$900 Gucci vs $200 Weejuns - The Best Loafers for Every Budget | GQ

GQ editors Avidan, Yang-Yi and Gerald are here to recommend loafers for every budget. From the classic Weejuns penny loafer to the 1953 Horsebit Gucci loafer, the team takes us through a wide range of loafers in this episode of GQ Recommends.
Director: Arielle Neblett
Producer: Camille Ramos
Director of Photography: Brad Wickham
Cam Op: Alfonso
Audio: Sean Paulsen
Production Assistant: Shenelle Jones
Production Manager: James Pipitone
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Coordinator: Jamal Colvin
Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
Associate Director of Post: Jarrod Bruner
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Editor: Marcus Niehaus
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Talent: Avidan Grossman, Yang-Yi Go, and Gerald Ortiz
Budget
G.H. Bass & Co. Weejuns "Larson" leather loafers bit.ly/44qlhZ0
Solovair hi-shine tassel loafers bit.ly/3LxUxx4
Sebago "Dan" loafers bit.ly/3APgdQq
Mid-Range
Blackstock & Weber "Mason" horsebit loafers bit.ly/44trOCs
Morjas penny loafers bit.ly/44viLAL
Meermin "Alicante" loafers bit.ly/3HBLDxF
Splurge
Gucci 1953 horsebit loafers bit.ly/3LUkJmU
John Lobb "Lopez" loafers bit.ly/3LzBuT0
Belgian Shoes "Mr. Casual" loafers bit.ly/3LSYGNx
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[@maxxylander]

GQ Recommends is almost making it worth subscribing to GQ channel agian.

[@cheesychester9647]

Just purchased my first pair last week, Allen Edmonds Randolphs

[@nick177th]

Respectfully, I disagree with the Gucci loafers at $900. You can get MUCH better loafers at that price point than a Gucci loafer.

[@yay842]

Yeah, they're just the typical LA / Cali clowns that think expensive = style.

[@aijofqiouasfjhioasfjak]

Such as?

[@MunworthCrowell]

when gucci did like 25 different versions of the horsebit loafer in 2013 (the loafer's 60th birthday), i bought a few pairs at around $530 apiece, which felt like fair value for an extremely iconic designer shoe. honestly I think they only charge so much more now bc they can, since the brand became so hot under alessandro michele. while i completely agree that they're overpriced now, personally i wouldn't want any other horsebit loafer (with all due respect to ferragamo, carmina, et al). i've since bought several more pairs secondhand in very nice shape for $250 or less and i highly recommend going that route

[@newsdirect8528]

Why are we thinkihg alike ? The gucci loafers is over rated

[@Ryannn108]

@@aijofqiouasfjhioasfjak edward green, crockett & jones, tlb mallorca

[@ezequielmora-mendez4008]

It’s the solovair for me, I have the dealer Chelsea boots and they’re also amazing

[@philragu5298]

My Santoni penny loafers were a little more than the Gucci's but so comfortable I'd never trade them up.

[@jacobbwalters8133]

I love my Santonis!

[@brianblueskye9715]

Santoni is great quality. Would love to have a pair, might have to upgrade soon

[@nickgee7291]

weejuns all the way! the black model and the burgundy model are my favorite. works dressed up or casually. Also Gucci did invent the horsebit loafer.

[@patsparks8731]

I was surprised not to see a single pair featured in Oxblood. Bass Weejuns are classics….but I actually enjoy most of the versions they’ve mentioned here. It shows how many different styles that are available for many different looks. Bass to Gucci and all the ones in between.

[@mpm8980]

Please make more videos like this.

[@jadktimeless2831]

Loafer 180 By JM Weston Made In France Created In 1946 Is The Best And The Brand Exist Since 1891.

[@pedrogarzon12]

Blackstock and Weber is great! I have two. I think the horsebit in black leather with the Vibram sole is a better alternative to th Gucci black horesbit

[@johnfarel3152]

Oak street bookmakers makes a great loafer in the 200-400 range. Made in USA, hand stitched

[@Uplandgrooming]

Got some two tone GH Basses yesterday! Absolutely love them

[@RomanianWatchGang]

I do recommend Velasca Milano. Probably one of the best brands for shoes that won’t break the bank.

