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  • I’m on the hunt for loafers again… can’t seem to find what I’m after and the hunt has been going on too long - thought I had it nailed with some Church’s Bristol but they’re a little on the small side… other contenders are Lobb ‘Lopez’, Edward Green ‘Islington’ and C&J Boston, I’m after dark brown suede… I’d like a chunky ish sole, proper moc toe construction, Paraboot, Tods and JM Weston also have models that are close but not quite right… anyone got any suggestions?

  • proper moc toe

    It’s a mockery yo, so anything with a stitch instead of separate pieces qualifies. That said, I’d agree with @hurricane_run about Alden.
    They have a huge range of lasts and widths; as long as you don’t have a narrow heel in relation to your forefoot you should be able to find a perfect fit. They are overpriced but people seem to find them super comfortable and of course they look ace imo.

  • Sorry I’d meant proper moccasin toe so nothing with the decorative stitching qualifies - must be two piece… I’ve not yet found any Alden that look like what I’m after…

    Searching about I’ve found a few more JM Weston type loafers in Bowen and Heinrich Dinkelacker

    @nick_h. Yes the Lobb are silly money new but Vestiaire/etc etc are much cheaper…

    Maybe I need two pairs - these would do…

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