July 24, 2026July 22, 2026 by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Grant Stone Is Making Some of the Finest Loafers for Men on the Market Now

Excellence is both hard to come by and yet instantly noticeable in the realm of men’s footwear, especially when it comes to crafting shoes with proper care, standout construction and luxe materials. The utmost in quality delivers a difference you really can feel in every step — when you try on a poorly made pair of shoes, you tend to recognize it right away, which is what helps Grant Stone stand out in such stellar fashion these days, and for all the right reasons.

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Based in idyllic St. Joseph, Michigan (my home state!), Grant Stone has built a stylish, handsome business centered around Goodyear welted footwear across the past decade-plus, with a strong commitment to expert craft in both Michigan and Xiamen, China.

Across its eye-catching line of richly crafted boots, dress shoes and loafers, Grant Stone is offering relatively accessible luxury with exceptional construction and quality, at least in my experience wearing products like the Grant Stone Traveler Penny Loafer (I opted for a lovely Crimson Chromexcel leather option).

Yes, my friends, if the difference is in the details when it comes to essential summer footwear like a pair of the best loafers for men, then Grant Stone delivers precisely what your footwear rotation needs — especially for summer weddings and refined days at the office, for instance.

With its remarkably soft insole and soft, supple outsole, these loafers are plenty comfortable right out of the box, no break-in time required on my end.

Featuring handsewn moc-toe stitching on the Grant Stone Traveler Penny Loafer in particular, these shoes are distinctive and elegant, built on the company’s Alexander last — I found the Standard width in size 10.5 easily wearable for my feet, and the construction and fabrication only get better from there.

Grant Stone is offering next-level quality and comfort plus reliable construction in every stitch, and one can only imagine that Grant Stone boots will be as easily wearable in the fall as the Grant Stone Traveler Penny Loafers are at this very moment. Cheers to a stylish summer with the proper footwear, my friends.

June 29, 2026 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Astorflex Loafers from Huckberry Add Swagger to Any Summer Style Look

There’s a fine art — and a fun art — to mastering the basics of your own personal style, securing the summer menswear essentials that are both dashing and perhaps on-trend yet classic all the summer. It’s quite the equation to get right, yes?

But when in doubt, it comes down to embracing the lightweight, breezy nature of the season while finding what works for you — a breezy camp collar shirt might sub in for a polo, linen trousers might prove a better fit for your #OOTD than chino shorts, and so on.

And the right pair of leather loafers steps out subtly and stylishly in this same way. So, when the time comes to trade in a pair of canvas sneakers for some of the best loafers for men, I’d say you’ve found your perfect pair in the ones shown above. Courtesy of Huckberry, the Astorflex Dartflex Loafers shift into high gear in the same way the company’s handsome chukka boots take charge in the fall and winter months.

Boasting the same good looks as classic penny loafers and built out with a moc toe design and the company’s characteristically rich leather, these stylish men’s slip-on shoes, as Huckberry says, are ” favored by men of leisure worldwide” — doesn’t that sound like something worth emulating?

Consider that a major yes in my book, with the proper fabrication and construction to match all of your summertime pursuits. The Astorflex Dartflex Loafers rely on the company’s made-in-Italy construction, the sort that makes its handsome shoes both stylish and sustainable in equal measure.

Using rich, vegetable-tanned bovine leather, these are a business casual pair of men’s loafers that should develop an eye-catching patina over time (if that’s what you’re into, of course). The Astorflex Dartflex Loafers also boast a lower-profile silhouette than some other versions of penny loafers, making them as ready to pair with stretch chino shorts as with linen trousers or perhaps even a leisurely summer suit sans tie.

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The Astorflex Dartflex Loafers also come in three distinct shades of suede to nail the “Great Gatsby” essence of summer style, while a memory foam insole bolsters the comfort behind your new favorite pair of summer loafers. The leather sole rounds things out in fine form, delivering refinement and classic construction in spades.

For the right price (and rest assured, these are priced fairly this summer season), you very well might have found a pair of loafers to take you through the rest of the summer without a second thought — cheers to Huckberry, and cheers to Astorflex.

May 20, 2026 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These FRYE Graham Penny Loafers Are a Dressy Summer Footwear Must-Have

There are certain style rules it’s best to follow, and others that can be tweaked to your liking ever so slightly, especially in the balmy days of spring and summer. And with seasonal soirees aplenty on the horizon, those slight style tweaks to your favorite men’s style essentials come in many forms, starting from the ground up. Take the best dress shoes for men, something heritage footwear maker FRYE often excels at producing in any season — especially when it comes to the best boots for men.

