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Thursday, 4 December 2025

The style index: loafers

Choose a shoe that suits you – and your budget

While you may still associate loafers with the shoe of choice for more formal occasions, the classic design is now a staple in elevating the everyday. Paired with wide or straight leg jeans and ribbed socks, loafers are an accessible way to instantly seem more fashion forward. For us, the classic style will always be at the top of the must-have list, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore chunkier silhouettes with bold materials or even colour-blocked panels.

Homage to polished leather Lopez, £1,300, John Lobb

Homage to polished leather Lopez, £1,300, John Lobb

The classiest tassel in town Tiverton, £870, Church’s

The classiest tassel in town Tiverton, £870, Church’s

British born and bred Epsom, £550, Grenson

British born and bred Epsom, £550, Grenson

Two-tone suede deluxe Wilde Sage, £250, Duke + Dexter

Two-tone suede deluxe Wilde Sage, £250, Duke + Dexter

Gilded with gold Modena, £230, Sebago

Gilded with gold Modena, £230, Sebago

Weaved and wonderful Larson, £215, G.H.Bass

Weaved and wonderful Larson, £215, G.H.Bass

Stitched and stylish Adrian, £200, Dr. Martens

Stitched and stylish Adrian, £200, Dr. Martens

Pinched toe perfection Denman, £199, Kurt Geiger

Pinched toe perfection Denman, £199, Kurt Geiger

Spanish and sustainable Twins, £165, Camper

Spanish and sustainable Twins, £165, Camper

A real high street hero Leather slip-on, £65, M&S

A real high street hero Leather slip-on, £65, M&S

Main image: model wears the Jamie loafer, £1,640, John Lobb

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