My friends, one glance at your calendar (and thermostat) tells you all you need to know: We’ve still got plenty of summer left, and you’ve likely got plenty of tailored summer stops on your to-do list. How to beat the heat in style? With the best menswear essentials from one of your favorite men’s style brands, like Taylor Stitch. Sounds like a wise move to me, and I hope you agree.
I’m more than willing to bet that you know the brand quite well from reading the pages of this blog, be it the brand’s stylish summer shorts or breezy summer shirts. Let’s start today’s post from the ground up though, quite literally. Let’s look at the San Francisco brand’s collection of the best shoes for men, which normally leans heavily into rugged vibes via the best boots for fall or winter.
Instead, let’s take a look at the Taylor Stitch Loafers, which are refined enough for a summer wedding, versatile enough to wear to the office, and well-crafted enough to take it all in stride.
Modeled after classic penny loafers and yet streamlined ever so slightly in terms of the last and the toe shape, the Taylor Stitch Loafers, these loafers (made in a D width — take note!) are made with plenty of helpful details for all sorts of situations.
Start with the fact that the Taylor Stitch Loafers feature weatherproof suede: I’d still advise treating them with suede protector, but they should prove more durable than other suede loafers.
Of course, the clean profile of the Taylor Stitch Loafers makes them dressy enough to wear with linen trousers or a Taylor Stitch summer suit, but the Vibram mini-lug sole is also more grippy and durable than a pair of classic, dressy suede loafers. See, Taylor Stitch has nearly thought of everything.
For good measure, you can rest easy knowing these loafers are crafted with care in world footwear hub Leon, Mexico — that’s the same place where plenty of brands make dependable shoes and boots, so the Taylor Stitch Loafers also have that going for them.
They’re pricier than a pair of loafers from a discount retailer (the Taylor Stitch Loafers retail for $298), but given the care and consideration built into every pair, this is one summer footwear purchase you can feel great about making. Get out there in style the rest of this season, my friends.
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