penny loafers

[Vampyrvargfesten]

this thread is dedicated to penny loafers-- something that isn't traditionally "sufu approved" but here goes...

i'm looking for a pair of classic, elegant penny loafers

something youthful, without "old trad dude" connotations

something in a luxe cordovan or suede would be nice...

are there any names beyond the usual american/british suspects? lesser known shoemakers?

[pepper davies]

lol

[Desi]

Something from London-Brown? Tassel loafers, penny loafers, and the suede variety. If they ship outside of Thailand maybe they would be worth a gander.

[shoreman1782]

The Kitsune Weston 180s were nice.

[jdemotion]

I have two pairs of penny loafers that I really like, one from Prada and one from Burberry Prorsum. Not exactly "traditional" but still dressy and look great with slim cropped trousers. Both have a thick sole and are very comfortable.

Also really like the Saint Laurent loafers:

Edited February 5, 2013 by jdemotion

[Desi]

Wanted the Burberry's so bad that season.

[akuma no uta]

penny loafers have been my go to summer shoe for a few years now, absolutely love them. scott m. showed me this company http://www.rancourtandcompany.com/men-s-1/penny-loafers/beefroll-penny-loafer-brown-chromexcel-made-to-order.html ive been meaning to check them out

[kH0yA Sw@Gp0o]

who was it that made the ones with a steel strap where the penny detailing (whatever you call that bit) would be? remember thinking those looked okay

[ninetynine]

You're thinking of YSL?

They came in a boot version as well, both were somewhat underwhelming in person...

Prada makes some decent slip-on loafers, no frills no nonsense and take well to a shine.

[readytoignite]

this thread is dedicated to penny loafers-- something that isn't traditionally "sufu approved" but here goes...

i'm looking for a pair of classic, elegant penny loafers

something youthful, without "old trad dude" connotations

something in a luxe cordovan or suede would be nice...

are there any names beyond the usual american/british suspects? lesser known shoemakers?

imo classic penny loafers necessarily indicate conservatism with a splash of douche. they're not going to be the thing in your outfit that make you rebellious

if you want to switch it up i'm sure there's mcnairy version; the visvims above are classic with a twist so that might work too.

[mssneaker]

I'm down with Oak Street & Yuketen's crepe sole versions.

[ericdw]

I'm down with Oak Street & Yuketen's crepe sole versions.

This. Or the Alden makeups for unionmade

[frasier oiseau]

Something from London-Brown? Tassel loafers, penny loafers, and the suede variety. If they ship outside of Thailand maybe they would be worth a gander.

I actually visited the London Brown store today, their stuff seemed very nice, I might go back to inquire how long the wait for a custom brogue would be

[veni vidi vici]

heh

[kH0yA Sw@Gp0o]

^waiting for some rapper to think that a 360 air sole on loafers will make him classy but keep him street smh

personally find those to be too much of a disjoint too

Edited February 10, 2013 by gndm