Fear & Loafing: Our Favorite Loafers
Part house slipper, part preppy staple, the trusty loafer is the transitional silhouette to rule them all.
And if — like some of Highsnobiety’s editorial staff — you’re not the biggest fan of the influx of slides, flip-flops, sandals, and whatever other casual, toe-revealing footwear, investing in a solid pair of loafers for that classy flex is a must.
Loafers fit the bill for every occasion be it work, fancy gatherings or even pairing with back-to-school outfits. With that in mind, we have assembled the best loafers available across the web to create a dream team roster of shoes that are sure to elevate your weekly 'fits.
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Dr. Martens Adrian
One of the many classic models that Dr. Martens has in its arsenal, the Adrian is seen here with a textured leather finish in a clean black colorway.
J.M. Weston Penny Loafer
J.M. Weston has been pushing the craft of luxury footwear since 1891. The French company is the only shoemaker with its own sole leather tannery and continues to champion traditional shoemaking techniques.
G.H. Bass & Co. Heritage Larson Weejun Leather Loafers
The first-ever pair of penny loafers, G.H. Bass & Co. Weejuns are a piece of fashion history. On this pair, a two-toned finish gives the shoes an added element of flash.
Martine Rose Bulb Toe Loafer
As it says in the name, this is a pretty extreme pair of loafers. Martine Rose's exaggerated bulb toe makes for a highly eye-catching silhouette.
Martine Rise Exaggerated Toe Loafers
Again, Martine Rose takes the familiar silhouette and – quite literally – stretches it beyond what we our mere mortal imagination could have come up with.
Gucci Horsebit Loafers
Gucci keeps things simple with its polished leather black loafers detailed with a square moc toe and a luxurious leather lining.
Vinny's Yardee Loafers
These leopard print calf hair loafers were specially crafted for folks that want to make a statement. These are the opposite of a traditional, conservative pair of leather black loafers.
Prada Suede Loafers
Opting against the typical heeled sole unit, this pair of suede loafers from Prada takes a more casual route with its lightly colored rubber sole.
Ninamounah Howled Loafers
These orange leather loafers take a square toe and frame it with a starkly contrasted, black sole and sharp, perpendicular edges, for an avant-garde take on the traditional shoe.
Toga Virilis Polished Loafers
Aside from the comfort of slipping your loafers on or off at a moment's notice, the best part about wearing loafers is the excuse to sport a stylish tassel or fancy hardware most other shoes wounld't allow for.
Hereu Sineu Loafers
Taking a highly minimal route, these handmade shoes from Hereu come without any unnecessary ornamentation to put all the focus on the light leather.
This article was part of our seasonal Back To School series. With the new school year just around the corner, it’s time to get your outfits ready and we've compiled everything that we recommend.
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