The loafer style dates back to Norway in the early 1930s. Taking inspiration from the moccasin shoes worn by native Americans in North America, and the simple slip-ons on the feet of Norwegian fishermen, the first design was born.
Popularity grew and export orders were sent across Europe and America. Esquire magazine even featured an article with photographs of Norwegian farmers wearing the shoe in cattle loafing sheds.
Soon after, the Spaulding family of New Hampshire, USA, began manufacturing a similar shoe, called the Loafer. This name later became a generic term used to describe a slip-on, moccasin shoe.
In 1934, G. H. Bass made his first version of the loafer which he called Weejuns. This appears to be a play on words on the origin of the original designer. A distinctive feature of this new design was a strip of leather stitched across the saddle of the shoe, featuring a shaped cutout.
In 1950s America before trainers were invented, the Weejun became the shoe of choice for young men and students. It became fashionable to keep a dime in the half moon cut out slot of the leather strip. This eventually gave the shoes their colloquial name of Penny Loafer, which is still used today.
The loafer style dates back to Norway in the early 1930s. Taking inspiration from the moccasin shoes worn by native Americans in North America, and the simple slip-ons on the feet of Norwegian fishermen, the first design was born.
Popularity grew and export orders were sent across Europe and America. Esquire magazine even featured an article with photographs of Norwegian farmers wearing the shoe in cattle loafing sheds.
Soon after, the Spaulding family of New Hampshire, USA, began manufacturing a similar shoe, called the Loafer. This name later became a generic term used to describe a slip-on, moccasin shoe.
In 1934, G. H. Bass made his first version of the loafer which he called Weejuns. This appears to be a play on words on the origin of the original designer. A distinctive feature of this new design was a strip of leather stitched across the saddle of the shoe, featuring a shaped cutout.
In 1950s America before trainers were invented, the Weejun became the shoe of choice for young men and students. It became fashionable to keep a dime in the half moon cut out slot of the leather strip. This eventually gave the shoes their colloquial name of Penny Loafer, which is still used today.
Overall rating: 4.1764708 / 5 from 17 reviews.
Review topics: ["size","look","delivery","materials","quality","leather","shoes","loafer","trickers","suede"].
"I bought these shoes during their easter sales and recieved them just now, found the them almost get collapsed. They did not even put anything inside the shoes. The condition of right pair is terrible, like it has been worn by someone for a long time."
"Beautiful shoe, beautifully crafted. Unfortunately a lot more narrow than expected."
"Great shoe"
"This is my first pair of lover shoes and I love It put a smile on face when I wear them. I am still breaking it in . Solidly built and good quality I will recommend to anyone who appreciates quality stuff,"
"Bought my size and the shoe is too big. Had to return and lost out now that the size down is out of stock. This is sadly the second pair I bought following “TTS noted online” and had to return because the shoe runs big! Costly to return from the US."
""A comfortable, lightweight, and excellent shoe for walking."
"Very comfortable shoes!"
"The shoes were delivered promptly. It was the first time that I had ordered them and I went on my normal shoe size. They were a little bit too big and I I sent them back for exchange and I found this to be straight forward. The shoes look amazing and feel of great quality. Not worn them yet."
"Typical exceptional Tricker’s build quality. Very elegant for a wedge sole. Suggest sizing down a . 5 size from your 4497 last size. Being a loafer it needs to be a little tight at the beginning because it will loosen up."
"The CF Stead Reverse Peanut suede is a robust rough suede that can take a beating. These beauties are some of my most comfortable shoes let alone loafers. I have a high arch that can prove difficult to size for with loafers. No such issue with these. They’ve been given a considerable amount of wear which given that they were purchased late October in the UK is no mean feat. Highly recommend these and just wish I hadn’t waited so long to purchase them."
