loafers
Shoes without laces
Loafers are slip-on shoes without laces, typically leather with a low heel and a flat front.
The style suggests casual comfort—easy to slip on and off.
He wore penny loafers with no socks.
Separately, loafers are people who idle or avoid work, from the verb loaf: a bunch of loafers hanging around the pool hall.
Habitually unproductive people
- layaboutsIdle, unproductive people
- sluggardsHabitually inactive people
- slackersThose who avoid effort
- dawdlersThose who move slowly
shirkers · lazybones · do-nothings · bums · deadbeats · loungers · malingerers · good-for-nothings
One-cent piece
- tasselOrnamental hanging cluster
- venetianHorizontal slatted window shade
- drivingControlling a vehicle
- kiltedWearing a plaid wrap
bit · apron · saddle · bass · moccasin · smoking · opera · slipper
Tanned animal skin
- suedeBuffed leather underside
- nubuckSanded cowhide with nap
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- velvetThick-pile textile
canvas · woven · embroidered · calfskin · cordovan · pebbled · full-grain · nappa
Professional work location
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- casualRelaxed and informal
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- businessCommercial activity or occupation
brunch · travel · wedding · summer · spring · cocktail · dinner · holiday
Foot's bottom surface
- insoleShoe's interior liner
- footbedShoe's interior platform
- heelFoot's rear underside
- vampAlluring seductress
upper · stitching · welt · slip-on · laceless · cushioned · flexible · lightweight
Polished, traditional aesthetic
- classicOf lasting excellence
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- timelessUnaffected by eras
dapper · smart-casual · menswear · womenswear · collegiate · nautical · designer · luxury
idlers
Habitually unproductive people
dawdlers · shirkers · lazybones · do-nothings · bums · deadbeats · loungers · malingerers · good-for-nothings · time-wasters
penny
One-cent piece
kilted · bit · apron · saddle · bass · moccasin · smoking · opera · slipper
leather
Tanned animal skin
velvet · canvas · woven · embroidered · calfskin · cordovan · pebbled · full-grain · nappa · crocodile
office
Professional work location
business · brunch · travel · wedding · summer · spring · cocktail · dinner · holiday · resort
sole
Foot's bottom surface
vamp · upper · stitching · welt · slip-on · laceless · cushioned · flexible · lightweight · rubber
preppy
Polished, traditional aesthetic
- classicOf lasting excellence
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
timeless · dapper · smart-casual · menswear · womenswear · collegiate · nautical · designer · luxury · bespoke
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- footwearboot, shoes, sandal, boots, pumps
- casual Fridaykhakis, polo shirt, chinos, business casual, smart casual
- casual weart-shirts, tees, leggings, joggers, sweatpants
- classic fashiontrench coat, blazer, pearls, tweed, cardigan
- clothing slangthreads, duds, getup, fit, drip
loaferswork boots
Protective footwear for labor
hiking boots · lace-up shoes · oxfords · boots · combat boots
loafersworkers
People doing jobs
go-getters · strivers · hustlers · doers · workhorses
loafersrunning shoes
Footwear for athletic movement
hiking boots · work boots · steel-toed boots · cleats · sneakers
- penny loaferCasual shoe with decorative slot
- loafed aroundPassed time lazily
- leather loafersLaceless hide shoes
- tassel loafersFootwear with decorative fringe
- loafed aboutPassed time idly
- designer loafersHigh-end laceless shoes