Loafers

[Petcha]

I've just had to endure an hour long presentation on global real estate finance. While semi-drifting off my eyes dropped and I could see a lot of ankle. And loafers. I've only recently returned to working in an office after the pandemic.

How fucking long has this been going on. Rolled up chinos, revealing waxed ankles and then... these.... no, just, fucking. no. Does anyone here condone this? I might actually get some.

 

[cesare]

Very stylish, loafers. Gucci loafers though, they're aspirational quimcunx

 

[Silas Loom]

I've just had to endure an hour long presentation on global real estate finance. While semi-drifting off my eyes dropped and I could see a lot of ankle. And loafers. I've only recently returned to working in an office after the pandemic.

How fucking long has this been going on. Rolled up chinos, revealing waxed ankles and then... these.... no, just, fucking. no. Does anyone here condone this? I might actually get some.

What, on men? Sockless? Waxed ankles? No laces? Jesus. End times.

 

[Petcha]

What, on men? Sockless? Waxed ankles? No laces? Jesus. End times.

You need the pose though as well. Pretty much feet up on the table. Before asking a question about privately funded property, just to make certain people hate you even more as they're gagging for the pub.

I'm down with waxing the ankles though, some impressive ankles were on display. Gonna try this I think. I have good ankles.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Just the idea of my bare foot in a shoe gives me the shivers. Horrible. In a loafer? Even worse.

 

[May Kasahara]

Loafers are worse than Hitler. All loafers, men's, women's, sockless or otherwise. Every single pair is revolting beyond belief and should be publicly burned.

 

[Petcha]

Loafers are worse than Hitler. All loafers, men's, women's, sockless or otherwise. Every single pair is revolting beyond belief and should be publicly burned.

Hey hey hey.... too early for the hitler jibe. five posts in and we're going nazi?

 

[Silas Loom]

Loafers are worse than Hitler. All loafers, men's, women's, sockless or otherwise. Every single pair is revolting beyond belief and should be publicly burned.

Should they be removed from their owners first? Happy either way.

 

[Numbers]

I love my Loake ‘The Brighton’ loafers, these beauties.

 

[hash tag]

I know of a female that took a day off from work about two weeks ago just to source a pair of loafers. I gather they are back on trend.

 

[furluxor]

Looks like you found the one redeeming feature of a grim meeting. I can't wear loafers, my feet won't have it, so people please do it for me.

 

[Petcha]

Do you shave or wax your ankles?

I love my Loake ‘The Brighton’ loafers, these beauties.

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[Griff]

Used to work for 'celeb,' self-obsessive, shoe designer Patrick Cox back in the late '90s.
So used to get all loads of Wannabe loafers together with all manner of weird and wonderful footwear for free each season.

Nicely made in Italy and very comfortable.

 

[May Kasahara]

I might have to put this thread on ignore as loafers make me feel physically sick.

Their one redeeming feature is that they act as a very effective contraceptive. As a teen, I had a very nice young man ask me out and was girlishly excited for our date. He turned up wearing Cornish pasty loafers (the ones with the revolting crimp around the edges). Instant passion killer.

 

[Numbers]

Do you shave or wax your ankles?

Of course not, and always worn with socks and full length trousers.

 

[moose]

Acceptable in a skinhead/rude boy/girl context, otherwise they can get in the sea.

 

[Fedayn]

I love my Loake ‘The Brighton’ loafers, these beauties.

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Hade a few pairs of Loake's loafers over the past 40 years. 1 pair of Frank Wirght's too.

 

[The39thStep]

I have always liked loafers ( and brogues) Wouldn't dream of not wearing socks

 

[Fedayn]

I have always liked loafers ( and brogues) Wouldn't dream of not wearing socks

Loafers and brogues, the shoes of choice. A pair of Loake's Oxblood Smooths are on my current wishlist.

 

[Fedayn]

And while i'm at it, just breaking in a pair of Solation Boxtops

 

[dessiato]

I have loafers, I have Chelsea boots, brogues, Vans and others. My favourite summer shoes are my driving shoes.

 

[campanula]

I have always liked loafers ( and brogues) Wouldn't dream of not wearing socks

O Christ...mentioning brogues and loafers in the same sentence! Please no. Have worn Brogues and Oxfords my entire life but would hobble on bloody stumps before loafers ever graced my feet.
Only espadrilles, Crocs and Flip-flops are worse crimes against footwear.

 

[The39thStep]

O Christ...mentioning brogues and loafers in the same sentence! Please no. Have worn Brogues and Oxfords my entire life but would hobble on bloody stumps before loafers ever graced my feet.
Only espadrilles, Crocs and Flip-flops are worse crimes against footwear.

Sliders?

 

[wtfftw]

I know of a female that took a day off from work about two weeks ago just to source a pair of loafers. I gather they are back on trend.

woman?

Please no to the female.

 

[pinkmonkey]

Used to work for 'celeb,' self-obsessive, shoe designer Patrick Cox back in the late '90s.
So used to get all loads of Wannabe loafers together with all manner of weird and wonderful footwear for free each season.

Nicely made in Italy and very comfortable.

They were great! I have one pair loafers, I waited an age for Dr Martens to make this style and colour in their factory in England. They finally did so in 2022. This has been my favourite shoe style for oooh nearly 40 years. And no I am not a skinhead.

 

[Skinny Ethel]

The tassles really make me fucking angry. I would get the urge to do something unneccesary if the wearer was close. They are wrong.

 

[Happy Tree]

Some say they are the best thing since sliced bread.

 

[ouirdeaux]

What was so great about sliced bread?

 

[krtek a houby]

Loafers are basically just slip-ons, right?

 

[Nine Bob Note]

I've felt uncomfortable watching House of Games all week due to Tony from Hollyoaks's terrible footwear