topic Re: Loafers in Shoes

Loafers

RetRN — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:29:43 GMT

Have you ordered any this fall? I've seen so many but haven't purchased any. I have been thinking about it but not sure about the color to get.

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Franklinbell — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:34:48 GMT

@RetRN I want a new pair but I haven't decided which ones yet! Love a cute loafer!

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haddon9 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:35:01 GMT

Yes I purchased two pairs...one the clarks TSV in olive suede and a black suede Vionic A612294. I have not worn either yet. However I plan on wearing them over the holidays. Both pairs are comfortable for me but everyone is different.

Right now I mostly wear sneakers or ankle boots when I want to look more polished.

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On It — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:45:09 GMT

I looked at the Bass website yesterday. The plain brown Weejun is not on the site, the penny loafer that was so big in the 60's. They have it in black. I wonder if it is sold out or discontinued.

I have SAS loafers, so I am good.

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Catastrophe — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:04:08 GMT

I have ordered the Clark's loafer. They weren't comfortable on my feet. Also, looked very masculine to me and also my husband agreed. I sent all back

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Sooner — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:06:55 GMT

I have Talbots loafers to match everything I own and wear them 90 percent of the time. I have worn loafers since Old Maine Trotters way way back in the 1970's. And Coach, and Bass, and LL Bean. And others I can't remember!

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ninjawife — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:14:23 GMT

I ordered a black pair from Old Navy but they need to be broken in. Right now they hurt my feet.

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Tori3569 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:23:59 GMT

My two favorite styles of shoes have been Clark's desert boots and various brands of penny loafers forever. I have both in many colors. My loafers have come from JCrew, Franco Sarto, Bass, Sperry, Free People and Vagabond. I clearly have an issue. 😁

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Franklinbell — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:24:27 GMT

@On It @I found a pair in my closet! I was elated! They wear like iron! I hope you find your pair!

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rockygems123 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:36:35 GMT

Have ordered these Everson shoes this season, very comfortable and great quality, around $75 when on sale at Talbots.

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justashopper — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:43:51 GMT

Hi @RetRN

Yes!! Loafers are my current go to shoe. I have several pairs in many colors and fabrics:

Kate Spade (leopard calf hair)

the Weegin's from GH Bass someone already mentioned (bordeaux leather)

Steve Madden (cream suede)

Easy Spirit (navy faux suede)

Hush Puppies (gray suede)

Life Stride (brown vegan leather)

3 pairs of my favorite brand-- Sam Edelman (black, black with studs,& tan leather)

I want the Sam Edelman in the olive and navy style, but I am having a hard time justifying another pair. Especially, because I already have a navy pair and the colder weather climate I live in. Soon I will be wearing more boots and winter weather styles.

If I wanted to limit myself to one pair, I would buy the Bass Weegins in bordeaux. (They might be called burgundy on the site. I am not sure.) I leave this pair at work because they go with everything. I love them. I put shiny new pennies in them!

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LindaSal — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:43:41 GMT

I'm not a loafer person. I normally wear an ankle boot or a pair of Clark's Unstructured leather shoes in Fall/Winter. I don't like the look of most loafers but the ones in the picture @rockygems123 posted are cute.

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rockygems123 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:48:12 GMT

@LindaSal wrote:
I'm not a loafer person. I normally wear an ankle boot or a pair of Clark's Unstructured leather shoes in Fall/Winter. I don't like the look of most loafers but the ones in the picture @rockygems123 posted are cute.

@LindaSal and the funny thing they call them driving shoe moccasins so maybe they're a bit less constructed than loafers.

I tried their loafers and too clunky and stiff so maybe that's why these are more appealing.

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Franklinbell — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:40:16 GMT

@justashopper I put pennies in mine also!! You made me laugh when I thought of this. My dad used to help me with the pennies and he would pull change out of his pocket and make a game about why arent they called quarter loafers...because quarters wont fit! and so on. Precious Memories!

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KBEANS — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:41:02 GMT

I purchased a rust, suede, handcrafted driving moc from M.Gemi. They're beautiful, but don't accommodate my orthotic. I can only wear them when I am not doing much walking. I pronate and twist them terribly.

I have 4 pair of Clarks that I wear almost everyday to work. They have the Cora bottom; which is sturdy for me. I don't even need to wear the orthotics with these because I do not twist the shoe at all.

I have a pair that I bought on HSN. They are at least 6 years old. Still look ok and I use those on rainy days.

You have to look because some of the styles are ugly, but they do have classic tassel and buckle styles that look modern and now.

I also bought a pair in a snake print that I wear when I wear all black or grey.

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Shem — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:52:39 GMT

My mom always put dimes in my penny loafers so I always had money for a call at the phone booth!!!! Yes, memories!!!!!!!

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Kachina624 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:03:55 GMT

I got the Clark's TSV in August which are comfortable enough but have been a disaster.

I've worn them about one day a week and walk very little due to chronic back pain. However, these shoes have completely changed color (cheap leather). They are now a pale, scratched and scuffed looking light tan. I realized this had happened when I noticed the band across the instep had not changed color; it must be some vinyl product. So now the shoes are two-toned.

This sort of thing has happened far too often with Clark's TSVs. QVC is where they dump their duds.

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rockygems123 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:13:22 GMT

@KBEANS wrote:
I purchased a rust, suede, handcrafted driving moc from M.Gemi. They're beautiful, but don't accommodate my orthotic. I can only wear them when I am not doing much walking. I pronate and twist them terribly.

I have 4 pair of Clarks that I wear almost everyday to work. They have the Cora bottom; which is sturdy for me. I don't even need to wear the orthotics with these because I do not twist the shoe at all.

I have a pair that I bought on HSN. They are at least 6 years old. Still look ok and I use those on rainy days.

You have to look because some of the styles are ugly, but they do have classic tassel and buckle styles that look modern and now.

I also bought a pair in a snake print that I wear when I wear all black or grey.

@KBEANS Maybe the Talbots driving mocs I posted would accomodate your orthotics? They do run somewhat narrow though however do stretch a bit.

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rockygems123 — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:16:35 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I got the Clark's TSV in August which are comfortable enough but have been a disaster.

I've worn them about one day a week and walk very little due to chronic back pain. However, these shoes have completely changed color (cheap leather). They are now a pale, scratched and scuffed looking light tan. I realized this had happened when I noticed the band across the instep had not changed color; it must be some vinyl product. So now the shoes are two-toned.

This sort of thing has happened far too often with Clark's TSVs. QVC is where they dump their duds.

@Kachina624 That is horrific to have changed color like that. I wouldn't be happy and since they're beyond the 30 day return window maybe contact Clarks?

I think they owe you a new pair of shoes....and ones other than these.

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vermint — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:29:40 GMT

@Kachina624 I used to love Clarks, and wore their shoes almost exclusively! But they have changed over the last several years, and not for the better...uncomfortable, sizing inconsistent, and don't hold up as well. I found this to be true whether I bought them here or on the Clarks website.

My most recent shoe and boot purchases have been Earth, and I'm very happy with them!