Editor’s 10 Best Loafers to Buy from Coach and Madewell

As a self-proclaimed loafer snob, with over 10 pairs of loafers currently in my regular collection, I take my loafers as seriously as the local sneakerhead (I do too). Each style serves a different purpose: my penny loafers are my everyday uniform style, while my platform loafers are great for making a statement. Although my collection is extensive, I’m always looking for fresh styles to refresh my style. I’ve collected 10 pairs of must-have items from brands like Coach, Aldo, Madewell, Dolce Vita and more.

10 Editor-Approved Loafers:

• Editor’s Picks: Sarto by Franco Sarto Gianna slingback loafers, $70 (originally $140); Nordstrom website
• 44% discount: Naturalizer Cabaret Loafers, $60 (originally $115); Amazon.com
• Worth the splurge: Coach Leah platform loafers, $225; Nordstrom website
• Sam Edelman Loraine Bit Loafer, $150; Samedelman.com
• Madewell Grayson Penny loafers, $178; madewell.com
• Eastland Classic II Penny Loafer, $69 (originally $100); Amazon.com
• Dolce Vita Hardi plush loafers, $130; Dolce Vita website
• Naturalizer Adiline Slip-On Flat Loafers, $125; amazon.com
• Aldo Leedanten loafers, $98; aldoshoes.com
• Marc Fisher LTD Ozzie Kiltie Lug loafers, $100 (originally $160); Nordstrom.com

Eastland Classic II Penny loafers

Eastland’s Classic Penny Loafer is a classic, simple loafer you can wear as part of your everyday uniform. They feature a smooth leather exterior, a rubber outsole with a stiletto heel, and a moisture-wicking memory foam insole to keep your feet dry and comfortable. The low-top shoes are available in 10 colors, including brown, black, navy and burgundy, and in sizes 5.5 to 12, with narrow and wide options.

Coach Leah platform loafers

Coach is in its It Girl era. The brand is making a splash in the luggage department as well as in the shoe world with its Leah platform loafers, especially the brown crocodile-embossed version. It features a leather exterior, a thick rubber outsole, and a nearly 1-inch lightweight platform and 1.5-inch block heel for some lift.

Sarto by Franco Sarto Gianna slingback loafers

As much as I love the classic loafer silhouette, I love how Sarto by Franco Sarto has reinterpreted a timeless design with the Gianna loafer. It features a smooth leather exterior, gold-plated hardware and an adjustable slingback ankle strap. It comes in three colors: all black, black and white, and all white, and sizes 5 to 11.

Shop more of the fall loafers I’m looking for, below.

Madewell Grayson Penny Loafer

Sam Edelman Loraine Bit loafers

Dolce Vita Hardi plush loafers

Naturalizer Adiline slip-on flat loafers