Mens Penny Loafers in Mens Loafers(1000+)

What materials are penny loafers made from?

Penny loafer shoes are traditionally made out of leather, usually brown or black leather. You can find penny loafers is other materials like synthetic leather, but most penny loafers today are still made from real leather.

Are penny loafers comfortable to wear?

Penny loafers can be very comfortable shoes to wear for everyday use. This style of shoe are slide on shoes that are typically lightweight, made of durable leather, and a cushioned midsole. They are usually not rigid or stiff shoes to wear. Depending on the brand, penny loafers also have a thick rubber sole that offers some support and stability for the foot.

Why are the shoes called penny loafers?

Penny loafers have a wide leather band across the top of the shoe with a small slot or opening across the top that was traditionally used to hold a penny in each shoe, hence the name penny loafer. Other types of loafers do not have this feature, but all loafers have their own variation. For example, tassel loafers have a tassel on top instead of a smooth slot and boat shoes have shoelaces at the top.