YES . Drew I just got my first salary job and it’s business casual . been lookin at loafers . This shit perfect timing ! P.S in case you see this 👍🏾 can you a do a video styling a big man , I’m 6’5 320, size 15 shoe( harder to find even in the loafers from this video) . I’m a Former offensive linemen. It would be super helpful bro as I grow my personal style and look fly in this office. I’m one of the younger ppl in the office and ima stand out regardless so might as well look good . I’d love any style tips, and just how would you style bigger bodies . In streetwear , business casual and whatever else u can ! Much love Drew 🙏🏾
Hey it was nice meeting you!! I was the security guard at the hotel haha sorry for being awkward but man you're amazing! i've been subscribed to you on my personal account since you made the new balance 990v5 video ( also the first sneaker I've ever bought and I actually worn it to Disney base off of your recommendation haha ) also your q&a video you did awhile back really motivated me and resinated to keep pushing with my youtube channel ( this one ) it was such a pleasure and I have nothing but love and respect for you and your girlfriend!
Interesting list! I think it would be good to get your take on some mores classic brands like Alden, Edward Green, Church’s or Trickers which despite being cheaper than the Gucci are a step up in quality
I’m just now really dipping my toe into the world of loafers and got the Doc Adrien Loafers but I didn’t vibe with how shiny they were so I elected to get the vegan leather version bc they were less shiny and on sale at the time. Haven’t had them for too long but they’re starting to break in pretty decently but those first few wears were ROUGH. Overall happy with the purchase and loafers are def becoming a mainstay in my wardrobe going forward
Ive recently got a good pair of loafers and started wearing them with a casual outfit that i used to wear with sneakers, and damn how much better I feel in more solid shoes that make that sweet sound on the floor when you're walking! It really elevates your presence and how you feel.
Yo! Thanks for wearing white socks in the demos so we can see the details of the shoes easily! Speaking of that, I’d love a sock 🧦 video, too. I’m a fan of Filo Melange and Yahae. BOP 👊🏾
Interesting video and well put together as always. #PVV I own a number of loafers and was interested by your Gucci comments. I have owned maybe 3 pairs for maybe 10 years and I can confirm that they stand the test of time. You may want to add a Vibram sole to extend the life of the sole. My loafer collection includes Church’s, Bottega Veneta, JM Weston, Prada and I have just ordered some Eel skin loafers from The Row. Of all the pairs I own I would say the JM Weston pairs are the best from a perspective of quality, craftsmanship, style and durability. Their triple sole loafers are simply amazing if you want a heavier and more substantial pair.
Gucci loafers are decent, but are worth about 400 bucks in reality. To put things into perspective, I just bought a made to order pair of Carmina horsebit loafers, half alligator/half calf leather, and they cost me 770 bucks, including shoe trees and metal toe plates.
thank u, I actually really needed this vid. always wanted to get into loafers and it only makes sense givin my fav artist is Tyler the creator. wish my size was still available for his loafers
i got 2 pairs rn. morjas pennies (black) and lemaire centre seams (black) morjas are easier to wear for day to day but i find the pointy toe to be really uncomfortable sometimes. the lemaires are just such a sick shoe they go with everything and are so beautiful. like my older retired self fantasy shoe
Great video. Can you do a video on slipping them on. When I get loafers I want to make sure they slip on easy. Walk up and slip on hands free. No shoe horn either. If you could show slipping them on would help me decide which ones to buy. Many times i have items in my hands so I cant use them to get the shoes on. Thanks.
Watched this vid a few times now. kinda always come back to this one. but as for the #pvv same as you actually , doc marten made in England tassle loafers (btw those require no break in time whatsoever) then a pair of simple Sebago penny loafers, I love them. and just recently ordered a pair of the white and black GH bass loafters. loving me some loafers man
I feel like there’s some misrepresentation of leather bottom shoes here. I wore leather bottom Johnston and Murphy shoes every day during my sales job and now they are a buttery soft joy to wear. Whenever the wedding dance floor has me shuffling all night, I am unphased. We used to walk like 10 miles a day during that job on polished cement.
