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Men Loafer’s Shoes- The Perfect Wear for The Perfect Look!

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Slip-ons are typically low, lace-less shoes. The style most commonly seen, known as a loafer or slippers in American culture, has a moccasin construction. One of the first designs was introduced in London by Wildsmith Shoes, called the Wildsmith Loafer. The concept of the loafer dates back centuries, but the updated design integrated into modern day wardrobe first originated in the early 1900s. Students from North America were traveling to Scandinavia and noticed Norwegian fishermen wearing a comfortable style of the loafer constructed like a moccasin and featuring a slip-on style. The students brought back the idea to the United States where it quickly gained a cult following. Fast forward to today, and many of the iconic fashion houses like Gucci, Prada, and Ralph Lauren, have incorporated loafers to their everyday design collections. Season after season, the loafer gets some kind of update - whether material or accent- and are consistently featured on the runways. Maybe yo