Loafer suggestions.

[bantone]

Those are definitely a pair of beauts @dauster. They remind me of pigskin leathers that Ann Bespoke did.

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I'd love a pair of these in suede.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I'd love a pair of these in suede.

You and me both!

 

[bantone]

You and me both!

Who are they by again, sir?

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Who are they by again, sir?

Ann Bespoke

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Here are another beautiful pair by another Japanese maker in pigskin.. Marquess.

Some wholecut loafers in a color 8 (dark burgundy) by one of the under appreciated Roman makers.. Bocache & Salvucci

Both are unfortunately bespoke, so in the $2100+ range

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Coming back to more affordable options..the Carlos Santos loafer I referenced earlier in the thread so sub $300

An Enzo Bonafe loafer a touch over $600

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

https://seamlessbespoke.com/ A pair of Enzo Bonafes in limited sizing but sub $500 and a touch over $400.

 

[bantone]

I think these are in line with what I'm looking for

Crockett & Jones Harvard II Dark Brown Suede

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I think these are in line with what I'm looking for

Crockett & Jones Harvard II Dark Brown Suede

Haha I have the Tan grain of this shoe

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

These Berwicks from A fine pair of shoes...are really really similar to these. At a third of the price!

Penny Loafers in Dark Brown Suede | Berwick 1707

Classic dark brown suede penny loafer by Spanish makers Berwick 1707 | Goodyear welted single leather sole ✔ Free & Fast Delivery £40+ | Shop Now →

www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk

 

[bantone]

These Berwicks from A fine pair of shoes...are really really similar to these. At a third of the price!

Penny Loafers in Dark Brown Suede | Berwick 1707

Classic dark brown suede penny loafer by Spanish makers Berwick 1707 | Goodyear welted single leather sole ✔ Free & Fast Delivery £40+ | Shop Now →

www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk

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I think I'm gonna get the C&J's with my next paycheck knowing me LMAO.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Why not treat yourself to a pair of C&Js. I would try to talk you out of it, but I own a pair as I mentioned before.

 

[bantone]

Why not treat yourself to a pair of C&Js. I would try to talk you out of it, but I own a pair as I mentioned before.

Ha you're right! Either those are the Sydney last.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

You can not go wrong with either. The Harvard is unlined which is good because it is more flexible (from the outset than the Sydney). Although truth be told, both are good-year welted construction. Typically nothing is as flexible as a Blake welt which is why Italian makers love doing that stitching on loafers.

 

[dauster]

Here are another beautiful pair by another Japanese maker in pigskin.. Marquess.

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Some wholecut loafers in a color 8 (dark burgundy) by one of the under appreciated Roman makers.. Bocache & Salvucci

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Both are unfortunately bespoke, so in the $2100+ range

love the wholecuts... unfortunately not super in love with all the other designs on their website, but will keep in the back of my mind if I am ever in rome...

who is the maker of the japanese loafers?

regarding koji suzuki, I am not sure if it is really worth the hassle (even going to hawaii) but definitely on my bucket list to get some japanese bespoke shoes... I was quoted about $2,000 for koji MTO - bespoke is like $4k...