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The Streetwear LOAFER Challenge: 5/7 - 5/21

Synthese

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We haven't had one of these in a while, have we? @FrankCowperwood recommended the theme on instagram, and it seems pretty good to me. With that said, here's the idea behind the Loafer Challenge:

All you have to do is wear loafers. Since this is a SW&D challenge, you don't need to have Pitti-ready leather loafer, but all shoes must be slip-ons at the least (and may not be sandals or clogs). It also means I will allow espadrilles. If you have no loafers, you are permitted to wear Vans - but if you have loafers, wear 'em.

If all you do is post your worn jeans and favorite Vans, I may not disqualify you but I will at least give you the severe side eye (for example, if you're set on wearing Vans, try wearing them with something you usually wouldn't pick). I encourage everyone to get creative, as usual. I'd like to think there's a spectrum of possibilities here, so let's see if we can unseat @beepbop, the current (I think) king of the SW&D loafer.

All CM posters are invited to participate, but ties are NOT ALLOWED. Other than that...no rules. Let the battle of love and justice begin.

This will run through Sunday, May 21st, and voting will begin on the 22nd. The victor will receive a custom title from @LA Guy. He doesn't know that yet, though, so let's make the entries worthwhile.

Some Inspiration (share your own, if you have it):
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notwithit

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Loafers are so comfy, you've been missing out

I have a couple of pairs of slip-ons that get a lot of wear in the summer (Vans, Buttero, and a pair of Diemmes I've been looking forward to breaking out), but nothing welted.
 

Synthese

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I have a couple of pairs of slip-ons that get a lot of wear in the summer (Vans, Buttero, and a pair of Diemmes I've been looking forward to breaking out), but nothing welted.
Obviously, this is your chance to branch out into a pair of tasseled leopard-print feetsie-covers
 

nahneun

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you're all heathens. the sartorial gods will smite you all. loafers, you say?! LOAFERS?!?!
 

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@Synthese - feel free to disqualify this as it took place a week or so before this challenge began, but thought I would put this out there to get things started:

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This is about as dressed up as I can get near the beach without getting the bro side-eye.

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