PVV Here; i do, On march 2023 i buy myself a pair of GH Bass weejuns for my bday, Black shiny leather with white contrast stiching and lug sole. my first Non sneaker shoe in years and the most worn evver since i got it. i also sold a bunch of my jordans and other sneakers to buy more shoes, just got the timberland x clot boatshoe, a pair of Euro Hikers, Clarks wallabees and rn im saving/looking to buy a new loafer but on the higher end side ($300-600 range).
I'm generally not opposed to buying second hand, but I unfortunately don't have a common foot size which makes it nearly impossible for me to find any footwear used 😢
Great video. I still wish you’d reviewed the Allen Edmond Verona II bit and the Johnston & Murphy Baldwin series. They feel like great dupes for the Guccis
Quality depends on the construction and leather type. Your Adrian's hurt because it's a heavily corrected grain leather (plastic, acrylic coated) which does not give or stretch. Not all CG leather are bad, as some vintage models of Allen Edmonds, Dexter, Sebago, Bass, in the 80s that use CG got softer over time and rarely cracked. But the same can not be said of today's CG. The Adrian are also NOT GYW and the sole is instead vulcanised, or melted onto the upper. It's likely not worth a resole. Your Morjas are the best quality overall in your collection! I'd recommend Alden, JM Weston, Gaziano & Girling, Edward Green, Crockett & Jones, TLB, Carmina, Meermin, just to name a few fantastic shoemakers I've personally had experience with. Though I'm biased towards my USA made Alden's, my favourite model is their low-vamp full-strap penny. I have also have two Alden tassels too. Meermin is a great beginner brand at $200 for GYW footwear!
Doucal’s make some buttery leather loafers that I love, as does D&G whose cushioning make for top class comfort. #VVD Oh, in the Gucci Horsebit tier is also John Lobb, Loro Piana, Crockett&Jones.. but the price point is also not justifiable IMHO
Hey Drew, First off, LOVE the video! The Brandy Melville documentary about fast fashion hit this week and theres a lot of fashion youtubes giving their takes on it. Id be interested to know, have you seen the documentary? Why or why not? And if you have, what did you think?
Oh great, sneakerheads are about to ruin loafers too Cant wait to pay 900 for loafers because a youtuber said theyre iconic. Thank you drew, your prescence is appreciated in the comunity, we all love resellers and youtubers.
I'm currently looking for a pair of loafers but i can't find my sizing needs met anywhere. I need a 38 to 37 in order not to slip out, but they also need tpo be wider (regular imo, most are super slim)
Could you take a look at Allen Edmonds loafers, especially the Newman? A brand that still makes (some) of their loafers in America, and they're relatively affordable. There's not many reviews on RUclips for them. Appreciate it bro
i just bought some newman loafers its my first pair iv only worn them around the crib to start breaking them in but they are fire. got them on sale too
Tlb Mallorca and Carmina both have a horsebit style loafer for a lot cheaper. Shoe nerds have argued that they are higher quality than the Gucci for cheaper
Lol I'm not dropping a grand on a pair of shoes either. I have 2 Salvatore Ferragamos I got second hand barely used for under $100 ea. The soles are fine on them. I got a pair of gucci secondhand n had them resoled $225 total. Buying new about my top I'd be willing to spend is $300. Got a pair of Rancourts made to order prepurchased for $185. Also gota suede pair GH Bass and Becket Simmonons who totally more than any other Co fully copy gucci bit loafers look lol. Next pair I want rubber sole and am thinking of a pair I like the look of that Coach makes for men. Only Co I've not been a fan of even though well made is Allen Edmonds because their sizing is weird. An E in other brands is wide and I couldn't even get my foot in an E. Got second pair triple E and they're way too wide. Most of my shoes are a D with some being a E so theirs are weirdly sized.
