Italian loafers..which ones and why?

[swils8610]

Been thinking of adding a pair of Italian loafers to my collection. I've read lots here about Gucci, Prada, Ferragamo etc. Which are best? Which are glued on vs stitched on soles? Post pics!! Thanks.

[locutus49]

I only wear Gucci. They seem to fit me best. I like the loafers with vibram soles but they stopped making them. Anyway, I recommend trying a pair of Gucci.

[nick c]

I like Gucci too^^

[andromeda160]

My nicest pair is a pair of Brunomagli's. I love the leather quality, soles are stitched in. IF money weren't an object I'd have a nice pair of ferragamos. They were right around $1200 when I tried them on. I also tried on a pair of Gucci snakeskin driving shoes, but really wasn't as impressed in person as I was when I first saw them online.

[BigJoe]

Originally Posted by andromeda160

My nicest pair is a pair of Brunomagli's.

+1 They are so comfy that I have worn them way past their normal useful life. Even so with a good polish up they still look good enough to wear to work.

[swils8610]

Driving loafers anyone?

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by swils8610

Driving loafers anyone?

I have 2 pairs of drivers - neither from an Italian brand but both were made in italy

Bought a pair of C&J drivers in summer 2014.. cost about 300 usd at their nyc store. not typical C&J quality but good for the price point

Received an LV gift card for christmas and used it recently on a pair of drivers called Racetrack Moccasins. the quality is surprisingly very good. I like them a lot.

[UNLVino]

I am a fan of Ferragamo - their leather is better in my opinion. I posted pics in another thread

Edit to answer a question - Leather / stitched soles for dress shoes - I have a pair over 15 years old resoled twice (cannot resole glued soles) - for drivers / casual / moccasins - glued is fine IMHO.

edit again to add - Shoe Trees are your friend, NEVER - EVER - NEVER wear same shoes two days in a row - let them rest - in what - oh yeah SHOE TREES.

[Jcgul]

I have 2 pairs of ferragamos and love them. Actually sprinted some serious distances through airports wearing them with no socks. I'm impressed how they've held up.

[UNLVino]

Originally Posted by Jcgul

I have 2 pairs of ferragamos and love them. Actually sprinted some serious distances through airports wearing them with no socks. I'm impressed how they've held up.

[GB-man]

Mine are not Italian, Allen Edmonds. Not too shabby. I've been thinking of adding a pair of tods or farragamos.

[swils8610]

I've been wearing Allen Edmonds for years and have a dozen or so pairs. Was looking to add some Italian loafers or drivers for wearing with jeans and casual wear. Anyone have AE Italian loafers?

[RHIII]

Ferragamos for me...great quality, and just about any style and color you can imagine!

[charger]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Ferragamos for me...great quality, and just about any style and color you can imagine!

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[rr-nyc]

Of the three brands you listed, I would choose Farragamo. They have always been shoemakers while the others started out in bags and luggage.

To answer your other question about glued or stitched soles - if they have a man made sole, they are almost certainly glued on.

[UNLVino]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Of the three brands you listed, I would choose Farragamo. They have always been shoemakers while the others started out in bags and luggage.

To answer your other question about glued or stitched soles - if they have a man made sole, they are almost certainly glued on.

[Alexwwjd]

I have several pairs of Salvatore Ferragamo and I do recommend it.They are super nice looking shoes, they seem to last long but they are not that comfortable. My Johnston and Murphy are much more comfortable.


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[Wesley Crusher]

With a lot of the Italian shoe companies, I think you're paying for the name more than anything else. I'm not sure about Gucci and Prada, but I know Ferragamo's top of the line shoes are made very well. Of course, the price is in the stratosphere.

I'd stick with real shoe makers. AE, Alden, Edward Green, C&J, Carmina, etc...

[TheBluePrince]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

With a lot of the Italian shoe companies, I think you're paying for the name more than anything else. I'm not sure about Gucci and Prada, but I know Ferragamo's top of the line shoes are made very well. Of course, the price is in the stratosphere.

I'd stick with real shoe makers. AE, Alden, Edward Green, C&J, Carmina, etc...

This, although Tods are better then both Gucci and Prada.

[allprettythings]

My husband loves Tod loafers, I'm a Gucci girl.

[smak]

i have found almost all of them are.. but the french are much worse :)

[pacific17]

I would vote for Ferragamo.

[TheMethod]

Ferragamo is my favorite and Gucci a close second.

[.db]

Gucci Roos… because the almond toe is the classic loafer shape.

[ColRam425]

Lucchese has a few Italian-made loafers.

[Kingair]

Tod's it is ;)

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[HL65]

Have been wearing both Ferragamo and Gucci for years and they look great, feel great and are high quality!

[Racerdj]

I just bought a pair of Monte Rosso loafers with their man-made sole for wet weather wear. They are very comfortable day one. I have 2 pair of Allen Edmonds inbound.

[locutus49]

When you talk about Gucci and Ferragamo and Tods, it really depends on which shoe last (shape) fits you best.

[mjclark32]

Bought ferragamo parigi's first, then got my first pair of Gucci loafers, that turned into getting Gucci drivers. I now have three pairs of Gucci drivers. Obviously I prefer Gucci, just seem to fit my foot better.
Below is a picture of the ferragamo's and two of the guccis

I have another pair that I leave in my club locker, will take a pic when I go to gym soon.

A couple of the loafers, non drivers. I don't dress up too often so drivers are my go to.



Here are other Gucci drivers: