Black Suede Loafers?

[88RSL]

I was thinking about getting Black Suede Tassel Loafers from Meermin https://int.meermin.com/collections/mens-loafers/products/101412-black-suede-e but so far I have not seen many articles relating to black suede, is it versatile?

 

[Johnny80]

these kind of loafers IMO are not so versatile...but this is just my opinion...are on more the formal side

 

[Phileas Fogg]

I’m not sure I see them as being very versatile. The only thing I could imagine pairing them with would be charcoal slacks. Perhaps the only show less versatile would be a black cap toe Oxford.

 

[Nobilis Animus]

They'd look good with any trousers that would pair well with black shoes, so the usual black, greys, etc. I'd personally wear these sockless with jeans too.

 

[FlyingHorker]

Black suede is rare, but I'd argue more versatile than most people think. I'd wear those with khakis, cream jeans, light and mid grey trousers.

 

[FlyingHorker]

Black suede is rare, but I'd argue more versatile than most people think. I'd wear those with khakis, cream jeans, light and mid grey trousers.

With this said..I'd look for dark brown suede loafers and chukkas or chelsea boots before I'd get black suede anything.

 

[dieworkwear]

There used to be a member here named Will who ran a site called A Suitable Wardrobe. He's very well dressed and very knowledgeable about classic men's style. He wore black suede shoes. I believe he had three pairs -- one from Belgian Shoes and two from Gaziano & Girling. I remember him saying that they add a touch of unexpected, but are only good in the daytime, as calfskin is better for night. I can imagine them being worn with dark flannel suits, but you also need to have the kind of lifestyle where you can wear dark flannel suits with non-traditional shoes. For most people, when you wear a dark flannel suit, you're attending some kind of serious occasion and will probably have to dress accordingly.

There's a photo of Fred Astaire wearing black suede shoes with a sport coat. For some reason, the idea of black suede with an odd jacket seems even more dandy to me than a dark flannel suit. Cary Grant and Ian Fleming also wore black suede.

 

[88RSL]

There used to be a member here named Will who ran a site called A Suitable Wardrobe. He's very well dressed and very knowledgeable about classic men's style. He wore black suede shoes. I believe he had three pairs -- one from Belgian Shoes and two from Gaziano & Girling. I remember him saying that they add a touch of unexpected, but are only good in the daytime, as calfskin is better for night. I can imagine them being worn with dark flannel suits, but you also need to have the kind of lifestyle where you can wear dark flannel suits with non-traditional shoes. For most people, when you wear a dark flannel suit, you're attending some kind of serious occasion and will probably have to dress accordingly.

There's a photo of Fred Astaire wearing black suede shoes with a sport coat. For some reason, the idea of black suede with an odd jacket seems even more dandy to me than a dark flannel suit. Cary Grant and Ian Fleming also wore black suede.


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Thanks a lot, I’ll get those shoes soon enough, when I’m in the position to do so, as being a teenager I haven’t many opportunities to buy new items

Love your blog btw, keep it up

 

[Dadacantona]

Black suede is rare, but I'd argue more versatile than most people think. I'd wear those with khakis, cream jeans, light and mid grey trousers.

Would agree with this. I’ve dyed desert boots black in the past after spillages.