So much creases in this video 😂 looks like you put your loafers 👞 in to work #PVV Thank you for the video just bought my first loafers 2 weeks ago was for 50$. I went cheap so I don’t regret it if I haven’t liked it on my style And tbh I like the style so much so l am planning for a real loafers next 😊
#pvv, I don't own any, but I've been trying to get into them! This video was perfect for things to look for (the only cool brand I've seen before this was Blackstock and Webber)
Even if dr marten claims they are goodyear welted, they really are not, they are thermo fused which takes away all the properties that come with a standard gyw. So there is no point in mentioning the gyw imo
#pvv I bought the docs Adrian loafers secondhand years ago. Had no struggle at all with breaking them in. Probably the previous owner helped me out there a lot. Bought the classic GH Bass ones the other day as a gift as I completed my training being a special education teacher. Having bit of a hard time breaking them in tbh. Any suggestion how to fasten the process? :)
@@IMBboyPREDATOR Yeah it’s not as chunky as the Docs. One alternative I have in mind would be “the Clasico” by B&W. I feel they have a similar shape, but more comfortable and minus the yellow stitching. Except it’s more than double the cost, I know part of what makes Doc Martens attractive is their lower price.
#pvv Greats Penny loafer for $150. I got the green ones a while ago but they still hold up. I'm looking to upgrade mine but yeah they're pretty damn good for the price.
#pvv I have three. Crockett Jones Harvard model in brown suede, Carmina blaked stitched in snuff and tlb Mallorca in black grain. All of them go well with a raw denim or wool trousers and chinos
cole haan with a lug sole was my first. loved those. could wer all day. then karl lagerfield most recently. they are nicer and look better. quality is up there too. #PVV
Drew what it do comin' THRUUUU Lowkey been wanting loafers for a minute this is such a clutch vid due tysm 💛 #PVV nah i ain't got none, i have sneakers and one pair of chelsea boots atm i havent yet gone further with shoes vs sneakers. I was close to nabbing some GH Bass's before going up north but never got the budget right 😮💨 Preciate the vid as always dawg 🫡
Leather soles should never be rubbered over. The leather helps the shoe breathe and the soles are supposed to wear and toughen. Putting rubber over it looks terrible as well.
Yoo... Millennial here, and you get a sub for being one of the 1st younger gen, fashion channels that I've seen actually bring up Welts and Resole-ability. 👊👊👊
@@suprajuno I have a wide foot so went .5 down instead of the recommended 1 full size and that worked out - their comfortable just took me a couple wears to get used to it since I really only wore sneakers before that
#pvv i bought my first pair of loafers in 2022, but they got plataform heels. I don't know the exact model, but they are Steve Madden's. I got them at the time for 170 CA dollars (with taxes!), and they are lasting me well! they got a little bit of crease, and the sole of the shoes is starting to separate. But i love them, and I wore the hell out of them. I would go half a size down now, because after breaking them in they got much loser. But they are super comfortable, even with the plataform heels, and i've worn them out in the city, in festivals, concerts, etc.
Gucci for the average guys income means we wouldn’t be valuing our budget - and are probably buying them for others to notice if we’re being honest , which most the people we know could care less , and if they do, their shallow. Much better options for 2/3 the price - Bobbie’s for one has the same silhouette great leather , quality build - but it’s a loafer it’s meant to be worn casually for the most part - at least the Gucci silhouette ,and if you have the money to burn , hey enjoy the name brand !
Considering that Gucci do not produce shoes it is more wise to found out what factory in Italy actually make them, I am 99% confident that they produce almost similar shoe on same shoe last, but by under own brand name.
Putting the vibrams outsole is a super affordable way to protect the leather outsole from water/oils we may step into, this includes to toilet as well. And when it gets worn down, it’s a $50 thing as compared to a $150 and above resole Also, you get to protect the original leather outsole
i love this dude but i just need to say this, stop recommending adrian loafers bro if you included it in your previous video about things you regret buying
Managed to cop a brown JM Weston 180 loafer for only a $100 in a used marketplace, didn't know they go for like $800 in retail. It's like the best of the best loafers for me atm, the same seller has one with the black colorway as well and I'm looking to buy it from him also. Hopefully you can review the said loafer as well in the future, Drew!! Thank you so much! I think they only have stores in Japan and France tho.
