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Balla Loafer in espresso suede — Dear Frances, handcrafted in Italy
Balla Loafer in espresso suede, overhead view — Dear Frances, handcrafted in Italy
Balla Loafer in espresso suede, side profile — Dear Frances, handcrafted in Italy
Balla Loafer in espresso suede, detail view — Dear Frances, handcrafted in Italy

Balla Loafer, Espresso Suede

$600

Size Chart

Italian sizing typically runs narrow. Please check the fit advice on each product page.
To find your size, measure the length of your foot from heel to toe with your heel flush against a wall, and match it to the chart below. Each measurement corresponds to one size. If you fall exactly on a boundary, take the larger size.

If you require further assistance, please contact our customer care team at info@dearfrances.com


SIZE CHART FOOT LENGTH, HEEL TO TOE
EU/IT US UK FR cm inch
35 4.5 2 36 22.2 - 22.8 cm 8.74 - 8.98 in
36 5.5 3 37 22.9 - 23.4 cm 9.02 - 9.21 in
37 6.5 4 38 23.5 - 23.8 cm 9.25 - 9.37 in
37.5 7 4.5 38.5 23.9 - 24.1 cm 9.41 - 9.49 in
38 7.5 5 39 24.2 - 24.4 cm 9.53 - 9.61 in
38.5 8 5.5 39.5 24.5 - 24.8 cm 9.65 - 9.76 in
39 8.5 6 40 24.9 - 25.1 cm 9.80 - 9.88 in
39.5 9 6.5 40.5 25.2 - 25.4 cm 9.92 - 10.00 in
40 9.5 7 41 25.5 - 26.1 cm 10.04 - 10.28 in
41 10.5 8 42 26.2 - 26.8 cm 10.31 - 10.55 in
42 11.5 9 43 26.9 - 27.5 cm 10.59 - 10.83 in


Fit advice: True to size — select your normal size. If you are between sizes, select the next size up.

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A soft slip-on loafer, crafted in Italian suede with low stacked heel. Classic loafer details and buffed leather sole.

True to size — select your normal size. If you are between sizes, select the next size up.

Heel height: 1cm (0.4 inches)

Italian suede upper with low stacked heel, buffed leather sole.

Made by hand in Italy.

Free exchanges and returns worldwide.

Expertly crafted in Italy

Every Dear Frances pair is handcrafted in Italy, following the age-old techniques and traditions of Italian shoemaking. We source and develop using only the finest Italian leathers and materials; from supple, glove-like Italian leather to our innovative sheer Italian mesh.

Precision and integrity are central to our ethos. Each pair is made to endure, both physically and aesthetically, heroing comfort and style equally, and for the long term. Our materials are sourced locally in Italy, produced to the highest environmental standards and finished to the exacting standards synonymous with Made in Italy.

Complimentary worldwide shipping on orders over £200 (or local equivalent).
All import duties and taxes are included in your price — guaranteed. No additional charges on arrival.
Delivery: UK next business day · Europe 2–4 business days · Rest of World 2–5 business days.
Complimentary returns and exchanges.

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Balla Loafer in espresso suede — Dear Frances, handcrafted in Italy
Balla Loafer in espresso suede, overhead view — Dear Frances, handcrafted in Italy
Balla Loafer in espresso suede, side profile — Dear Frances, handcrafted in Italy
Balla Loafer in espresso suede, detail view — Dear Frances, handcrafted in Italy

Made in Italy

Italian craftsmanship

Every pair is made by hand in our family-owned factory in Italy, using techniques passed down through generations of artisan shoemakers. The leathers are Italian, chosen for their softness and enduring qualities, and each shoe is designed on a last shaped for comfort from the first step.

It is a slower way to make shoes, with several skilled artisans working on each step by hand. Our refined aesthetic requires precise assembly, a process we entrust only to our most experienced makers.

Complimentary Delivery & Returns

Taxes and duties included

Made in Italy

Handcrafted by skilled Italian artisans

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