Loafers and moccasins Santoni

Santoni loafers - style and comfort

Santoni is a unique Italian shoe brand whose name is associated with premium quality. The history of this brand began in 1975, when a couple Andrea and Rosa Santoni opened their small shoe atelier. From the very beginning of its work, the company focused on exclusivity and impeccable quality of each model. Today the company is run by the second generation of the Santoni dynasty, Giuseppe, who has managed to make the small family business one of the most reputable shoe manufacturers in the world.

The Santoni range includes both men's and women's shoes - shoes, boots, sandals, sneakers and, of course, loafers.

What you need to know about loafers?

Santoni loafers are shoes characterized by an elongated tongue and a thick sole with a small heel. Their main feature is the absence of laces and buckles. Their comfort and flexible sole make them ideal for everyday wear for both men and women.

There are many models of loafers, but they all fall into 5 main types:

• Venetian. According to the official version, the prototype of this type of loafers appeared in Norway. There in the 1930s, shoes similar to moccasins, but without lacing, were worn by local farmers. Later, it is such a laconic model without any decorations began to be called Venetian loafers, because their silhouette resembled Venetian barques.
• Penny loafers. A model with a halstick through the upper part of the ally, on which a shaped cutout is made. The modern name of this model appeared in the 1950s thanks to American students who inserted a coin - penny - into the cutout on the tongue.
• Belgian. A characteristic feature of such loafers is a small bow decorating the ally. They appeared in the 1950s thanks to Henri Bendel, who established the production of shoes in Belgium and thus brought out of the deep crisis of the Belgian shoe industry.
• With tassels. The model appeared thanks to the Hungarian-born American actor Paul Lucas, who was a famous fashionista. In the 1940s, he asked several shoemakers to make him shoes like oxfords, only with tassels. The new model became so popular that it was produced on an industrial scale.
• With buckles. One of the most popular types of loafers. On the upper part of the ally of such models is a decoration in the form of a metal buckle-rod, connecting two rings. The design of this decoration was borrowed from horse harness. The first such model appeared in Italy in the 1950s.

Men's and women's Santoni loafers

Loafers are absolutely deservedly considered the most universal, practical and comfortable footwear. They go well with any outfit, both classic and casual, and look appropriate in any environment. For decades these shoes were considered to be exclusively fall shoes, but Santoni designers proved that they can be worn also in summer (without socks or stockings) and in winter (models made of high-quality suede and fur). Thanks to this variety, you can easily find the Santoni loafers that will fit perfectly into your closet.

Santoni loafers at Domino

The Domino online store presents a wide selection of loafers from the iconic Italian brand Santoni. Only premium quality originals are presented here, the authenticity of which is documented. The cost of each model depends on the collection and materials used. Visit Domino catalog, get acquainted with the assortment and choose your perfect pair. Pay attention to regular discounts and do not miss the opportunity to buy branded shoes at the best price not only in Kiev, but throughout Ukraine!