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[cioni2k]

You keep referring to the two tone accidental spray-paint blue highlighting like its a PLUS.

Its not the "Gucci" logo that ruins the shoes, its the dated clunky design, horrible horrible horrible spray paint effect / blue highlighting, rubber soles, cheap leather.

Run away from these please

 

[Reevolving]

Can you post another picture? I also assumed the "lightness" was just the flash.
If that's spray paint effect, this is awful.
How the hell did you not perceive that as a potential drawback??
Worrying about the logo is missing the forest for the trees, man.

PS: I just started laughing aloud at the old man picture.
He really looks great. I love dressing like a CEO.

 

[benjamin831]

Not to mention what seems to be corrected grain leather.

 

[Reevolving]

Originally Posted by cioni2k

Its not the "Gucci" logo that ruins the shoes, its the dated clunky design,

Can someone please explain why the Gucci's are clunky and dated, while the ones below are "current" loafers. Besides the foam looking soles, I don't see a big difference. In fact, I think: #1

Above has sloppy Frankenstien ER ward stitching. #2

Above has that cheap corrected grain leather. (it looks soft and supple, which means cheap at SF) #3

Above has ugly "duck bill" square toe. Above has that cheap corrected grain leather. (it looks soft and supple, which means cheap at SF) #4

Above has ugly "duck bill" square toe. #5

Above has sloppy Frankenstien ER ward stitching.

 

[savilerogue]

They all look dated. But at least #1-#5 havent had blue spray paint liberally applied.

 

[Reevolving]

What is the leather called in #2 vs. #3?
Which is corrected grain?

#3 is more wrinkled.
Is that considered cheaper and worse?
It looks more comfortable, but in a "home slipper" kind of way.

 

[RSS]

I had to look for the script ... but then I'm on the far side of 60.

You do know Gucci translates as "buy at your own risk."

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by jrd617

Or the Boston for a round toe

Thanks jrd617 ... I like SpooBaby ... but can't see myself the loafers with the pointed toe. I'd go the Gucci route first.

Needless to say ... but I'll say it ... I prefer the shoes in your post ... the ones with the more rounded toe.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by Reevolving

#2

Above has that cheap corrected grain leather. (it looks soft and supple, which means cheap at SF)
What the hell? That looks nothing like corrected grain. Correct grain looks about as far from 'soft and supple' as you can get, it looks like plastic.

 

[HPress]

Originally Posted by Reevolving

Can you post another picture? I also assumed the "lightness" was just the flash.
If that's spray paint effect, this is awful.
How the hell did you not perceive that as a potential drawback??
Worrying about the logo is missing the forest for the trees, man.

PS: I just started laughing aloud at the old man picture.
He really looks great. I love dressing like a CEO.

I'm quite enamored with you now.

 

[Made in California]

Originally Posted by cioni2k

You keep referring to the two tone accidental spray-paint blue highlighting like its a PLUS. Its not the "Gucci" logo that ruins the shoes, its the dated clunky design, horrible horrible horrible spray paint effect / blue highlighting, rubber soles, cheap leather. Run away from these please
Well yeah, it's not like I want a pair of plain black penny loafers. I have black dress shoes, I don't need any more black! I want something that has an edgy design. Is the refined grain that big of an issue? Could someone post alternatives for flashy [penny] loafers that they like more than these?

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by Made in California

Could someone post alternatives for flashy [penny] loafers that they like more than these?

If flashy is what you want, then imo you can't beat some alligator loafers; if you can afford them...

 

[cioni2k]

Originally Posted by Made in California

Well yeah, it's not like I want a pair of plain black penny loafers. I have black dress shoes, I don't need any more black! I want something that has an edgy design. Is the refined grain that big of an issue?

Could someone post alternatives for flashy [penny] loafers that they like more than these?

If that is what you like, then by all means, buy it, wear them, and enjoy them. But don't expect anybody here to agree with your decision.

I can't recommend flashy penny loafers to you, because to me, a penny loafer was not made to be "flashy". A shoe can be round toe without being "clunky". For example, see the C&J's that were previously posted. If you MUST have flashy, why not go with a Gucci horse-bit loafer with the red and green stripe to show off to everyone that you are wearing Gucci loafers.

And to answer your question, I, as well as most people here, find Corrected/refined grain a big issue because it looks downright cheap. You can't really maintain and polish it either, they are disposable shoes in my opinion. If this is fine to you, then so be it, but again you wont find any love here on SF.

Because I am bored right now, I will give you suggestions for a flashy loafer that you just might like. I think you'll find the consensus here to think that these are ugly. To me, nice shoes are classicly-styled, well-built, and with a sleek/modern last; not in-your-face logos, flashy highlighted colors, and branding.

Some shoes to consider for you:

Gucci. MSRP $535

Gucci. MSRP $550

Are you starting to see the trend here? Other people on the street with little to no fashion sense might call you "the man" because of your flashy Gucci branded shoes, but is that really what you want?

 

[Made in California]

Originally Posted by cioni2k

If that is what you like, then by all means, buy it, wear them, and enjoy them. But don't expect anybody here to agree with your decision. I can't recommend flashy penny loafers to you, because to me, a penny loafer was not made to be "flashy". A shoe can be round toe without being "clunky". For example, see the C&J's that were previously posted. If you MUST have flashy, why not go with a Gucci horse-bit loafer with the red and green stripe to show off to everyone that you are wearing Gucci loafers.
Hi cioni, thank you for the suggestions. ^ That's sort of why I thought they were cool: They took a shoe that was not meant to be trendy and added a unique coloration to it to make it current. I feel as though we may be talking past each other.. what I want is a loafer that is flashy but *without* the branding. However, I do like the shoes you posted.

 

[Reevolving]

I think OP should focus on nice looking leather as the flash. I like the color and patina of these shoes. I hate the buckle/cloth part.