tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post4257326028739186318..comments2024-03-28T09:10:00.592-04:00Comments on Salt Water New England: Which Penny Loafers?Salt Water New Englandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08940851375677714833noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-20498532771918308982022-09-30T17:34:26.129-04:002022-09-30T17:34:26.129-04:00Go with ol' faithful...Bass Weejun.Go with ol' faithful...Bass Weejun.Susan Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17387510304089583710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-8357275118520044172022-09-06T18:43:27.505-04:002022-09-06T18:43:27.505-04:00Has anyone tried Samuel Hubbard, either the Ivy Le...Has anyone tried Samuel Hubbard, either the Ivy Legend or the Free Spirit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-68289260332230511432022-08-28T04:25:08.249-04:002022-08-28T04:25:08.249-04:00Edward Green Lulworth Butterfly loafers are also a...Edward Green Lulworth Butterfly loafers are also a great option Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-91706445911254941582022-08-28T04:19:25.333-04:002022-08-28T04:19:25.333-04:00J.M. Weston 180 Loafers. Not sure they are availab...J.M. Weston 180 Loafers. Not sure they are available in the US though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-3839583305591372472022-08-26T15:56:44.141-04:002022-08-26T15:56:44.141-04:00I don't know if they would have exactly what y...I don't know if they would have exactly what you are looking for but I would check the online retailer Becket and Simonon. I buy all my dressier shoes from them now. I find them to be of a quality level that Cole Hahn and Allen Edmunds were in the 1980's at a price point much lower than shoes of a lower quality. The Failed Aristocratenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-91171478787306370312022-08-25T13:18:53.771-04:002022-08-25T13:18:53.771-04:00I own a pair of Rancourt penny loafers. Very fine ...I own a pair of Rancourt penny loafers. Very fine shoes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-25416977313040446122022-08-24T18:46:05.635-04:002022-08-24T18:46:05.635-04:00To each his own. I'm beef roll all day long.To each his own. I'm beef roll all day long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-7374248968003822822022-08-24T13:53:45.847-04:002022-08-24T13:53:45.847-04:00Since no one else commented on the SAS 40, so I wi...Since no one else commented on the SAS 40, so I will go ahead and highly recommend them. They may have that teriyaki glazed salmon look, but they are awfully comfortable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-11887000026146319682022-08-24T13:31:11.110-04:002022-08-24T13:31:11.110-04:00Add another Amen to the chorus.Add another Amen to the chorus.Sartreskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07028559972862428523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-91218805502618697412022-08-24T10:47:03.437-04:002022-08-24T10:47:03.437-04:00GH BASS Weejuns. I wore them walking in NYC all...GH BASS Weejuns. I wore them walking in NYC all last weekend and they were comfortable and sturdy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-15666409884704179292022-08-24T10:25:36.471-04:002022-08-24T10:25:36.471-04:00Amen! Amen! Vecchio Vespanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-36679417755960203692022-08-24T08:38:14.053-04:002022-08-24T08:38:14.053-04:00I have a pair of early-eighties-era Weejuns still ...I have a pair of early-eighties-era Weejuns still going strong, if a bit tattered. My last two pair, bought in the 2000s, didn’t even last five years, as they split at the seam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-30778780609191509652022-08-24T06:11:40.134-04:002022-08-24T06:11:40.134-04:00Curiously, they do not seem to offer plain leather...Curiously, they do not seem to offer plain leather soles. BlueTrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008640585987540252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-31815884135461366502022-08-23T22:16:34.532-04:002022-08-23T22:16:34.532-04:00Yes, www.russellmoccasin.com They custom make a ...Yes, www.russellmoccasin.com They custom make a wide range of boots, loafers, and moccasins and they are so well made that one will never wear them out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-17518342905008663462022-08-23T17:39:04.475-04:002022-08-23T17:39:04.475-04:00Save up, get a temporary second job, halve your co...Save up, get a temporary second job, halve your coffee budget for a couple months, or take out a loan to get TWO pairs of Alden cordovans - and get them at Shoe Mart. You'll absolutely need two pairs to wear every other day. Everyday use will take a toll; the leather does not have time to recover. You won't remember the minor sacrifice and you'll always remember the shoes -- because you'll still be wearing them. And with all due respect to Alden, their restoration service pales in comparison to the Shoe Mart's own. Much faster, cheaper, and, frankly, better. A word about Shoe Mart though: much is owed this wonderful family operation, but few sights are more dispiriting than walking in to buy/restore a pair of cordovans and being waited on by a grown man wearing those white sole "dress shoes" -- you may know the ones I'm referring to. Nothing worse -- nor seemingly more popular -- than these. I believe we can thank Allen Edmonds for the concept. Game show hosts, professional athletes, and far too many bankers and lawyers seem to think these are acceptable. They are not. And lest you think these are the ravings of a lunatic, I was told these are the Shoe Mart's #1 sellers. The end is nigh...