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Men's Barefoot Loafers (1)
Portsiders
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The loafer without the squeeze. A clean slip-on line, quality leather that softens to your foot and a wide toe box underneath. Works with chinos and with a suit.
A dress shoe that fits a real foot
Classic loafers taper sharply at the front. Over a full day that means pressure across the ball of the foot, toes pushed together and a shoe that is fine for two hours and endured for the next six. Wide feet and bunions feel it soonest.
Barefoot loafers keep the silhouette and change the last. The toe box follows the natural spread of the toes, the sole flexes as you walk, and the heel sits level with the forefoot rather than tipping you forward. Quality leather does the rest, molding to the shape of your foot over the first few weeks and picking up a patina that makes the pair look better with age.
From the office to dinner
Black, brown and navy with clean lines suit meetings, client dinners and smart-casual days equally. They pair naturally with chinos, suit pants and jeans, which is what makes a loafer worth owning in the first place.
Buena is the versatile everyday model with a minimalist design and several colorways. Viva is the dressier line for more formal occasions. Portsiders brings the classic boat-shoe look. You will also find these listed as barefoot moccasins — the same shoe, a different name.
For a lace-up alternative, see men’s dress shoes. More workday options are in work and office shoes.
Leather needs a routine
Let loafers air dry at room temperature, away from radiators and direct sun, and brush off dust before it settles into the seams. A wax or conditioner a few times a season keeps the leather supple; a water-repellent spray protects against rain and street dirt. Shoe trees help the pair hold its shape between wears. See shoe care.
Are barefoot loafers comfortable for a full workday?
+ -Yes — that is what most men buy them for. Soft leather, a wide toe box and a flexible sole keep them comfortable through long hours of sitting, standing and walking between appointments. If barefoot shoes are new to you, extend your wear gradually, since your feet need time to adjust to zero drop.
Are they good for wide feet or bunions?
+ -For many men they are the first dress shoe that fits properly. The toe box does not narrow to a point, so the big-toe joint is not pressed inward and the smaller toes have room. For a particularly wide foot, choose a classic model with a standard cut such as Buena rather than a more tapered design.
Can I wear them with a suit?
+ -Yes, with the right model. Viva is the dressiest of the range and read as formal — the silhouette, the leather and the finishing are all conventional. Next to a traditional dress shoe the toe box is visibly rounder, which is the shape of a foot rather than a compromise in formality.
Are barefoot loafers water resistant?
+ -Quality leather handles brief contact with water, such as light rain or a walk from the car. They are not built for a full day in wet conditions. Regular treatment with a leather wax and a water-repellent spray improves protection and keeps the leather looking good.