Favorite loafer design?

[JDelage]

What is your favorite loafer design? I like the J.M.Weston classic penny loafer and their new Claridge loafer, which is not an apron design - it looks a bit like a whole cut, but slip on.

 

[Matt S]

Is "loafer" strictly an American term?

I really like the Alfred Sargent Hughes, though I'd like it even more without the medallion.

I also really like slip-ons with elastic across the instep, but those really aren't loafers.

For more traditional Norwegian casuals I like the Edward Green Winchelsea.

 

[gwolf]

venetian loafers.

 

[CruzAzul]

Originally Posted by gwolf

venetian loafers.

Agreed. That one simple seam adds just the right amount of visual interest.

 

[NORE]

RLPL Addison in burnt pine

Here's the GVH pic (Still kicking myself for not picking these up for $300 when I had the chance)

More:

 

[HHD]

Originally Posted by JDelage

What is your favorite loafer design? I like the J.M.Weston classic penny loafer and their new Claridge loafer, which is not an apron design - it looks a bit like a whole cut, but slip on.

I like the classic 180 Weston. If the Claridge was available in a colour other than black it would be perfect. It's a gorgeous shoe, but I don't like black slip-ons.

 

[Threadbearer]

I hope to own a pair of Mertons in the not too distant future:

 

[srivats]

My favourites -

1, C&J Harvard (unlined) or the Darlton (lined) in brown shell:

2. the venerable alden 986 in shell:

3. Alden full strap:

(photos from AAAC)