The best loafers for women in 2026, from the Gucci Horsebit 1953 to a $178 ruched pair from Madewell: classic penny loafers, horsebits, chunky lug soles, shiny patent and Le Monde Béryl's knotted leather Soft Loafer. Wear them with white socks and a ...
A platform penny loafer in box calf on a chunky leather lug sole, with moc stitching and a 1.5-inch heel. Mod, a little bit Wednesday Addams.
Reformation Agathea Chunky Loafer in Black
Shiny black patent with hand-crafted ruching around the vamp, a classic saddle strap and a round toe. Made in Italy, and made for black tights.
Aeyde Aldous Patent Leather Loafers in Black
Tumbled Italian leather, traditional moccasin stitching and a stacked heel. The everyday black loafer that goes with everything you own.
Everlane Made in Italy Loafer in Black
Shiny, smooth calfskin with Loewe's lacquered toggle on the vamp. The loafer for people who'd rather wear jewelry on their feet.
Loewe Toggle Leather Loafers
Sebago's original penny loafer, hand-sewn since 1946 and unlined so it feels light from the first wear. That brown-burgundy is pure autumn.
Sebago Classic Dan Penny Loafer in Brown Burgundy
The French icon, made in Limoges: black boxcalf, the signature seagull strap and a Goodyear-welted sole you can resole forever.
J.M. Weston 180 Loafer in Black Boxcalf
The ballet-loafer of the moment: a ruched loafer in black crinkle patent that does the work of a ballet flat with a little more attitude.
Reformation Francine Ruched Loafer in Black Crinkle Patent
Handcrafted in Italy from black knotted leather, with a cushioned calf leather insole and a tiny 10mm heel. Basically a slipper you can wear to dinner.
Le Monde Béryl Soft Loafer in Black Knotted Leather
A penny loafer on a chunky lug sole, in burnished leather. Made for wet sidewalks, wool socks and a long coat.
J.Crew Winona Lug-Sole Penny Loafers in Burnished Leather
A menswear classic in two-toned baby calfskin, tumbled so it looks broken-in from day one, with a gold staple at the heel and a suede lining.
Khaite Miles Loafer in Vintage Brown Leather
A penny loafer that wants to be a ballet flat: supple suede and a ruched square toe. The most charming pair under $200.
Madewell The Ashley Ruched Loafer in Suede
Artisanally crafted in soft nappa leather with a natural pleated effect and a hand-painted leather sole. Quiet, slouchy and impossibly chic.
The Row Soft Loafer in Black
The original penny loafer in wine leather, with hand-sewn moccasin stitching and a resoleable leather sole. The prep-school classic every French girl secretly owns.
G.H. Bass Whitney Weejuns Penny Loafer in Wine
The horsebit loafer, full stop: supple calfskin, gleaming horsebit hardware and a leather sole, made in Italy. Buy once, wear for twenty years.
Gucci Horsebit 1953 Loafer
Church's college-inspired Pembrey penny loafer in glossy polished black leather. English heritage with a youthful streak.