Platform Penny Loafer with Arch Support

A penny loafer set on a chunky platform sole, this one takes the shape of one shoe and the ride of another. The strap across the vamp is pure loafer; everything underfoot behaves like a sneaker.

The penny strap crosses the vamp in its classic position, so the silhouette reads instantly. Below it, the platform adds height and modern dimension without the weight that usually comes with it. Arch support, a cushioned footbed and flex grooves let the shoe bend where the foot bends instead of fighting the stride. That footbed is contoured and plushly cushioned for long days, and the toe box is rounded, leaving toes room to spread and settle. The outsole is textured across the platform, which is where the grip on varied surfaces comes from.

It comes in medium and wide widths, so fit is a choice rather than a compromise. Wear this loafer with cropped trousers and a bare ankle, or with anything casual on a day that has no dress code.