10 Chic, Comfy Loafers For The Office & Beyond
Cement your cool-girl style with these chic loafers
By Hana Lee -
Loafers have never really gone out of style, but of late, they seem to have gotten quite a bit of a resurgence. Unlike a few years ago when options were more limited, especially for women, loafers now come in various designs, heights, textures, and colours. They're also perfect if you're looking to break away from your usual ballet flats without having to be in heels all day.
More importantly, the price points are also varied, so whether you’re looking for a luxury brand, or something a bit more wallet-friendly, you’ll be sure to find something that will tickle your fancy. If you’re in the market for comfortable loafers to wear to work, look no further. Here are 10 pairs to consider.
One thing that makes these loafers comfortable to wear to work is the Airfit insole, which is designed to provide greater comfort. A good insole is like half the battle won. These are made of cowhide leather, so you get that durability and luxe finish sans a heavy price tag. Plus, cowhide is known to provide comfort, so these will be good everyday shoes.
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When you think of loafers, one of the luxury brands that come to mind is Gucci. The brand introduced loafers to its collection in the 1950s, and over the years, has changed up the designs and materials. If you’re looking for something that best embodies Gucci, this pair with the brand's signature Web and Horsebit details is definitely it.
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Who can forget how the Prada platform loafers went viral a few years ago? Every fashion girl and their bestie owned a pair — and still do. When it comes to Prada loafers, you have various choices: flats or platforms, patent or brushed leather. We especially love this pair, which comes with slightly chunkier heels.
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It’s easy to find black, white, brown, or beige loafers, but it can prove a challenge if you're after something more off-beat like pink. Which is why this pair of subtlepink loafers made of grain-patterned cow leather caught our eye. If you’re worried about loafers looking too masculine to go with your pastel wardrobe, these will allay your worries.
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Not a fan of leather or pleather? You might want to go for these canvas loafers, which give your outfit a more casual, laidback vibe. Perfect for the weekends with summer dresses (like for that family brunch), their leather trimmings also make them formal enough for the office.
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If you’re looking for something that screams luxury at first glance, we’d recommend this pair of brown heeled loafers from Tod’s. From the silhouette to the colour, it exudes elegance and girl-boss vibes. We especially love the block heels, which give you the height of stilettos while providing stability.
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Love the look and “breeziness” of mules, but your HR rules prohibit anything not covered or without straps? Game that rule with this pair from Sunday Staples. We like to describe it as mules with straps. It comes with a slightly pointed finish to give the illusion of length —perfect for anyone looking to add a bit of height!
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These may seem like your basic pair of loafers, but what sets them apart is that they are made for people with wide feet. As a wide-footed girly who has had to endure a bit of pain when it comes to certain loafer designs (or give them up altogether), I appreciate brands like DMK that keep wide-footed individuals in mind when they design shoes. These loafers promise comfort for work, and there's no need to worry about the sides of your feet being pinched in the name of fashion.
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Honestly, we couldn’t decide whether to describe this as cute or luxe, because the bow detail makes the shoes look adorable, while the velvet finish makes them look ~expensive~. These versatile loafers would look great with pants, skirts or dresses, and can definitely be your go-to office shoes. They come in three colours (dark blue, black and beige), so if you already have your usual blacks and nudes in your shoe cabinet, why not go for something different this time, and opt for dark blue?
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Think loafers are too basic? Why not opt for a pair with bling to make a statement? These loafers not only have cut-out details to give them a bit of personality, but also bejewelled buckles to jazz them up. They're definitely a go-to for Fridays, great for heading out for drinks with the girlfriends after work!
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