Trad(ish) Penny loafer help

[gusgusterson]

Hello,
I'm searching for a dark brown leather fairly traditional penny loafer, but with a very sight heel, measuring aroung 1/2" or less. I'm fond of the pointed toe Prada version, but prefer a lower heel. Could anyone point me in that direction? Thank you in advance!!

 

[Mr. Checks]

A 1/2 inch would be like a Topsider height.

The only thing that I know that might come close to that low a heel would be a driver which has essentially no heel. Polo/Lauren has some, widely available at Saks Off Fifth.

 

[kitonbrioni]

Tod's does a penny loafer and so does Zegna:
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...550cat10580739
http://whatareyouwearingtoday.blogspot.com/

 

[zjpj83]

I have a Tod's with that low heel height.

 

[Leslierc]

Originally Posted by gusgusterson

Hello,
I'm searching for a dark brown leather fairly traditional penny loafer, but with a very sight heel, measuring aroung 1/2" or less. I'm fond of the pointed toe Prada version, but prefer a lower heel. Could anyone point me in that direction? Thank you in advance!!

Sounds like a Tods loafer I found and purchased at Neiman Marcus last year.

 

[Mr. Checks]

Originally Posted by lawyerdad

"Checks Republic". Ha. Just noticed that - is it new?

Yes. I did it to goad my friend Bob, who was exploding at the US loss to me in the World Cup.

He tried to strangle me with his bare hands, but I countered with a Moe-Curly poke to the eyes.

Thereafter, I must "represent" for the homeland, as the kids say today.

 

[gusgusterson]

Thank you all for your help! I hadn't considered Tod's or Zegna, but will see what's left of their spring inventory.