Let’s go back to 1936: G. H.Bass (George Henry Bass) created the first penny loafer, putting a formal spin on a Norwegian farm shoe, designed for 'loafing in the field'. He dubbed it the Bass Weejun, and the rest is history. The US brand continue to evolve the original penny loafer, making it an essential “smart” shoe that’s suited to tailoring too. The Larson has the classic look with the distinctive feature strip of leather stitched across the saddle of the shoe, featuring a shaped cutout. Moc Leather Uppers, Regular Width, Unlined, Leather Sole, Hand-Stitched in El Salvador. Classic penny loafer Polished leather upper Hand-stitched seams in tonal waxed thread Slip-on design Heel-to-heel welt stitching Unlined Leather heel sock with gold foil branding Natural polished leather sole Black rubber top piece. The signature model from Bass Weejuns that has been in existence since 1936, the Larson Penny Loafer is a quintessential must of menswear. Famous for its slip-on design this versatile iteration of the silhouette comes in a polished leather upper that sits upon a rubber sole and top piece. Featuring the signature beef roll waxed stitching and heel-to-heel welt stitching - if you are after a pair of shoes that will become a staple of your footwear collection look no further. To prolong the life of these loafers we advise after some wear to have a rubber sole put on by a cobbler to protect them from the elements. Regular waxing is recommended to prevent the leather from drying. If the soles become wet please do not dry near a direct heat source as this will cause the leather to crack & will not be considered a manufacturing fault.