Loafers

The image of fashion editors strutting around in 100mm high stilettos stems from celluloid caricatures. But really, any of these best loafers are more realistic. I blame Patsy Stone, Miranda Priestly and Wilhelmina Slater for perpetuating the myth that the fashion pack relies on sunglasses and a supercilious attitude. While we love skyscraper heels if we're going Out Out, and sandals are definitely warm weather favourite, the style set have absolutely fallen for flat shoes. Day-to-day, alongside a pair of designer trainers, you’ll find fashion directors relying on these best loafers.

Wanda Loafers Black Leather

Black loafers prove that formal shoes can also be laceless shoes. Discover our high-quality black loafers for men at Hockerty. Black penny loafers, black horsebit loafers or black tassel loafers? We have them all, check out our designer now.

20 Best Loafers for Women to Wear This Fall — From Chunky Lug Soles to Classic Penny Styles

Edward Green manufactures just 350 pairs of shoes a week. Ernest Hemingway was a client, so too was Cole Porter and Edward, the Duke of Windsor. The company’s Cromer slip-on is an unlined, rounded penny loafer and one of the lightest shoes in the brand’s collection – making it a nimble choice for summer gadding. We’re thinking this slipper-like pair in taupe mole suede would couple particularly well with beige chino shorts and a linen shirt.

Camille Black Leather Loafers

I'll admit it: I loathed loafers for the longest time. As someone who wears a size 12, they somehow shrunk my feet to disproportionate levels. I looked like a bowling pin inverted. But then I busted out a pair of Cole Haan loafers I was loaned — and, you guessed it, never returned — for senior prom. (This was some 10+ years ago.) Dust aside, they fit and felt good. I wore them out to dinner and spotted several others in slightly different, albeit similar, styles. (Bonus points for my well-worn pair.)

Handsewn Loafer

Apart from their effortless aesthetic glory, loafers are comfortable, highly wearable, and easy to slip on. A good pair feels as comfortable as slippers and looks as stylish as a pair of black heels. You’ll likely want to have a couple of different styles in your arsenal to go with each of your favorite autumnal outfits.