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

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

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Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@nick177th Жыл бұрын

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

@yay842 Жыл бұрын

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

@aijofqiouasfjhioasfjak Жыл бұрын

Such as?

@MunworthCrowell Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Ryannn108 Жыл бұрын

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

@cheesychester9647 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased my first pair last week, Allen Edmonds Randolphs

@jrtony12345678 Жыл бұрын

Need more of this

@bernandinocamilo1946 Жыл бұрын

Great for spring

@pedrogarzon12 Жыл бұрын

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

@ezequielmora-mendez4008 Жыл бұрын

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

@Uplandgrooming Жыл бұрын

Got some two tone GH Basses yesterday! Absolutely love them

@mpm8980 Жыл бұрын

Please make more videos like this.

@nickgee7291 Жыл бұрын

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 5 күн бұрын

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.

@advithvashist9889 Жыл бұрын

FIRE SERIES

@philragu5298 Жыл бұрын

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

@jacobbwalters8133 Жыл бұрын

I love my Santonis!

@brianblueskye9715 3 ай бұрын

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

@jadktimeless2831 11 ай бұрын

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

@nerd26373 Жыл бұрын

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

@RomanianWatchGang Жыл бұрын

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

@frankbradford2180 Жыл бұрын

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

@Sartorialtrucker 6 күн бұрын

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

@rolling20deep Жыл бұрын

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.

@awakeningwolf Жыл бұрын

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

@ThatsMamba24 Жыл бұрын

No mention of Carmina?

@demonshinobi666 Жыл бұрын

They look comfy.

@dpayzant 11 ай бұрын

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

@felixtang2574 Жыл бұрын

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

@carljohnespadilla7290 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@LameWorks Жыл бұрын

@@augustbuuslindstrm4598what model?

@augustbuuslindstrm4598 Жыл бұрын

@@LameWorks They’re called Easy Weejuns

@chlsaust9018 Жыл бұрын

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

@zachvryw Жыл бұрын

ID on trousers 1:38?

@youtube-creator Жыл бұрын

What pair of loafers Avidan wears in this video?

@GK-eo7io Жыл бұрын

No Alden???!

@awakeningwolf Жыл бұрын

splurge addition on list: Loro Piana

@jaykim223 Жыл бұрын

@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@yamagvchi Жыл бұрын

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

@jameschattock6271 Жыл бұрын

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

@pallasathena1555 3 ай бұрын

And yet “New Hampshire” is universally pronounced so perfectly

@GDSamo Жыл бұрын

what shirt is Gerald wearing here?

@kearrabrantley1175 Жыл бұрын

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

@fastroop Жыл бұрын

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

@hugogarcia108 Жыл бұрын

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

@ikhsanstbd 9 ай бұрын

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

@barselino9877 9 ай бұрын

no alden lhs?

@themaddman3 Жыл бұрын

I would add grant stone to the mid tier list

@saisamsuri Жыл бұрын

Kinda feeling the Sebagos, ngl

@joshjeon1696 Жыл бұрын

Now one for derbies please :)

@TinsTins Жыл бұрын

Anybody know the overshirt that Gerald is wearing?

@GQVideos Жыл бұрын

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

@107jdg 3 ай бұрын

Beckett Simenon is the best value. I love them

@Say2Cups Жыл бұрын

Gucci loafers so fire

@ricksimpson1991 Жыл бұрын

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

@treylowery4401 Жыл бұрын

SEVERED CIRCLES CHORE JACKET BUT IT SOLD OUT SO QUICK!

@jasfordprod 8 ай бұрын

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

@FashinisFun Жыл бұрын

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

@judbengana7335 Жыл бұрын

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

@tobby2927 Жыл бұрын

What a joke😂

@rethinkcps2116 Жыл бұрын

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

@abghytdvjufv Жыл бұрын

aint no way they didnt mention loake in this video

@justineatsramen Жыл бұрын

anyone own and love the our legacy commando version?

@terryconeby6300 Жыл бұрын

Morjas are delicious.

@Dill_doh Жыл бұрын

Skating in loafers?

@brucesono4120 Жыл бұрын

id on dude's worker jacket?

@crucify40 Ай бұрын

No Grant Stone?

@weez231 11 ай бұрын

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

@tobby2927 Жыл бұрын

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

@schizo0223 Жыл бұрын

Seriously...

@melryanpetertanael7409 Жыл бұрын

Was just about to comment this hahaha

@bboingee Жыл бұрын

No Ferragamo??

@FashionableFather Жыл бұрын

Belgian!!!!!

@bletwort2920 Жыл бұрын

Is it common to spend $200+ for shoes?

@Grippybananas Жыл бұрын

Sure

@b3z3jm3nny Жыл бұрын

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

@djhungzilla Жыл бұрын

Lol seriously?

@Skinneypete69 Жыл бұрын

3 pairs over 1k, 2 pairs 700… etc

@VagaBohn Жыл бұрын

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

@Michaellinnn 5 ай бұрын

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

@masonmarcobello3164 2 ай бұрын

lol no Ferragamo on the list… for shame.

@kmalls8041 6 күн бұрын

Agreed!, luv my Ferragamo's

@Studio-vf7kv Жыл бұрын

How about ald loafers?

@chezunrau-toews6917 Жыл бұрын

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

@ericfraga1779 Жыл бұрын

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

@mcsc730 Жыл бұрын

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

@ericfraga1779 Жыл бұрын

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

@ap6160 Жыл бұрын

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

@KlausKokholmPetersen Ай бұрын

How to ruin every outfit: wear loafers

@Alice-pc5lp 11 ай бұрын

Gucci shoes as low as $50 at BabaReplica

@InfamousGFox Жыл бұрын

Gucci? Really? Nope.

@timothysweezey1291 6 ай бұрын

Shoes like these make men soft 😅

@Xirpzy Жыл бұрын

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

@r.sakarollsafe1285 Жыл бұрын

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

@paigewillow8768 Жыл бұрын

The gucci loafer is the worst looking one.

@guillermocas2877 11 ай бұрын

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

@jamesdeen3079 Жыл бұрын

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

@ABC-sz7rd Жыл бұрын

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

@CoolChevere Жыл бұрын

I wear no show socks. Has same effect.

@robeperez8626 Жыл бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

Relax lol