The Best Loafer for Every Price Range ($-$$$)
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- Whether you are buying your first pair of loafers or you are a seasoned vet looking to upgrade your wardrobe this video is for you! In today's video I take you through my experience with different loafers at varying price points.
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00:00 Intro
0:51 $100+ Option 1
3:22 $100+ Option 2
4:37 $200-$400 Option 3/4
10:16 $900$+ Option 5
16:58 My Top Rec
18:37 pvv
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Waist: 32"
Inseam: 34"
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YES . Drew I just got my first salary job and it’s business casual . been lookin at loafers . This shit perfect timing !
P.S in case you see this 👍🏾 can you a do a video styling a big man , I’m 6’5 320, size 15 shoe( harder to find even in the loafers from this video) . I’m a Former offensive linemen. It would be super helpful bro as I grow my personal style and look fly in this office. I’m one of the younger ppl in the office and ima stand out regardless so might as well look good . I’d love any style tips, and just how would you style bigger bodies . In streetwear , business casual and whatever else u can ! Much love Drew 🙏🏾
congratz man
@@svngi thanks man 👍🏾
Thank you man, needed this
My favorite pair of loafers that I own are Alan Edmond brown tassel loafers. they just work for me ❤
I wear blacktock and weber lug sole loafers - those are real good for my style
are they comfortable? hows the sizing?
@@suprajuno I have a wide foot so went .5 down instead of the recommended 1 full size and that worked out - their comfortable just took me a couple wears to get used to it since I really only wore sneakers before that
Yoo... Millennial here, and you get a sub for being one of the 1st younger gen, fashion channels that I've seen actually bring up Welts and Resole-ability. 👊👊👊
Drew saving the day.
Ive recently got a good pair of loafers and started wearing them with a casual outfit that i used to wear with sneakers, and damn how much better I feel in more solid shoes that make that sweet sound on the floor when you're walking! It really elevates your presence and how you feel.
Putting the vibrams outsole is a super affordable way to protect the leather outsole from water/oils we may step into, this includes to toilet as well.
And when it gets worn down, it’s a $50 thing as compared to a $150 and above resole
Also, you get to protect the original leather outsole
#pvv i bought my first pair of loafers in 2022, but they got plataform heels. I don't know the exact model, but they are Steve Madden's. I got them at the time for 170 CA dollars (with taxes!), and they are lasting me well! they got a little bit of crease, and the sole of the shoes is starting to separate. But i love them, and I wore the hell out of them. I would go half a size down now, because after breaking them in they got much loser. But they are super comfortable, even with the plataform heels, and i've worn them out in the city, in festivals, concerts, etc.
Great overview! Shoemakers I suggest because they have loafers (made in the USA) in their catalog at various middle range prices includes: Allen Edmonds, Alden, Rancourt & Co., Yuketen, and Oat Street Bootmakers. All but the last shoemakers in this list include narrow to wider widths and come in a variety of leathers. For those seeking a leather that will stretch to conform to your feet, please consider Horween’s Cromexcel or suede leathers. Calf skin, corrected grain, or shell cordovan leathers are stiff and won’t really stretch as much.
Edit: high quality shoes made of high quality leather benefits greatly from inserting wooden shoe trees after every wear to minimize creasing at the camp. I also strongly suggest grabbing a cream conditioner to ensure the leather remains supple and doesn’t dry out. Once leather dries it increases the risk of cracking where creases are naturally formed. Add wax after conditioning with the cream conditioner for extra shine.
Impeccable timing.
Great video! I have the Adrians and also a pair of Paraboot Reims. I love them both but I've been eyeing the J.M Weston 180 Loafer but that price is crazzy lol. Thanks for the info and have a great Sunday :)
Thanks for this video. I actually got some heel pads for my loafers, not for comfort, but to help them to fit better, since with a loafer you want a snug fit so they don't slip off. :). I've had really good luck with loafers in the $250-350 range with Justin Fitzpatrick's shoes, CNES, or Septième Largeur. All of them are high quality for the price point, and I love all three brands.
