Brown Loafers suggestions

[bremersm]

I want to get a pair of loafers to wear for work. I was looking at the Allen Edmonds Montecitos but am open to any suggestions. I would like the following:


1. American Made

2. Leather sole

3. More dressy then Sperry boat shoes

4. No square toe

5. High quality. I want something that will last a LONG time


I am about 90% sure I will go with the AE's but I am open to suggestions.

[EF]

Not American made but I figured I'd post these from the CLAD sale since its a nice deal (extra 25% off with FEBFAMILY, final sale).


http://www.cladmen.com/on-sale/leath...loafer-15.html

[bremersm]

Those are nice, but not in my size.

[jonATL]

What size? I seem to be running into a lot of quality loafers lately -- or are you looking for something new?

[alan]

What finish are you looking for? Leather? Suede? (Not that suede isn't leather, but you know what I mean...)

[bremersm]

I want to buy new size 8.5D. Leather finish such as these:


http://www.endless.com/Allen-Edmonds...996CRS/ref=uwl

[Dan.Lish]

Go with AE. I've been lusting over the Kenwood's for a bit. I would wear the hell out of a pair of those in dark brown saddle (size 9E just for reference).

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF44000_1_40000000001_-1

[MaxMan]

Alden's? http://www.aldenshoe.com/cat_ane3_984.htm in shell cordovan? They will possibly outlast you

[jicarv]

I like these: http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...40000000001_-1

[MaxMan]

@Juan, those are nice, look like a hybrid norwegian split toe (sans split) and a penny...

[jicarv]

oops, skipped over your number 2 requirement and the Larkin model that I posted above has a rubber sole. With leather sole, I like these: http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...40000000001_-1

[bremersm]

@Juan. Those are nice too. Not ordering right away so I have some time to keep looking. By the way, where do you buy the Alden's. Not sure I like them better then the AEs, but they are a nice option.

[jicarv]

This is a good place for Alden: http://www.shermanbrothers.com/brand...FYXe4AodOFJrRg

[jason_carreira]

Since I didn't find any shoes I liked yesterday I just bought the AE Kenwood penny loafers in tan on eBay for $148, new with box