THE HISTORY OF Loafers

The first loafer was produced by the company ‘Bass Weejun.’ They were produced in 1936, the name stemming from the company creator Bass and the Weejun.  The Penny Loafer developed later on and supposedly for a particular purpose. The Penny Loafer only really differs from the original loafer in that it has a leather strip across the front of the shoe with a particular shape cut out that almost creates a small slot or pocket in the front of the shoe.  It’s purpose was very particular and pertains to it’s name as back in the days of pay-phones, school children would keep a penny in the slot of their loafer in case of an emergency phone call home.  The loafer has evolved today to be a casual slip. The modern day loafer is an addition to every suit, every form of fashion, ranging from formal to loafer-style slippers for lounging around the house in, and everything in between.