Great overview! Shoemakers I suggest because they have loafers (made in the USA) in their catalog at various middle range prices includes: Allen Edmonds, Alden, Rancourt & Co., Yuketen, and Oat Street Bootmakers. All but the last shoemakers in this list include narrow to wider widths and come in a variety of leathers. For those seeking a leather that will stretch to conform to your feet, please consider Horween’s Cromexcel or suede leathers. Calf skin, corrected grain, or shell cordovan leathers are stiff and won’t really stretch as much. Edit: high quality shoes made of high quality leather benefits greatly from inserting wooden shoe trees after every wear to minimize creasing at the camp. I also strongly suggest grabbing a cream conditioner to ensure the leather remains supple and doesn’t dry out. Once leather dries it increases the risk of cracking where creases are naturally formed. Add wax after conditioning with the cream conditioner for extra shine.
#pvv thanks for the video the dr marteens are tuff at the beginning but feel like sneackers, I spent 2 years wearing them almost all, and the sole splits, G.h bass are comfy from the beginning but feel fragile lets see at the end, I’m interested by soloviere and Moria’s, well designed and the quality. But you’re weejuns is my top.
YES . Drew I just got my first salary job and it’s business casual . been lookin at loafers . This shit perfect timing !
P.S in case you see this 👍🏾 can you a do a video styling a big man , I’m 6’5 320, size 15 shoe( harder to find even in the loafers from this video) . I’m a Former offensive linemen. It would be super helpful bro as I grow my personal style and look fly in this office. I’m one of the younger ppl in the office and ima stand out regardless so might as well look good . I’d love any style tips, and just how would you style bigger bodies . In streetwear , business casual and whatever else u can ! Much love Drew 🙏🏾
congratz man
@@svngi thanks man 👍🏾
Hey it was nice meeting you!! I was the security guard at the hotel haha sorry for being awkward but man you're amazing! i've been subscribed to you on my personal account since you made the new balance 990v5 video ( also the first sneaker I've ever bought and I actually worn it to Disney base off of your recommendation haha ) also your q&a video you did awhile back really motivated me and resinated to keep pushing with my youtube channel ( this one ) it was such a pleasure and I have nothing but love and respect for you and your girlfriend!
Interesting list! I think it would be good to get your take on some mores classic brands like Alden, Edward Green, Church’s or Trickers which despite being cheaper than the Gucci are a step up in quality
Edward green might be even more expensive no? The rest will save you $200+ tho I think. I’d still love to see Drew check em out tho
I’m just now really dipping my toe into the world of loafers and got the Doc Adrien Loafers but I didn’t vibe with how shiny they were so I elected to get the vegan leather version bc they were less shiny and on sale at the time. Haven’t had them for too long but they’re starting to break in pretty decently but those first few wears were ROUGH. Overall happy with the purchase and loafers are def becoming a mainstay in my wardrobe going forward
Ive recently got a good pair of loafers and started wearing them with a casual outfit that i used to wear with sneakers, and damn how much better I feel in more solid shoes that make that sweet sound on the floor when you're walking! It really elevates your presence and how you feel.
Yo! Thanks for wearing white socks in the demos so we can see the details of the shoes easily! Speaking of that, I’d love a sock 🧦 video, too. I’m a fan of Filo Melange and Yahae. BOP 👊🏾
I love the dr martens. No walking in, good price, kinda comfy. I think I bought true to size or 1 down. An they are vegan friendly. So perfect shoe. ❤
Please review Jacques Soloviere! Their designs are sick, but I'm not sure if I can incorporate them into my wardrobe enough to justify the price
Drew saving the day.
My favorite loafers are from johnston Murphy's for the style and Allen Edmond's Verona 2 for the classic looks.
