Loafers

[beginish]

Gentlemen,

Cam anyone suggest a nice pair of loafers that would be appropriate for work, but still be comfortable? I live in brown or black Cole Haan lace ups at work, and would like something to take it down a notch, but not too far down.

 

[unstereotyped]

Aside from the Pinch series from Cole Haan? The only other one I have in my head is the dress loafer from Sperry. If you're into penny loafers, they have one from their Gold Cup collection, has their trademark bottom, and nice leather.

 

[dklaiman]

Zappos has 17 pages of loafers. You can find several styles that are appropriate for work. Personally, I'm not a fan of kilties or tassles on my shoes, but there are dozens of pairs shown that could be worn to the office.

 

[Bill Smith]

Allen Edmonds has a few nice loafters, personnally I have my eye on a pair of Brook Brother's Shell Cordovan penny loafers made by Alden. Yes they are really expensive, but considering they can be re-soled/recrafted, I could easily get 20 years out of them.

My current loafers are Sebego Beefroll penny loafers, one in black and the other in a dark burgundy/brown. They are getting on for ten years old and they hold up well.

 

[petr]

I am fond of these for toning it down in the office.
http://blog.leffot.com/2010/06/07/drive-on/

 

[unstereotyped]

Zappos has 17 pages of loafers. You can find several styles that are appropriate for work. Personally, I'm not a fan of kilties or tassles on my shoes, but there are dozens of pairs shown that could be worn to the office.

Kilties and Tassels on shoes: anciano adornments. On second thought, I can't believe I actually wanted a pair at age 23.

 

[JaDo]

Bob,

I frequently wear a pair of Cole Haan loafers. I bought them a year and a half, two years ago and I don't see them now on their website. Since you wear the oxfords, you may be ready to look for something different.

Here are links to two that I personally think look great.

The first is very similar to the Cole Haan pair I have. Plus, it is hard to go wrong with Allen Edmonds.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2837088/0~2376778~2372807~6004711~6005346?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6005346&P=1

Here is another pair. They are Santoni. I have one pair of Santoni (unlike the pair in the link). Very soft leather. This pair looks a bit casual, so it may or may not work for you.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3053890/0~2376778~2372807~6004711~6005346?mediumthumbnail=Y&origin=category&searchtype=&pbo=6005346&P=4

 

[beginish]

Thanks for the great suggestions, guys.

 

[Denny]

Thanks for the great suggestions, guys.

Bass Weejuns used to be an alternative staple, dressy, cool, collegiate/ They still make them, but ib limited colors. Certainly economical.

 

[betat]

Just saw two pairs of Cole Haan loafers at Dillards, one a penny and the other a tassle. Both had a rubber sole and looked to be very comfortable. Certainly appropriate for an office environment.

 

[ouch]

My father was a loafer. I come from a long line of loafers.