The June issue of 2nd, on sale April 16th, will feature loafers for the first time in several years. Loafers were an essential footwear for young people in America in the 1950s, the heyday of Ivy League style, and they remain an essential accessory in today's traditional style. Recently, not only in fashion but also in business style, the casualization of loafers has led to an increase in the number of people wearing them, and we often hear stories of a quiet rise in the popularity of loafers. This issue will give you an in-depth look at loafers, which are becoming more familiar than ever to students and adults alike.

The first feature in the "The Age of Loafers Has Arrived" series is "MASTERPIECE LOAFERS: Why Classic Loafers Are Classics." Among loafers, there are certain pairs that are synonymous with brands considered classics. We'll take a look at these must-know classics for loafer lovers and learn how they became so. We'll also explore loafers from every angle, including "Loafer Basics," where you can learn about the different types of loafers and the names of their parts, and "Leather Shoe Experts Show Off Their Loafers," where we asked industry experts on leather shoes to show us their favorite loafers and share their love for them. With over 150 pairs of loafers alone, you're sure to find the pair you're looking for.

Loafers are an essential part of traditional style. Originating in the United States and spreading around the world, various brands now offer this style of shoe. 2nd presents a selection of the best of the best. We take a deep dive into five classic loafers: the Larson by GH Bass, the 563 by Alden, the Signature Loafer #180 by JM Weston, the Cavendish 3 by Crockett & Jones, and the Lopez by John Lobb.

introduces loafers available now, both classic and new, categorized by category. Divided into four categories, including classic penny loafers, tassel loafers, and bit loafers, as well as more unique styles like vamp loafers and strap loafers, each item is detailed with details on its design features, upper and outsole materials, and manufacturing methods.
Find your perfect pair of shoes this season from this catalog!

We've covered their favorite leather shoes many times before, but this time we're focusing on loafers. We asked some of our favorite experts, who have been experts on loafers for our previous interviews, to bring us their favorites and share their love for them. We asked some of our favorite stylish people, including Hideaki Yokose, CEO of GMT, a leather shoe importer with over 40 years of experience in the leather shoe industry, and Yoshiyuki Hayashi, designer of denim brand Resolute, about their views on loafers.

Choosing the right socks is crucial when wearing wide-open loafers. When it comes to colored socks, it's especially important to choose the right color to match your loafers and style for the day. We asked Yasutake of Beams, who has an exceptional preference for socks, about how colored socks go with loafers and his own rules for choosing colored socks. Reading this is sure to take your everyday style up a notch.

[The perfect match between classic American traditional pants and loafers]

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<First Feature>
The age of loafers has arrived.
What makes a classic loafer a classic?
Masterpiece Loafers
G.H.BASS [LARSON] / ALDEN [563] / JM WESTON [Signature Loafer #180] / Crockett&Jones [CAVENDISH 3] / John Lobb [Lopez]
Loafer basics:
Gucci's bit loafers revolutionized the history of leather shoes.
Loafer catalog by category:
Penny Loafers / Tassel Loafers / Bit Loafers / Unique Loafers:
Leather shoe experts show off their loafers:
GMT Yokose Hideaki / Resolute Hayashi Yoshiyuki / Pt. Alfred Motoe Koji / Bonkura Morishima Hisashi / Griffin International Sekiguchi Fumiya.
Definitely leather shoe fans:
Favorite loafers of the "Leather Shoe Talk" cast members. The
Cinderella Fit Strategy!
Play with socks for loafers.
The perfect combination of classic American traditional pants and loafers - almost
like sneakers. But loafers.
Spring leather shoes for those who prefer leather shoes

(series)
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