I love the dr martens. No walking in, good price, kinda comfy. I think I bought true to size or 1 down. An they are vegan friendly. So perfect shoe. ❤
Gotta scoop some loafers this year for sure
Interesting list! I think it would be good to get your take on some mores classic brands like Alden, Edward Green, Church’s or Trickers which despite being cheaper than the Gucci are a step up in quality
Edward green might be even more expensive no? The rest will save you $200+ tho I think. I’d still love to see Drew check em out tho
Great vid, I got a pair of doc marten adriens second hand for $30 a few years ago and have worn them to death. Super comfy shoe to me. I have a pair of prada loafers (no logo) ones from around 2010, they have a similar thick midsole to the Jacques solitaire and it often comes off, because it is glued rather than stitched into the sole. I have to get them reglued quite often and the cobbler said this is a downside of this kind of hard thick midsole is when your foot creases it pulls the glue. The Guccis appear to be stitched into the sole and I don’t think they would have the same problem
Gotta luv the camper walder loafers withthe chunky outsole
I got a pair and they are beautiful! Planning to purchase another colorway!
I’m just now really dipping my toe into the world of loafers and got the Doc Adrien Loafers but I didn’t vibe with how shiny they were so I elected to get the vegan leather version bc they were less shiny and on sale at the time. Haven’t had them for too long but they’re starting to break in pretty decently but those first few wears were ROUGH. Overall happy with the purchase and loafers are def becoming a mainstay in my wardrobe going forward
Hey it was nice meeting you!! I was the security guard at the hotel haha sorry for being awkward but man you're amazing! i've been subscribed to you on my personal account since you made the new balance 990v5 video ( also the first sneaker I've ever bought and I actually worn it to Disney base off of your recommendation haha ) also your q&a video you did awhile back really motivated me and resinated to keep pushing with my youtube channel ( this one ) it was such a pleasure and I have nothing but love and respect for you and your girlfriend!
Great discussion about loafers. G.H. Bass is a great entry for experimenting with loafer style. Affordable, versatile and look great when new or beat up when wearing casual pieces. The only downside is that the upper is genuine leather on their iconic styles (lowest quality leather). Although they do offer higher quality leathers on some of their newer styles.
In the mid range category, $200-$300 is entry level for quality GYW & Blake stitch shoes in general. Wide array of brands in this space. High end leathers but corners will be cut in the materials of areas of heel stack, heel counter, inside liners, and midfoot. $400-$500, expect all materials of GYW & BS are top notch.
Over $500, you're paying for brand status which leads me to Gucci bit loafers. $1k for a shoe that is not designed to be resoled and thrown out and replaced after 6-9 months of wear. A total waste of $ if you believe in buying better, buying less. Gucci bit loafer alternatives:
- Allen Edmonds Verona II
- Jay Butler Milbank.
Managed to cop a brown JM Weston 180 loafer for only a $100 in a used marketplace, didn't know they go for like $800 in retail. It's like the best of the best loafers for me atm, the same seller has one with the black colorway as well and I'm looking to buy it from him also.
Hopefully you can review the said loafer as well in the future, Drew!! Thank you so much! I think they only have stores in Japan and France tho.
Please review Jacques Soloviere! Their designs are sick, but I'm not sure if I can incorporate them into my wardrobe enough to justify the price
My favorite loafers are from johnston Murphy's for the style and Allen Edmond's Verona 2 for the classic looks.
Alden are the original tassel loafer, and my favorite. The pair i have in #8 cordovan go with everyone and always look good.
Great video. I still wish you’d reviewed the Allen Edmond Verona II bit and the Johnston & Murphy Baldwin series. They feel like great dupes for the Guccis
Nice Drew! Maybe do moccasins next?
This video makes me want to get a pair of loafers! As a longtime New Yorker I wouldn't even think about wearing leather soled shoes without first getting rubber soles put on, it really will make your shoes last so much longer... my mom instilled that in me. You will probably figure that out soon.
Gucci for the average guys income means we wouldn’t be valuing our budget - and are probably buying them for others to notice if we’re being honest , which most the people we know could care less , and if they do, their shallow. Much better options for 2/3 the price - Bobbie’s for one has the same silhouette great leather , quality build - but it’s a loafer it’s meant to be worn casually for the most part - at least the Gucci silhouette ,and if you have the money to burn , hey enjoy the name brand !
My fav loafer is the John Lobb Lopez loafers.
Love your content, keep it up 💙
I put on a pair of Armani Loafers once and it was incredible, the fit was like a glass slipper with cloud comfort lol. I might invest in some Gucci or look around with top brands.
bro you are very cool please keep making videos I really like them I like your style
You should have included the Grant Stone loafers. Great brand overall.
Watched this vid a few times now. kinda always come back to this one. but as for the #pvv same as you actually , doc marten made in England tassle loafers (btw those require no break in time whatsoever) then a pair of simple Sebago penny loafers, I love them. and just recently ordered a pair of the white and black GH bass loafters. loving me some loafers man
I got the black & white Cole Haan x Fragment Penny Loafers which is light but stiff and stumped on how to fit this in my wardrobe 😅
B&W with the vibram outsole
Yo Drew! Love the content as always. Just a few things I’d like to add. I feel there should’ve been a nod to some of the classic heritage brands. I was surprised there was no mention of Alden, Allen Edmonds, Rancourt, Carmina, Crockett & Jones, etc.
