penny loafers

Slotted slip-ons

Penny loafers are slip-on leather shoes with a decorative strap across the instep featuring a diamond-shaped cutout.

The name comes from the tradition of inserting a penny into the slot for style or luck.

A preppy staple since the mid-20th century, they remain popular as casual dress shoes: He wore penny loafers without socks.

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G