Loafer Shoes Guide For Men - Tassel, Penny, Gucci, Horsebit, Weejuns & Slip-on Slipper Explained
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In this video, find out everything you need to know about Loafers. What constitutes a loafer, its different variations, how to style and when best to wear them. We discuss the Penny Loafer, Gucci or Horsebit Loafer, slip-ons and slippers, why they are technically not a loafer, weejuns, Alden, Tassels and more.
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00:00 Introduction
In casual situations, a loafer can substitute any other shoe that you have may it be a canvas shoe or like a sandal or whatever.
Characteristics of a Loafer:
- a laceless shoe
- it has an exposed ankle
- it has a moccasin like welt or seam on top of the vamp
- unlike mocs, it has a separate sole
- has low heels
A Slipper is:
- like the loafer, it has an exposed ankle
- NO lacing
- NO seam on top
A loafer has Norwegian origins. A Norwegian actually went to the US and saw the native american moccasins, brought them back to Norway, modified them slightly, added a separate sole and that's how the loafer was created. In general, Loafers are casual shoes because they're slip on and as such they're usually not worn with double breasted suits or more formal garments.
The Duke of Windsor broke these classic rules of style and he would often wear a two-tone loafer in brown and white or off-white that he would wear with double breasted suits so by traditional style rules, this was completely wrong but he was so powerful and impactful that today, you can see people wearing loafers with different kinds of suits and double breasted suits.
When it comes to loafer construction, most of the time you will see that it has a very thin sole, it's much thinner than a sole that you would see with a Goodyear welt shoe, that means they're usually Blake rapid stitched or just glued. If you have to walk a lot, definitely go with Goodyear welted loafers otherwise, Blake rapid stitched loafers are fine or blake stitched. Glued, I would probably personally say to stay away from it simply because it's usually an indicator of lower quality.
LOAFER STYLES:
03:54 Wildsmith loafer (British invention)
04:03 Aurland Loafer - it is a town in Norway which was home to Nicoli Gregori who's the one who invented this Norwegian loafer style in the 40s and the 50s.
04:47 Tassel Loafer - features these dangling tassels. It has a very long last, it's flat and elegant. The original tassel loafer was invented by the Alden shoe company.
05:54 Penny Loafer - invented by G.H Bass in the US and it was really popular with people from the Ivy league who put pennies in this diamond shape just to stand out from the crowd. Particularly popular sometimes in cordovan leather or like a red color, you can also find it in suede. It comes in all shades of brown, sometimes spectators and it's just a really great casual shoe that people like to wear after work, maybe to resort towns, to more casual dinners, it's also very popular during the summer.
07:44 Gucci Loafer - has these characteristic horsebits on top and usually come in gold or in silver and they became so popular in the US. You can certainly consider adding it to your shoe closet because it's a timeless style and you should be able to wear it in 20 years from now and still look very classic and timeless.
In terms of formality, loafers are overall more casual but I would rank the Tassel loafer slightly higher than the Penny loafer, Of course that is impacted by the choice of leather. A black penny loafer is more formal than a yellow, suede tassel loafer but given that colors and leather are equal, I would classify the penny loafer as slightly less formal. Nevertheless, it can be business appropriate, I think it looks great for example, with a chino-blazer combination.
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I'm from Norway, and Aurland is the village right next to the one my father originates from. The Aurland shoes are still in production as they are sold for around 150 USD a pair! The really awesome feature is that they come with a Norwegian dime to put inside the little pocket that the top leather piece creates, because this was the style back then, even though the Norwegian dime was eliminated from the market decades ago!
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+guleruten Wonderful. Do you have a link where they can be bought? If so, please share so we can add it to the guide.
@guleruten
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, as ***** points out, there is a webstore. But this one isn't complete - at the factory in Aurland you can find more models of the Aurland shoe than you see here. But there's still a nice range of selection on this website.
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+Eirik Roheim thanks! I added it to the guide.
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+guleruten The problem is, most people will only be able to buy online.
@mandeepbaweja3021
8 жыл бұрын
+Gentleman's Gazette are driving shoes considered as loafers??....here in my town everyone calls it loafer!
When I was growing up ,to get a pair of Bass weejuns I had to mow 10 lawns to get enough money, the shoes sold for 17dollars. Pair with a Gant shirt($3.50), gold cup socks($1.50) and Levy cords ($4.50), you a fashionable outfit, this was 1965....
@lloydaurion-gaming46
Жыл бұрын
For anyone curious of what that would be equivalent in 2023: ~$260
@thiagogregory1
3 ай бұрын
How old are you now?
The kiltie tassel loafer looks amazing with suits! I also love how versatile the penny loafer is! It can be worn with many different outfits.
