$900 Gucci vs $200 Weejuns - The Best Loafers for Every Budget | GQ

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  • Опубліковано 2 тра 2023
  • GQ editors Avidan, Yang-Yi and Gerald are here to recommend loafers for every budget. From the classic Weejuns penny loafer to the 1953 Horsebit Gucci loafer, the team takes us through a wide range of loafers in this episode of GQ Recommends.
    Director: Arielle Neblett
    Producer: Camille Ramos
    Director of Photography: Brad Wickham
    Cam Op: Alfonso
    Audio: Sean Paulsen
    Production Assistant: Shenelle Jones
    Production Manager: James Pipitone
    Line Producer: Jen Santos
    Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
    Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
    Associate Director of Post: Jarrod Bruner
    Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
    Editor: Marcus Niehaus
    Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
    Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
    Talent: Avidan Grossman, Yang-Yi Go, and Gerald Ortiz
    Budget
    G.H. Bass & Co. Weejuns "Larson" leather loafers bit.ly/44qlhZ0
    Solovair hi-shine tassel loafers bit.ly/3LxUxx4
    Sebago "Dan" loafers bit.ly/3APgdQq
    Mid-Range
    Blackstock & Weber "Mason" horsebit loafers bit.ly/44trOCs
    Morjas penny loafers bit.ly/44viLAL
    Meermin "Alicante" loafers bit.ly/3HBLDxF
    Splurge
    Gucci 1953 horsebit loafers bit.ly/3LUkJmU
    John Lobb "Lopez" loafers bit.ly/3LzBuT0
    Belgian Shoes "Mr. Casual" loafers bit.ly/3LSYGNx
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  • @maxxylander
    @maxxylander Рік тому +28

    GQ Recommends is almost making it worth subscribing to GQ channel agian.

  • @nick177th
    @nick177th Рік тому +199

    Respectfully, I disagree with the Gucci loafers at $900. You can get MUCH better loafers at that price point than a Gucci loafer.

    • @yay842
      @yay842 Рік тому +34

      Yeah, they're just the typical LA / Cali clowns that think expensive = style.

    • @sharonjerryjohnson2528
      @sharonjerryjohnson2528 Рік тому +7

      Such as?

    • @MunworthCrowell
      @MunworthCrowell Рік тому +6

      when gucci did like 25 different versions of the horsebit loafer in 2013 (the loafer's 60th birthday), i bought a few pairs at around $530 apiece, which felt like fair value for an extremely iconic designer shoe. honestly I think they only charge so much more now bc they can, since the brand became so hot under alessandro michele. while i completely agree that they're overpriced now, personally i wouldn't want any other horsebit loafer (with all due respect to ferragamo, carmina, et al). i've since bought several more pairs secondhand in very nice shape for $250 or less and i highly recommend going that route

    • @newsdirect8528
      @newsdirect8528 Рік тому +2

      Why are we thinkihg alike ? The gucci loafers is over rated

    • @Ryannn108
      @Ryannn108 Рік тому +6

      @@sharonjerryjohnson2528 edward green, crockett & jones, tlb mallorca

  • @cheesychester9647
    @cheesychester9647 Рік тому +9

    Just purchased my first pair last week, Allen Edmonds Randolphs

  • @jrtony12345678
    @jrtony12345678 Рік тому +3

    Need more of this

  • @bernandinocamilo1946
    @bernandinocamilo1946 Рік тому +3

    Great for spring

  • @nickgee7291
    @nickgee7291 Рік тому +13

    weejuns all the way! the black model and the burgundy model are my favorite. works dressed up or casually. Also Gucci did invent the horsebit loafer.