Interesting video and well put together as always. #PVV I own a number of loafers and was interested by your Gucci comments. I have owned maybe 3 pairs for maybe 10 years and I can confirm that they stand the test of time. You may want to add a Vibram sole to extend the life of the sole. My loafer collection includes Church’s, Bottega Veneta, JM Weston, Prada and I have just ordered some Eel skin loafers from The Row. Of all the pairs I own I would say the JM Weston pairs are the best from a perspective of quality, craftsmanship, style and durability. Their triple sole loafers are simply amazing if you want a heavier and more substantial pair.
What do you think albout the loafers from Zara?
Dont sleep on Allen Edmonds. I got a pair, gently used on Ebay for like $40 bucks. Very High Quality loafer.
Can u do one with loafers + cream & black socks too
You should have included the Grant Stone loafers. Great brand overall.
Gucci loafers are decent, but are worth about 400 bucks in reality.
To put things into perspective, I just bought a made to order pair of Carmina horsebit loafers, half alligator/half calf leather, and they cost me 770 bucks, including shoe trees and metal toe plates.
thank u, I actually really needed this vid. always wanted to get into loafers and it only makes sense givin my fav artist is Tyler the creator. wish my size was still available for his loafers
i got 2 pairs rn. morjas pennies (black) and lemaire centre seams (black) morjas are easier to wear for day to day but i find the pointy toe to be really uncomfortable sometimes. the lemaires are just such a sick shoe they go with everything and are so beautiful. like my older retired self fantasy shoe
Thank you man, needed this
Great video. Can you do a video on slipping them on. When I get loafers I want to make sure they slip on easy. Walk up and slip on hands free. No shoe horn either. If you could show slipping them on would help me decide which ones to buy. Many times i have items in my hands so I cant use them to get the shoes on. Thanks.
Watched this vid a few times now. kinda always come back to this one. but as for the #pvv same as you actually , doc marten made in England tassle loafers (btw those require no break in time whatsoever) then a pair of simple Sebago penny loafers, I love them. and just recently ordered a pair of the white and black GH bass loafters. loving me some loafers man
I feel like there’s some misrepresentation of leather bottom shoes here. I wore leather bottom Johnston and Murphy shoes every day during my sales job and now they are a buttery soft joy to wear. Whenever the wedding dance floor has me shuffling all night, I am unphased. We used to walk like 10 miles a day during that job on polished cement.
My favorite pair of loafers that I own are Alan Edmond brown tassel loafers. they just work for me ❤
PVV Here; i do, On march 2023 i buy myself a pair of GH Bass weejuns for my bday, Black shiny leather with white contrast stiching and lug sole. my first Non sneaker shoe in years and the most worn evver since i got it. i also sold a bunch of my jordans and other sneakers to buy more shoes, just got the timberland x clot boatshoe, a pair of Euro Hikers, Clarks wallabees and rn im saving/looking to buy a new loafer but on the higher end side ($300-600 range).
bro you are very cool please keep making videos I really like them I like your style
I'm generally not opposed to buying second hand, but I unfortunately don't have a common foot size which makes it nearly impossible for me to find any footwear used 😢
How can you go half a size down in Docs when they don't come in half sizes?
Sick video bro!
I got the black & white Cole Haan x Fragment Penny Loafers which is light but stiff and stumped on how to fit this in my wardrobe 😅
Picked up a brown suede tassel John Lobb loafer. Should of went down a half size. Do you recommend buying an insole to make it fit a bit more snug?
I’ve wanted the Gucci horsebit loafers for a few years now, just can’t spend that much on them. Also the acne studio loafers are fire (£500 ish)
I am dying to get morjas they are so beautiful but so expensive
Great video. I still wish you’d reviewed the Allen Edmond Verona II bit and the Johnston & Murphy Baldwin series. They feel like great dupes for the Guccis
Sirrrrrr we need a Black stock and Weber loafers review. Those are popular as well as the Beckett Simmons loafers review, pls we need your opinion 🙂
Quality depends on the construction and leather type. Your Adrian's hurt because it's a heavily corrected grain leather (plastic, acrylic coated) which does not give or stretch.