Love checking out the style of loafers men wear, tassels, wingtips. See a lot of mens coaches wearing them, surprised that some spend $700 to over a $1000 for their shoes. LOVE Them
Thanks to my wife I have a large wardrobe. It's been disorganized and care has been neglected but since I watched your first video about bow ties, I'm now spending hours and hours on it. cleaning it up, caring for it. It's as if you are the voice of my wardrobe telling me it loves me so love them in return. I showed her this video, and she says she highly approves of me spending time with you on learning to dress myself. haha..love it
This Loafers are so popular here in Brazil. Love to wear it, specially in the summertime (It's always summer in Rio!)
I honestly love these videos they have helped me so much. Thank you very much :)
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+Fadi Jan Glad to hear that Fadi. Please share them with friends and people who might enjoy them.
@shaikhrukhsar4687
7 жыл бұрын
shka alfej
you always produce great videos! I really like your channel
You're my favourite KZread channel right now
Sean Connery wore black penny loafer to grey suit in the first James Bond movie, Dr. No.
Just bought my first pair of actual, brown penny loafers from PreView here in the Philippines. I found out too that the leather band at the top can actually fit a 1 Peso coin! Thanks for the video Sven!
I just love the complexity of your very apt name!
Great guide
Hi Sven can you please make a full video on turtleneck sweaters. How to, history, do and don’t etc
Haha Loafer Guide :) Great videos BTW. Thank you.
Thanks once again Sven! Can't get enough of the channel & content. Just received my Edelweiss flower in the mail & can't wait to wear it! Quick question, do you think the original G.H. Bass penny loafer today would be of any good quality wise or do other companies make it better? Just curious...I have a thing for the original.
Nice videos, I'm in! I like your style and you def have a very unique accent, enjoyable to listen to my friend!
I recently bought tassel loafers and I really like them. Even though they are technically casual shoes, they definitely dress up my outfit more than my regular lace-up dress shoes ever did. I have worn it both with black slacks and a polo shirt as well as a medium grey double-breasted suit
SUperb video. Thank you for your efforts! Cheers
Hehehe yesterday i watched RMRS video on Loafers and i was expecting this you also......Thnx alot sir :)
Best penny loafers I ever had - Prada in emerald green, Gucci in black w Gucci pennies.
you are not wearing any pants are you!
@matibf2
7 жыл бұрын
Rajesh Nair he is not, in fact he is wearing crocs with white socks and you cant even see it haha
@Ruby_Sterling
8 ай бұрын
Lol
great video!
Don't forget to talk about the texture, weight and size of the pants in relation to the shoe; tie a corduroy pair of would need a thicker, wider shoe to match it. Also talk about mixing materials, textures and patterns in relation to pant, ties, shirts and jackets.
Believe you me I rock those penny loafers with a suit.
@michaelciccone2194
3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you totally. I have Edmonds tassled loafers and others...go nice with dress pants even on a casual day or with a suit.
I agree, the horsebit loader is not from wear. At best,wear it with a dark suit, no tie, perhaps an ascot, but always leaning towards a more relaxed yet still chic look.
I love these Chanel
Alright, you're killing me with the OLD comment! I just turned 50, and no, I don't wear tassle loafers, and never have. Lol. I prefer you're second reference, as "seasoned", over the old. Joking aside, thanks for these videos. I see many younger men, "huh- hmm" everyone I guess, that have no ability to dress themselves anymore. What happened. And that poor fellow, you know the one, who lets his wife dress him and is obvious. So again, thank you for educating men who want to know and understand how to dress, and what makes a suit, a real suit. Just found your channel and subscribed. Now, where the hell did I put my Grecian formula? Lol....JM
@kwadwoansah2982
7 жыл бұрын
jmflyer55
@nathancifuentes2448
5 жыл бұрын
Right , Man let their wifes dress em nowadays
@deejay5493
4 жыл бұрын
your
Raphael, how are tassels on loafers tied? I can't figure out how to make the knot.
Thanks for the guide! Do you know what a 'Turner' loafer is? At least 4 major brands market Turner loafers, but I'm confused on what makes them Turner's (Bass, Allen Edmonds, Santoni, and Dr. Scholls).
That explains why my ankles were killing me.. Because I wore without the socks😂😂🤦♂️thanks much sir..
Sven, Great video. Just curious what do you think of the Navy M. Gemi Volo loafers for men? Also, I assume youd have to have a navy belt to go along with these? Finally, what would you were with these loafers. Suit wise? color of chinos? Thanks
Which one should I wear at home? I’d like to see video to that topic. I mean, what a gentleman should wear at home and what to have at home.
What are the brand and model and color of the tassel loafers in the picture for this video?!
Hey can you make a video on the slipper?
