The Trend

“The loafer is now taking cues from other trends to put a focus on dressier shoes that feel sleeker but have a rumpled sense of elegance to them.” — Jian DeLeon , men’s fashion director at Nordstrom.

What’s Working

“There has been a dramatic expansion of the casual footwear market beyond the sneaker, with extensive design development and innovative flexible constructions, especially notable in the loafer category. This focus on comfort will be incredibly appealing to the customer and was highlighted in numerous brands, including Ferragamo, Magnanni, Tod’s, Church’s and, most notably, at Santoni.” — Bruce Pask , senior director of men’s fashion at Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.

Style Evolution

“Stylistically, the sleek, Venetian plain vamp loafer felt especially fre

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