These brands would fit very nicely in the $400+ range. And in my opinion would blow the Guccis out of the water in terms of quality and craftsmanship for its price. For $900 at Alden you would get the quintessential ivy style loafer in the leisure hand sewn in cordovan shell. Its hand made in the United States, will last you forever, can be resoled. Best part as you mentioned is that you can get these second hand for a fraction of the retail price. I’ve seen Alden shell loafers for as low as $200 on eBay and Poshmark. Their calfskin and suede options are fantastic as well. Shoe mart sells these options at great prices marked as factory seconds.
Alden while not the inventor of the penny loafer, in my opinion perfected it with the leisure hand sewn. They can however take credit for inventing the tassel loafer, which you’ve shown some examples of in the vid.
Most of what I said about Alden also applies in some form or manner to the other heritage brands I’ve mentioned. Yes they are expensive, but these are shoes that will last you a lifetime time if taken care of, and can be had a very affordable prices on the secondary market.
Here’s my recommendation for loafers in the $200 and $900 plus range that were not mentioned in your video.
$200-$300
Sebago: classic American brand, hand sewn on certain models, imported. (Dan loafer, Ryan loafer) $
Blackstock & Weber: fantastic option for the streetwear enthusiast transitioning to loafers. Double stack soles for the short kings and wide foot friendly. (Ellis & mason loafers) $$
Velasca Milano: made in Italy, lots of modern and classic styles at affordable prices. I see them in the same tier as Morjas. (Piugiatt) $$
$400-$900
Alden: Classic American heritage brand. The last great American shoe maker as some say. (Leisure hand sewn loafers, tassel) $$$
Crockett & Jones: one of uk finest shoe makers. Been around for over a 100 years + (Boston & Harvard loafers) $$$
These two would be where I would start if I wanted to invest in timeless footwear that will last ages. Both can be had for a fraction of their retail prices when you look for second hand options.
Also wanted to mentioned that many of the top heritage brand source their materials from the best factories in the world when it comes to footwear.
Horween tannery in Chicago is the goat when it comes to shell cordovan and leather. So much that most overseas shoemakers who want to be taken seriously use horween on their high end products.
C F Stead is where it’s at when it comes to suede. You won’t find a pair of Alden suede shoes without it.
Thought you’d appreciate that last bit since you’re all about quality and sourcing great materials.
Hi - I appreciate your comment. Do you have an opinion on the brand Baudoin & Lange? I’ve been looking at their ‘stride’ penny loafers in grain calf leather - I think they are very elegant looking but not sure of the quality for the price.
i had huge issues with the doc martens at first in terms of comfort too but after 1 month of breaking them, they became the most comfortable shoe i ever wore. To be fair, in the beginning i had to put on 3 layers of socks to not cry but give them time, run, sleep and just live in them for a few weeks and after that, they will look better and are very comfortable - especially for the price👍
you got the brown low ones?
thank u, I actually really needed this vid. always wanted to get into loafers and it only makes sense givin my fav artist is Tyler the creator. wish my size was still available for his loafers
Any advice on socks with loafers? Where are your fav socks from?
Hi Drew! Can you do a video of boat shoes? Specifically Timberland brand. I think these are a classic and timeless shoe.
I got the Adrian’s and I didn’t listen to what you said about comfortablilty and I regretted it immensely
#pvv
That is actually a really funny pvv-question. Since this week I'm becoming more and more obsessed with loafers. I don't own a pair yet, but I will soon. I took inspiration of rnoah, the GH-bass loafers were really good looking on him. And now that I have seen your video, I think a pair of GH-bass loafers is the best option for me. Much love! ❤
Interesting video and well put together as always. #PVV I own a number of loafers and was interested by your Gucci comments. I have owned maybe 3 pairs for maybe 10 years and I can confirm that they stand the test of time. You may want to add a Vibram sole to extend the life of the sole. My loafer collection includes Church’s, Bottega Veneta, JM Weston, Prada and I have just ordered some Eel skin loafers from The Row. Of all the pairs I own I would say the JM Weston pairs are the best from a perspective of quality, craftsmanship, style and durability. Their triple sole loafers are simply amazing if you want a heavier and more substantial pair.
