The Ultimate Vacation Shoe: Why Suede Loafers Are a Must-Have

[CaptainWillard]

I wore Penny Loafers in college back in the late 80s and early 90s. I wore them with khaki pants, with go-to-hell pants, with shorts 🩳, with a Navy blue blazer and gold buttons…today, I have a pair of Italian made Penny Loafers and a pair of Santoni brown suede Carlo loafers 🎉

I picked up the Santoni Carlo loafers at Harrods in London. It was a wonderful shopping experience. The rep in the shoe department was very friendly and was very knowledgeable about the brands he was selling. I share this because when I wear them here in Virginia, I remember my time shopping at Harrods, visiting vintage book stores (I collect 1st Edition books written by Ian Fleming) and spending hours at Westminster Abbey

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[arthurcatalanotto]

Totally agree! 100% correct on all counts.

[dejuanmcguire]

Wearing mine today! And wore my other pair yesterday.

[ahoneyman]

I'll stick with the boat shoe for the shorts/polo look. Suede is easily damaged by water and gets scruffy quickly.

[AbandonedRaven]

I personally prefer leather driving loafers, but some of the loafers pictured here are really simple and clean.

[bruceblackerby]

Just don't get them wet. Water will stain them. And if they have fiber insoles like the old Clarks desert boots, they'll start to disintegrate.

[ThatManInASuit]

I'm 33 and always love the look of loafers, but whenever I wear them I feel uncomfortable, as this style seems like something for someone a bit older

[blackZall]

Just wear normal shoes. Not these "i want you to think i have alot of money" kind.

[KlausKokholmPetersen]

Please dont wear any shoe without socks on a plane. Or anywhere else in public.