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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 3:57 pm
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tfar
 
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Originally Posted by Ory
Thanks SC, Till. I think I will go with the softest loafers I can find. Would you have any recommendations?

Flubber, thanks for the heads up. I believe that I try my best to travel light and buy only one of everything that I need, not being flashy but actually quite prudent in purchasing items of quality that will last and travel well, and which will not take up too much room. I am sorry if it comes across as an attempt to be sophisticated or elite; think of it as a modest attempt to be someone who is traveling light and good (hence the Bingham 'One Case' references and thread.) I am always willing to learn, and before anyone makes any further assumptions, I am in the least glamorous part of the rag trade.

At this time I am thinking of sand/tan/brown leather loafers with rubberised soles (the softest possible - and no laces or wingtips, bits or other doodads - and no leather soles please) to replace my Lattanzis on the road, and to wear with chinos and around during the day, and a pair of black shoes when I am wearing a suit.
Try Ferragamo, Tods and Lorenzo Banfi (not sure if they still exist) for really soft loafers. If you can find any of deer skin, they are usually very soft and squishy, as well as wonderfully comfortable. Mind you, these will all go in the direction of a moccasin style-wise, meaning there will be stitching around the toe and not much structure.

I just checked. Banfi is still around: http://www.pelleline.com/store/produ...ist_53/rows=14

Otherwise, lest I forget, also try Bruno Magli and A. Testoni.

Till
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