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Few shoes make as much sense with almost any outfit as a loafer. While the timeless, ivy-inspired look never goes out of style, it evolves season after season. Most recently, Gucci’s Horsebit Loafer, now over 70 years old, made a runway return in both a platform and classic form; Proenza Schouler paired classic black loafers with a handful of their runway looks, while Prada continues to iterate on the style in its runway collections. This season, we’re seeing chunky silhouettes and woven loafers stay in the mix. New arrivals include everything from modern classics like the Row’s tasseled loafer to nostalgic driving moccasins. Minimalist shapes crafted in luxurious leather also remain relevant. And pointy-toed, cream-colored, and heeled loafers are also making cameos.
The Best Loafers for Women, According to Vogue
- The Perfect Penny Loafer: The Row Cary leather loafers, $1,150
- The Under-$200 Score: Cos chunky leather loafers, $170
- The Chunky Cult Classic: Gucci Horsebit loafers, $1,150
- The Driving Loafer: Tod’s Gommino suede loafers, $695
- The Cool-Girl Loafer: Emme Parsons Danielle loafers, $525
- The Minimalist Loafer: Khaite Alessio loafer, $1,250
- The Super Shiny Loafer: Le Monde Beryl soft patent leather loafer, $609
- The Heeled Loafer: Toteme croco block heel loafer pumps, $680
- The Woven Loafer: Marni woven leather loafers, $875
- The Two-Toned Loafer: G.H. Bass Whitney Weejuns loafer, $175
Staples like Gucci’s iconic horse-bit loafers, Saint Laurent’s perfectly polished Penny loafers, or Tod’s sophisticated Italian-crafted flats are wardrobe essentials that stand the test of time. But more modern iterations won’t feel like a hasty indulgence—no matter your chosen loafer, virtually every design in our edit is sure to last for years in your shoe closet. So, whether you’re seeking a bold statement or a more classic approach, Vogue’s edit of the best loafers for women, from contemporary designs to enduring classics, has you covered.
Penny Loafers
Defined by the horizontal strap, or “saddle,” across the instep, Penny loafers are iconic in brown or black, leather or suede, heeled or flat. Options are truly endless, from Saint Laurent’s simple black silhouette to The Row’s sleek version and Church’s timeless iteration.
J.Crew
Winona penny loafers
$198 $100
J.CREW
G.H. Bass
Whitney easy weejuns
$175
NORDSTROM
The Row
Cary leather loafers
$1,150
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
$1,150
MYTHERESA
Church's
Pembrey W5 loafers
$1,070
CHURCH'S
Saint Laurent
Le Loafer leather penny loafers
$925
MYTHERESA
Sebago
classic Dan leather penny loafers
$245
NEIMAN MARCUS
Minimal Loafers
If you’re drawn to pared-back styles, or you’re newly venturing into the world of loafers, a minimalist design is a perfect option. Choose Khaite’s ultra-sleek smoking slipper style with a glossy finish, or take the look a step further with Emme Parsons’ black croc-embossed style. High-street heroes include those from Zara to Dolce Vita.
Le Monde Beryl
soft patent leather loafers
$609
LUISAVIAROMA
Khaite
Alessio glossed-leather loafers
$1,250
NET-A-PORTER
Toteme
The Venetian suede loafers
$680
NET-A-PORTER
Emme Parsons
Danielle croc-effect loafers
$525
NET-A-PORTER
Dolce Vita
Beny loafers
$130
NORDSTROM
Flattered
Bon Bon collapsable leather loafers
$229
MODA OPERANDI
Woven Loafers
Woven and raffia loafers are having a moment this summer, with forward-thinking brands like Marni, The Row, and Bottega all putting their spin on the seasonal style.
Marni
woven leather loafers
$875
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Vince
Davis raffia loafer
$295
VINCE
Bottega Veneta
Sunday slipper
$1,250
BOTTEGA VENETA
The Row
Davis ballerina loafers
$1,860
NEIMAN MARCUS
Paloma Barceló
Amaranta raffia espadrilles
$430
MODA OPERANDI
Victoria Beckham
raffia metal-strap flat loafers
$850
BERGDORF GOODMAN
White Loafers
White is always a classic option for summer heat, and the loafer is no exception. Repetto and Toteme made contemporary versions of the style, while Tod’s and Gucci reworked their classics in fresh white.
