Summer unlined loafers

[brax]

Pretty sure that the Alden loafers are lined in leather. But the ones they make (made?) for BB were unlined. It’s a great summer option.

 

[Spaghettimatt]

Pretty sure that the Alden loafers are lined in leather. But the ones they make (made?) for BB were unlined. It’s a great summer option.

I think BB had the unlined shell ones exclusively but anyone can buy the unlined suede loafers.

But I it is only a matter of time before Alden releases the unlined shell on it’s own or grants exclusive rights to another retailer.

 

[aristoi bcn]

Crockett&Jones Cadogan Tobacco suede.

 

[Guccinski L.V.]

Please guys don't go sock-less, it is gross. There are cotton no-show socks that would stay on your heels (silicon pads) and made by Falke. Get them for the summer you'd do your shoes & feet a favor.

 

[GrahamM]

OP here....didn't really mean truly "sock-less".....for sure I would be wearing no-show socks and hope others do too!

 

[brax]

Not me. I’ve always gone sock-less with summer (Belgian and unlined cordovan) loafers.

 

[Inigoluis]

I have the Ventnor in mushroom suede (one in mocha suede is on the way as well) and like it a lot. Extremely comfortable. I don't own the Duke but have tried it on. The shape is very nice and I was actually surprised that it's more sleek in person than you would think from the pictures online. If everything was equal I would choose the Duke over the Ventnor. However, I found the Ventnors for 40% less than the price of the Duke and was swayed. But am still very happy.

How was the sizing for the Ventnor? I have the Piccadilly (mink suede) and Belgravia (doak) and I know they’re all in the same last but since the Ventnor is unlined, do you need to size down?

 

[gbandi]

You can’t compare Meermin to the other two brands in terms of material and build quality? If you could they’d be out of business years ago!

I have had up and down experiences with Meermin (over 10 pairs at various points), but their unlined loafers are the single best purchase I have made from them and I have a number of them. Pre-covid, probably spent around 90% of my workdays in those.

I have the Meermin unlined Suede Penny Loafer. Very nice. If you’re gonna go sockless, they’ll hold up longer if you rotate them, so they have time to dry out.

Phillip

wondering how the sizing worked on Meermin unlined. I wear TTs (snug) on Ron, Hiro and Elton. Heard the unlined loafers run large

 

[notdos]

For me, they run small. Bought my regular size and they fit great.

 

[mhip]

I was underwhelmed with my Meermin unlined loafers.
They look nice, fit is fine, but they had some blems and aren't super comfortable.

 

[Dr JB]

I like a great big rounded too also. Loafers always look a little weird and 'hoof' like when the toe gets drawn out too much and the last is overly pointy.

Whoa! What brand is this? Amazing looking loafer

 

[Dr JB]

This is probably a stupid question but are all Belgian loafers unlined? They seem ver flimsy compared to your average loafer

 

[aristoi bcn]

Another pictures of mines, this time with denim.

 

[Wrenkin]

Church's Pembrey are a good option.

 

[emptym]

For all those who doubt the sveltness of the LHS, I took a pic of them next to EG Piccadillys, C&J Bostons, and AE Patriots (LtR):

The one possible cheat is that the Aldens are 10C while the CJ (for BB) and AEs are 10D. EGs are 9/9.5E. But it's only half a cheat, if at all, since the fit of all four is about the same. If anything, the Aldens are a bit loose, probably because they're unlined. Actually, their being unlined may be another, real cheat. I don't have any lined Alden LHSs to compare though. Imo, the Aldens are perfect. The EGs have a slightly narrower toe and a much narrower lake and thus look the sleekest, but that's not really my style. The C&Js are my least favorite because of the tall penny strap, and the wide tongue on top of that. They're my brother's though, so I'm not complaining.