Best Slip-On Loafers: GH Bass & Co. Vegans Heritage Larsen Leather Penny Loafers
Most men’s clothing roads lead to vagabonds. And not just any stray, but the ubiquitous Bass Weejun. They took off in the United States after World War II, becoming a staple of preppy dressing. Nowadays, they are present everywhere from finance bros to fashion obsessives and everyone involved. This is because they maintain the same balance of comfort and attractiveness as other shoes, so you can wear them in almost any situation. job interview? Yes. Run a quick corner store? Yes. Fancy date? Absolutely. Skateboarding? Probably not, but it would look sick. The versatility of the loafer is unmatched and whether you need a pair of dress shoes to match your suit or just some casual slip-ons to pair with your old jeans, you can kill two with one shoe.
Best Slip-On Walking Shoes: Merrell Jungle Moc
laziness The ease of slip-on shoes seems contrary to the essence of hiking. And yet, we find ourselves attracted to the trails as much as we are attracted to the idea of not slogging through a bowl of spaghetti. In fact, the lace-free closure is just one less barrier between you and Mother Nature. The trick is…most slip-on running shoes look like donkeys. We understand there’s a kind of ugly duckling charm that comes with gorp-y gear, but there’s a limit. Thankfully, Merrell keeps cooking up tasty kicks with all the trail capabilities of their main line. In this case, a gravel-grip rubber outsole, and arch support that makes even the steepest climbs feel like a walk in the park.
Best slip-on shoes for boys wearing menswear: Plasticana Gardena Clog
Plasticana
French Recycled Hemp Clogs
There is no dearth of trendy shoes right now. But perhaps the most widespread and yet indie shoe to sweep the fashion world is one that costs just under eighty bucks: the Plasticana Gardena Clog. Little-known French cobblers have crafted these funky gardening boots from rubberized hemp, giving them not only jelly-like quality and waterproofness, but a unique speckled look. Due to their natural materials, no two pairs look alike, but each pair has the same beautiful shape that is both part loafer and ballet shoe. Pro Tip: Make the mistake of going a little bigger and add your own insoles.
Most comfortable slip-on shoes: Hoka Restore TC
Pros
- untraceable genealogy
- More comfortable than memory-foam mattresses
- High stability and traction
Shortcoming
- Not for the faint of heart (or pretty feet)
- colors are limited
Hoka has consistently been one of our favorite brands for taking your steps (just check out our best running shoes article) and the Restore TC brings all of the brand’s great comfort and support to the laceless design. These recovery shoes come with heaps of cushioning in the breathable sock-knit upper for one of the most comfortable slip-ons, if not the most comfortable Shoes You will ever feel. Are they more likely to recover after a brutal race? Sure. Does this mean that you can’t wear these on your daily walks? Definitely not.
