Loafers are the rare shoe that does it all: polished enough for the office, comfortable enough for a full day, and versatile enough to wear with almost everything. These fifteen pairs cover every style and budget, from the classic penny to the modern lug sole.
1. G.H. Bass Weejuns Whitney Penny Loafer (Light Brown)
G.H. Bass Weejuns Whitney Penny Loafer (Light Brown) G.H. Bass (via Nordstrom). Price: $195.00.
The classic penny loafer: clean, simple, and timeless. The Whitney in light brown goes with everything from trousers to dresses.
2. Tod’s Leather Loafer (Black)
Tod’s Leather Loafer (Black) Tod’s (via Nugnes 1920). Price: $725.00.
Tod’s Italian leather loafer: supple, refined, and endlessly wearable. Black is the color you will reach for most.
3. Sam Edelman Loraine Bit Loafer (Black Suede)
Sam Edelman Loraine Bit Loafer (Black Suede) (Sam Edelman). Price: $180.00.
A bit loafer in black suede with a polished horsebit detail. Dressy enough for the office, easy enough for weekends.
4. Franco Sarto Carolynn Tassel Loafer (Brown)
Franco Sarto Carolynn Tassel Loafer (Brown) Franco Sarto (via Nordstrom). Price: $110.00.
The tassel loafer in warm brown: classic styling at a friendly price. A great everyday pair that only gets better with wear.
5. Gucci Jordaan Horsebit Loafer (Black)
Gucci Jordaan Horsebit Loafer (Black) Gucci (via NET-A-PORTER). Price: $990.00.
The Jordaan: Gucci’s iconic horsebit loafer in polished black leather. The investment pair that defines the category.
6. Ferragamo Gancio Horsebit Loafer (Brown)
Ferragamo Gancio Horsebit Loafer (Brown) Ferragamo (via Italist). Price: $830.00.
Ferragamo’s Gancio horsebit loafer in chocolate brown grained leather. Understated luxury with exceptional comfort.
7. Everlane Modern Loafer (Black)
Everlane Modern Loafer (Black) (Everlane). Price: $168.00.
Everlane’s modern take on the loafer: streamlined, minimal, and made from quality leather. A clean everyday classic.
8. Madewell The Bradley Lugsole Loafer (Brown)
Madewell The Bradley Lugsole Loafer (Brown) Madewell (via Shop Simon). Price: $180.00.
The Bradley with a lug sole: the classic Madewell loafer with a little edge. Brown leather that pairs with everything.
9. Aeyde Aldous Suede Loafer (Moka)
Aeyde Aldous Suede Loafer (Moka) Aeyde (via Bloomingdale’s). Price: $595.00.
Aeyde’s Aldous loafer in moka suede: buttery soft with a tailored profile. The comfort-first luxury pick.
10. Vince Grant Loafer (Cocoa Brown)
Vince Grant Loafer (Cocoa Brown) Vince (via Nordstrom Rack). Price: $149.97.
The Grant in cocoa brown: Vince’s minimalist loafer with a soft, modern feel. Quiet luxury at its best.
11. Cole Haan Geneva Loafer (Lava Suede)
Cole Haan Geneva Loafer (Lava Suede) Cole Haan (via Zappos). Price: $149.95.
The Geneva in lava suede: Cole Haan’s comfort technology in a refined loafer. The all-day-on-your-feet choice.
12. Rothy’s The Daily Loafer (Red Rose)
Rothy’s The Daily Loafer (Red Rose) Rothy’s (via Nordstrom). Price: $135.00.
Rothy’s knit loafer in red rose: machine-washable, travel-friendly, and famously comfortable. The practical favorite.
13. Marc Fisher LTD Mazle Loafer (Black)
Marc Fisher LTD Mazle Loafer (Black) Marc Fisher LTD (via Nordstrom). Price: $130.00.
The Mazle: Marc Fisher’s classic loafer in polished black. A sharp, affordable option for work and beyond.
14. Loeffler Randall Rina Lug Sole Loafer (Espresso)
Loeffler Randall Rina Lug Sole Loafer (Espresso) Loeffler Randall (via Shopbop). Price: $375.00.
The Rina in espresso: Loeffler Randall’s lug-sole loafer with cool-girl polish. The statement loafer of the season.
15. Tory Burch Classic Metallic Loafer (Spark Gold)
Tory Burch Classic Metallic Loafer (Spark Gold) Tory Burch (via Saks Fifth Avenue). Price: $77.98 – $119.97.
The Classic metallic loafer in spark gold: Tory Burch’s apron-toe loafer with a luminous finish. An evening-ready flat at a remarkable price.
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