The Best Loafers Under $200.

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Loafers I mentioned in this video:
Jay Butler Cromwell Penny Loafer in pull up and green suede

Woah! Today we aren't looking at heritage workwear or denim BUT...loafers. The best loafers and the best loafers under $200 are very different things. Also sadly, the originators of the penny loafers aren't using the best materials to have a lifelong pair...BUT are they still good?! Do we like loafers? Do you want to know how to style loafers? (Me too). Find out if Mikey boy likey his loafies on today's episode of THE IRON SNAIL. HI EVERYONE!

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[CarlMurawski]

Hahahaha you’re awesome bro! Thank you for the shoutout.
I’m going to go now and spend $1000 on loafers to throw into a wood chipper.

[baberoot]

Just say "No"...to corrected grain leather. It creases horribly, and in a very short time period, (almost immediately), it begins to flake and peel. One should just add the money one would spend on corrected grain leather...and add that amount to a higher priced..."full grain leather" shoe. One should be glad they did. (And beware, some famous shoe brands, actually make shoes with corrected grain leather. Yes...I know, I was surprised as well. For example, Allen Edmonds, and even the great English shoe brand Church's...have a few models in corrected grain leather. And also be aware...that many high priced, "luxury" brands will also serve up a pair of high priced shoes in corrected grain. So...beware. Full grain, or shell cordovan, (horse leather), is really the only way to go. And...one more "beware". When thrifting shoes online, be aware, that sellers KNOW the words, "shell cordovan", brings views, because horse leather is very expensive. It is also extremely durable. However...shell cordovan looks very similar to corrected grain leather, and sellers will, (whether they are lying, or just don't know, is up for debate), try and pass of corrected grain, as shell cordovan. I lied...one more cordovan is the actual name of the horse leather. However...some use the word, "cordovan", indicating color. Some sellers know this, so they will attach the word "cordovan", to their cheap corrected grain leather, indicating the "color", not actual shell cordovan. Whew....that was a lot to take in. Lol. Beware out there in la-la land people...the internet can truly disappoint you. Some are honest yes...but many are dishonest. So...just say "No", to corrected grain leather.. It is not worth it.

[sparkchan]

Wore those black and white weejuns for my wedding! Went so well with my tux 😮‍💨

[Daine]

Loafers are great. Idk why they get so much hate especially by some denim heads. Love gh bass loafers. Tassels included 🤫😍

[hashtag]

I have about a zero percent interest in buying loafers but I still found the video entertaining and it was a really good one too! That’s like the best compliment I can give to a YouTube video. 😂

[Kbo]

I was trying to wean off of leather sneakers this summer that I tried Weejuns this past summer and I quickly returned it. It looked quite comical and I could not create outfits with them. The game changer for me this year was unstructured loafers in suede. Felt like slippers in terms of comfort, but more durable than driver loafers. Unstructured suede loafers are dressier than leather sneakers, but more casual than a leather loafers like the Weejuns. Best purchase I made this summer in terms of footwear.

[uncannyfox]

I like the glasses! Reminds me of Leon in 'The Professional'.

[faronharris]

The literary James Bond wore a simple pair of Black Loafers. Laid back and masculine style. (Carl just needs to try it)

[nasrullah]

Great content with great colour grading, 💯

[JamesHerlihy]

I was about to argue rancourt but Wow those went up in price. Grasses look great!

[TheShannonagains]

Was surprised to see Carl share this and not try to start a flame war! 😂

[jameslarue]

Penny loafers were all the rage when i was a teen. But i walked right out of them. Narrow heels. I picked up a pair of like new Weejuns at a thrift store for $15. My real size, and so far they're staying on. I'll see how they do this summer.

[Sturnburn]

Sunglasses look good and I’m a fan of loafers. I picked up a pair of bass lugged horse bit loafers recently. Sizing was tricky. I’m a 9.5 in sneakers but went down to a 8.5 bc of heel slip. But the front portion is too tight and hurts my feet, hopefully will soften with time

I’d look into black stock and Weber as well. They seem to make some beautiful loafers

[abchappell]

That was a cool video presentation. I really enjoyed it.😊

[matthewrohrs]

You should look in to Aurlanders. They’re what “Weejuns” are based on (Aurland is in a fjord in Norway...get it? Nor’weejuns?). Mine are incredibly comfortable and they are the original penny loafer

[jayama]

Another banger from Michael Christy from Theo and Harris…the glasses look great. Loafers are the bane of my existence since I can never get the sizing right, but I may have to look into the more since they’re pretty nice

[rubberlover]

Weejuns have been trash for a minute but 80s and older models are decent and can be had for cheap online. Sebago and Quoddy are probably the best modern loafers I can vouch for. Those Jay Butlers look nice too!

[roberttudisco]

How warm is the Eddie Bauer jacket? Is it Jan-March warm or Oct-Novish warm?

[j.r.chen]

I also just got loafers for the first time. This is my 18 year old self dressing like my 80 year old grandpa

[corensam]

Was always skeptical until I got my first pair of Grant Stone loafers. Phenomenal stuff!