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post #16 of 313
1/6/09 at 2:23pm
I have a pair of ultra simplistic Cleverly loafers that are quite easy and nice to wear.
That might suit you.
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post #17 of 313
1/6/09 at 2:25pm
I've been wearing Gravati's that are high vamp, more chiseled last and completely unadorned with straps, buckles or tassels. I really had to overcome a gag reflex with loafers, but once I had them on and put them in my rotation, I've been wearing them a lot.
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post #18 of 313
1/6/09 at 2:33pm
I used to despise them, but now I think a pair of side-gore loafers and a pair of regular loafers belongs in every shoe lineup.

I really like the shape of these BB clearance shoes, I wish they came in tan.

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post #19 of 313
1/6/09 at 2:47pm
Just stumbled on this pair, see attachment. Anyone have thougts on what Alden last this can be on? Plaza? Never thought of that as a loafer LAST ... Possible sources? Priced at+500£ so must be less expensive stateside ... Might be the first pair of Aldens for me ... Thanks alden_cord_90897_2.jpg alden_cord_90897_1.jpg
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post #20 of 313
1/6/09 at 2:54pm
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Originally Posted by aportnoy View Post
These are what you need.
These are actually pretty nice. There's also the Harrow from Edward Green which is somewhat more "classic".
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post #21 of 313
1/6/09 at 3:02pm
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Originally Posted by speedster.8 View Post
Just stumbled on this pair, see attachment.


Anyone have thougts on what Alden last this can be on?
Plaza? Never thought of that as a loafer LAST ...
Possible sources? Priced at+500£ so must be less expensive stateside ...
Might be the first pair of Aldens for me ...

Thanks

alden_cord_90897_2.jpg alden_cord_90897_1.jpg

I believe those are the same model I pointed out earlier in the thread. If so, they are indeed on the Plaza last. I've seen them in person. Very nice. Much sleeker than you'd expect from Alden.
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post #22 of 313
1/6/09 at 3:06pm
I like the ferragamo, a nice high vamp.
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post #23 of 313
1/6/09 at 3:18pm
I can't behind these, but maybe the Yuma/Lansford from Florsheim?


Pics from Take Ivy/The Trad.
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post #24 of 313
1/6/09 at 3:21pm
Bontoni



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Sutor Mantellassi

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post #25 of 313
1/6/09 at 3:29pm
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Originally Posted by voxsartoria View Post
Yes I do. Try reverse calf on the side gussett to tone it down from a town shoe. I don't think the Guccis are made quite a nicely as in their glory days, but the ones that they have now aren't too far off. They should be considered disposable shoes...wear them to hell, toss, replace. - B
Where does one find side gussets? Gucci might be too Gucci. I had an uncle who wore Gucci loafers, and we called him the uncle in Gucci loafers. Apparently he was also a big Trabalza customer, as recently he commented that he had a sportcoat in the same fabric as the one I was wearing, and took me up to see his collection, while lamenting that he no longer has the chance to wear them in LA.
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post #26 of 313
1/6/09 at 3:35pm
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I have two EG side-gusset shoes (one in edwardian and one in dark brown suede) and get pretty good use out of them. I also have the JL Campus which, like the Weston, is a nice iconic style.

I have the dark brown suede version as well. I really like it vs a loafer because it still feels like a regular shoe, and not something that'll slip off if you move quickly. I bought them for travel, but find I wear them quite often.
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post #27 of 313
1/6/09 at 3:35pm
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Where does one find side gussets?
Not the easiest shoe to find RTW. Ralph Lauren has an EG pair called the Eden. I don't like it. I like them best brogued, in suede.
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post #28 of 313
1/6/09 at 3:37pm
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Originally Posted by iammatt View Post
Where does one find side gussets?

Gucci might be too Gucci. I had an uncle who wore Gucci loafers, and we called him the uncle in Gucci loafers. Apparently he was also a big Trabalza customer, as recently he commented that he had a sportcoat in the same fabric as the one I was wearing, and took me up to see his collection, while lamenting that he no longer has the chance to wear them in LA.

I now know I've spent too much time on SF because I swear this is the second time I've read this story!

Anyway, I've been thinking about loafers recently too. I've not had any in a few years since I abandoned my old Bass.

I'm on the lookout for a great pair in suede. And that's my rec for you. Maybe Mantellassi?
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post #29 of 313
1/6/09 at 3:39pm
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With all due respect to differing opinions, I think those are fantastically hideous.
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post #30 of 313
1/6/09 at 3:40pm
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With all due respect to differing opinions, I think those are fantastically hideous.

I concur.
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