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And while you’ve certainly shelved your leather boots in favor of something more lightweight, that needn’t mean you aren’t allowed to switch things up from time to time.

And so, for your next summer wedding or rooftop happy hour, consider swapping out your favorite leather dress shoes for an ever-so-slight change of pace via stylish leather loafers — part prep classic, part dress shoe replacement, and as sleek as ever when made the right way by FRYE.

That’s where the FRYE Graham Penny Loafers come into play, switching things up from dress shoes in crisp, elegant fashion — and in a way that works as well with tailored chino shorts and a camp collar shirt as with your favorite linen suit for dressy occasions on the calendar (and on those Save The Dates on your fridge).

Wearing some of the best penny loafers for men as a replacement for dress shoes in particular comes down to a few key factors, starting with the design of the silhouette of the shoe itself — look for something more streamlined and with a more traditional dress shoe-style outsole, for starters.

The FRYE Graham Penny Loafers get the job done handily in that regard, available in rich materials like Saddle Leather and an equally rich, summer-friendly Dune Suede for breezy style for days on end. The choice between leather and suede also allows you to go more tailored and elegant (vis a vis the leather option) or a touch more casual and yet chic (suede loafers from FRYE can pair just as well with chino shorts and a polo, my friends).

As with other FRYE men’s boots, at least in my experience, the FRYE Graham Penny Loafers should boast impeccable construction, including a flexible rubber outsole and leather footbed cover, plus an almond-shaped toe for that sleek finish your finest summer suiting requires.

Heritage-quality construction makes all the difference as you look to upgrade your summer footwear rotation, something that FRYE lends itself to both “classic style” and “every day ease.” Your next dress shoe replacement awaits, just in time for the start of summer — FRYE is here to help amp up your footwear game, folks.

April 7, 2026 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now These New Astorflex Boat Shoes are an Easygoing Menswear Must-Have this Coming Season

As you bolster your assortment of men’s style essentials and look to a breezy new season up ahead, there are a few orders of business to take care of as you survey the landscape and stow away your winter boots.

Building an ensemble can start in two ways depending on the occasion, at least in my experience: From the breezy layers you’re rocking up top, or else crafting a look with casual, easygoing, prep-meets-modern footwear in mind. Huckberry, of course, has the goods, from an array of crisp leather sneakers to casually cool chukka boots, leather loafers and naturally, the footwear in question today at the top of the page.

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And if a pair of the best boat shoes for men happens to be on your mind in these early days of spring, we’ve got just the pair for you to consider ASAP — meet the brand-new Astorflex Dockflex Boat Shoes, yet another pair of remarkably well-crafted, sustainable suede shoes hailing from the family-owned Italian factory that also makes some of your favorite chukka boots, among other prized styles approved by the Huckberry team.

The Astorflex Dockflex Boat Shoes make use of top-quality bovine suede, a change of pace compared to leather boat shoes (and making them more well-suited for the boardwalk than the actual deck of a boat in choppy waters, at least in my humble opinion).

Of course, you could certainly treat the Astorflex Dockflex Boat Shoes with waterproof suede protector, a wise move at any rate — whether you style the Astorflex Dockflex Boat Shoes with tailored swim trunks and a patterned buttondown shirt or with stretch chino shorts and a short-sleeve henley.

The Astorflex Dockflex Boat Shoes are also lined in calf leather for breathability and a fit that molds to your foot over time, while its memory foam insole offers a further shot of comfort and all-day wearability. Plus, the handsome Sand Suede of the Astorflex Dockflex Boat Shoes wears well with everything from olive chinos to rolled light wash denim, while moc toe stitching delivers a stylish touch of contrast across the upper.

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Rawhide laces add a more rugged touch, while the wedge outsole is crafted from natural rubber, as with other Astorflex boots and shoes (a lineup Huckberry also sells to great effect, it should be noted!).

With their versatile, grab-and-go sensibility and the chance to style them with everything from swim trunks and a muscle tee to a retro-minded camp collar shirt and linen shorts, there’s nothing quite like the casual-yet-sharp style you’re getting from these stylish men’s boat shoes this summer — the style world is yours for the taking, my friends.

August 1, 2025July 31, 2025 by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Quoddy’s USA-Made Rover Penny Loafers Are As Expertly Crafted as It Gets

Last week on this Brooklyn style blog — your favorite menswear blog on the market, right??– we started a new series, a quick-hit guide of sorts to one must-buy product to get your weekend rolling in fine fashion.

