Gucci horsebit loafers are cult classics for a reason. They’re cool and classic, and our style director has taken them for many runs. Read our full review here.

They were released in 1953, and changed the game with their signature horsebit hardware on the tongue. Today, the distinctive, timeless loafer is one of the best shoes for date nights, dinners ...

Despite the affordable price, the loafers are made with high-quality Italian leather. Available in taupe, cream, and black, they feature a gold horsebit detail on the front and an ...

They pair well with just about every piece of clothing, from denim jeans to mini and maxi dresses — especially the aforementioned traditional penny loafer styles that cropped up in the late '30s.

Just last week, for the launch of the brand’s archival exhibition at London’s 180 The Strand, he wore the very same loafers, with a waist-skimming white tee and a pair of dark denims.

Paul Mescal wearing Gucci Horsebit loafers. And the style was just as popular onscreen as it was on the streets. In 1979, Dustin Hoffman wore a pair in Kramer vs. Kramer.

Needless to say, the traditional style once saved for businessmen and Europeans uninterested in sneakers is booming, with more options to choose from than ever. And more new brands making them, too.

But within fashion, the Gucci Horsebit loafer has managed to maintain the same level of influence since it was introduced in 1953. With a design so recognisably ‘Gucci’, the appeal stretches ...

Loafers were already a popular footwear choice in the 1950s, though they were typically worn for more casual occasions. Aldo capitalized on the slip-on style’s mass appeal, and used the snaffle ...

The look is timeless yet adaptable There may be a few contenders—bucks and boat shoes spring to mind—but there’s a strong argument for the loafer as the quintessential preppy shoe. No wonder, then, ...