M&S, Suede Loafer Mules

Arket, Slim Suede Loafers

Dune, Gemi Suede Loafers

Me+Em, Travel Suede Loafers

A style conundrum that sums up October? The balancing act between feeling comfortable and looking smart (best foot forward, and all that). And in fact, therein lies the answer. Because the influencer set has found a way to tick off both via footwear that’s flat, functional and perfect for styling with a chunky sock if it’s freezing. Enter, the suede loafer .

The suede loafer is a shoe that’s been in the spotlight for a few seasons now. We’ve already witnessed the return of moccasins thanks to Miu Miu, as well as the unlikely trend for laced boat shoes that swept Instagram (whether or not their wearers had sea legs). Now, it’s a minimal bells-and-whistles style made of butter-soft

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