Loafers - 'Penniless' Loafer - Black Carbon Patina - Rovesciata Construction - La Ginevra LastThe 'Penniless' loafer is our take on the iconic 'penny' loafer first introduced in the 1930s. The strap on the original penny loafer had a small slit which was the perfect size to hold a coin, preppy college students would add a penny for decoration, but also for a more functional purpose, using the pennies for emergency calls home. Our 'Penniless' loafer omits the slit of the traditional penny loafer to create a more minimalist design. It is made

it is also a chance for the shoemaker to showcase their skill

which utilises the original driving shoe construction technique patented in 1963

Construction: Norvegese

100% Handmade in Italy

Dark Brown Calf leather buckle

from the welt towards the eyelets

The strap on the original penny loafer had a small slit which was the perfect size to hold a coin

the hand welted construction

The 360 degree welt is what distinguishes our sneakers from all others

due to the fact that that the leather must be stretched over the last using one single piece

The inside features three pockets

With their pebble style sole and colour matched stitching