The types of loafers that every guy needs to know

We are talking about the essential spring/summer shoe the loafers now there's tons of different types of loafer shoes for different occasions, different looks and different styles and I try to cover all of them in a short.

The loafer as we know it today originally came from the 1920's. Made popular by actors in television shows of the time, loafers became part of everyday fashion. The style went on to be quite popular on both men and women until the 1960's when acid-wash jeans and sculpted white sneakers took over.

Penny loafers:

Loafers, sometimes called slippers, are a traditional footwear often used in repertory but they're also elegant without being overly dressed up. If you have an interview coming up, make sure to wear a pair of Penny loafers - they are the perfect blend. I like to wear socks with my loafers and the socks have a line that provides texture. Loafers look great when worn with shorts and jeans, and they give you a different approach without looking overly dressed up.

The penny loafer is a little rounded, casual shoe. Your toe just looks like a rectangle, they have super light suede which gives a more classy look and they have the penny kind of cover closing vibe to it so these would be the most versatile shoes.

Tassel loafers:

The tassel loafers, I usually wear them with denim suits, trousers pretty much every type of outfit you can think of and they went perfectly and what you love about these is they are like thin and just easy to slip on and they're comfortable, the sole is really thin so you love to wear them, these are like a slipper is super super lightweight again not as lightweight as suede but they are classy they give a nice finish to them.

The penny loafer is a casual shoe with no tassels. The penny loafer originated in the early 1920s as a slip-on alternative to the moccasins and seaboot. Its defining characteristic is a penny sized hole at the toe of the shoe, allowing it to be easily slipped on and off. But since the creation of the tassel loafer, they are sometimes thought of as different types of shoes. Penny loafers are often worn by people in business settings while tassel loafers are more popular among people who want to look more casual.  

Mens Oxford's that you wear to a meeting or Oxfords that you were on a date, but when it is warm outside but you want to dress up, these tassel loafers are the perfect choice for you.

The tassel loafer by Barker, these shoes are comfortable and functional, need not to be polished as high shine leather will not look old in a few months. This classic styling is suitable for multiple occasions such as business, everyday or formal wear. 

Horsebit loafers:

The horsebit loafer is another one of those timeless pairs of shoes that embodies the preppy or Ivy style of dress. One of the first styles of shoe to bridge the gap between dress and casual.

The loafer is one of the most classic timeless styles of shoes a man can wear it's sleek its minimalist little to no fuss but the horsebit loafer I love the horse bit loafer because it's timeless and classic like it adds a little bit more visual detail to attract that eye and it's just as versatile and stylish as a typical loafer.

Explore a collection of loafers, featuring all of your favorite styles in a variety of leathers. Browse the collections of tassel, penny, and horsebit loafers by Barker, to bring a little personality to your outfit.