[@frankbradford2180]

Yeah, i bought a pair about 6 years ago. Still looking pretty new

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

Loafers sure are comfortable. You can wear whatever you want with them.

[@bernandinocamilo1946]

Great for spring

[@GK-eo7io]

No Alden???!

[@carljohnespadilla7290]

i really love the silhouette of G.H bass co loafers but the only issue i have with them, is that when the outsoles becoming beat up. you can’t wear them when it raining. the waters would really go inside of your feet. worst part is that their insoles leaves a stains to you feet especially if you’re wearing socks.

[@augustbuuslindstrm4598]

Just get a rubber sole added. GH Bass also made models which come with rubber soles

[@LameWorks]

@@augustbuuslindstrm4598what model?

[@augustbuuslindstrm4598]

@@LameWorks They’re called Easy Weejuns

[@jrtony12345678]

Need more of this

[@ThatsMamba24]

No mention of Carmina?

[@jameschattock6271]

As a Brit, hearing Americans try to pronounce Northamptonshire is very amusing.

[@pallasathena1555]

And yet “New Hampshire” is universally pronounced so perfectly

[@Gentlemanstyleandfragrances]

Morajas. I been looking at the upper pumps formal white tie dress shoes

[@fastroop]

I swore Gucci invented the horsebit loafer. Gucci originally made horse saddles, so the shoe paid homage to the designer’s early days.

[@hugogarcia108]

Interesting fact if that's legit...too lazy to check.....but I'll still tell people😂😅

[@ikhsanstbd]

⁠@@hugogarcia108it is. It was confirmed on Gentlemen Gazzette video about Gucci Loafers

[@advithvashist9889]

FIRE SERIES

[@TinsTins]

Anybody know the overshirt that Gerald is wearing?

[@GQVideos]

Vintage Armani 🙂 www.gq.com/story/vintage-armani-looks-so-cool

[@themaddman3]

I would add grant stone to the mid tier list

[@felixtang2574]

John Lobb Paris is under Hermes, while John Lobb England is separate and mainly concentrate on bespoke.

[@jaykim223]

@Gerald: Did you do anything to make the Blackstock & Weber more comfortable? I have a pair that I found super uncomfortable because there is no full insole - if I insert an insole, they're too small.

[@GQVideos]

My pair of B&Ws were fortunately very comfy straight from the jump (helps that I accidentally ordered a half size too large lol). But! When shoes are a bit too tight, check out this article I wrote on breaking in leather shoes. Hopefully that helps you to stretch out the shoe a little bit to accommodate insoles! www.gq.com/story/how-to-break-in-leather-shoes - Gerald

[@rolling20deep]

Can attest to the Sebago joints being on sale. I got my pair for $80 New Zealand Dollars which is hella cheap. Maybe around $50USD.

[@Cosibonito]

blackstock and weber is the perfect solution if you want gucci loafers but don’t wanna pay almost 1k

[@chlsaust9018]

WEEJUNS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN EXCELLENT. BEGAN WEARING THEM IN HIGH SCHOOL 1979. GUCCI LOAFERS (THE OLDER ONES) WERE COMFORTABLE THE NEW ONES NOT SO MUCH. VUITTON LOAFERS ARE THE BEST

[@dpayzant]

What is that great coat the Yang-Yi Goh is wearing?

[@youtube-creator]

What pair of loafers Avidan wears in this video?

[@bletwort2920]

Is it common to spend $200+ for shoes?

[@Bellroysg]

Sure

[@b3z3jm3nny]

It’s cheaper to pay $200 once than $50 five times for shoes which wear out

[@djhungzilla]

Lol seriously?

[@Skinneypete69]

3 pairs over 1k, 2 pairs 700… etc

[@VagaBohn]

No. Save and invest your money. Don’t buy into this.

[@awakeningwolf]

splurge addition on list: Loro Piana

[@107jdg]

Beckett Simenon is the best value. I love them

[@ricksimpson1991]

What’s that jacket Yang-Yi is wearing??

[@treylowery4401]

SEVERED CIRCLES CHORE JACKET BUT IT SOLD OUT SO QUICK!

