Looking for new driver's loafers

The always wear out quickly : [
Even Tod's and Car Shoe, which are suppose to be the zenith of the style, get worn down quickly. I suppose this is because they're not intended for 'heavy-duty' use.

Maybe a pair of Tod's but with a different sole? A pair of mine has a Vibram sole, looks a bit clunky but lasts a lot longer than the normal rubber studded soles.

Ralph Lauren polo have some nice colours in the Herrington Catalogue
Also check out fins if you want bright coloured suede.

As you know, they won't last like a pair of double soled longwings but either of these will be more robust than tods with their little pimples. You want to at least get some with a rubber sole. I also have some nice venetians in pebble grain from HS Trask.

As already stated, drivers don't last for long. Personally, I buy a pair every summer. Plus, drivers don't build character or patina over time.....they just look worn out.

I've been pleasantly surprised by the JCrew Millbrook, Cole Haan Grant, and Prada drivers thus far. I just bought another pair of the CH Grant in navy suede..........very comfortable and look good with anything.

Hope this helps.

Ralph Lauren signature line (these used to be under purple label) make some super comfortable drivers that can often be found cheap on yoox or neiman marcus.

those aren't quite drivers, but if they fit the bill then why not?

I pick-up all mine on sale, so I rarely spend more than $75 on them.

I've been wearing a pair of Fossils for the last few months. Unfortunately they aren't made any more (too bad because they've held up very well). Does anyone have any recommendations for something that looks like a driving shoe but with a rubber-covered tip and tougher sole.

bump for recommendations.

I was looking for something with a little more life.

Gucci

SF tan

SF red

SF blue

Arfango at Yoox
http://www.yoox.com/searchresult.asp/tskay/3FD17CD7/dept/men/type/1/textsearch/arfango/toll/P/ipp/40/gender/U#pg=1&sort=3&ipp=40&ene_designer=&ene_macrodesigner_descr=&macromicro_yoox=&color=&waist=&wash=&silhouette=&Environment=&IdAuthor=&size=&spr_code=&textSearch=arfango&last=sort

Sale time prices dip below $100 sometimes. Nice materials, and some have a bit more durable soles

Yeah the rubber soles on Arfango are definitely more durable that Tod's and CS, but aesthetically less pleasing though

Hugo Boss makes some nice nubuck drivers, I have these in tan