I’m often scouring the market for the coolest finds around — from footwear to shirting, watches, everyday carry gear and more — and some selections are simply too good to pass up. Think of these selections as a prime exercise in buying less, but buying better — or rather, in getting down to the point and getting you out into the world this weekend, especially when a retailer like Huckberry offers up a newly restocked, fresh pair of footwear ideal for summer and early fall weekends aplenty.

So, in quick-hit form, let’s look at some of the coolest and most finely crafted men’s loafers on the market, shall we? That’d be the Quoddy Rover USA-Made Penny Loafers, the pinnacle of old-school craftsmanship from the family-owned Northeast footwear purveyor.

The brand has been doing things the right way, the hard way and in a very intensely involved manner, for decades, using the finest leathers, hand-crafted finishes — as with these hand-stitched moccasin-style loafers — and exacting attention to detail. Bolstered by a Vibram mini lug outsole, these loafers are sturdy and made to be broken in, particularly with classic cotton chinos or rolled light wash jeans.

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If you’re considering just one purchase this weekend to carry you through August, that’d be these handsome leather loafers — they even pair perfectly with last week’s Friday Find, this meticulously hand-printed Huckberry shirt. Here’s to another stylish weekend, my friends — cheers!

June 9, 2025 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Quoddy Camp Shoes are a Laidback Summer Footwear Classic

It’s like we’ve so often talked about here on this Brooklyn style blog: A guy’s footwear rotation, especially during the breezy and hot summer months, needs options, and that runs the gamut from refined leather dress shoes to crisp canvas sneakers and of course, something a bit in between. Naturally, this is where our friends at Huckberry can prove most helpful, as you’re about to find out.

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In my neck of the woods, a classic twist on the boat shoe or the leather moccasin might perfectly fit the bill for an in-between sort of shoe: Able to be dressed up slightly with tan chinos and an Oxford shirt, able to be dressed down with a pocket tee and chino shorts, and able to exude leisurely, casually cool style from BBQs to bonfires and lakeside getaways.

And if that pair is made with heritage quality and classic craftsmanship in mind, that’s all the better: My friends, let’s dive into the latest at Huckberry with the Quoddy Canoe Shoes, a twist on the moccasin and the loafer that manages to check all the right boxes this season.

Somewhere between a boat shoe and a leather loafer, the Quoddy Canoe Shoes boast a camp-style wedge outsole, part of a series of features Huckberry calls the “paragon of durability and design,” with New England heritage to match (Quoddy has been making favorites like the handsome Quoddy Canoe Shoes for decades now, after all).

Rich pull-up leather meets contrast moccasin stitching atop that wedge Vibram outsole for rebound and comfort — unlike some more thinly constructed pairs of boat shoes, the ruggedly elegant Quoddy Canoe Shoes should prove plenty easy to wear all day long.

Rawhide laces give them a dash of heritage appeal, while even the lacquered eyelets on the Quoddy Canoe Shoes are built to resist rust. Every stitch is crafted with long-running heritage and history behind it, making for an utterly classic pair of versatile men’s leather boat shoes for the season at hand — trust in the best of the best with the wildly easy-to-wear appeal of your new favorite leather boat shoes.

August 18, 2024 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: These Stylish Astorflex Loafers are 40 Percent Off Now at Huckberry

I don’t know about you, but just when it seems like I’ve sorted out my summer footwear rotation, I find another pair of stylish men’s shoes worth adding to my rotation. In that case, that’d be leather loafers from the good folks at Huckberry — a pair made by family-owned factory Astorflex no less.

Perhaps you know Astorflex from the craft they’ve perfected, making some of the best chukka boots, but consider these sleek Astorflex leather loafers a worthwhile addition to your wardrobe as summer rolls on.

And yes, in my book, there’s still more than enough time to step into (and properly style) these Astorflex Travel Loafers, which boast handmade construction, a durable rubber heel for added grip, and a low profile you can dress up or dress down.

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In my experience, I’ve found these unlined leather loafers wear incredibly easily right out of the box, they pack up nicely in my favorite weekender bag, and they only get better and more supple with age. And yes, as an added bonus, your new favorite pair of leather loafers are now 40 percent off at Huckberry. Go forth with style in mind the rest of summer, my friends.

