Unlock the Power of These 12 Loafers to Transform Your Style Game and Dominate Every Room You Walk Into!

From sporty ballerina sneakers to the classic ballet flat, dainty footwear continues to trend. Next up is the loafer, which already possesses a slim silhouette but, as seen here, Tory Burch’s ballet-inspired twist adds a pointed toe box to the mix to further elongate the foot. With buttery suede uppers and brushed gold hardware, it’s a smart shoe for instantly polished looks.

Sizes: 4-13

Material: suede

Colors available: river rock, new cream, perfect black, and six more

As summer winds down and we ready ourselves for the fall, a white loafer is the perfect piece to swap in for cherry red ballet flats and retro sneakers, brightening up the go-to black and navy transitional weather outfits.

Sizes: 6-11

Materials: leather

Colors available: white, black

There’s something about a broken in suede loafer that feels both put together and incredibly unfussy at once. We like Emme Parson’s version, which features a slight almond toe and petite stacked heel. Pair it with your silky striped button-ups and poplin pants that have been worn into perfection.

Sizes: 5-12

Material: suede

Colors available: chocolate, black, ivory, and two more

Looking for a little added flair? Go for a tasseled style. The Row’s version is crafted from buffed leather with a slightly glossy finish that will look just as smart with a T-shirt and jeans as it does with a cashmere knit tucked into a pleated trouser.

Sizes: 6-12

Materials: leather

Colors available: black

2025 is the year of freaky footwear with Margiela’s Tabi leading the charge. With the trademark split toe and collapsible heel, the brand’s loafer delivers an avant-garde twist to the classic silhouette.

Sizes: 5-11

Materials: leather

Colors available: black, brown

I’ve had my pair of Nono moccasins for nearly two years, and they still look just as sharp as they did when I first unboxed them. The square toe and mini stacked heel give them a timeless quality, while the golden emblem instantly makes even the most basic jean and T-shirt combo look extremely elegant.

Sizes: 4-11.5

Materials: leather, metal hardware

Colors available: black, burgundy, silver, and five more

Gucci’s iconic horsebit loafer is still a cut above the rest. Crafted from supple calfskin leather, it features an almond toe and slight heel to subtly elongate the calf. These versatile shoes look just as good with a pair of pleated trousers as they do with cut-off denim.

Sizes: 6-11

Materials: leather, metal hardware

Colors available: black, brown, beige

If you’re looking for a no-frills, classic penny loafer, look no further than G.H.Bass. The brand’s best-selling Whitney loafer, featuring moc stitching along an almond toe, is primed for smart looks.

Sizes: 5-11

Material: leather

Colors available: wine, black, navy, cognac

Everlane’s minimalist spin on the classic style is the palate cleanse your wardrobe has been missing.

Sizes: 5-11

Material: leather

Colors available: black, camel, rum

With shiny patent leather uppers and the brand’s trademark engraved buckle, these loafers hit the sweet spot between timeless and edgy.

Sizes: 4-12

Materials: leather, metal hardware

Colors available:

Bally’s Pathy loafers have the detailing of a boat shoe but the elegance of a ballet flat. In other words, they’re perfect.

Sizes: 5-12

Materials: leather, metal hardware

Colors available: brown, burgundy, black, and army green

Prada’s chunky loafer looks sleek, not bulky, thanks to a chic almond toe and stacked heel.

Sizes: 5-11

Materials: Leather, metal hardware