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Throughout 2023, fashionable loafers created a buzz in the footwear realm, accentuating retro shoe trends with a modern quirk. These sophisticated shoes offer an elegant appeal, while their comfortable insole enriches the wearer's experience.
Starting from Hailey Bieber to the Hadid sisters, fashionable loafers are exhibited recurringly. Also, several brands put effort into bringing forth a bunch of loafers that are practical and chic. Fashion weeks propelled the trend further.
The chunky platform loafers from Gucci became the buzzword after the fashion weeks, setting a prominent shoe trend for this year. Tory Burch, the queen of ballet flats, infused her creative thoughts into loafers and produced an array of fashionable loafers.
Some of the best fashionable loafers of 2023
1) Adrian Snaffle Smooth Leather Loafer by Doctor Martens
The loafers from Doctor Martens offer a polished appeal, introducing an updated version of the 1980s baby. The brand added leather fringes on the upper and the golden snaffle, enhancing the luxe luster.
The sole is what makes the loafer stand out. It is heat-sealed at 700 degrees Celsius, providing a rugged and edgy look to the shoe. People can buy it from the store for $150.
2) Ballet Loafers from Tory Burch
No one but Tory Burch can introduce the avant-garde, blending the classic models with modern tweaks. Ballet flats were the most trendy shoes in 2023, and Tory reflected the trends over loafers by aligning them with ballet flats.
These fashionable loafers have a smooth finish, ensuring the unmatchable elegance of loafers, while the ruched sides remind us of ballet core trends. The hand-crafted shoe from Tory's studio features metallic and pastel accents, available for $298 at the store.
3) Larson Weejuns Penny Loafers from G. H. Bass
The Larson Weejuns from G.H. Bass is a big nod to fashionable loafers, offering a polished classic elegance. The loafer boasts a leather upper, rimmed with a moc toe.
With a leather outsole and perforated insole, Larson loafers ensure functionality and durability, along with its fashionable charm. The brand is selling the loafer for $175.
4) The Corinne Lugsole Loafer from Madewell
The Corinne shoe is another fashionable loafer that seamlessly completes any outfit. The pair boasts ISA LITE leather, committing low water and energy usage for the process, while its lug outsole makes it a chunky pair. This modish loafer is available at Nordstrom for $158.
5) Coach Leah Loafer
Inspired by the 90s pair, the Leah loafer from Coach offers an iconic piece with a 1 3/4 inch heel, mirroring the chunky appeal. The loafer features a rubber outsole that ensures durability, while the memory foam insole boosts comfort.
Coach offers three colorways in this interaction - black, chalk, and maple, for $195. The handstitched finish and the tonal hardware prove the craftsmanship of the luxury brand, Coach.
6) Gucci Horsebit 1953 Loafer
Gucci presents an assortment of fashionable loafers, and the 1953 Horsebit is one of the best. This particular shoe is the by-product of the 60 years of the pair, introducing three colorways - white, black, and brown.
Gucci is selling these fashionable loafers for $920, an unmatchable loafer for the splurge.
7) Zoe Chunky Leather Loafer from Portland Leather
Portland Leather offers a pair of chunky loafers that are constructed with suede upper. These fashionable loafers feature a Rubflex outsole, elevating height with the 0.75-inch platform and 1.7-inch heel.
This chunky pair comes in two alternative uppers- suede and leather, structured in a classic loafer model—the durable lug sole vouches for durability. It is available at the store for $132.
Loafers turned into a wardrobe staple in 2023 as the fashion trend simultaneously pushed classic silhouettes with comfortable touches. Whether it is a flat or a pair of chunky loafers, fashion purists marry them with skorts, jeans, or even a dress. Beyond these aforementioned recommendations, one can explore the metallic loafers from Mango, Vagabond Cosmo Slip-on loafers, and so on.