  • @Uplandgrooming
    @Uplandgrooming Рік тому +8

    Got some two tone GH Basses yesterday! Absolutely love them

  • @ezequielmora-mendez4008
    @ezequielmora-mendez4008 Рік тому +5

    It’s the solovair for me, I have the dealer Chelsea boots and they’re also amazing

  • @pedrogarzon12
    @pedrogarzon12 Рік тому +8

    Blackstock and Weber is great! I have two. I think the horsebit in black leather with the Vibram sole is a better alternative to th Gucci black horesbit

  • @mpm8980
    @mpm8980 Рік тому +5

    Please make more videos like this.

  • @advithvashist9889
    @advithvashist9889 Рік тому +1

    FIRE SERIES

  • @philragu5298
    @philragu5298 Рік тому +14

    My Santoni penny loafers were a little more than the Gucci's but so comfortable I'd never trade them up.

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 Рік тому +8

    Loafers sure are comfortable. You can wear whatever you want with them.

  • @jadktimeless2831
    @jadktimeless2831 10 місяців тому +3

    Loafer 180 By JM Weston Made In France Created In 1946 Is The Best And The Brand Exist Since 1891.

  • @RomanianWatchGang
    @RomanianWatchGang Рік тому +8

    I do recommend Velasca Milano. Probably one of the best brands for shoes that won’t break the bank.

    • @frankbradford2180
      @frankbradford2180 Рік тому

      Yeah, i bought a pair about 6 years ago. Still looking pretty new

  • @carljohnespadilla7290
    @carljohnespadilla7290 Рік тому +9

    i really love the silhouette of G.H bass co loafers but the only issue i have with them, is that when the outsoles becoming beat up. you can’t wear them when it raining. the waters would really go inside of your feet. worst part is that their insoles leaves a stains to you feet especially if you’re wearing socks.

  • @rolling20deep
    @rolling20deep 11 місяців тому

    Can attest to the Sebago joints being on sale. I got my pair for $80 New Zealand Dollars which is hella cheap. Maybe around $50USD.

  • @demonshinobi66
    @demonshinobi66 Рік тому

    They look comfy.

  • @fastroop
    @fastroop Рік тому +54

    I swore Gucci invented the horsebit loafer. Gucci originally made horse saddles, so the shoe paid homage to the designer’s early days.

    • @hugogarcia108
      @hugogarcia108 Рік тому +4

      Interesting fact if that's legit...too lazy to check.....but I'll still tell people😂😅

    • @ikhsanstbd
      @ikhsanstbd 8 місяців тому

      ⁠@@hugogarcia108it is. It was confirmed on Gentlemen Gazzette video about Gucci Loafers

  • @awakeningwolf
    @awakeningwolf Рік тому

    Meermin is top notch to its price. I have a brogue pair since 2016

  • @jameschattock6271
    @jameschattock6271 Рік тому +30

    As a Brit, hearing Americans try to pronounce Northamptonshire is very amusing.

    • @pallasathena1555
      @pallasathena1555 2 місяці тому

      And yet “New Hampshire” is universally pronounced so perfectly

  • @jaykim223
    @jaykim223 Рік тому +1

    @Gerald: Did you do anything to make the Blackstock & Weber more comfortable? I have a pair that I found super uncomfortable because there is no full insole - if I insert an insole, they're too small.

    • @GQVideos
      @GQVideos  Рік тому +3

      My pair of B&Ws were fortunately very comfy straight from the jump (helps that I accidentally ordered a half size too large lol). But! When shoes are a bit too tight, check out this article I wrote on breaking in leather shoes. Hopefully that helps you to stretch out the shoe a little bit to accommodate insoles! www.gq.com/story/how-to-break-in-leather-shoes - Gerald

  • @felixtang2574
    @felixtang2574 Рік тому

    John Lobb Paris is under Hermes, while John Lobb England is separate and mainly concentrate on bespoke.

  • @dpayzant
    @dpayzant 10 місяців тому

    What is that great coat the Yang-Yi Goh is wearing?

  • @TinsTins
    @TinsTins Рік тому +2

    Anybody know the overshirt that Gerald is wearing?