Not all CG leather are bad, as some vintage models of Allen Edmonds, Dexter, Sebago, Bass, in the 80s that use CG got softer over time and rarely cracked. But the same can not be said of today's CG.
The Adrian are also NOT GYW and the sole is instead vulcanised, or melted onto the upper. It's likely not worth a resole.
Your Morjas are the best quality overall in your collection! I'd recommend Alden, JM Weston, Gaziano & Girling, Edward Green, Crockett & Jones, TLB, Carmina, Meermin, just to name a few fantastic shoemakers I've personally had experience with.
Though I'm biased towards my USA made Alden's, my favourite model is their low-vamp full-strap penny. I have also have two Alden tassels too. Meermin is a great beginner brand at $200 for GYW footwear!
Acne and our legacy make insane loafers and derbys the best tbh
But the goat loafer is the prada loafer in my eyes
Nice Drew! Maybe do moccasins next?
Any advice on socks with loafers? Where are your fav socks from?
What wide/chunky loafer would you recommend that looks good on size 13 feet? I tried the Weejuns n they made my feet look like a pilgrims 💀
Doucal’s make some buttery leather loafers that I love, as does D&G whose cushioning make for top class comfort. #VVD
Oh, in the Gucci Horsebit tier is also John Lobb, Loro Piana, Crockett&Jones.. but the price point is also not justifiable IMHO
Hey Drew,
First off, LOVE the video!
The Brandy Melville documentary about fast fashion hit this week and theres a lot of fashion youtubes giving their takes on it. Id be interested to know, have you seen the documentary? Why or why not? And if you have, what did you think?
So for the Morjas, you needed to size down 0.5 AND add an insert for them to fit? Should I size a full size down instead then?
B&W with the vibram outsole
Drew can you link the foam/runners insert you talked about putting into your morjas loafers??
Oh great, sneakerheads are about to ruin loafers too
Cant wait to pay 900 for loafers because a youtuber said theyre iconic.
Thank you drew, your prescence is appreciated in the comunity, we all love resellers and youtubers.
I'm currently looking for a pair of loafers but i can't find my sizing needs met anywhere. I need a 38 to 37 in order not to slip out, but they also need tpo be wider (regular imo, most are super slim)
Drew are you aware of Yuketen shoes?...
You should check out duke and Dexter. I prefer to GH bass
Could you take a look at Allen Edmonds loafers, especially the Newman? A brand that still makes (some) of their loafers in America, and they're relatively affordable. There's not many reviews on RUclips for them. Appreciate it bro
i just bought some newman loafers its my first pair iv only worn them around the crib to start breaking them in but they are fire. got them on sale too
@@Kev-1k sick, which colour? I love the antique bronze ones
Have you heard of a brand titled Duke&Dexter they offer a wide selection of loafers, would love for you to check them out.
I'm ahead of the game, I got my 1st pair of loafers in quite sometime in the summer of 2022.
Tlb Mallorca and Carmina both have a horsebit style loafer for a lot cheaper. Shoe nerds have argued that they are higher quality than the Gucci for cheaper
There is no comparison. Buy shoes from a shoe company. TLB and Carmina are 1000 tines better! Goodyear welted shoes.
bally makes the best loafers overall
My friend you have got to branch out on your pants. Ntm baggy bottoms w classic loafers looks so off. Streamlined shoe needs slimmer pants.
hey, what would you say is more easy to style brow or black loafers?
Solovair Tassel Loafers owner here. I'm wearing 'em TTS with insoles #pvv
The Doc. Martens Adrian loafers never fit me.
