The perfect penny loafers

[TauKappaEpsilon]

I'd like to get your input on what the perfect penny loafer is, whether its for casual purposes, or more formal purposes, doesnt matter. If you were going to have one a pair made completely custom, what would you want?

If you have pictures of what you think makes the perfect penny loafer, please post them!

 

[SpooPoker]

 

[justinkapur]



i saw one in person and that thing was ridonculous

 

[stevent]



so full of win

 

[chogall]

wheres the penny?

 

[Parker]

I think these C&J Boston's are the ideal penny loafer. I like the rolled stitch on the vamp and it has a nice strap shape. I also like a full strap. Not sure what model that is though.

 

[tobiasj]

These, obviously (C&J Sydney):

 

[NORE]

The perfect penny loafer for me is not a penny but a tassel loafer. The RLPL Addison.

 

[SpooPoker]



wheres the penny?

so baller that they go beyond a penny and have a hidden compartment for a stack of sequential hundreds.

 

[cbfn]



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[F. Corbera]



I think these C&J Boston's are the ideal penny loafer. I like the rolled stitch on the vamp and it has a nice strap shape. I also like a full strap. Not sure what model that is though.

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I have these in their RL cordovan incarnation, and like them.

In the end, though, it's not a penny (and it doesn't wear loosey-goosey-moccasin-y) if it has a skin-stitched lake. For that, the best looking versions to me are the ones derived directly from the original Wildsmith, like the Eton and Harrow versions from EG:



Otherwise, the best penny bets are Maine-made with Rancourt or Quoddy.

 

[lee_44106]

+1 with the Rancourt.

Rancourt sells directly, and also manufactures for quite a few well-known-on-SF sellers (like Eapulet, Leffot,...even for Polo Ralph Lauren)

Quoddy gives me heartburns and induces nausea..

 

[JayJay]

The perfect penny loafer for me is Alden's Handsewn in #8 shell cordovan. I've had mine for over a decade, and they look and feel better than ever.

 

[Viral]



These, obviously (C&J Sydney):

each time, all the time.

 

[bourbonbasted]

Something in cordovan. I have a pair of MTO AE Kenwoods in cigar shell. Love them. The pinking on the tongue and trim is kind of a cool/unique detail too.