What is a loafer? ” history, origins, and 27 recommended models in each of the four major designs.”

Types of loafers (1) “Coin loafers (penny loafers)

The coin loafer, the original loafer, features a design with a cutout in the saddle. Although there are various theories, the name “coin loafer” or “penny loafer” was coined after American students inserted a one-cent coin (penny) into the slit in the saddle. In addition to the basic “half-saddle” design, other types exist, such as the “full saddle,” in which the saddle extends to the sole, and the “beef roll,” in which the ends of the saddle appear to be wrapped with thread.

12 recommended men’s coin loafers

(1) ” G.H.Bass “ LOGAN, the original loafer and a classic American item

G.H. Bass, established in Wilton, Maine in 1876, is known as the originator of all loafers. The coin loafers of G.H. Bass, known as WEEJUNS, have been imported to Japan since the 1970s and became very popular as a symbolic item of Ivy style. The WEEJUNS logo is still engraved on the high-quality leather sole. The calm impression of the loafer is suitable for a wide range of situations, both on and off the job, and can be easily matched with casual styling such as denim as well as standard Ivy style such as chinos, slacks, and navy blue blazers.

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(2) “CROCKETT & JONES GRANTHAM2” coin loafers of sturdy quality by the British royal warrant brand

Crockett & Jones is a long-established brand founded in 1879 by Charles Jones and his brother-in-law James Crockett in Northampton, a city in northwest London, the sacred land of British shoes. The GRANTHAM is a coin loafer with a slightly short-nosed round toe and a U-shaped mocca that gives it a minimalist and neat look. The “376” last is a wooden pattern with a small heel cup that prevents the heel from falling out, which is common in loafers. The upper that employs “BONED CALF (boned calf)” of fresh luster, equipped with “DAINITE CITY SOLE (Dainite City Sole)” that Crockett & Jones created in collaboration with Halboro Rubber Company, beauty and functionality are compatible.

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(3) “TRICKER’S HAVARD SINGLE LEATHER” – a gem of high-level craftsmanship everywhere

Tricker’s is a leather shoe brand established by Joseph Tricker in 1829 in Northampton, England. The brand, famous in Japan for its country boots and wingtips, produces high quality shoes with technical skills based on a long tradition. The brand’s “bench-made” process, in which a single craftsman completes a pair from start to finish, rather than replacing one craftsman at each step of the manufacturing process, is also unique to Tricker’s. The brand’s shoes are made with a simple, uncomplicated style that is typical of English shoes. The simple yet luxurious look of this model is typical of English shoes, and the high-quality calf leather gives it a luxurious atmosphere. The Goodyear welt method, which reduces the overhang of the heel, requires a high level of technical skill, but gives a smart loafer-like impression. The Hidden Channel leather sole, which hides the seams, is another masterpiece of craftsmanship.

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