Best maker of loafers?

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Go Belgian.

Anything less would be sooo butch.

 

I have two pair and they're really comfortable. The lasts are totally smooth. I also like the Cole-Haans with the Nike Air soles - and they're cheap.

 

Sperry makes some cool stuff, but might be too casual for Armani...
Look, the reality is that most slacks 'cover' the footgear you are wearing unless you 'cross' your legs alot, in which case I'd be more worried about my hose...
Just kidding and having fun--my 'suss' is that any black shoes work because few folk really pay attention to your shoes, unless that's all you are wearing.

 

Just kidding and having fun--my 'suss' is that any black shoes work because few folk really pay attention to your shoes, unless that's all you are wearing.[/QUOTE]

I'm going to actually disagree here. Your feet can tell cheap shoes and they don't last. And I have been told (by women) that they notice shoes - including my current girlfriend who is 13 years younger than me (yes - I'm a dirty boy).

 

Prada. considered one of the best when it comes to leathermanship. Maybe check Tods as well.

 

I'm going to actually disagree here. Your feet can tell cheap shoes and they don't last. And I have been told (by women) that they notice shoes - including my current girlfriend who is 13 years younger than me (yes - I'm a dirty boy).[/QUOTE]

Yeah! Women do notice these things, you 'cradle' robber...

 

Based on how you described your attire, you can wear a loafer w/ a buckle, or shoelace type, too.

Shoelace type is better suited for formal attire, so you may want to consider one.

If you're brand minded, Santoni, Vuitton, Tods, & Hermes are very good. So does Prada & Ferragamo. The best is Berluti, but it's not available in the US (as far as I know)

For quality shoes w/ good price, visit Nordstrom & Nieman, better yet their outlet stores if you have one. You can always find a good buy there.

 

Hard to go wrong with Tony Lama alligators. Goes well with all them fancy Eyetalian suits.

 

bensilver.com carries alden, crockett and jones and some others. both make very nice shoes. Their site is a bit confusing at times, the page numbers are above the products.

It is tradition to wear only lace-up shoes with a suit and loafers with slacks and a sport jacket. Check out styleforum.net for more suggestions as far as brands. The real forum crashed but there is a temp. forum up where you can post.

 

This part concerns me. First off, you shouldn't be mixing and matching to create a suit. Second, "very loose" is very not in style, and hasn't been since the 90s. And how is the jacket? If it's one of those huge-shouldered Armani 80s power suit type jackets, I would recommend against it too. Honestly, this decade has been all about slim and trim. If your stuff is out of date, I seriously recommend just going to H&M and spending $250 on a suit that at least modern in cut.

As far as the shoes, black is a very limiting color suit. You'll basically have to go with black shoes. A lace-up would be much more appropriate for a wedding, but if you really want a loafer, you have a lot of options. Tod's and Ferragamo are the standard options. Prada and Gucci are acceptable too.

For actual quality, Zegna or Ferragamo's Tramezza line would be good. Any better than that (in an Italian styled shoe), and you're looking at astronomical prices.

 

I guess I should read more than just the title. lol

Here are gucci's offerings. There are a few things in there that I think would work.
http://www.gucci.com/us/us-english/us/cruise-06/mens-shoes/view_all_moccasins.shtml
http://www.gucci.com/us/us-english/us/classics/mens-shoes/view_all.shtml

 

allen edmonds

 

Well, he's right though - it's not really a "suit" if the pants and jacket aren't the same fabric, cut, etc meant to be together... it's just a sportscoat and pant outfit otherwise. And those aren't supposed to be the same color.

 

I like Johnson and Murphy...http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/catalog_listing.aspx?CNAME=Footwear&SNAME=Casual&S2NAME=Slip-on

 

second this. Best shoes you can buy for the money.

 

He makes some great shoes and even uses carbon fiber in many of them. I have only one pair that were given as a gift but they are my favorite pair of shoes. I met Toschi once and he is a car nutt like us (that was the inspiration for some of his designs).

 

http://www.esquivelshoes.com/

 

The Gentry family

 

Italian Premier by Nordstrom's is my favorite.

 

Diamond teeth?.......come on man.