$900 Gucci vs $200 Weejuns - The Best Loafers for Every Budget | GQ

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2025
  • GQ editors Avidan, Yang-Yi and Gerald are here to recommend loafers for every budget. From the classic Weejuns penny loafer to the 1953 Horsebit Gucci loafer, the team takes us through a wide range of loafers in this episode of GQ Recommends.
    Director: Arielle Neblett
    Producer: Camille Ramos
    Director of Photography: Brad Wickham
    Cam Op: Alfonso
    Audio: Sean Paulsen
    Production Assistant: Shenelle Jones
    Production Manager: James Pipitone
    Line Producer: Jen Santos
    Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
    Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
    Associate Director of Post: Jarrod Bruner
    Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
    Editor: Marcus Niehaus
    Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
    Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
    Talent: Avidan Grossman, Yang-Yi Go, and Gerald Ortiz
    Budget
    G.H. Bass & Co. Weejuns "Larson" leather loafers bit.ly/44qlhZ0
    Solovair hi-shine tassel loafers bit.ly/3LxUxx4
    Sebago "Dan" loafers bit.ly/3APgdQq
    Mid-Range
    Blackstock & Weber "Mason" horsebit loafers bit.ly/44trOCs
    Morjas penny loafers bit.ly/44viLAL
    Meermin "Alicante" loafers bit.ly/3HBLDxF
    Splurge
    Gucci 1953 horsebit loafers bit.ly/3LUkJmU
    John Lobb "Lopez" loafers bit.ly/3LzBuT0
    Belgian Shoes "Mr. Casual" loafers bit.ly/3LSYGNx
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  • @maxxylander
    @maxxylander Год назад +38

    GQ Recommends is almost making it worth subscribing to GQ channel agian.

  • @nick177th
    @nick177th Год назад +253

    Respectfully, I disagree with the Gucci loafers at $900. You can get MUCH better loafers at that price point than a Gucci loafer.

    • @yay842
      @yay842 Год назад +44

      Yeah, they're just the typical LA / Cali clowns that think expensive = style.

    • @aijofqiouasfjhioasfjak
      @aijofqiouasfjhioasfjak Год назад +8

      Such as?

    • @MunworthCrowell
      @MunworthCrowell Год назад +8

      when gucci did like 25 different versions of the horsebit loafer in 2013 (the loafer's 60th birthday), i bought a few pairs at around $530 apiece, which felt like fair value for an extremely iconic designer shoe. honestly I think they only charge so much more now bc they can, since the brand became so hot under alessandro michele. while i completely agree that they're overpriced now, personally i wouldn't want any other horsebit loafer (with all due respect to ferragamo, carmina, et al). i've since bought several more pairs secondhand in very nice shape for $250 or less and i highly recommend going that route

    • @newsdirect8528
      @newsdirect8528 Год назад +2

      Why are we thinkihg alike ? The gucci loafers is over rated

    • @Ryannn108
      @Ryannn108 Год назад +11

      @@aijofqiouasfjhioasfjak edward green, crockett & jones, tlb mallorca

  • @cheesychester9647
    @cheesychester9647 Год назад +12

    Just purchased my first pair last week, Allen Edmonds Randolphs

  • @nickgee7291
    @nickgee7291 Год назад +18

    weejuns all the way! the black model and the burgundy model are my favorite. works dressed up or casually. Also Gucci did invent the horsebit loafer.

    • @patsparks8731
      @patsparks8731 6 месяцев назад

      I was surprised not to see a single pair featured in Oxblood. Bass Weejuns are classics….but I actually enjoy most of the versions they’ve mentioned here. It shows how many different styles that are available for many different looks. Bass to Gucci and all the ones in between.

  • @philragu5298
    @philragu5298 Год назад +15

    My Santoni penny loafers were a little more than the Gucci's but so comfortable I'd never trade them up.

    • @jacobbwalters8133
      @jacobbwalters8133 Год назад

      I love my Santonis!

    • @brianblueskye9715
      @brianblueskye9715 10 месяцев назад

      Santoni is great quality. Would love to have a pair, might have to upgrade soon

  • @jadktimeless2831
    @jadktimeless2831 Год назад +4

    Loafer 180 By JM Weston Made In France Created In 1946 Is The Best And The Brand Exist Since 1891.

