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

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  • 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
    @maxxylander ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

  • @cheesychester9647
    @cheesychester9647 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Just purchased my first pair last week, Allen Edmonds Randolphs

  • @nickgee7291
    @nickgee7291 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

  • @jrtony12345678
    @jrtony12345678 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Need more of this

  • @Uplandgrooming
    @Uplandgrooming ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Got some two tone GH Basses yesterday! Absolutely love them

  • @pedrogarzon12
    @pedrogarzon12 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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
    @ezequielmora-mendez4008 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @nick177th
    @nick177th ปีที่แล้ว +200

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

    • @yay842
      @yay842 ปีที่แล้ว +34

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

    • @sharonjerryjohnson2528
      @sharonjerryjohnson2528 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Such as?

    • @MunworthCrowell
      @MunworthCrowell ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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
      @newsdirect8528 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Ryannn108
      @Ryannn108 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@sharonjerryjohnson2528 edward green, crockett & jones, tlb mallorca

  • @bernandinocamilo1946
    @bernandinocamilo1946 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great for spring

  • @mpm8980
    @mpm8980 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please make more videos like this.

  • @philragu5298
    @philragu5298 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

    • @jacobbwalters8133
      @jacobbwalters8133 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love my Santonis!

    • @brianblueskye9715
      @brianblueskye9715 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @advithvashist9889
    @advithvashist9889 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FIRE SERIES

  • @RomanianWatchGang
    @RomanianWatchGang ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @frankbradford2180
      @frankbradford2180 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @nerd26373
    @nerd26373 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @rolling20deep
    @rolling20deep 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @jadktimeless2831
    @jadktimeless2831 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

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

  • @demonshinobi66
    @demonshinobi66 ปีที่แล้ว

    They look comfy.

  • @carljohnespadilla7290
    @carljohnespadilla7290 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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
      @augustbuuslindstrm4598 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @LameWorks
      @LameWorks ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@augustbuuslindstrm4598what model?

    • @augustbuuslindstrm4598
      @augustbuuslindstrm4598 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LameWorks They’re called Easy Weejuns

  • @awakeningwolf
    @awakeningwolf ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jaykim223
    @jaykim223 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @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
      @GQVideos  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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

  • @felixtang2574
    @felixtang2574 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @awakeningwolf
    @awakeningwolf ปีที่แล้ว

    splurge addition on list: Loro Piana

  • @dpayzant
    @dpayzant 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @ThatsMamba24
    @ThatsMamba24 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No mention of Carmina?

  • @youtube-creator
    @youtube-creator ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What pair of loafers Avidan wears in this video?

  • @chlsaust9018
    @chlsaust9018 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @kearrabrantley1175
    @kearrabrantley1175 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TinsTins
    @TinsTins ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Anybody know the overshirt that Gerald is wearing?

    • @GQVideos
      @GQVideos  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @joshjeon1696
    @joshjeon1696 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now one for derbies please :)

  • @yamagvchi
    @yamagvchi ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @GDSamo
    @GDSamo ปีที่แล้ว

    what shirt is Gerald wearing here?

  • @saisamsuri
    @saisamsuri ปีที่แล้ว

    Kinda feeling the Sebagos, ngl

  • @zachvryw
    @zachvryw ปีที่แล้ว

    ID on trousers 1:38?

  • @GK-eo7io
    @GK-eo7io ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No Alden???!

  • @107jdg
    @107jdg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beckett Simenon is the best value. I love them

  • @fastroop
    @fastroop ปีที่แล้ว +54

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

    • @hugogarcia108
      @hugogarcia108 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @ikhsanstbd
      @ikhsanstbd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @barselino9877
    @barselino9877 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    no alden lhs?

  • @themaddman3
    @themaddman3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would add grant stone to the mid tier list

  • @jameschattock6271
    @jameschattock6271 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @pallasathena1555
      @pallasathena1555 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And yet “New Hampshire” is universally pronounced so perfectly

  • @FashinisFun
    @FashinisFun ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @Say2Cups
    @Say2Cups ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gucci loafers so fire

  • @ricksimpson1991
    @ricksimpson1991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @treylowery4401
      @treylowery4401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SEVERED CIRCLES CHORE JACKET BUT IT SOLD OUT SO QUICK!

  • @jasfordprod
    @jasfordprod 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @ansonge6912
    @ansonge6912 ปีที่แล้ว

    aint no way they didnt mention loake in this video

  • @judbengana7335
    @judbengana7335 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @tobby2927
      @tobby2927 ปีที่แล้ว

      What a joke😂

  • @rethinkcps2116
    @rethinkcps2116 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @justineatsramen
    @justineatsramen ปีที่แล้ว

    anyone own and love the our legacy commando version?

  • @terryconeby6300
    @terryconeby6300 ปีที่แล้ว

    Morjas are delicious.

  • @TheJuice_1995
    @TheJuice_1995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Skating in loafers?

  • @crucify40
    @crucify40 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    No Grant Stone?

  • @brucesono4120
    @brucesono4120 ปีที่แล้ว

    id on dude's worker jacket?

  • @FashionableFather
    @FashionableFather ปีที่แล้ว

    Belgian!!!!!

  • @weez231
    @weez231 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @bboingee
    @bboingee ปีที่แล้ว +10

    No Ferragamo??

  • @tobby2927
    @tobby2927 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @bletwort2920
    @bletwort2920 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Is it common to spend $200+ for shoes?

    • @Grippybananas
      @Grippybananas ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Sure

    • @b3z3jm3nny
      @b3z3jm3nny ปีที่แล้ว +74

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

    • @djhungzilla
      @djhungzilla ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol seriously?

    • @Skinneypete69
      @Skinneypete69 ปีที่แล้ว

      3 pairs over 1k, 2 pairs 700… etc

    • @VagaBohn
      @VagaBohn ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @Michaellinnn
    @Michaellinnn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @masonmarcobello3164
    @masonmarcobello3164 หลายเดือนก่อน

    lol no Ferragamo on the list… for shame.

  • @Studio-vf7kv
    @Studio-vf7kv ปีที่แล้ว

    How about ald loafers?

  • @ericfraga1779
    @ericfraga1779 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @mcsc730
      @mcsc730 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ericfraga1779
      @ericfraga1779 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @chezunrau-toews6917
    @chezunrau-toews6917 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ap6160
    @ap6160 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @KlausKokholmPetersen
    @KlausKokholmPetersen 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How to ruin every outfit: wear loafers

  • @Alice-pc5lp
    @Alice-pc5lp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gucci shoes as low as $50 at BabaReplica

  • @timothysweezey1291
    @timothysweezey1291 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shoes like these make men soft 😅

  • @InfamousGFox
    @InfamousGFox ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gucci? Really? Nope.

  • @Xirpzy
    @Xirpzy ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @r.sakarollsafe1285
      @r.sakarollsafe1285 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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
    @paigewillow8768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The gucci loafer is the worst looking one.

    • @guillermocas2877
      @guillermocas2877 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @jamesdeen3079
    @jamesdeen3079 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @ABC-sz7rd
      @ABC-sz7rd ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @CoolChevere
      @CoolChevere ปีที่แล้ว

      I wear no show socks. Has same effect.

  • @robeperez8626
    @robeperez8626 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @esmeserrano532
    @esmeserrano532 ปีที่แล้ว

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