Alden's Leisure Penny in Black Canton Calf is Goodyear Welted with a single oak leather sole, leather linings and luxurious, soft, Canton calfskin uppers. Black Canton calf is a new, soft, black leather for Alden that is less shiny than the leather Alden uses in their dress black shoes, which makes it the perfect choice for a penny loafer. Made on the Van last--fits 1/2 size larger, so you should go down 1/2 size from your usual size. Made in USA