Meridian - Rust Patina GMTO
Welcome to the Meridian Rust Patina GMTO!
Each patina pair purchased with up front payment comes with a free shoe tree. Alternatively, use code DEPOSIT to reserve your pair with a 50% deposit today (balance due before delivery, no shoe tree included)
The Meridian is a playful spin on an already playful (but handsome) design: The butterfly loafer. In place of a traditional penny strap, the Meridian sports interlocking "butterfly" shaped straps for a more modern look. The Meridian's separate "apron" section allows for the use of different materials, such as the texture-contrasting suede seen here.
But of course what makes this loafer special is its patina! Designed by our very own patina artist Han Core, this patina features heavy burnishing around the sides of each shoe, as well as around the edges of the suede sections, all set against the rich "rust" coloring that is hand-applied by the artist himself.
The Rust patina seen here is the original design of this month's collection, with the other colorways being based on it. Orange-brown hues lean into an almost red coloring, for a bright and vibrant addition to your loafer collection.
The Meridian is made on our classic round TMG last for a versatile look and comfortable fit. It sports closed-channel single leather soles with beveled waist edges and tastefully pitched heels.
Production time on these pairs is around 5 months from the end of the GMTO order period, which will be the 4th of November; you can expect your pairs to be ready to be shipped to you in Spring 2025.
You may use code DEPOSIT at checkout to reserve your pair with only a 50% deposit due today -- remaining 50% will be due before your pair is given to the patina artist for his work. Like our previous patina GMTOs, this one includes a lot of savings: To order just one loafer like this would cost a total of $795: The model's base price ($495) plus a MTO fee ($150) plus a patina ($150). So you're looking at savings of $250! All GMTO pairs will ship free to the domestic US.
Patina Disclaimer
The patina finishing pictured here is applied by hand and therefore unique to each pair. Your patinas will be as true to the photos as possible, but variations will nevertheless occur as they do with all hand-applied patina styles.
Size Guide
J.FitzPatrick shoes have a broad set of fit options, from true to size, on the slim side to more wide. It will be important to make sure you read about the specific last that you are looking to purchase.
One thing to note across the board is that our loafers have been cut on the snug side, compared to the rest of the models. We did this so that you do not need to 'size down' when going for a loafer, rather recommending you stick to your oxford size (**read exception below)
Here are a few general rules
- Our insteps would be considered generous
- All shoes with 6 eyelets will be even more generous in the instep
- Any model in full suede will feel more generous to its leather counterpart
- The boots have a forgiving instep in order for you to put them on easily
- Any monkstrap made on the MGF or LPB will feel more generous to its oxford counterpart
- If you wear your oxfords very snug, then size up for your loafers. However, for most we recommend taking the same size as your oxfords
US | UK | EU | JP |
---|---|---|---|
7 | 6 | 40 | 25 |
7.5 | 6.5 | 40.5 | 25.5 |
8 | 7 | 41 | 26 |
8.5 | 7.5 | 41.5 | 26.5 |
9 | 8 | 42 | 27 |
9.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 27.5 |
10 | 9 | 43 | 28 |
10.5 | 9.5 | 43.5 | 28.5 |
11 | 10 | 44 | 29 |
11.5 | 10.5 | 44.5 | 29.5 |
12 | 11 | 45 | 30 |
12.5 | 11.5 | 45.5 | 30.5 |
13 | 12 | 46 | 31 |
Shipping Information
The USPS 2-day priority mail service used within the US aims to arrive within 2-3 working days depending on location. This is not a guarantee, however. Your tracking number provided will keep you up to date with your parcel.
We look to ship out all purchases 1-2 working days after the time of purchase (weekends not included). During "Sale" periods we aim to ship between 2 -4 days after the time of purchase as the increase in orders affects our ability to be any quicker. Add-ons involving changes to your shoes (toe taps, rubber sole bottoms) will increase delivery time by up to 3 weeks. Custom patinas will increase delivery time by up to 28 days.
If you prefer one courier over the other, and wish to pay the difference, please indicate this in the notes section of your order. Any failure to do, will result in using the default courier that pffers the best price. If you request a specific courier, we will issue an invoice to you prior to sending your parcel, to cover the difference in pricing (should there by any).
Any and all import duties/fees imposed by your local custom's officials on your parcel will be the responsibility of the customer to pay for. We do not control this and will not be held responsible for any surprises in charges as we do not impose them. Your government does. We declare the parcel at the value paid. We do no under-declare parcel values. Please do not ask us to do so.
If you reject your order for not wanting to pay the customs import taxation, we will be charged a fee as well as a return shipping charge. To cover these charges due to your refusal of your order, $100 will be deducted from your return amount once we are notified of that refusal by DHL. We are not liable for this charge due to your error in ordering.
You will pay a different shipping price for cart value of $100 or less, $101-$200, $201-$400 and above $400.
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