[Hebrew Barrister]

I'm in love with these, save for the bow:

https://www.velasca.com/collections/belgian-loafers/products/ciappacan-ts

Any recommendations on an alternative in a similar style and similar color, with the traditional Belgian loafer mini tassle and not a bow?

 

[Flanderian]

I'm in love with these, save for the bow:

https://www.velasca.com/collections/belgian-loafers/products/ciappacan-ts

Any recommendations on an alternative in a similar style and similar color, with the traditional Belgian loafer mini tassle and not a bow?

As it happens, Herring is featuring loafers, and among them is their Barcelona II tassel model which comes in a variety of hides. I find the suede particularly nice, which while darker than what you picture, is still similar.

I think it a very handsome, quality tassel loafer, and the last appears quite similar to the shoe you depicted.

Herring loafers -

https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/sear...tDir=desc&sale_search=0&Tags[]=35&fp_box_id=1

Barcelona II tassel loafer -

https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/prod...11601&siteNavEvent=herringToHerringEquivClick

 

[eagle2250]

Indeed that tiny bow does come off as being a bit too precious. I purchased a pair of Belgian Loafers with the more common tiny tassels several years back and found that even wearing the loafers with the mini tassels came off as arguably too precious. The Belgian loafers never saw much wear time on my feet! But then, it has been said my ancestry is hillbilly. LOL.

 

[richard warren]

https://belgianshoes.com/shop/suede-5/

 

[scottfranklin]

What about these Ferragamo's with a color-matched bit instead of tassel or bow? A bit pricier than the Velasca's or Herring's linked above, but I have a pair of Ferragamo mocs in pebbled leather that have worn extremely well.

 

[FLMike]

Your answer is the devil’s loafer....Alden 666. :devil:

 

[eagle2250]

^^Ugh-Oh!
That's potentially pretty scary stuff, for sure.... :crazy:

 

[challer]

Weston 180s are awesome as are Carmina loafers. I've got far too many pairs but the MTO programs are excellent.

 

[richard warren]

The Brooks Brothers version of the devil’s loafer seems to be on sale, as was the black shell version, or was yesterday.

 

[Hebrew Barrister]

Your answer is the devil's loafer....Alden 666. :devil:

Nooooooo

 

[Vecchio Vespa]

Lacking in bows or tassels but still quite attractive, not to mention being insanely soft and comfortable, don’t forget the devil’s cousin, the Alden snuff suede LHS.

 

[eagle2250]

I believe the ShoeMarts recent supply of Alden seconds included suede leather LHS's . Assuming the y have a pair of snuff suede's, you could have a pair for $399. Good luck in your respective hunts!

 

[CLTesquire]

I’d recommend Steve at Gentleman’s Footwear if you want the snuff Alden’s. Great shop and he’s an immensely helpful fellow. He also stocks a lot of Edward Green shoes as well (just thought I’d mention that).

 

[Vecchio Vespa]

I believe the ShoeMarts recent supply of Alden seconds included suede leather LHS's . Assuming the y have a pair of snuff suede's, you could have a pair for $399. Good luck in your respective hunts!

Wow...and I thought I'd gotten a great deal at Eljo's!

 

[sogno]

Lacking in bows or tassels but still quite attractive, not to mention being insanely soft and comfortable, don't forget the devil's cousin, the Alden snuff suede LHS.

I always assumed the leisure handsewn are available in the color 8 and black shell only?
https://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens-6243f-upl-handsewn-on-the-last-flex-welt-snuff-suede/

 

[eagle2250]

My LHS assemblage includes #8, Cigar and Whiskey shell cordovan pair(s). I thought I had scratched that itch. However, I must admit that snuff suede offering has me thinking, but they do not yet have a second in my size. :icon_scratch:

 

[sogno]

My LHS assemblage includes #8, Cigar and Whiskey shell cordovan pair(s). I thought I had scratched that itch. However, I must admit that snuff suede offering has me thinking, but they do not yet have a second in my size. :icon_scratch:

yes, I forgot that, I mean the lhs are made in shell cordovans only and the suede offerings are a different model called the 6243F UPL. They're both made on the same lasts, nice looking shoes either way in suede or shell.

 

[FLMike]

yes, I forgot that, I mean the lhs are made in shell cordovans only and the suede offerings are a different model called the 6243F UPL. They're both made on the same lasts, nice looking shoes either way in suede or shell.

They make them in calf, too.

 

[Vecchio Vespa]

They make them in calf, too.

My next target might well be the unlined chromexcel!

 

[Vecchio Vespa]

yes, I forgot that, I mean the lhs are made in shell cordovans only and the suede offerings are a different model called the 6243F UPL. They're both made on the same lasts, nice looking shoes either way in suede or shell.

According to Alden Madison Avenue the suede versions are also leisure handsewn.

https://aldenmadison.com/collection/unlined-leisure-hand-sewn-snuff-suede-6243f/

Now if they'll just put the old BB offerings of an unlined cordovan LHS and a cordovan tassel with a foxed heel back in play, the world will once again spin smoothly on its axis!