driving moccasins

Pedal-friendly slip-ons

Driving moccasins are soft leather loafers with rubber nubs on the sole, originally designed to give better grip on car pedals.

The flexible sole wraps slightly up the heel.

They're casual slip-on shoes associated with preppy or Italian style: He wore driving moccasins without socks.

Despite the name, most people wear them for walking rather than driving.

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G