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These Sebago Leather Loafers are A Timeless Style Classic

We talk often here on this Brooklyn men’s style blog about the classics, about the best menswear essentials and standing the test of time. And from their relatively preppy roots to their place in the modern-day menswear pantheon, the best leather loafers for men simply deliver the perfect blend of effortless cool and versatility, one that knocks it out of the park in nearly every way possible.

Of course, the Sebago Dan Loafers fit the bill handsomely in that regard, and it’s even better news that you can score a pair for yourself now at Huckberry. How about that, my friends?

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As the famed retailer (a personal favorite and a trusted brand for men) says, these loafers are “a direct descendant of the brand’s first model (and named after one of the brand’s founders),” and that sort of heritage and style simply works quite well, in my book.

The Sebago Dan Loafers are as crisp when paired with cuffed light wash denim as they are with some of the best chinos for men, and it doesn’t hurt that they come in a rich leather at a fairly affordable price ($250, for everyone keeping score at home).

For the rest of summer’s dog days, and then some, opt for an eternally cool pair of stylish leather loafers from a brand (and a retailer) you can assuredly trust. The classics remain the classics for a reason, and some of the best leather loafers for men certainly fit the bill.

June 17, 2024June 11, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Suede Loafers from Huckberry & Astorflex Are a Refined Summer Style Move

Just when you think you’ve found the perfect pair of men’s shoes for a summer wedding (or any other tailored engagement this season and beyond), the good folks at Huckberry enter the fray once again with a new must-buy pair of stylish men’s footwear.

And not just any pair of summer sneakers or sandals — as essential as those are, a pair of the best men’s loafers can work wonders for casually cool-yet-elevated seasonal style. Luckily, the good folks at Astorflex have you covered once again.

Best known for making some of the coolest men’s chukka boots on the market, Astorflex is a gem of an underrated find to this day. The brand works out of a family-run factory using sustainable production methods to come up with versatile, durable and effortlessly cool footwear (click through this link here for more Astorflex reviews covering my experience with the brand).

And the Astorflex Fastflex Suede Loafers fit the bill quite nicely on all fronts, with the silhouette of a timeless penny loafer and the proper materials for an eco-conscious, summer-friendly finish.

Like other pairs of Astorflex men’s shoes from Huckberry, these loafers are handmade in northern Italy to exacting specifications, with a hard leather outsole complimented nicely by a soft, supple unlined interior for all-day comfort.

The roughout leather on your new favorite loafers is more textured and of course, rougher than suede, with a distinctive look that should rest nicely beneath a cuffed pair of the best light wash jeans, your favorite olive chinos or even a pair of natural-hued denim.

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And for even more elevated wear, turn to the Astorflex Fastflex Suede Loafers underneath, say, a navy seersucker or cotton-blend suit for a bit of edgy-yet-polished style. While they may not feature the crepe rubber outsole of traditional Astorflex men’s boots, the streamlined Astorflex Fastflex Suede Loafers are all the better for it, offering up a new take on the classic leather penny loafer.

A fairly wide range of sizes are available, and the Astorflex Fastflex Suede Loafers are online at Huckberry now — just in time for your next summer shindig.

March 4, 2024March 3, 2024 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Amberjack’s New Slip-Ons Are the Most Comfortable Shoes to Buy for Early Spring

Just when you thought a pair of dress shoes — or rather, a company making some of the most comfortable dress shoes on the market — couldn’t possibly get any more comfortable, well, meet the latest and greatest from Amberjack.

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The young upstart brand, which incorporates incredible comfort technology into pairs of the best lace-up boots and the best loafers on the market, just dropped the Amberjack Slip-Ons, a new and improved take on its low-profile loafers that hits the market in just time for early spring.

Perhaps this is the first Amberjack review you’re diving into, but I’ve had the pleasure of trying out the brand these past couple years — believe me when I say, you’ve never quite tried out a brand like this. And when it comes to the Amberjack Slip-Ons, the difference is both built right into these shoes, as well as instantly noticeable on the outside.

The use of A-grade, full-grain leather in rich colors like Honey, as seen above, is a major positive, but the dual-function athletic outsole works seamlessly with the heat-activated insole for an incredibly smooth, comfortable, springy ride underfoot.

The arch support is also activated by heat, giving you an extra jolt in terms of rebound, and the Amberjack Slip-Ons also feature helpful details like a back heel pull tab for an easy-on, easy-off experience. I think you’ll also find the profile of your new favorite slip-ons is sleek and dressy enough to work at the office, especially with tailored chinos.