The Row
canal leather loafers
$890
NET-A-PORTER
Saint Laurent
logo-appliquéd leather loafers
$895
NET-A-PORTER
Toteme
The Croco oval loafers
$680
SSENSE
Repetto
Michael loafers
$352
24S
Maison Margiela
white Tabi loafers
$1,150 $644
SSENSE
Gucci
Jordaan loafers
$1,090
GUCCI
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Mary Jane Loafers
Reach for the Mary Jane loafer when you want classic with a twist. Fashion’s continued appetite for nostalgic silhouettes has emerged in this refreshing hybrid form. Bottega Veneta offers a timeless iteration with a rebellious undertone, while Hereu and G.H. Bass incorporate woven details for a lighter, transitional take.
Ganni
everyday buckle Mary Jane loafers
$445 $218
SSENSE
Hereu
soller Mary Jane loafers
$525
BERGDORF GOODMAN
Bottega Veneta
helium Mary Jane loafers
$1,400
BOTTEGA VENETA
Thom Browne
Thom John loafers
$995
SSENSE
G.H. Bass
Mary Jane weejuns loafers
$185
G.H. BASS
Reformation
Abalonia chunky Mary Jane loafers
$248
SHOPBOP
Heeled Loafers
Polished workwear and a heeled loafer are a natural fit, whether your preferred silhouette is a walkable one to two-inch block heel or a soaring four-inch design. Chloe and Miu Miu always take the cake for their classic yet preppy iterations, while Bottega and Toteme are creating modern versions of this retro style.
Tod's
Gomma platform loafers
$925
NET-A-PORTER
Bottega Veneta
Monsieur 70 block-heel leather loafers
$1,250
MATCHES
Toteme
crocodile-effect 55 heeled loafers
$680
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Prada
leather loafer pumps
$1,290
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Miu Miu
leather penny loafers
$1,200
FARFETCH
Chloé
Marcie loafers
$990 $743
SSENSE
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Two Tone Loafers
For low-key polish, a two-toned loafer is a welcome hybrid between classic and trendy. Designer brands like Miu Miu, The Attico and Gucci are offering their take on the tried and true style, while G.H. Bass continues to offer a consistent classic.
Christian Louboutin
Donna penny loafers
$1,095
BERGDORF GOODMAN
The Attico
Amanda leather loafers
$860
NET-A-PORTER
Gucci
horsebit-detail loafers
$920
FARFETCH
Miu Miu
color block penny loafers
$1,100
BLOOMINGDALE'S
G.H. Bass
Whitney Weejuns loafers
$175
G.H. BASS
Stuart Weitzman
Palmer bold loafers
$495
NORDSTROM
Backless Loafers
It’s hard to beat the ease of a slip-on shoe. That’s where backless loafers come into play—they’re ultra-comfy, not to mention effortless looking with skirts, dresses, and cropped jeans. Go the timeless route with Gucci’s horse-bit style or bolder with Bottega Veneta's glossy Monsieur slip-ons, or take a modern approach with Our Legacy’s iteration.
Bottega Veneta
Monsieur leather loafers
$1,200
LUISAVIAROMA
$1,200
BOTTEGA VENETA
Gucci
Princetown leather slipper
$950
GUCCI
3.1 Phillip Lim
Alexa loafer mules
$395
SHOPBOP
G.H. Bass
Wynn mules
$175
G.H. BASS
Our Legacy
Camion mules
$355
SSENSE
Banana Republic
Bond leather mules
$180
BANANA REPUBLIC
Pointy Loafers
For a more fashion-forward take on the loafer, go for a pointed look. Proenza Schouler, Jil Sander, Toteme, and Khaite all have (couldn’t resist!) on-point options this season with and without a cute kitten heel.
Proenza Schouler
point leather loafers
$725 $507
MYTHERESA
By Malene Birger
minori mules
$650 $390
BY MALENE BIRGER
Toteme
The Cutout 50mm loafers
$680
FARFETCH
Aeyde
Artemis glossed-leather loafers
$345 $207
NET-A-PORTER
Jil Sander
embellished leather loafers
$1,230 $861
MYTHERESA
Khaite
Marfa leather loafer mules
$1,150
BERGDORF GOODMAN
Chunky-Sole Loafers
From lug soles to platforms, weighty loafers are undoubtedly one of the season’s most coveted takes on the classic shoe, especially when styled with socks (and a mini or shorts) in the summer. Gucci’s lug-soles are cult-loved season after season, while Proenza Schouler’s is a current trending style.
Aeyde
Ruth leather loafers
$425
NET-A-PORTER
Gucci
loafers with horsebit
$1,150
GUCCI
Vagabond Shoemakers
Cosmo 2.0 platform penny loafers
$175
NORDSTROM
Everlane
Lug loafers
$195
EVERLANE
Proenza Schouler
leather loafers
$950
NET-A-PORTER
Cos
chunky leather penny loafers
$170
COS