Loafers

[SkinnyGoomba]

i like these as much as the preppy ones i posted above.

 

[grimslade]

How about espadrilles?

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Unfortunately, this doesn't change my mind. Loafers should look like loafers, not regular shoes that didn't come out of the oven right. They are the first-generation Z3 coupe of fine shoes.

 

[grimslade]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Loafers should look like loafers.

You're such a manichean, mafoo.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

Thanks FNB. These are a MTO EG Tewkesbury.
Credt where credit is due. How did you come across the style? Have you, you know, actually worn them?

 

[embowafa]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Unfortunately, this doesn't change my mind. Loafers should look like loafers, not regular shoes that didn't come out of the oven right. They are the first-generation Z3 coupe of fine shoes.

Agreed. That's why I really like ******'s recommendations.

 

[greekonomist]

Originally Posted by grimslade

How about espadrilles?

I love espadrilles, or alpargatas, in the summer. But they're not a perfect substitute for loafers. And I feel you should never pay more then 5-8 USD for them...which rules out Ben Silver.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by Film Noir Buff

They certainly kicked the rest of the outfit's...

I'm pretty sure that I had rabbit that day.


- B

 

[r_fine]

Originally Posted by tattersall

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.

Now there is a loafer I might actually like. But it is still a pair of slippers.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Unfortunately, this doesn't change my mind. Loafers should look like loafers, not regular shoes that didn't come out of the oven right. They are the first-generation Z3 coupe of fine shoes.

I ask that you consult with Eugene at Venanzi first. Your eye is not fully trained yet.


- B

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by grimslade

You're such a manichean, mafoo.

Hmm. I was going to retort, but I don't necessarily disagree. Still, they're stupid looking shoes.

 

[Manton]

I've never liked side gusset shoes either. Maybe they will be the next knit tie.

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I ask that you consult with Eugene at Venanzi first. Your eye is not fully trained yet.

Unless my eyes are failing to see holes and laces strung through them, I don't think training would change much.

 

[Holdfast]

Originally Posted by NorCal_1

my personal favorite - Bontoni

These are my favourites in the thread so far. I like some of EG's offerings too, and I think JM Weston has offered a nicely shaped loafer too, but can't recall either brand's model names.



I have a pair of wonderfully appalling black mock croc pointed toe loafers with contrast stitching...

 

[TC (Houston)]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

They are the first-generation Z3 coupe of fine shoes.

That's a bold statement.