Platform Loafers
With fall almost here, the season of returning to school and work has begun, so it’s time to update your footwear choices with more post-summer appropriate styles. Boots always come to mind at this time of year, but it seems too early to show them off. What is our solution? A substantial platform loafer. With cool, edgy details like stomp-worthy lugged soles, hardware embellishments, and textured finishes, the preppy style goes punk for fall, making them the perfect shoe for those who still love the dark academia aesthetic.
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To Be Interested in Platform Loafers
Of course, you can go for a classic all-black version. This season, some of the options available have standout details like glossy patent leather, bold snakeskin print, or eye-catching croc. Whether you prefer a pastel pink loafer or a high-heeled pair, there is a loafer option for every taste.
We’ve selected our favourite chunky platform loafers on the market right now. But, of course, you’ll probably want to replace your favourite summer sandals as soon as you get your hands on a pair.
The Best Platform Loafers
For obvious reasons, as have many of you, I’ve retired all of my heels this year. When it moves to getting dressed, comfort is now my top priority, and I’m incredibly picky about the shoes I wear. It’s no surprise, then, that this year has seen the emergence of several comfortable (but still very chic) flat-shoe trends. Who is the most important among them? Loafers. Perhaps it’s because they add a polished vibe to any outfit. After all, they’re practical and easy to wear because they’re a perennial favourite that never really goes out of style. They’re the dominant flat-shoe trend right now, and I’m all for it.
Loafers for Women
If you’ve been eyeing the trend but haven’t found a pair you love, look at the best teams of loafers for women I’ve gathered here. I’ve curated a selection of styles from some of my favourite retailers, ranging from on-trend chunky loafers to pretty chain-embellished and classic penny loafers. In other words, regardless of your taste, budget, or other considerations, you’re bound to find a pair you adore. I’m sure I’ve already fallen in love with each of these.
Loafers, in my humble opinion, are vastly underappreciated. But I believe this is their year! When worn correctly, slugs can be incredibly chic—even edgy—when dismissed as a “work shoe” or pushed to the back of the mind and associated solely with private school uniforms. Have all those Dark Academia fashion TikToks taught you nothing?!
This year’s trends in winter-to-spring transitional footwear are diverse. Don’t remain surprised if you see your favourite influencers wearing cowboy boots instead of OTK boots. However, if you want a trend that feels more timeless (but still has an unexpected flair), go for the faithful loafer, elevated this season by chunky platform soles.
The Best Brands Platform Loafers
The best loafers aren’t just for wearing to school or work. The classic silhouette has evolved into an edgier shoe option in recent seasons, and we love it.
Sure, present styles stay true to the shoe’s elementary school roots — and they still look finest with a classic pair of socks — but brands are shaking things up by using chunky lug soles, bold colors, and T-bar straps to give this preppy shoe a punk edge. Dr. Martens, Gucci, and Prada may be the first brands that come to mind when discussing modernized loafers, as they have been seen in multiple street style shots during fashion week.
- Wide Sole Loafers
- Heeled Loafers
- Loafer Mules
- Mary Jane Loafers
- Classic Loafers
Conclusion
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