  • @bernandinocamilo1946
    @bernandinocamilo1946 Год назад +4

    Great for spring

  • @johnfarel3152
    @johnfarel3152 5 месяцев назад +1

    Oak street bookmakers makes a great loafer in the 200-400 range. Made in USA, hand stitched

  • @mpm8980
    @mpm8980 Год назад +6

    Please make more videos like this.

  • @iLucianDiaconescu
    @iLucianDiaconescu Год назад +8

    I do recommend Velasca Milano. Probably one of the best brands for shoes that won’t break the bank.

    • @frankbradford2180
      @frankbradford2180 Год назад

      Yeah, i bought a pair about 6 years ago. Still looking pretty new

  • @sophiaisabelle027
    @sophiaisabelle027 Год назад +9

    Loafers sure are comfortable. You can wear whatever you want with them.

  • @pedrogarzon12
    @pedrogarzon12 Год назад +9

    Blackstock and Weber is great! I have two. I think the horsebit in black leather with the Vibram sole is a better alternative to th Gucci black horesbit

  • @Uplandgrooming
    @Uplandgrooming Год назад +8

    Got some two tone GH Basses yesterday! Absolutely love them

  • @jrtony12345678
    @jrtony12345678 Год назад +3

    Need more of this

  • @fastroop
    @fastroop Год назад +55

    I swore Gucci invented the horsebit loafer. Gucci originally made horse saddles, so the shoe paid homage to the designer’s early days.

    • @hugogarcia108
      @hugogarcia108 Год назад +5

      Interesting fact if that's legit...too lazy to check.....but I'll still tell people😂😅

    • @ikhsanstbd
      @ikhsanstbd Год назад

      ⁠@@hugogarcia108it is. It was confirmed on Gentlemen Gazzette video about Gucci Loafers

  • @FashinisFun
    @FashinisFun Год назад +6

    I love these videos. The comedic value of these three clowns never fails.

  • @felixtang2574
    @felixtang2574 Год назад +1

    John Lobb Paris is under Hermes, while John Lobb England is separate and mainly concentrate on bespoke.

  • @advithvashist9889
    @advithvashist9889 Год назад +1

    FIRE SERIES

  • @carljohnespadilla7290
    @carljohnespadilla7290 Год назад +9

    i really love the silhouette of G.H bass co loafers but the only issue i have with them, is that when the outsoles becoming beat up. you can’t wear them when it raining. the waters would really go inside of your feet. worst part is that their insoles leaves a stains to you feet especially if you’re wearing socks.

  • @jameschattock6271
    @jameschattock6271 Год назад +30

    As a Brit, hearing Americans try to pronounce Northamptonshire is very amusing.

    • @pallasathena1555
      @pallasathena1555 10 месяцев назад +2

      And yet “New Hampshire” is universally pronounced so perfectly

  • @chlsaust9018
    @chlsaust9018 Год назад +3

    WEEJUNS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN EXCELLENT. BEGAN WEARING THEM IN HIGH SCHOOL 1979. GUCCI LOAFERS (THE OLDER ONES) WERE COMFORTABLE THE NEW ONES NOT SO MUCH. VUITTON LOAFERS ARE THE BEST

  • @1kontrabida
    @1kontrabida 4 месяца назад

    I would probably put Berluti Lorenzo, John lobb and Tom Ford as my top 3.

  • @107jdg
    @107jdg 9 месяцев назад

    Beckett Simenon is the best value. I love them

  • @GK-eo7io
    @GK-eo7io Год назад +5

    No Alden???!

  • @Salacaster
    @Salacaster Год назад +2

    I would add grant stone to the mid tier list

  • @awakeningwolf
    @awakeningwolf Год назад

    Meermin is top notch to its price. I have a brogue pair since 2016

  • @bletwort2920
    @bletwort2920 Год назад +44

    Is it common to spend $200+ for shoes?

    • @Bellroysg
      @Bellroysg Год назад +15

      Sure

    • @b3z3jm3nny
      @b3z3jm3nny Год назад +74

      It’s cheaper to pay $200 once than $50 five times for shoes which wear out

    • @djhungzilla
      @djhungzilla Год назад +2

      Lol seriously?

