Reid constantly gets compliments and questions about where they’re from - once, a former New York photo editor confused them for Celine. Two past and present Strategist writers, Hilary Reid and Erin Schwartz, consider them classics. The cult-favorite Bass Whitney Weejun earned the title of “most mentioned.” (Important: Gwyneth Paltrow kept hers from her turn as Margot in The Royal Tenenbaums.) The penny-loafer style features beefroll stitching, giving it a bit more heft than regular stitching. Sizes: 5–11 with half-sizes | Style: Penny | Material: Polished leather, leather sole | Embellishments: Beefroll stitching And lastly, there’s the lug sole, which is a raised rubber sole that has deep grooves to provide better traction - or just add a more pop-punk vibe to your shoe. The horsebit loafer also has a decorative piece on the vamp, but it’s a metal buckle (that doesn’t actually buckle anything) instead of fringe this is one of the more formal shoes of the bunch, whereas driving and slipper loafers are the most casual, featuring soft, moldable materials. If you like the tassels but not the fringe, an aptly named tassel loafer is just that. It can also feature a bow with tassels on top of the fringe for a more ornate look. Similarly, the fairly divisive, grandfather-looking kiltie loafer is defined by cut-leather fringe hanging over the vamp of the shoe. This strap with a small hole in the center (big enough for a penny, as these Miu Mius show) comes in two different versions itself it can be stitched over the vamp to the side of the shoe for a clean look or rolled underneath, turning it into a beef-roll penny loafer (because of its resemblance to a beef roll you’d find in a butcher’s shop). The first detail to look for is a penny strap, which is signature to, as you probably guessed, the penny loafer. But each pair, depending on the style, features little details that sets it apart. Sometimes, the material of the sole wasn’t listed - but when it was, I included that information. But overall, it’s a pretty good rule of thumb. There are exceptions to this observation how long a shoe lasts also varies depending on how often you wear it and what conditions you’re wearing it in. With that in mind, a fully leather shoe will also cost more, since it’s more expensive to construct. A rubber sole tends to wear down more quickly (it can also feel slippery, until it’s slightly scuffed up), whereas leather, with proper maintenance, will probably last a bit longer. A rubber sole versus leather will fit and feel completely different. But because we know there are lots of different preferences when it comes to leather - suede, patent, matte, polished - we broke it down by specifics, even noting which are real versus fake leather so you get all the details. Get ready to meet your new staple shoe, that will take you from work-to-weekend.Leather (or faux leather, which is basically just synthetic materials like plastic, if you’d like to get technical) is a catchall term for what most loafers are made of. Our edit of the best women's loafers include top picks from Marks & Spencer, Clarks, Boden and John Lewis. On the weekend, team your loafers with jeans and knitwear and for an evening out swap in a pair of tailored trousers and a blazer. Add an edge to your floral midi dress with a chunky style, or opt for a printed pair of loafers to add interest to your office look. From chunky loafers to flatforms and simple patent styles to suede options, there's something for every style, budget and occasion.īest of all, you can wear loafers with practically anything. While classic women's loafers will always be a solid investment, there are plenty of interesting twists on the traditional style if you want to add an edge to your wardrobe.
The timeless loafer is a capsule wardrobe favourite and for good reason, thanks to its versatility and its ability to effortlessly elevate any look. The best loafers offer a style solution for those who want to ditch heels in favour of a comfortable shoe that still looks smart.
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