: a loafer with a strap across the upper originally used for holding a penny
Examples of penny loafer in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThese shoes have a classic penny loafer silhouette, but the many rhinestones all over the exterior are a vibe of their own.—Robin Raven, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023 Though the shoes have a stereotypical penny loafer look at first glance, there’s also a sliver of brown wrapped around the bottom, which distinguishes them further from other lackluster pairs.—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023 The beef roll, the heavy mock stitching, the large tongue, and the squat heel are all fundamental penny loafer features.—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023 As these feature a slimmer lug sole than others on our list, some may be looking for a chunkier penny loafer style.—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023 Typically, these features relate to the style name — penny straps for a penny loafer, while single chains can equate to horse-bit loafers.—Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022 Maybe, for example, the shoes would have a seam mimicking that of a penny loafer, to illustrate a sort of business-casual conformity.—Jenni Avins, Quartz, 24 June 2020 Between the classic silhouette, the buttery-soft leather, and the comfy sole, Jamie Haller's take on the penny loafer is as elegant as can be.—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 4 Dec. 2022 The Weejun style by G.H. Bass — famously the original penny loafer — is another hall of famer worth a look.—Nicola Fumo, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2022
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