That's a good point and I find the same trouble with loafers because of a high instep, moreso on my right foot. I would have to order the G&G but they are consistent in sizing on all of their lasts and would do an instep adjustment on one shoe, which is what I need. The EG's are on a last that I have no experience with. However they are generally available and can be returned (such a hassle!). I can get a good fit with the 202 and 606 lasts from them but can't get settled with the 82 last. So a good fit from EG is more concerning to me.
It sounds like the G&G would be better fitting then based on the fact they're willing to do an instep adjustment for you.
F width in EG (their wide) is tough to find ready to wear. There's an online store in Italy that seems to carry all of their shoes in F width but they don't have a dark oak Piccadilly and even then, returns to Italy would give me heart burn if it didn't work. Even if that solved the instep problem it would probably generate a heel that's larger than I really want. I already find a normal width EG adequate in the heel. Sizing on loafers is tough. I recently sold a pair of normal width C&J because they were too tight on the instep.
I want to wear these sport coats and ties or a blazer and tie. They wouldn't be with suits. For those outfits I almost always wear my EG Dovers but wanted another option. I have a pair of Alden loafers but the instep kills my right foot. Too tight. I do have a pair of older C&J loafers that fit well, but they are more of a tan and I was looking for something in dark brown. I'll look up the JM Weston.
They look barely worn!
I don't really know to be honest. They both look great but are vastly different from each other. The EG has a very traditional look and is just hard to criticize other than it's a little boring to me. The G&G is kind of cool because the apron is hand sewn and I just really like their shoes. A more continental style may fit better with where I am these days in dressing.
