The Russell in Eden

$ 235

Free shipping & returns in the US.

Meet the Russell in Eden. We have been working on a loafer for a couple years and never felt like we nailed it. Now we do! We took our traditional TAFT design aesthetic and applied it to a classic tassel loafer. Comfortable, bold, well-made, and will definitely be a go-to shoe in your closet.

Cotton jacquard weave upper
Standard D width
Handcrafted in Spain
Blake Construction (resoleable)

Product Details

FULL-GRAIN LEATHERS

We only use vegetable-tanned, chromium-free, full-grain leathers. These high-quality leathers make our shoes durable and comfortable. We partner with the best mills and tanneries in the world to produce bold styles using the most unique leathers in the world.

PAINTED BY HAND

Our leathers are painted, stained, and burnished by hand. Creating a unique shoe means not being limited on what we can design…finishing the shoes by hand gives us total freedom in our products and makes every single pair a unique piece of art.

HAND-CUT AND STITCHED

All of our patterns are cut by hand. We do not use molds or lasers to cut the leather. This takes much more time but it allows for only the best sections of a hide to be used.

SOFT CALFSKIN LINING

All of our shoes are fully-lined with soft calfskin leather, which means ultimate comfort. Most companies will only partially line their shoes, but we go the extra mile because it means a more comfortable shoe and less break-in time.

STACKED LEATHER SOLE

Stacked leather sole with rubber injections offers durability, comfort, and traction. Leather soles are universally recognized as the most luxurious and premium type of sole.

BLAKE-STITCHED

Our shoes feature Blake-stitched construction for longevity and comfort. It also allows for increased flexibility and a sleek silhouette. You will notice a big difference from normal, cemented shoes to a stitched pair of TAFT footwear. Get ready for comfort right out of the box.

Sizing Guide

All Taft shoes are design to match standard US dress shoe sizes. However, to ensure the perfect fit, please make sure:

All our shoes are standard D width. If you have wide feet, please select next size up.

If you wear in-between sizes, please size down for Taft boots and shoes.

Do not order your sneaker size. Please size down 0.5 - 1 US number.

In general, our shoes run slightly big. We suggest you size down if you are between sizes.

See our Measuring Guide .

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TAFT	US Dress Shoe	Sneakers	Brannock Device	Approx	Inches
6	6 - 6.5	6.5 - 7	6 - 6.5	23.5 - 23.75	9^1/2 - 9^1/3
7	7 - 7.5	7.5 - 8	7 - 7.5	24.5 - 25	9^5/8 - 9^7/8
8	8 - 8.5	8.5 - 9	8 - 8.5	25.5 - 26	10 - 10^1/4
9	9 - 9.5	9.5 - 10	9 - 9.5	26.5 - 27	10^3/8 - 10^5/8
10	10 - 10.5	10.5 - 11	10 - 10.5	27 - 28.5	10^5/8 - 10^7/8
11	11 - 11.5	11.5 - 12	11 - 11.5	28 - 28.5	11 - 11^1/4
12	12 - 12.5	12.5 - 13	12 - 12.5	29 - 29.5	11^3/8 - 11^5/8
13	13 - 13.5	13.5 - 14	13 - 13.5	29.5 - 30	11^5/8 - 11^7/8
14	14 - 14.5	14.5 - 15	14 - 14.5	30.5 - 31	12 - 12^1/4

The TAFT Quality Promise

Beautiful Shoes. Beautiful Prices.

Handmade in Europe by experienced artisans, every pair is made with precision, patience and decades of experience. We are advocates of ethical fashion.

In a world of poorly made shoes, TAFT products are built to last. Every pair is hand-cut and Blake-stitched using vegetable-tanned leathers from top European tanneries and mills. Your shoes will look beautiful right out of the box, and for years to come.

By selling exclusively online, we save our customers an average of $200 a pair. You can compare the quality of our shoes to $500 shoes you’d find sitting on the shelves at big box stores. From the beginning, we’ve wanted nothing more than to offer high quality at a lower price.

FAQ

What is my Taft shoe size?
Our shoes are made true to size. If you typically wear a size 9, you can order a size 9 in Taft shoes.

We only offer whole sizes...if you typically wear a half-size, we strongly recommend that you size down. For example, if you wear a size 10.5, we recommend that you size down to a 10.

If you have any specific questions, you can email us at support@taftclothing.com. We are happy to help!

The shoe I want is sold out... what should I do?
We are working hard to manage our inventory and make sure we can have your size available. We will try and bring back older styles as often as possible. Be sure to sign up for the Back-in-Stock notifications on the product page to be the first to know when a shoe is back in stock.

How long will it take to receive my order?
Once your order is placed, we will ship within 24 (unless it is a pre-order). Once shipped, the order will arrive in 4-7 days, depending on your location.

If you are pre-ordering, the expected shipping date will be in the product description.

Return Policy

Free Returns are offered within the contiguous United States on all shoe purchases, unless otherwise noted on certain products (namely sale items and seconds). Return requests must be made within 14 days of the date you receive your shoes. Requests after this point will be denied.

Returns on Sale items are subject to a $10 restocking fee.

Returns on pre-orders (custom production) are accepted, but will be returned for store credit only. No refunds will be offered.

Shipping for Exchanges or Returns is free of charge within the contiguous United States for one return or exchange per order. If a second exchange or return is requested, the cost of the second shipping will be covered by the customer.

For more details, see the full returns page here.