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Best Penny Loafers

Vagabond Shoemakers Alex Loafers

Best Penny Loafers

Vagabond Shoemakers Alex Loafers

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The story behind the penny loafer's name may be outdated, but the shoe itself remains a wardrobe hero. Slip this menswear-inspired pair—neutral, tailored, and slightly lifted—into your virtual cart first.

Best Penny Loafers

G.H. Bass Whitney Weejuns

Best Penny Loafers

G.H. Bass Whitney Weejuns

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Bass has perfected its penny loafers through more than a century and a half of business. When they're out of stock, they're worth the wait for the truly superior fit and timeless vibe.

Best Penny Loafers

Madewell The Corinne Lugsole Loafer

Best Penny Loafers

Madewell The Corinne Lugsole Loafer

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Madewell's penny loafers keep the traditional upper and add a much more walkable sole. Speaking of...

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Best Chunky Loafers

Reformation Agathea Chunky Loafer

Best Chunky Loafers

Reformation Agathea Chunky Loafer

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Fashion has lately been fascinated with a loafer mico-trend: the platform or lug-sole loafer. These pairs take your outfits to new heights with exaggerated rubber soles and uppers in every shade and print. Reformation's croc-embossed pair are in stock for now, but their footwear is known for selling out quickly.

Best Chunky Loafers

Alohas Trailblazer Lug Sole Loafers

Best Chunky Loafers

Alohas Trailblazer Lug Sole Loafers

Stand tall in Alohas' loafers, featuring a 2" rise. Moss green functions as a neutral, but the label also carries cream, brown, and black for the color-shy.

Best Chunky Loafers

Lattelier Leather Loafers

Best Chunky Loafers

Lattelier Leather Loafers

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Lattelier's chunky loafers are a hidden gem, at a price point ideal for test-driving the look.

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Best Chain Loafers

Gucci Jordaan Leather Loafer

Best Chain Loafers

Gucci Jordaan Leather Loafer

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Many of classic loafers are adorned with a gold horsebit or chain on the upper—Gucci's horsebit being the most recognizable of the lot.

Best Chain Loafers

Labucq Koko Moc Ivory

Best Chain Loafers

Labucq Koko Moc Ivory

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Here's a loafer whose chain accent is only part of the appeal. The remainder comes from its slide-on, slide off fit and pumped-up soles.

Best Chain Loafers

Celine Margaret Loafer

Best Chain Loafers

Celine Margaret Loafer

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If you're in the know, you know Celine's loafers are the best for a touch of unexpected gold hardware. Inside of a classic horsebit, the brand deploys a C-embossed chain to equally upscale effect.

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Best Driving Loafers

Tod's Gommino Driving Shoes

Best Driving Loafers

Tod's Gommino Driving Shoes

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Driving loafers are equipped with grommeted rubber outsoles for grip and durability. Tod's is the first name to check when searching for a pair of drivers that will last you seasons (and that come in the largest spectrum of colors and patterns for personalization).

Best Driving Loafers

M. Gemi The Felize

Best Driving Loafers

M. Gemi The Felize

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The Felize driving loafer is M.Gemi's first and top-selling shoe. Reviewers have bought two, three, and, in one standout case, eleven pairs after falling for the fit.

Best Driving Loafers

Rothy's The Driver

Best Driving Loafers

Rothy's The Driver

If you're styling drivers for a long-haul trip, this responsibly-sourced pair is for you. Rothy's easygoing drivers are double cushioned for ultimate comfort along the soles of your feet as well as your ankles. In other words, the break-in period is a phenomenon of the past.

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Best Embellished Loafers

Dear Frances Luca Loafer

Best Embellished Loafers

Dear Frances Luca Loafer

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Get a little more kick out of your loafers with hardware and appliqué embellishments. This leather pair goes heavy metal in the form of an engraved gold buckle.

Best Embellished Loafers

Prada Logo-Detailed Crystal Loafers

Best Embellished Loafers

Prada Logo-Detailed Crystal Loafers

When you're top of the class and a true fashion girl, Prada's playful yet academic loafers belong in your closet.

Best Embellished Loafers

Nomasei Silver Nono Loafers

Best Embellished Loafers

Nomasei Silver Nono Loafers

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Kristen Stewart and Nicole Kidman are among the many celebs wearing Nomasei's eco-conscious loafers on the FYC circuit. This pair puts a twist on mixed metals with silver metallic leather and a gold embellished upper.

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Best Slip-on Loafers

Margaux The Mule

Best Slip-on Loafers

Margaux The Mule

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Why don't you slip into something a little more comfortable? Backless loafers have the same sophisticated look as their sister styles, but there's a far shorter break-in period. With its padded soles and range of rich velvet and suede uppers to choose from, Margaux makes the silhouette even more suited for all-day wear.

Best Slip-on Loafers

Loewe Gate Leather Loafers

Best Slip-on Loafers

Loewe Gate Leather Loafers

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Best Slip-on Loafers

Birdies The Phoebe

Best Slip-on Loafers

Birdies The Phoebe

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Indoor-only loafers padded in shearling are the height of everyday luxury. (Rachel Zoe, who picked this pair for her Lucky 13 shopping picks, happens to agree.)

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Best Warm-Weather Loafers

St. Agni Modernist Woven Leather Loafers

Best Warm-Weather Loafers

St. Agni Modernist Woven Leather Loafers

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Whether in neutral leather or a colorful knit, woven loafers inject summertime energy into a formerly fall-only shoe. Here's a breathable, minimalist loafer to wear with all summer jeans and dresses alike, from one of our favorite sustainable footwear brands.

Best Warm-Weather Loafers

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Collapsible-heel Loafers

Best Warm-Weather Loafers

Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Collapsible-heel Loafers

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Incorporate Bottega's distinctive leather weave into your look from your handbag to your toes.

Halie LeSavage is the fashion commerce editor at Harper's BAZAAR. Her style reporting covers everything from reviewing the best designer products to profiling emerging brands and designers. Previously, she was the founding retail writer at Morning Brew and a fashion associate at Glamour.

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