Few footwear styles are more versatile—and essential—than the humble loafer. The silhouette may ebb in and out of the trend cycle, but loafers, which became commercially popularized in the 1930s, will always be classic. They’re as easy and chic to wear with jeans as they are with a sharp suit or mini skirt. And for fall 2024, loafers made appearances on the runways in a variety of covetable iterations. At Bally, the boat-shoe-loafer hybrid continued its dominance, while slipper styles reigned at Toteme and the Row. Meanwhile, Khaite, Miu Miu, and Tod’s rugged suede was a top texture for loafers (and beyond). If you’re looking for your perfect pair, or another style to add to your collection, shop our edit of the best fall loafers, below.
Classic Black
You can’t go wrong with any of these sleek shapes, but there are subtle nuances between each pair. Celine’s version, for instance, bears the classic ruching around the toe, while Le Monde Béryl’s take falls somewhere in between loafer and ballet flat.
Pembrey W leather loafers
Church’s –
The Penny Loafer
Everlane –
Luco Loafer
Celine –
Leather Loafers
Mango –
Black Soft Loafers
Le Monde Beryl –
Black Luca Loafers
Dear Frances –
Rugged Suede
Come fall, you’re going to be living in a pair of cozy but chic suede loafters. We love Hereu’s version, which takes its cue from the Mary Jane.
Alessio Loafers
Khaite –
Oscar Loafers
Aeyde –
Mocassin Loafers
Tod’s –
Alber Loafers
Hereu –
Faded Suede Loafers
Miu Miu –
Airola Suede Penny Loafers
ATP Atelier –
True Prep
If you’re leaning into your inner Elle Woods at Harvard Law School (what, like it’s hard?), consider J.Crew’s tasseled style. And no conversation about loafers is complete without mention of G.H. Bass’s classic Weejun.
Pathy Leather Loafers
Bally –
x G.H.BASS Whitney Weejuns® Loafers
Madewell –
Split Suede Deck Shoes
Massimo Dutti –
Maison Tassel Loafers
J.Crew –
Penny Tassel Leather Loafers
Veronica Beard –
Kyla Boat Shoe
Reformation –
Thick Soled
Lug soles have been everywhere this season, and the loafer is now getting in on the chunky trend. For a little extra drama (and height), check out Loewe’s penny loafer.
Horsebit-embellished loafers
Gucci –
Chunky Square-Toe Loafers
Cos –
Blaze Casual Penny Loafers
Loewe –
Chocolate Brushed Leather Loafers
Prada –
Clem 2.0 Mocassins
A.P.C. –
Haddock Loafers
Bottega Veneta –
Slipper Style
These slimmer silhouettes would work well with a baggy, barrel-leg jean—but they’re just as appropriate with a pencil skirt for the office.
The Piped wool and cashmere-blend felt loafers
Toteme –
Mabel Suede Loafers
The Row –
Leather Slippers
Lemaire –
Scivolo Loafers
Marsèll –
Classic Slip-On Loafers
Wales Bonner –
Becks leather loafers
Staud –
Color and Texture
If you’re looking to branch way out from the typical loafter look, Proenza Schouler’s gilded pair might be just the ticket.
Pierre Loafers
Gabriela Hearst –
Leather Loafers
Dries Van Noten –
Park Metallic Leather Loafers
Proenza Schouler –
Danielle Loafers
Emme Parsons –
67 Ruched Loafers
Legres –
Le Loafer
Saint Laurent –