The Venetian Loafer - Black Grain
The Venetian Loafer - Black Grain
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Why 80% off?
For years we made shoes the same way — cut, lasted and finished by hand, built to be resoled instead of replaced. We never chased a season and we never cut a corner to hit a price. We are closing our doors, and every pair still on the shelf leaves at a fraction of what it cost to make. When a size is gone, it is gone — these lasts will not be cut again. Not a promotion. A farewell on our own terms.
Description
The Venetian is a pared-back loafer, built on a moccasin construction and stitched by hand in Italy. A grained calf leather upper sits over a full leather lining and a cushioned insole that softens each step. Set on a soft and flexible rubber sole for further comfort and ease. The silhouette suits lighter tailoring and pairs just as well with shorts and bare ankles.
Details
- Slip-on loafer construction
- Sleek low-profile toe
- Penny, ivy, venetian, horsebit
- Pairs with tailoring or denim
- Wipe clean and condition leather
Fit & sizing
Fits true to size – take your usual size
If you are between two sizes, take the larger one — leather softens and moulds to your foot within the first week.
Care
- Rotate between wears and insert the shoe trees after use to retain shape and minimise creasing.
- Use a shoe horn when putting them on and take them off by hand to protect the heel.
- Brush or wipe the leather upper after wear to remove dust and light surface marks.
- Clean with a leather cleaner when needed, then apply a thin layer of cream or polish if the leather looks dry.
- Let the sole dry at room temperature if it becomes damp and keep away from direct heat.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
The Venetian Loafer - Black Grain
| EU | UK | US | CM | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 5 | 6 | 24.4 | 9.6 |
| 40 | 6 | 7 | 25.2 | 9.9 |
| 40.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 26 | 10.2 |
| 41 | 7 | 8 | 26.4 | 10.4 |
| 41.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 26.9 | 10.6 |
| 42 | 8 | 9 | 27.3 | 10.7 |
| 42.5 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 27.7 | 10.9 |
| 43 | 9 | 10 | 28.1 | 11 |
| 43.5 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 28.6 | 11.2 |
| 44 | 10 | 11 | 29.1 | 11.4 |
| 44.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 29.4 | 11.6 |
| 45 | 11 | 12 | 29.7 | 11.7 |
| 45.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 30.2 | 11.9 |
| 46 | 12 | 13 | 30.6 | 12 |
| 47 | 13 | 14 | 31.4 | 12.3 |
How to measure your feet
1. Wear the socks you usually pair with these shoes.
2. Place your foot on a sheet of paper and trace its outline.
3. Measure from the heel to the longest toe with a ruler.
4. Match your measurement to the table and adjust for foot shape. The CM and inch values correspond to your foot's length, not the shoe's internal length.
Adjust for foot shape
– Normal: choose the size closest to your measurement.
– Wide and/or high instep: choose a full size larger than your nearest measurement.
– Narrow: choose the size closest to your measurement.
Need help? Use the chat in the bottom-right corner and we will size you before you order.
The grain leather
It does not mark easily
The grain is raised and even, so a knock does not leave the mark it would leave on a flat finish. It does not crack or peel where the shoe flexes. Made to be worn every day, for years.
The fit
It takes your shape and keeps it
There is no lace to adjust: the shoe gives where your foot needs it and holds firm everywhere else. After a few wearings it sits as though it were made for you, and it keeps that shape instead of stretching out.
Henry Xford · Closing
This pair is made for the last time.
We are closing the workshop, and there is no restock. When this size sells out, it is gone for good.
The shop is still open. Every order still ships, free, anywhere in the world.
What our customers say
Real photos from our customers
Booked a table, threw them on with a blazer and jeans. Sleek toe shape is what sold me.
slip-on is exactly the point. Took two seconds and looked right with dark denim at lunch.
Used them on an airport run and they were simple the whole way. Slip-on loafers make security less of a headache.
The second colour is the one I kept reaching for. Works with denim, but still sits fine under tailoring.
at the restaurant terrace, the loafers sat low and neat with trousers. Little snug at first, then fine.
The horsebit pair at the bookshop felt solid and easy. Bit of break-in, but nothing annoying.
Getting out of the car, these still looked sharp with a suit. No laces, no messing around.
Morning at home, no fuss at all. Just stepped in, grabbed coffee, and the penny strap detail looks clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the closing sale, sizing, shipping, returns and warranty.
HENRY XFORD is closing its doors. Every pair still on the shelf leaves at a fraction of what it cost to make, and the 80% is already reflected in the price you see. Not a promotion. A farewell on our own terms.
Every product page has its own size guide with EU, UK, US and centimetre conversions. Trace your foot, measure heel to longest toe, and match it to the table. Our shoes run true to size; if you are between two sizes, take the larger one — leather softens and moulds to your foot within the first week.
No. This is the final run. Each size was made once and will not be produced again. When a size sells out, it leaves the site for good — if you find your size available, it is the last time you will.
Every pair is cut, lasted and finished by hand, on full-grain leather that softens and moulds to the foot. They are built to be resoled and worn for years, not replaced.
Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days. We offer free worldwide shipping, with delivery typically taking 7 to 15 business days depending on your location. You will receive a tracking link as soon as your order ships.
Every pair is covered by a 1-year craftsmanship warranty on construction, stitching and sole attachment, honoured until the last day. And you have 30 days to return your order for a full refund if the fit is not right. Try them on indoors on a clean surface to keep them returnable.