    • @Skinneypete69
      @Skinneypete69 Год назад

      3 pairs over 1k, 2 pairs 700… etc

    • @VagaBohn
      @VagaBohn Год назад +10

      No. Save and invest your money. Don’t buy into this.

  • @awakeningwolf
    @awakeningwolf Год назад

    splurge addition on list: Loro Piana

  • @Dappertrucker
    @Dappertrucker 6 месяцев назад

    Morajas. I been looking at the upper pumps formal white tie dress shoes

  • @TinsTins
    @TinsTins Год назад +2

    Anybody know the overshirt that Gerald is wearing?

    • @GQVideos
      @GQVideos  Год назад +1

      Vintage Armani 🙂 www.gq.com/story/vintage-armani-looks-so-cool

  • @yamagvchi
    @yamagvchi Год назад

    nice to see solovair getting some attention (I mean not really, but also yes)

  • @Cosibonito
    @Cosibonito 5 месяцев назад

    blackstock and weber is the perfect solution if you want gucci loafers but don’t wanna pay almost 1k

  • @judbengana7335
    @judbengana7335 Год назад +1

    loaffers video without speaking about the iconic jm weston 180 loaffer such a shame

  • @GottaCatchEmAll
    @GottaCatchEmAll Год назад

    They look comfy.

  • @dpayzant
    @dpayzant Год назад

    What is that great coat the Yang-Yi Goh is wearing?

  • @jaykim223
    @jaykim223 Год назад +1

    @Gerald: Did you do anything to make the Blackstock & Weber more comfortable? I have a pair that I found super uncomfortable because there is no full insole - if I insert an insole, they're too small.

    • @GQVideos
      @GQVideos  Год назад +3

      My pair of B&Ws were fortunately very comfy straight from the jump (helps that I accidentally ordered a half size too large lol). But! When shoes are a bit too tight, check out this article I wrote on breaking in leather shoes. Hopefully that helps you to stretch out the shoe a little bit to accommodate insoles! www.gq.com/story/how-to-break-in-leather-shoes - Gerald

  • @youtube-creator
    @youtube-creator Год назад +1

    What pair of loafers Avidan wears in this video?

  • @rolling20deep
    @rolling20deep Год назад

    Can attest to the Sebago joints being on sale. I got my pair for $80 New Zealand Dollars which is hella cheap. Maybe around $50USD.

  • @ThatsMamba24
    @ThatsMamba24 Год назад +3

    No mention of Carmina?

    • @giants4105
      @giants4105 2 месяца назад +1

      Exactly. You have to be knowledgeable to know about Carmina.

  • @zachvryw
    @zachvryw Год назад

    ID on trousers 1:38?

  • @kearrabrantley1175
    @kearrabrantley1175 Год назад

    I remember the penny loafers. People use to actually put pennies in them.😊😊😊

  • @tobby2927
    @tobby2927 Год назад +3

    talking about loafers but not mention jm weston/alden...

  • @Say2Cups
    @Say2Cups Год назад +1

    Gucci loafers so fire

  • @ricksimpson1991
    @ricksimpson1991 Год назад +1

    What’s that jacket Yang-Yi is wearing??

    • @treylowery4401
      @treylowery4401 Год назад +1

      SEVERED CIRCLES CHORE JACKET BUT IT SOLD OUT SO QUICK!

  • @ricardoeugenecampher2248
    @ricardoeugenecampher2248 3 месяца назад

    Duke and Dexter for the win

  • @rethinkcps2116
    @rethinkcps2116 Год назад +1

    Why so many black loafers? Isn't oxblood a more popular colorway for men's loafers?
    😮‍💨

  • @barselino9877
    @barselino9877 Год назад

    no alden lhs?

  • @joshjeon1696
    @joshjeon1696 Год назад

    Now one for derbies please :)

  • @abghytdvjufv
    @abghytdvjufv Год назад

    aint no way they didnt mention loake in this video

  • @Dill_dough20
    @Dill_dough20 Год назад +2

    Skating in loafers?

