
Regular but narrow
Color:
Black
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Envee1
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July 20, 2026
So cute and comfortable!
These are such a fun take on a loafer. They feel very supportive and feel like they will be warm and water resistant in the fall/winter. I am usually an 8 sometimes an 8.5. I tried this shoe in both but went with the 8.5