C.F. Stead Navy Janus Calf Suede
Applied some Cadillac shoe stretching spray around the instep on the inside of the right shoe. Got them soaked, installed an instep stretcher, and let them sit overnight. My right shoe is where the issue lies in the instep so hopefully this stretching works with the leather stretching spray. It feels much looser but not by a whole lot. It’s been several days since I’ve worn these so cross my fingers the issue is fixed. I’ve been stretching them a couple weeks but without the leather stretching spray. lol. I do really like the way they look and I wished they were comfy right out of the box like my HB loafers by GS. I even went up half a size to 9.5D on a pair of Storm Kudu Travelers and they were still really snug around the instep so I returned them. Cross my fingers these will be comfy to wear now. Last time I wore these, I got a freaking knot in my right foot and it was painful.
Taken on August 15, 2025
Grant Stone
Traveler Loafer
Grant Stone