I tried each possible size that would fit too…
In my shoe-pilled loafmaxxing era
Lol I'm not dropping a grand on a pair of shoes either. I have 2 Salvatore Ferragamos I got second hand barely used for under $100 ea. The soles are fine on them. I got a pair of gucci secondhand n had them resoled $225 total. Buying new about my top I'd be willing to spend is $300. Got a pair of Rancourts made to order prepurchased for $185. Also gota suede pair GH Bass and Becket Simmonons who totally more than any other Co fully copy gucci bit loafers look lol. Next pair I want rubber sole and am thinking of a pair I like the look of that Coach makes for men. Only Co I've not been a fan of even though well made is Allen Edmonds because their sizing is weird. An E in other brands is wide and I couldn't even get my foot in an E. Got second pair triple E and they're way too wide. Most of my shoes are a D with some being a E so theirs are weirdly sized.
So much creases in this video 😂 looks like you put your loafers 👞 in to work
#PVV Thank you for the video just bought my first loafers 2 weeks ago was for 50$. I went cheap so I don’t regret it if I haven’t liked it on my style
And tbh I like the style so much so l am planning for a real loafers next 😊
what if i have really really big feet and can never find fashionable shoes
I was just about to buy the GH Bass lug suede loafers but they sold out :'(
Just bought the Adrians yesterday for my graduation lol
#pvv, I don't own any, but I've been trying to get into them! This video was perfect for things to look for (the only cool brand I've seen before this was Blackstock and Webber)
Even if dr marten claims they are goodyear welted, they really are not, they are thermo fused which takes away all the properties that come with a standard gyw. So there is no point in mentioning the gyw imo
#pvv I bought the docs Adrian loafers secondhand years ago. Had no struggle at all with breaking them in. Probably the previous owner helped me out there a lot.
Bought the classic GH Bass ones the other day as a gift as I completed my training being a special education teacher.
Having bit of a hard time breaking them in tbh. Any suggestion how to fasten the process? :)
I love the look of the adrian loafers and wear them alot but they’re so uncomfortable and don’t break in.
I had better luck breaking in Solovair’s tassel loafers. I’d rec that for the same look as the Adrian’s
@@MB9198-q8b idk they just don’t look the same for me
@@IMBboyPREDATOR Yeah it’s not as chunky as the Docs. One alternative I have in mind would be “the Clasico” by B&W. I feel they have a similar shape, but more comfortable and minus the yellow stitching. Except it’s more than double the cost, I know part of what makes Doc Martens attractive is their lower price.
#pvv i have had the paraboot Micheal in a little while, and been looking for some loafers. Might be the G.H Bass & Co🤩
#pvv Greats Penny loafer for $150. I got the green ones a while ago but they still hold up. I'm looking to upgrade mine but yeah they're pretty damn good for the price.
#pvv I have three. Crockett Jones Harvard model in brown suede, Carmina blaked stitched in snuff and tlb Mallorca in black grain. All of them go well with a raw denim or wool trousers and chinos
cole haan with a lug sole was my first. loved those. could wer all day. then karl lagerfield most recently. they are nicer and look better. quality is up there too. #PVV
No Blackstock & Weber tho!?
Drew what it do comin' THRUUUU
Lowkey been wanting loafers for a minute this is such a clutch vid due tysm 💛
#PVV nah i ain't got none, i have sneakers and one pair of chelsea boots atm i havent yet gone further with shoes vs sneakers. I was close to nabbing some GH Bass's before going up north but never got the budget right 😮💨
Preciate the vid as always dawg 🫡
Awesome video and yes I own a pair of #allenedmonds loafers thanks for sharing!
Don't try to wear the G.H. Bass loafers in the rain as the construction of the loafer will have you with two wet feet. They are "fair weather" only.
No black stock n Webber loafers come on man I am kinda disappointed
#pvv yesss, jeffrey campbell❤
Wore my dr marten loafers for the first time at school, my heels started bleeding
#pvv Yes i own Dr.Martens Adrian loafers
So they’re not PRADAS…??!!!!! Dang it
The Adrian loafers are super uncomfortable most uncomfortable thing I have ever adorned
i need loafer..please gift for me...please...please....
i wear uk10...
Leather soles should never be rubbered over. The leather helps the shoe breathe and the soles are supposed to wear and toughen. Putting rubber over it looks terrible as well.