Horse-bit is an icon, created by Gucci, but and Icon, you can find designers, bespoke, and a lot of good quality companies that sells loafer w/ horse-bit, from cordovan to crocodile. You don't have to buy Gucci. Equestrian sports continue to be a world of wealth and high class (Horsebit), a class where buying a shoe is not a matter of "thinking what is best or what is not" is just To Like or Not, But it has to feel comfortable. Gucci offers that, Gucci is a trademark for rich people that change shoes season after season. That today is popular with kids or young stars, cool. But it's simple, is Gucci loafer a good shoe? Yes, leather, sole, color, design, iconic and symbolic. Worth every penny in the right scenario and social class. is it the best shoe? No, Worst quality/price shoe ever. Overpriced and stuff. You can identify yourself with one of this scenarios. Did you care about "Yes, leather, sole ...." or "No, Worst quality /price shoe ...." . If you even REMOTELY care about how much Gucci shoes worth, Gucci is not a brand for you. There is no price tag in High renown fashion brands, only "reputation".
Where would butterfly loafers fit in the formality scale? Maybe between the penny and tassel loafers?
I like this channel
I have some Allen Edmonds penny loafers and oxblood it's a Beautiful shoe
@banjopete
4 жыл бұрын
Baker Watches , good versatile colour.
Are the loafers with the front split seem in the middle of the toe good?
one question though: I'm struggling myself with finding a pair of loafers that I find comfortable. how was it for you in the beginning? did you get blisters from your new loafers and how would you compare them in terms of comfort to let's say a pair of sneakers? what kind of comfort change can you expect from breaking them in over time?
@Evy_SX
11 ай бұрын
Are your feet narrow?
+Gentleman's Gazette I want to purchase suede loafers could they be worn with a linen suit?
I like oxfords except the plain black balmorals. They are so dull. Therefor I would like to know if under a business suit, a black leather penny loafer (slightly elongated) would be a good alternative?? (otherwise I probably go with a single strap black monk) Note: I mean nice loafers, elegant and not the boxy ones with round noses. But more like the black Carmina loafer.
By the way are those slippers for sale at the Fort Belvedere shop
Can anyone recommend a loafer that is similar, hopefully exactly, like the Church’s Karl loafer
I'm size 10 American and got a size 7 in Louis
Where can you get those fort Belvedere shoes?
Rafael, what loafers do you wear?
Good review..if you don't mind me asking..which accent is that?..im guessing german..but im not sure
gentleman's gazette is the best
How tight or loose should my loafers be? I just bought LV loafers and my feet hurt after work and I had a blister?
@michaelciccone2194
3 жыл бұрын
I am sure you have a pair of nice shoes. When I bought my Edmonds tassled loafers in Manhattan I had my feet measured just to be on safe side. I think that wearing nylon type of socks may be solution or have shoemaker stretch shoes just a tad.
Where do I find the velvet slippers?
what brand are those brown suede tassle loafers?
Check out Prada wingtip penny loafer...beautiful, but for $600 it should.
@fezzes428
6 жыл бұрын
apostolic bible polyglot the black and white two tones are amazing, i need to buy a pair
I can't be the only one who finds the close up cuts really up and personal uwu
Sorry but I think you should check castellano shoes from Spain.
Sebago my friend
At 1:10, who is the designer of that shoe?
Gloood! 3:45
@urielmartinez6279
5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
Do your're trousers have to be cropped/cuffed when you wear loafers?
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+ConorFr33man no
So pumps are also some sort of formal loafer? Well it's slip on, it has Heals n is it only limited to white tie?
@10399alex
8 жыл бұрын
+Csam Mhz Pumps are more slippers than loafers and they're limited to white and black tie.
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+Csam Mhz Yes, pumps are limited to white tieaand it is technically a slipper, not a loafer. If you watch the video, you should know why
@csam666666
8 жыл бұрын
+Gentleman's Gazette because pumps don't have seam on top like loafers so they are not loafer. Ummm I got it, :) thanx
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+Csam Mhz exactly
I Want to know if my loafer is for men or for women
Sit I have a very wide feet how would I find the perfect pair
Regardless of how one may feel about these shoe styles I think there could've been a better name for the "loafer". Some men can pull off loafers but in my opinion ultimately the shoes come off has emasculating. Just my two cents. I do love this channel and its become one of my favorites.
@williammosezar
Жыл бұрын
When I was in the business we were taught to refer to them as slip ons.
How to price the is shoes
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What is your opinion on Albert slippers with a black tie outfit?
@mandeepbaweja3021
8 жыл бұрын
Also can we wear Loafers in Black Tie Event?
@10399alex
8 жыл бұрын
+Mandeep Baweja No you cannot. You can only wear patent oxfords, opera pumps and Albert slippers.
@mandeepbaweja3021
8 жыл бұрын
+alealeale ale Albert slippers r technically Loafers.....am i right??? But i wonder that anybody who wears penny Loafers in Black Tie Event actually looks good.....however its not classic....am also thinking to buy a tuxedo......:D
@10399alex
8 жыл бұрын
+Mandeep Baweja No, slippers are not technically loafers, he literally adressed that in the first two minutes of the video. And no, it would not look good with a dinner suit.
