Knit Slip-On Loafer Flats

A slip-on loafer knit in a fine ribbed weave with a diagonal herringbone pattern across the toe. The V-cut vamp sits low against the foot, and the sock-like knit stretches to the shape of your foot rather than needing to be broken in like a stiff leather loafer. Because the upper is knitted in one piece rather than cut and stitched from separate panels, there's no seam to rub against the top of the foot, and the open ribbed weave breathes noticeably more than a solid canvas or leather upper. It's also one of the few styles in the shoe edit that can be hand washed rather than just wiped clean, which makes it an easy one to keep looking fresh through regular wear.

Stretch-knit textile upper, similar to a sneaker knit, over a flexible flat sole. Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent and reshape while damp, then air dry away from direct heat — this is one of the few shoes in the range that can actually go near water, since the knit is washable rather than leather. Stuff the toes lightly with a cloth or paper while drying to help the shoe hold its shape rather than flattening, and avoid the tumble dryer, which can shrink the knit and distort the herringbone pattern.

Free UK delivery. Returns accepted within 30 days if unworn and in the original box.

Knitting the upper in one piece means fewer cut panels and less offcut waste than a stitched leather loafer, and the same stretch construction reduces the amount of material used compared to a rigid moulded upper. Because the knit is machine washable, the shoe can be properly cleaned and kept in rotation for longer, rather than being retired early the way a wipe-clean-only upper often is once it starts to look tired.