Yo! Thanks for wearing white socks in the demos so we can see the details of the shoes easily! Speaking of that, I’d love a sock 🧦 video, too. I’m a fan of Filo Melange and Yahae. BOP 👊🏾
PVV Here; i do, On march 2023 i buy myself a pair of GH Bass weejuns for my bday, Black shiny leather with white contrast stiching and lug sole. my first Non sneaker shoe in years and the most worn evver since i got it. i also sold a bunch of my jordans and other sneakers to buy more shoes, just got the timberland x clot boatshoe, a pair of Euro Hikers, Clarks wallabees and rn im saving/looking to buy a new loafer but on the higher end side ($300-600 range).
Great video. Can you do a video on slipping them on. When I get loafers I want to make sure they slip on easy. Walk up and slip on hands free. No shoe horn either. If you could show slipping them on would help me decide which ones to buy. Many times i have items in my hands so I cant use them to get the shoes on. Thanks.
I’d recommend you to go for a proper shoes maker like John Lobb, Gaziano Girling, Carmina (own one and it’s amazing), Edward green and crockett and jones
Hey Drew,
First off, LOVE the video!
The Brandy Melville documentary about fast fashion hit this week and theres a lot of fashion youtubes giving their takes on it. Id be interested to know, have you seen the documentary? Why or why not? And if you have, what did you think?
I'm generally not opposed to buying second hand, but I unfortunately don't have a common foot size which makes it nearly impossible for me to find any footwear used 😢
I’ve wanted the Gucci horsebit loafers for a few years now, just can’t spend that much on them. Also the acne studio loafers are fire (£500 ish)
Drew can you link the foam/runners insert you talked about putting into your morjas loafers??
Dont sleep on Allen Edmonds. I got a pair, gently used on Ebay for like $40 bucks. Very High Quality loafer.
Carmina's XIM last is a faithful recreation of the Gucci 1953 horsebit, and it's made to a higher quality standard with better leather. It's blake stitched too, for flexibility / comfort, it's part of the Italian approach. Single leather sole, kind of an effortless vibe. The only reasons to get Gucci are a. history (Gucci invented the horsebit) and a straight up love of the brand.
i just bought some second hand sebago boatshoes on trendsales for 20 dollars... high quality and barely worn. Thats value for me :)
Sirrrrrr we need a Black stock and Weber loafers review. Those are popular as well as the Beckett Simmons loafers review, pls we need your opinion 🙂
You should check out duke and Dexter. I prefer to GH bass
What do you think albout the loafers from Zara?
Awesome video and yes I own a pair of #allenedmonds loafers thanks for sharing!
For me, the Adrian Loafer is extremely comfortable
So much creases in this video 😂 looks like you put your loafers 👞 in to work
#PVV Thank you for the video just bought my first loafers 2 weeks ago was for 50$. I went cheap so I don’t regret it if I haven’t liked it on my style
And tbh I like the style so much so l am planning for a real loafers next 😊
What type of white socks are those?
#pvv first pair of loafers were the gh bass but I couldn't break them in for the life of me. I ended up selling them then recently got a pair of loafers from a korean brand Kinchi and got their Foat 505 model. Very unique pair of loafers as they can be worn as a mule and absolutely love the look of it. Still breaking them in but they are a lot easier to wear than the gh bass. If my heel starts to hurt I can wear them as a mule
Have you heard of a brand titled Duke&Dexter they offer a wide selection of loafers, would love for you to check them out.
So for the Morjas, you needed to size down 0.5 AND add an insert for them to fit? Should I size a full size down instead then?
hey, what would you say is more easy to style brow or black loafers?
What do you guys think about Coach cooper loafers? Or any Coach loafers?
I'm currently looking for a pair of loafers but i can't find my sizing needs met anywhere. I need a 38 to 37 in order not to slip out, but they also need tpo be wider (regular imo, most are super slim)
With regard to the blake stitch single sole construction: It is done for the optimal streamline sleek and more elegant look. You're right that it's not made to last because the person routinely buying $1000 shoes isn't too worried about spending another $1000 when they wear out. It also kind of prices other people out of the market and provides the status you mentioned.
Think of it like this: Jaguar was notorious for constantly breaking down and needing servicing. When Jaguar started making their cars more dependable the owners were upset because it meant us poor normies were going to start buying them and it stripped them of that aforementioned status. 🤷♂
bo inspired me to get my first weejuns
What about solovair loafers?
PVV: G.H.BASS x Maharishi Larson Penny Loafers
Wine Embossed Leather
Gucci loafers are decent, but are worth about 400 bucks in reality.
