Following seasons marked by structured and polished moccasins, the upcoming autumn-winter period highlights more casual and comfy options – “relaxed” loafers. Featherlight, lacking a firm build, yet concurrently sophisticated, they represent a logical progression from conventional footwear and have swiftly captured the fondness of trendsetters. This is the quintessential fusion of refinement and ease: dress shoes that possess the same wearability as a pair of trainers, emerging as the focal point of the cold-weather wardrobe.
Miu Miu
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The fresh take on “grandpa loafers” blends sartorial precision with effortless wearability, experimenting with pliability and unexpected elements: a flexible inset at the heel substitutes the typical solid rear, the form becomes gentle and purposefully slightly creased, as if the shoes are already “broken in”, and the supremely supple material provides all the allure.
Tod's
The aesthetic of these fashionable loafers is easygoing, the outlines are unstructured, and the pliant leather transforms the shoe into a contemporary “glove” for the foot. At Miu Miu, these novel shoes are paired with tall gray socks, functioning as an extension of the foot thanks to subtle fabrics. At Tod’s, the “relaxed” loafers are embellished with golden clasps and finished with a bendable sole, while Proenza Schouler proposes a pared-down iteration to coordinate with expansive and fluid trousers for a cultivated appearance.
Proenza Schouler
Streetstyle icons pair “relaxed” loafers in myriad fashions, demonstrating that they represent a contemporary and stylish substitute for ballerina flats or sneakers: with socks and a woolen skirt, as well as with tailored pants or your favorite denim.