    • @GQVideos
      @GQVideos  Рік тому +1

      Vintage Armani 🙂 www.gq.com/story/vintage-armani-looks-so-cool

  • @ThatsMamba24
    @ThatsMamba24 Рік тому +2

    No mention of Carmina?

  • @chlsaust9018
    @chlsaust9018 Рік тому +3

    WEEJUNS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN EXCELLENT. BEGAN WEARING THEM IN HIGH SCHOOL 1979. GUCCI LOAFERS (THE OLDER ONES) WERE COMFORTABLE THE NEW ONES NOT SO MUCH. VUITTON LOAFERS ARE THE BEST

  • @awakeningwolf
    @awakeningwolf Рік тому

    splurge addition on list: Loro Piana

  • @zachvryw
    @zachvryw Рік тому

    ID on trousers 1:38?

  • @yamagvchi
    @yamagvchi Рік тому

    nice to see solovair getting some attention (I mean not really, but also yes)

  • @kearrabrantley1175
    @kearrabrantley1175 Рік тому

    I remember the penny loafers. People use to actually put pennies in them.😊😊😊

  • @GK-eo7io
    @GK-eo7io Рік тому +5

    No Alden???!

  • @joshjeon1696
    @joshjeon1696 Рік тому

    Now one for derbies please :)

  • @youtube-creator
    @youtube-creator Рік тому +1

    What pair of loafers Avidan wears in this video?

  • @saisamsuri
    @saisamsuri Рік тому

    Kinda feeling the Sebagos, ngl

  • @GDSamo
    @GDSamo Рік тому

    what shirt is Gerald wearing here?

  • @themaddman3
    @themaddman3 Рік тому +2

    I would add grant stone to the mid tier list

  • @107jdg
    @107jdg 2 місяці тому

    Beckett Simenon is the best value. I love them

  • @barselino9877
    @barselino9877 8 місяців тому

    no alden lhs?

  • @Say2Cups
    @Say2Cups Рік тому +1

    Gucci loafers so fire

  • @FashinisFun
    @FashinisFun Рік тому +6

    I love these videos. The comedic value of these three clowns never fails.

  • @ricksimpson1991
    @ricksimpson1991 Рік тому +1

    What’s that jacket Yang-Yi is wearing??

    • @treylowery4401
      @treylowery4401 Рік тому +1

      SEVERED CIRCLES CHORE JACKET BUT IT SOLD OUT SO QUICK!

  • @judbengana7335
    @judbengana7335 Рік тому +1

    loaffers video without speaking about the iconic jm weston 180 loaffer such a shame

  • @ansonge6912
    @ansonge6912 Рік тому

    aint no way they didnt mention loake in this video

  • @jasfordprod
    @jasfordprod 8 місяців тому

    i just bought gucci orsebit loafers, because they are the only brand that make a chunky horsebit loafer for men that i liked the silhouette of, i searched for so long adn never found any other ones i liked at all, so i just said f it and bought them, rip my bank

  • @rethinkcps2116
    @rethinkcps2116 Рік тому

    Why so many black loafers? Isn't oxblood a more popular colorway for men's loafers?
    😮‍💨

  • @justineatsramen
    @justineatsramen Рік тому

    anyone own and love the our legacy commando version?

  • @TheJuice_1995
    @TheJuice_1995 Рік тому +1

    Skating in loafers?

  • @crucify40
    @crucify40 15 днів тому

    No Grant Stone?

  • @terryconeby6300
    @terryconeby6300 Рік тому

    Morjas are delicious.

  • @brucesono4120
    @brucesono4120 Рік тому

    id on dude's worker jacket?

  • @bboingee
    @bboingee Рік тому +10

    No Ferragamo??

  • @weez231
    @weez231 10 місяців тому +1

    Any Japanese made loafer over that Gucci one for the price point

  • @tobby2927
    @tobby2927 Рік тому +2

    talking about loafers but not mention jm weston/alden...