Sebago loafers. get you some
Yoo... Millennial here, and you get a sub for being one of the 1st younger gen, fashion channels that I've seen actually bring up Welts and Resole-ability. 👊👊👊
I wear blacktock and weber lug sole loafers - those are real good for my style
are they comfortable? hows the sizing?
@@suprajuno I have a wide foot so went .5 down instead of the recommended 1 full size and that worked out - their comfortable just took me a couple wears to get used to it since I really only wore sneakers before that
#pvv i bought my first pair of loafers in 2022, but they got plataform heels. I don't know the exact model, but they are Steve Madden's. I got them at the time for 170 CA dollars (with taxes!), and they are lasting me well! they got a little bit of crease, and the sole of the shoes is starting to separate. But i love them, and I wore the hell out of them. I would go half a size down now, because after breaking them in they got much loser. But they are super comfortable, even with the plataform heels, and i've worn them out in the city, in festivals, concerts, etc.
Gucci for the average guys income means we wouldn’t be valuing our budget - and are probably buying them for others to notice if we’re being honest , which most the people we know could care less , and if they do, their shallow. Much better options for 2/3 the price - Bobbie’s for one has the same silhouette great leather , quality build - but it’s a loafer it’s meant to be worn casually for the most part - at least the Gucci silhouette ,and if you have the money to burn , hey enjoy the name brand !
Considering that Gucci do not produce shoes it is more wise to found out what factory in Italy actually make them, I am 99% confident that they produce almost similar shoe on same shoe last, but by under own brand name.
Putting the vibrams outsole is a super affordable way to protect the leather outsole from water/oils we may step into, this includes to toilet as well.
And when it gets worn down, it’s a $50 thing as compared to a $150 and above resole
Also, you get to protect the original leather outsole
i love this dude but i just need to say this, stop recommending adrian loafers bro if you included it in your previous video about things you regret buying
Managed to cop a brown JM Weston 180 loafer for only a $100 in a used marketplace, didn't know they go for like $800 in retail. It's like the best of the best loafers for me atm, the same seller has one with the black colorway as well and I'm looking to buy it from him also.
Hopefully you can review the said loafer as well in the future, Drew!! Thank you so much! I think they only have stores in Japan and France tho.
Missing a whole price class: brunello, LP, Zena, etc.
Great overview! Shoemakers I suggest because they have loafers (made in the USA) in their catalog at various middle range prices includes: Allen Edmonds, Alden, Rancourt & Co., Yuketen, and Oat Street Bootmakers. All but the last shoemakers in this list include narrow to wider widths and come in a variety of leathers. For those seeking a leather that will stretch to conform to your feet, please consider Horween’s Cromexcel or suede leathers. Calf skin, corrected grain, or shell cordovan leathers are stiff and won’t really stretch as much.
Edit: high quality shoes made of high quality leather benefits greatly from inserting wooden shoe trees after every wear to minimize creasing at the camp. I also strongly suggest grabbing a cream conditioner to ensure the leather remains supple and doesn’t dry out. Once leather dries it increases the risk of cracking where creases are naturally formed. Add wax after conditioning with the cream conditioner for extra shine.
solovairs are better than docs in every aspect. don’t waste your money on docs.
💯 agreed
yep best loafer ever
Magnanni has always been my preferred brand for men's loafers. They can be expensive retail but I have found some great deals on eBay for them.
#pvv thanks for the video the dr marteens are tuff at the beginning but feel like sneackers, I spent 2 years wearing them almost all, and the sole splits, G.h bass are comfy from the beginning but feel fragile lets see at the end, I’m interested by soloviere and Moria’s, well designed and the quality. But you’re weejuns is my top.
I would never send 900 for loafers. Unless it’s made from the ass end section of a cow it’s not worth it
Me who will never spend more than $50 for loafers watching this for no reason: ...
PVV: G.H.BASS x Maharishi Larson Penny Loafers
Wine Embossed Leather
i just bought some second hand sebago boatshoes on trendsales for 20 dollars... high quality and barely worn. Thats value for me :)