Quote: (05-03-2012 03:11 PM)Vorkuta Wrote:
I do like Gucci loafers ( not the python ones though tbh ) however a word of warning before spending a $1000 on a pair: the problem I've always had with my loafers in the past ( not Gucci ) is that due to the design of loafers where there is no conventional sole to the shoe you scuff the leather on the toe very easily,it's almost impossible not too. Also you have no protection against things like puddles,glass etc. So if you are wearing them a lot then you are going to do them some damage relatively quickly compared to shoes with soles. I'd be fuming if I spent a thousand and within a week the scales of the python were scuffing off. A way around that is to buy their 'Driver' shoe which offers more protection but still has the loafer look.
Here:
http://www.gucci.com/us/styles/282733AIS009613#
They are not quite as stylish but you'll get a lot more wear out of them before they start to show signs of ageing especially if you don't get them in white.
Wearing Gucci loafers will make you feel great but don't wear them constantly,just use them on certain nights out and events because then you won't get too familiar with them and lose that feeling of confidence wearing them initially brings. Familiarity breeds contempt.
Loafers however are only good in summer in the UK so I'm considering justifying buying these instead which will be wearable all year:
http://www.gucci.com/us/styles/256824BDEN01070#
Opinions?
I like the loafers in the first link, but beige suede gets dirty really easily, all it takes is stepping in a puddle or having someone with dirty shoes accidentally step on them once, and they'll get stained. Maybe there are shoe specialist that can clean them, I don't know.
Not feeling those shoes in the second link at all, personally would never wear them.