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The 23 Best Loafers for Men, According to Style Experts
Say hello to the most versatile shoe in your closet.
LOAFERS ARE the most versatile "outside" shoes to sport in warmer weather. Offering the casual comfort of slippers and the formal sophistication of tuxedo shoes, loafers for men are slip-on shoes suitable for a wide range of occasions and a classic that’ll never go out of style.
The best loafers for men should be able to do it all and provide endless styling possibilities. In fact, Nordstrom Men’s Fashion Director, Jian DeLeon, says he wears loafers like minimal sneakers. "They can go with anything from jeans to a suit, and even can smarten up a casual shorts look." Yeah, that's the versatile prowess of loafers. And because the best loafers for men come in a variety of styles—from driving shoes to dressy tassel style to classic penny loafers—there definitely is one pair out there that best suits you.
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The best loafers for men should also be made for walking and standing, so we've spoken to a panel of experts and done extensive testing on over 50 loafers ourselves to bring you the 23 best loafers for men below that combine style and comfort.
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Maverick Li is the Style & Commerce Editor of Men’s Health, where he covers clothing, footwear, watches, and grooming. He was previously the Assistant Commerce Editor at Esquire.
As Men's Health's Deputy Editor, Commerce, Christian Gollayan oversees all shopping content on menshealth.com. He relocated back to New York by way of Portland, where he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian's work has also been featured in InStyle, Food & Wine, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.
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