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+alealeale ale Great if you wear it at home.
how about navy blue suede tassel loafers?
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+Fulk Hanqvist works for certain outfits, but not very versatile
@fulkhanqvist402
8 жыл бұрын
alrighty, thanks!
Antonio from real men real style just uploaded the same topic video.
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+Zaman Fahim Imteaz Well, we had a guide on loafers for more than a year, and we just published the video today, so technically we were first ;). That being said, Antonio and I are friends and we get along very well.
@zamanfahimimteaz3412
8 жыл бұрын
+Gentleman's Gazette. hahaha. Love both of you guys' work. Thanks for the content!
@RealMenRealStyle
8 жыл бұрын
+Gentleman's Gazette What - we're friends? :) I need to give you call Raphael! This is funny - I guess great minds think alike!
@injecta999
8 жыл бұрын
+Gentleman's Gazette +Real Men Real Style +AlphaM greatest fahsion icons on youtube
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+injecta999 thanks
Loafers looks good. Sad I can’t wear them😔
@saiyajedi
4 жыл бұрын
Johan Fagerström No feet?
@banjopete
4 жыл бұрын
Johan Fagerström , can’t find them?
I have Euros in my penny loafers. cuz I'm JUST THAT FUCKING CLASSY!
Paul Evans no longer carries grey suede stewart penny loafers. sigh...
can you wear tassle loafers with a navy double breasted suit?
Can I wear loafers with jeans for casual?
@michaelciccone2194
3 жыл бұрын
You sure can. Brown loafers look nice with denim pants.
Horse-bit loafer all day
Michael Jackson's shoe is gh bass
I am out of my fashion league with this vid. I keep thinking Hefner.
Navy blue suede loafer usually fit with what color of formal trousers ?
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+Fred Cesare You will find the answer here kzread.info/dash/bejne/pH5ozcWrdtLceLg.html
@Cesare951000
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sir !!
@joekumu5217
7 жыл бұрын
Fred Cesare m
Raphael, loafers CAN and are in many parts of the country worn WITHOUT socks, it's almost a faux pah to wear them with socks although there are exceptions to this...
1. Loafers can be worn without socks. 2. Loafers don’t have to have that seam on the vamp.
There's also the Belgian loafer
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+Not my name on youtube True, but I either prefer slippers or loafers. The Belgian loafer is kind of in between.
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+Gentleman's Gazette It's also mentioned in our guide
@jharris947
6 жыл бұрын
+Not my name on youtube...Does it have a waffle finish? :-)
why bother to ask questions that have already been answered thru out the vide ? oh my goodness
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+knottykid You are right, but sadly people often do not watch, and they also do not read...
Mr. Schneider, where is your accent from?
@Harrypotterxx2
7 жыл бұрын
He's German.
What about Ferragamo?
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+oldschooldrumcorps It's just a shoe brand.
i like your face
can you help me?
Forgot about Gucci loafers..WOW
I cannot stand how the shoe only goes half way up my foot, to me it looks bad and can be too loose fitting; why don't many loafers go further up the foot closer to the ankle? I'm actually looking at a nice weaved tassel loafer right now, but they are so "short" in the foot area that I cannot see how I would wear them stylishly, which is a shame because I really like them.
Most people wear Loafers without socks
@michaelciccone2194
3 жыл бұрын
I like to wear mine with black socks and nice dress slacks even on a casual type of day.
@entityaccount3876
2 жыл бұрын
@@michaelciccone2194 same in the winter, in the summer without socks.
Leather loafers with no socks? Are you sure? You'd look a right knob mate.
Look at your tie
Loafers are more comfortable better than dress shoes
Im norwegian
это Григорий Пронин
You sure talk about fashion opinions a lot for a guy that can’t tie a tie
India
Jimmy Choo are the best design, but not so good quality..
I could buy some Gucci loafers or I could pay my rent.
@lyledeyounges1276
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, then Gucci loafers are not for you.
that single Windsor knot is bothering me.
@gentlemansgazette
7 жыл бұрын
This is a four in hand - learn more about tie knots here: kzread.info/head/PLwC33qrNZRbBDhDHTHjF-4zVEbQ7MwaJr
@JP-jd4gx
7 жыл бұрын
Gentleman's Gazette, I see now. My apologies to come off "trollish" like. Your channel is very informative.
@kevinvasquez3108
7 жыл бұрын
J P owned
I'm sorry to tell you that, loafers are meant to be worn without socks. Only dress loafers are to be worn with socks. even that, there are some exceptions
@gentlemansgazette
8 жыл бұрын
+ally Are you getting mixed up with mocs here? Loafers were always worn with socks by men.