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Loro Piana Floaty Nubuck Loafers in dark brown
Loro Piana Anton Walk Leather Loafers in tan
Loro Piana Sergio Leather Loafers in dark purple
Loro Piana Tasseled Suede Collapsible-heel Loafers in navy
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Loro Piana Loafers: Which Pair to Buy

Four Loro Piana loafers, from the slipper-soft Floaty to a rain-ready suede, and how to choose between them.

By Taiwo Adedayo

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Loro Piana is known first for cashmere, but its loafers have become the quiet status shoe of the season. Every pair here is made in Italy, and each one solves a slightly different problem. Here is how to tell them apart.

Loro Piana Floaty Nubuck Loafers
Loro Piana Floaty Nubuck Loafers
The softest

Floaty

The Floaty looks like a slipper and feels like one. It is made from very soft suede with nothing more than tonal tabs at the front and back, which is why it is the pair people wear on long days and flights.

Choose it if comfort comes first.

Side view of the Loro Piana Floaty Nubuck Loafers
Loro Piana Anton Walk Leather Loafers
Loro Piana Anton Walk Leather Loafers
Two shoes in one

Anton Walk

The Anton Walk is a sleek tan leather loafer with an almond toe, and the back folds down so you can wear it as a mule.

Choose it if you want one pair that covers both.

Side view of the Loro Piana Anton Walk Leather Loafers
Loro Piana Sergio Leather Loafers
Loro Piana Sergio Leather Loafers
The classic, with an edge

Sergio

The Sergio is a penny loafer with an almond toe, made in a deep grape leather that still goes with almost everything: tailoring, dresses, jeans.

Side view of the Loro Piana Sergio Leather Loafers
Loro Piana Tasseled Suede Collapsible-heel Loafers
Loro Piana Tasseled Suede Collapsible-heel Loafers
For real weather

Tasselled suede

This navy suede pair has a water-repellent finish, the house My Charms tassels and a rubber-dot sole for grip. The heel collapses when you want it backless.

Choose it if you live somewhere it rains.

Side view of the Loro Piana Tasseled Suede Collapsible-heel Loafers

How to choose

For comfort, the Floaty. For versatility, the Anton Walk. For something that stands out, the Sergio. For grip and weather, the tasselled suede. See all flats.

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