  • @GDSamo
    @GDSamo Год назад

    what shirt is Gerald wearing here?

  • @saisamsuri
    @saisamsuri Год назад

    Kinda feeling the Sebagos, ngl

  • @bboingee
    @bboingee Год назад +10

    No Ferragamo??

  • @weez231
    @weez231 Год назад +1

    Any Japanese made loafer over that Gucci one for the price point

  • @crucify40
    @crucify40 7 месяцев назад

    No Grant Stone?

  • @markforsell494
    @markforsell494 Месяц назад

    I watched a shoe maker on line , He said Guccis are not worth the money!!

  • @terryconeby6300
    @terryconeby6300 Год назад

    Morjas are delicious.

  • @timothywang2121
    @timothywang2121 Месяц назад +1

    Sebago suckss cuz they don’t have half sizes 🥴

  • @brucesono4120
    @brucesono4120 Год назад

    id on dude's worker jacket?

  • @masonmarcobello3164
    @masonmarcobello3164 8 месяцев назад +1

    lol no Ferragamo on the list… for shame.

    • @kmalls8041
      @kmalls8041 6 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed!, luv my Ferragamo's

  • @Michaellinnn
    @Michaellinnn Год назад

    I feel like most people just want the brands even the quality is really bad the Gucci loafers are not it

  • @justineatsramen
    @justineatsramen Год назад

    anyone own and love the our legacy commando version?

  • @ericfraga1779
    @ericfraga1779 Год назад +3

    I’m sorry but for GQ editors these dudes have no swagger

    • @mcsc730
      @mcsc730 Год назад

      You have to remember they are working a typical minimum wage/salary job…just at GQ 😂 it doesn’t guarantee swagger.

    • @ericfraga1779
      @ericfraga1779 Год назад +1

      @@mcsc730 you don’t have to make great money to have great style

  • @FashionableFather
    @FashionableFather Год назад

    Belgian!!!!!

  • @Headless_Ned_18
    @Headless_Ned_18 Год назад

    No thanks. I prefer shoes that don't wreck my feet

  • @ap6160
    @ap6160 Год назад +8

    I swear these are the most un-stylish GQ editors ever

  • @prettyfeliciathedog
    @prettyfeliciathedog Год назад

    How about ald loafers?

  • @InfamousGFox
    @InfamousGFox Год назад +1

    Gucci? Really? Nope.

  • @Alice-pc5lp
    @Alice-pc5lp Год назад +1

    Gucci shoes as low as $50 at BabaReplica

  • @Wolverine1987
    @Wolverine1987 Год назад

    Shoes like these make men soft 😅

  • @jamesdeen3079
    @jamesdeen3079 Год назад +4

    Gerald has no culture. Over here many of us wear loafers without socks. Europeans have more style than Americans and the Chinese

    • @ABC-sz7rd
      @ABC-sz7rd Год назад

      no, they really don’t have more style. and stop being r@c!$t.. w3!rd0.

    • @CoolChevere
      @CoolChevere Год назад

      I wear no show socks. Has same effect.

  • @KlausKokholmPetersen
    @KlausKokholmPetersen 7 месяцев назад

    How to ruin every outfit: wear loafers

  • @Xirpzy
    @Xirpzy Год назад +2

    I prefer my nike pegasus runners and cost less than 200. I realize fashion is more important to some.

    • @r.sakarollsafe1285
      @r.sakarollsafe1285 Год назад +3

      bruhh.. I prefer just to use flip flop which cost $5, but sometimes you got to wear something nice when going out with girls. I guess you don't

  • @paigewillow8768
    @paigewillow8768 Год назад +1

    The gucci loafer is the worst looking one.

    • @guillermocas2877
      @guillermocas2877 Год назад +2

      Heavy disagreement. And I don’t like the brand. It’s iconic silhouette for a reason

  • @robeperez8626
    @robeperez8626 Год назад

    Loafers in black does not go well with smart casual or casual clothes pairing. In fact true fashionistas don’t like them in black as they cannot either go casual or formal. These guys are clueless.

  • @esmesm143
    @esmesm143 Год назад

    the last two hacks looked great!! 👍🏼🫶🏼🤗