Shoepassion No. 780 Men’s Black French Calf Penny Loafer US 11 ($329).

“N° 780 DETAILS

No. 780 is an elegant black men’s penny loafer made using a Norwegian last. These lasts are known for their boot-like shape. They’re also known for the piece stitched onto the shaft along a seam running parallel to the edge of the sole. Apart from their special last form, these are classic penny loafers.

Penny loafers are likely the most popular type of slip-on shoe in the world. Developed in America at the turn of the 20th century, they were initially worn by college students, who not only cherished these comfortable shoes but also gave them their name; before taking important exams, said students would stick a lucky penny into the cutout detail on the leather strap lying across the instep.

PENNY LOAFERS MADE WITH NORWEGIAN LASTS

No. 780 features an upper made of dyed black calfskin. The inner lining and outsole are made of vegetable-tanned cowhide. The insole and heel are also made of leather—these penny loafers, then, are made entirely of leather. The heel features a rubber bottom and is attached to the insole with 15 brass pins. No. 780 is made using the Goodyear welting production method, which guarantees high durability, quality, and reparability.

These penny loafers are perfect for men seeking comfortable shoes that are easy to put on. Penny loafers are made for informal occasions and carefree leisurewear. That being said, the American habit of wearing these shoes with standard business attire is slowly catching on around the rest of the world.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR LOAFERS

GOODYEAR-WELTED

The gold standard when it comes to shoe manufacturing. Goodyear welting is a painstaking process that involves stitching the shaft and outsole to a thin strip of leather. Shoes made this way are extremely stable, durable, breathable, and easy to repair.

HANDCRAFTED

Mass-produced shoes are glued together on assembly lines. All of our premium, full-leather shoes, on the other hand, are handcrafted to the finest standards of quality. You can see and feel the difference.

FULL-LEATHER SHOES

The high quality of these shoes is reflected in their high leather content. Their uppers, lining, insoles, and outsoles are made from the finest leather. They even have leather heels, made by painstakingly stacking thin layers of leather on top of one another.

CONSTRUCTION

These shoes consist of roughly 65 separate parts. They took about 210 steps to assemble. We rely upon premium materials and traditional production methods to ensure that our footwear is of the absolute highest quality.

GENTLEMAN'S CORNER

These shoes come equipped with a so-called "gentleman's corner". This is a small notch cut from the inside corner of the heel. This has a practical purpose—it prevents your trouser leg from catching on your shoe.

BREATHABLE

This shoe boasts a high proportion of leather, and has been assembled without the use of adhesive bonding—both of these factors ensure proper air circulation and prevent moisture from penetrating the surface. Dry, well-ventilated feet are healthy feet.”

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In excellent barely worn pre-owned condition, traditional European quality distinguishes these classic penny loafers made in Spain by master craftsmen.

Please examine photos carefully before purchasing as returns are not accepted.

Shipping to US lower 48 only.

Shoe trees not included.

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