  • @bletwort2920
    @bletwort2920 Рік тому +42

    Is it common to spend $200+ for shoes?

    • @Grippybananas
      @Grippybananas Рік тому +15

      Sure

    • @b3z3jm3nny
      @b3z3jm3nny Рік тому +74

      It’s cheaper to pay $200 once than $50 five times for shoes which wear out

    • @djhungzilla
      @djhungzilla Рік тому +2

      Lol seriously?

    • @Skinneypete69
      @Skinneypete69 Рік тому

      3 pairs over 1k, 2 pairs 700… etc

    • @VagaBohn
      @VagaBohn Рік тому +10

      No. Save and invest your money. Don’t buy into this.

  • @FashionableFather
    @FashionableFather Рік тому

    Belgian!!!!!

  • @Michaellinnn
    @Michaellinnn 4 місяці тому

    I feel like most people just want the brands even the quality is really bad the Gucci loafers are not it

  • @masonmarcobello3164
    @masonmarcobello3164 Місяць тому

    lol no Ferragamo on the list… for shame.

  • @ericfraga1779
    @ericfraga1779 Рік тому +4

    I’m sorry but for GQ editors these dudes have no swagger

    • @mcsc730
      @mcsc730 Рік тому

      You have to remember they are working a typical minimum wage/salary job…just at GQ 😂 it doesn’t guarantee swagger.

    • @ericfraga1779
      @ericfraga1779 Рік тому +1

      @@mcsc730 you don’t have to make great money to have great style

  • @chezunrau-toews6917
    @chezunrau-toews6917 Рік тому

    No thanks. I prefer shoes that don't wreck my feet

  • @KlausKokholmPetersen
    @KlausKokholmPetersen 15 днів тому

    How to ruin every outfit: wear loafers

  • @ap6160
    @ap6160 Рік тому +9

    I swear these are the most un-stylish GQ editors ever

  • @Studio-vf7kv
    @Studio-vf7kv Рік тому

    How about ald loafers?

  • @Alice-pc5lp
    @Alice-pc5lp 10 місяців тому +1

    Gucci shoes as low as $50 at BabaReplica

  • @timothysweezey1291
    @timothysweezey1291 5 місяців тому

    Shoes like these make men soft 😅

  • @InfamousGFox
    @InfamousGFox Рік тому +1

    Gucci? Really? Nope.

  • @Xirpzy
    @Xirpzy Рік тому +3

    I prefer my nike pegasus runners and cost less than 200. I realize fashion is more important to some.

    • @r.sakarollsafe1285
      @r.sakarollsafe1285 11 місяців тому +2

      bruhh.. I prefer just to use flip flop which cost $5, but sometimes you got to wear something nice when going out with girls. I guess you don't

  • @paigewillow8768
    @paigewillow8768 Рік тому +1

    The gucci loafer is the worst looking one.

    • @guillermocas2877
      @guillermocas2877 10 місяців тому +1

      Heavy disagreement. And I don’t like the brand. It’s iconic silhouette for a reason

  • @jamesdeen3079
    @jamesdeen3079 Рік тому +4

    Gerald has no culture. Over here many of us wear loafers without socks. Europeans have more style than Americans and the Chinese

    • @ABC-sz7rd
      @ABC-sz7rd Рік тому

      no, they really don’t have more style. and stop being r@c!$t.. w3!rd0.

    • @CoolChevere
      @CoolChevere Рік тому

      I wear no show socks. Has same effect.

  • @robeperez8626
    @robeperez8626 11 місяців тому

    Loafers in black does not go well with smart casual or casual clothes pairing. In fact true fashionistas don’t like them in black as they cannot either go casual or formal. These guys are clueless.

  • @esmeserrano532
    @esmeserrano532 Рік тому

    the last two hacks looked great!! 👍🏼🫶🏼🤗