[@judbengana7335]

loaffers video without speaking about the iconic jm weston 180 loaffer such a shame

[@tobby2927]

What a joke😂

[@awakeningwolf]

Meermin is top notch to its price. I have a brogue pair since 2016

[@bboingee]

No Ferragamo??

[@barselino9877]

no alden lhs?

[@ElPhantasmo_ZZZ]

They look comfy.

[@FashinisFun]

I love these videos. The comedic value of these three clowns never fails.

[@Dill_doh]

Skating in loafers?

[@Say2Cups]

Gucci loafers so fire

[@tobby2927]

talking about loafers but not mention jm weston/alden...

[@schizo0223]

Seriously...

[@melryanpetertanael7409]

Was just about to comment this hahaha

[@GDSamo]

what shirt is Gerald wearing here?

[@yamagvchi]

nice to see solovair getting some attention (I mean not really, but also yes)

[@crucify40]

No Grant Stone?

[@joshjeon1696]

Now one for derbies please :)

[@rethinkcps2116]

Why so many black loafers? Isn't oxblood a more popular colorway for men's loafers? 😮‍💨

[@kearrabrantley1175]

I remember the penny loafers. People use to actually put pennies in them.😊😊😊

[@zachvryw]

ID on trousers 1:38?

[@saisamsuri]

Kinda feeling the Sebagos, ngl

[@masonmarcobello3164]

lol no Ferragamo on the list… for shame.

[@kmalls8041]

Agreed!, luv my Ferragamo's

[@jasfordprod]

i just bought gucci orsebit loafers, because they are the only brand that make a chunky horsebit loafer for men that i liked the silhouette of, i searched for so long adn never found any other ones i liked at all, so i just said f it and bought them, rip my bank

[@weez231]

Any Japanese made loafer over that Gucci one for the price point

[@brucesono4120]

id on dude's worker jacket?

[@abghytdvjufv]

aint no way they didnt mention loake in this video

[@terryconeby6300]

Morjas are delicious.

[@justineatsramen]

anyone own and love the our legacy commando version?

[@FashionableFather]

Belgian!!!!!

[@Michaellinnn]

I feel like most people just want the brands even the quality is really bad the Gucci loafers are not it

[@ericfraga1779]

I’m sorry but for GQ editors these dudes have no swagger

[@mcsc730]

You have to remember they are working a typical minimum wage/salary job…just at GQ 😂 it doesn’t guarantee swagger.

[@ericfraga1779]

@@mcsc730 you don’t have to make great money to have great style

[@Studio-vf7kv]

How about ald loafers?

[@ap6160]

I swear these are the most un-stylish GQ editors ever

[@Alice-pc5lp]

Gucci shoes as low as $50 at BabaReplica

[@chezunrau-toews6917]

No thanks. I prefer shoes that don't wreck my feet

[@InfamousGFox]

Gucci? Really? Nope.

[@Wolverine1987]

Shoes like these make men soft 😅

[@jamesdeen3079]

Gerald has no culture. Over here many of us wear loafers without socks. Europeans have more style than Americans and the Chinese

[@ABC-sz7rd]

no, they really don’t have more style. and stop being r@c!$t.. w3!rd0.

[@CoolChevere]

I wear no show socks. Has same effect.

[@paigewillow8768]

The gucci loafer is the worst looking one.

[@guillermocas2877]

Heavy disagreement. And I don’t like the brand. It’s iconic silhouette for a reason

[@KlausKokholmPetersen]

How to ruin every outfit: wear loafers

[@Xirpzy]

I prefer my nike pegasus runners and cost less than 200. I realize fashion is more important to some.

[@r.sakarollsafe1285]

bruhh.. I prefer just to use flip flop which cost $5, but sometimes you got to wear something nice when going out with girls. I guess you don't

[@robeperez8626]

Loafers in black does not go well with smart casual or casual clothes pairing. In fact true fashionistas don’t like them in black as they cannot either go casual or formal. These guys are clueless.

[@cutcutcutmeup6356]

Relax lol

[@esmeserrano532]

the last two hacks looked great!! 👍🏼🫶🏼🤗