Loafers are an essential for the well-groomed man who wishes to have variety in his dressing style. These slip-on shoes that come in numerous styles, designs and all shapes and sizes; they are sure to make a distinct style statement.
Laceless slip-on shoes for outdoor wear originated back in the 1930s in Norway and were obviously based on moccasin-type foot coverings. Though these slip-ons were initially designed to be only casual wear, a large number of people like to wear slip-on loafers with business attire for both style and comfort.
Shoe manufacturers have catered for the trend, producing slip-ons that match dress shoes in quality and appearance.
Equally, many men use soft-leather and suede loafers as classic casual footwear – they can often be worn without socks, for instance.
Loafers come in many colors and designs. Here are some of the characteristics of this shoe type:
• Smart casual look
• Side gussets or elastic inserts to hold the shoe on the foot comfortably
• No laces
• Close, snug fit