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-67856411767939392022-08-23T16:07:49.379-04:002022-08-23T16:07:49.379-04:00My Bass Weejuns have been in my rotation for the l...My Bass Weejuns have been in my rotation for the last 10 years and have had no problems with wear, fit and comfort. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-43148981473081702692022-08-23T15:01:20.045-04:002022-08-23T15:01:20.045-04:00For dress, I like the Allen Edmonds Randolph model...For dress, I like the Allen Edmonds Randolph model. They come in a variety of colors and are often on sale. Get on their e mail list. For casual or knock around<br />wear go to the Bass website or outlet store and find yourself a pair of Weejuns.<br />I know they're not what they used to be, but no one really needs Alden, AE or<br />Crockett & Jones to go to a kid's soccer match or to run errands on Saturday mornings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-53064598709526508802022-08-23T11:35:37.107-04:002022-08-23T11:35:37.107-04:00When I was younger, Bass Weejuns were all I wore. ...When I was younger, Bass Weejuns were all I wore. I stepped away from them for years and a few years back I thought that I'd try them again. It was a mistake. They now have a big problem with quality of materials and construction. I have a few pairs of penny loafers in my rotation, including Alden and AE, however my current favorite is Crockett & Jones Harvard in burgundy cordovan. Yes, these brands are a bit spendy, but with care I will get more more wears per dollar spent than I would on lesser quality shoes. If budget is a concern, I'd watch for one of the AE sales, check out Meermin or other direct to consumer brands that offer decent products, or consider second hand. While I am not a big fan of second hand shoes, I have a friend who swears that for the cost of soles, lining (if you have a lined loafer), and refurb he can often get premium, like-new shoes for a song. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-31805980264653560792022-08-23T06:15:19.469-04:002022-08-23T06:15:19.469-04:00There's a small custom boot and shoe maker up ...There's a small custom boot and shoe maker up in Wisconsin by the name of Russell Moccasin that offers penny loafers. They make custom-sized footwear and there is a wait time, although they stock a few models. Too expensive for me.BlueTrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008640585987540252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-84649747113022299902022-08-22T16:43:53.358-04:002022-08-22T16:43:53.358-04:00No beef roll. Have ancient Bass Weejuns. With Alde...No beef roll. Have ancient Bass Weejuns. With Alden’s you live & die with the last that fits you. No wandering off the beaten path Only have 2 slip ons from Alden, Full Strap On Shell 8 & Burgandy Calfskin Tassel Loafer. The rest are lace-ups & single monk strap. All Aberdeen last. Have only done business with San Francisco & DC. They have talked me out of making mistakes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-66728607321402442702022-08-22T13:45:34.927-04:002022-08-22T13:45:34.927-04:00I have worn Bass Logan model Weejuns for years and...I have worn Bass Logan model Weejuns for years and continue to do so.Frederick J Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-83266059674472671262022-08-22T13:08:40.358-04:002022-08-22T13:08:40.358-04:00Back in the day Brooks Brothers (probably Alden) s...Back in the day Brooks Brothers (probably Alden) supplied everything one needed for clothing, as did Abercrombie & Fitch for shooting, etc. next door on Madison Avenue. The Brooks Brothers loafers whether tassel, or penny cost $33.00. They lasted for decades representing the best value. Adjusted for price I expect the same applies today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-32924781831620691062022-08-22T12:29:21.413-04:002022-08-22T12:29:21.413-04:00I have also purchased Alden shoes from Shoemart...I have also purchased Alden shoes from Shoemart's seconds and also could not figure out why the shoes were seconds. Alden shell cordovan loafers are one of my favorite shoes. Expensive, and they require some break-in to form to your feet. After that, with normal care, you might be able to just resole them until you retire - if you amortize the cost, they end up being less expensive over time.andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409031748621766854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-200331275020956182022-08-22T12:25:19.044-04:002022-08-22T12:25:19.044-04:00I concur - a great choice, quality chromexel leath...I concur - a great choice, quality chromexel leather. Consider which type of sole to get. Some are leather, others are Lactae Hevea Crepe, a natural rubber. the natural rubber wears kind of quickly compared to traditional soles, but it's very comfortable. andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409031748621766854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8714922182513339530.post-66067560802278595472022-08-22T11:37:33.324-04:002022-08-22T11:37:33.324-04:00Yes, they are awful. And this: https://www.ghbass...Yes, they are awful. And this: https://www.ghbass.com/joshua-kissi-larson-super-lug-star-weejuns-baz1w051Sartreskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07028559972862428523noreply@blogger.com