Decent Casual Penny Loafers?

Notverystylish · Jul 4, 2011

Hi guys, I've been trying to pick a causal loafer out (not boat shoes). I've come up with a few options, but I've never heard of any of the brands. I wanted something like this (http://www.unionmadegoods.com/quoddy...Sole_1557.html), but less than $100. Here's the three that I found. http://www.zappos.com/gravis-rieder-ii-dark-navy http://www.zappos.com/type-z-baden-dark-grey?zlfid=111 I also like these, but I think the white sole looks pretty bad. http://www.zappos.com/type-z-trey-black-suede?zlfid=111 Any other options that I missed?

Rompson · Jul 4, 2011

http://tinyurl.com/69ct2rs

Also, this would be more suitable for the quick question thread.

robbie · Jul 4, 2011

It's a classic for a reason : Bass Weejuns

reedobandito · Jul 4, 2011

I'd say save up for a nice pair if you're really planning on wearing Penny's often. I'd go with Oak Street's version, beautiful:

http://oakstreetbootmakers.com/footw...l-penny-loafer

Notverystylish · Jul 4, 2011

I wanted something non-leather though. I thought that a suede loafer was a good replacement for when boat shoes are worn.

And Rompson, I'll keep these questions in the quick question thread from now on.

Rompson · Jul 4, 2011

Unfortunately suede, attractive, and under $100 are one of those "pick two of the three" situations IME when it comes to penny loafers

aaaeeeiiiooouuu · Jul 4, 2011

These are my current summer shoes: Quoddy suede venetian

Notverystylish · Jul 4, 2011

Originally Posted by aaaeeeiiiooouuu

These are my current summer shoes:

Quoddy suede venetian

Yeah, those are the ones that I wanted, but out of my price range at the moment. Did you buy them for $225? I figure at that price, I'd be better off buying some AEs for work.

Alcibiades · Jul 4, 2011

Originally Posted by Notverystylish

Yeah, those are the ones that I wanted, but out of my price range at the moment. Did you buy them for $225? I figure at that price, I'd be better off buying some AEs for work.

Buying another pair of Allen Edmonds just puts you on par with everyone else in the office.

Investing in a quality pair of casual pennys like the Quoddy's pictured puts you well above most people out there on a Saturday or Sunday.

Shoes are shoes, whether for work or casual. If you want good suede shoes that will last more than one season, get the quoddys.

Numan · Jul 5, 2011

bass weejuns in my day

stinsonbass · Jul 5, 2011

Originally Posted by aaaeeeiiiooouuu

These are my current summer shoes:

Quoddy suede venetian

+1. I used to have Tods but they never lasted for a very long time... (meaning 1 year tops -.-)

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