Fashion: Never Out Of Style – Seven Pairs Of Timeless Loafers

The history of the loafer is not so easy to slip into. The shoe as we now know it dates back to the 1920s, when Norwegian shoemaker Mr Nils Gregoriusson Tveranger combined elements of the traditional teser slip-ons worn by farmers in his native Aurland with details seen in Native American moccasins. The brand G.H. Bass & Co. then picked up the design to create its own version in 1936, naming it the Weejun (from the word “Norwegian”). Nicknamed penny loafers after the Ivy League trend of inserting pennies into the slot, the shoes were described as “Fine for the boathouse, the locker, the beach, or a camping trip in the wilds. They’re sturdy, attractive and kind to the feet,” which perfectly sums up their enduring appeal. Here, we’ve rounded up seven noteworthy pairs to add to your collection.

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