To put things into perspective, I just bought a made to order pair of Carmina horsebit loafers, half alligator/half calf leather, and they cost me 770 bucks, including shoe trees and metal toe plates.
Tlb Mallorca and Carmina both have a horsebit style loafer for a lot cheaper. Shoe nerds have argued that they are higher quality than the Gucci for cheaper
How can you go half a size down in Docs when they don't come in half sizes?
I feel like there’s some misrepresentation of leather bottom shoes here. I wore leather bottom Johnston and Murphy shoes every day during my sales job and now they are a buttery soft joy to wear. Whenever the wedding dance floor has me shuffling all night, I am unphased. We used to walk like 10 miles a day during that job on polished cement.
Missing a whole price class: brunello, LP, Zena, etc.
No mention of BLKBRD! You're missing out.
#pvv. Got some from Clarks and a pair from Loake. The Loake is my most expensive ones and they are comfortable for having leather midsole.
I been looking for a good pair of lug loafers. But I have flat feet causing me to over pronate. Making my foot wide when it isn’t. I can’t find a good pair of loafers that fit me due to this issue. And I’m afraid to buy online because so many have come and don’t fit well so I have to return them
Quality depends on the construction and leather type. Your Adrian's hurt because it's a heavily corrected grain leather (plastic, acrylic coated) which does not give or stretch.
Not all CG leather are bad, as some vintage models of Allen Edmonds, Dexter, Sebago, Bass, in the 80s that use CG got softer over time and rarely cracked. But the same can not be said of today's CG.
The Adrian are also NOT GYW and the sole is instead vulcanised, or melted onto the upper. It's likely not worth a resole.
Your Morjas are the best quality overall in your collection! I'd recommend Alden, JM Weston, Gaziano & Girling, Edward Green, Crockett & Jones, TLB, Carmina, Meermin, just to name a few fantastic shoemakers I've personally had experience with.
Though I'm biased towards my USA made Alden's, my favourite model is their low-vamp full-strap penny. I have also have two Alden tassels too. Meermin is a great beginner brand at $200 for GYW footwear!
What wide/chunky loafer would you recommend that looks good on size 13 feet? I tried the Weejuns n they made my feet look like a pilgrims 💀
Beware going second hand especially if they are well worn in. Others feet are different and once you start wearing it can cause terrible unsightly break and creasing
#pvv, I don't own any, but I've been trying to get into them! This video was perfect for things to look for (the only cool brand I've seen before this was Blackstock and Webber)
how do you feel about consumerism ? fast changing fasion ? David Graeber talks a lot about it if u intrested. Other crazy thing is that we have the same pc background wtf
Just a lil question, but it seems the GH bass whitney weejuns are for women, atleast on the website it says. Is its the larsons for men?
Could you take a look at Allen Edmonds loafers, especially the Newman? A brand that still makes (some) of their loafers in America, and they're relatively affordable. There's not many reviews on UA-cam for them. Appreciate it bro
i just bought some newman loafers its my first pair iv only worn them around the crib to start breaking them in but they are fire. got them on sale too
@@fatbeatskev sick, which colour? I love the antique bronze ones
Black stock and weber
I was just about to buy the GH Bass lug suede loafers but they sold out :'(
Doucal’s make some buttery leather loafers that I love, as does D&G whose cushioning make for top class comfort. #VVD
Oh, in the Gucci Horsebit tier is also John Lobb, Loro Piana, Crockett&Jones.. but the price point is also not justifiable IMHO
I'm ahead of the game, I got my 1st pair of loafers in quite sometime in the summer of 2022.
#PVV started off with some Steve Madden loafers and just copped my second pair from Marc Nolan
Acne and our legacy make insane loafers and derbys the best tbh
But the goat loafer is the prada loafer in my eyes
In my shoe-pilled loafmaxxing era
#pvv I bought the docs Adrian loafers secondhand years ago. Had no struggle at all with breaking them in. Probably the previous owner helped me out there a lot.
Bought the classic GH Bass ones the other day as a gift as I completed my training being a special education teacher.
Having bit of a hard time breaking them in tbh. Any suggestion how to fasten the process? :)
Drew are you aware of Yuketen shoes?...
#pvv I have three. Crockett Jones Harvard model in brown suede, Carmina blaked stitched in snuff and tlb Mallorca in black grain. All of them go well with a raw denim or wool trousers and chinos
Even if dr marten claims they are goodyear welted, they really are not, they are thermo fused which takes away all the properties that come with a standard gyw. So there is no point in mentioning the gyw imo
The Doc. Martens Adrian loafers never fit me.
I tried each possible size that would fit too…