Loafer Goodwood

Here’s a beloved member of the (large) loafer family (bit, penny, driving…): the tassel loafer.

Should (and this would be terrible) you be forced to keep only one pair of shoes for the rest of your life, this could be the right choice. The tassel has, without a shadow of a doubt, become as basic and iconic as a good pair of jeans or a well-cut white shirt: yes, the tassel moccasin has definitely settled on the other side of the shore, far from the noisy contingencies of fashion. A timeless piece.

Why ? Because it is easy, obvious, loved by the old, adopted by the young, it does not belong to any trend, crew nor to any style, it is funny with its small twirling leather ‘pompoms’, it is a model that can be reclaimed over and over again, it is the typical “I hated it but then adored it” shoe.

“For resort and in town wear” said advertisements of yesteryear about the tassel. In other words, absolute versatility: impeccable with swim shorts and a soft knit polo shirt after a swim in the sea or for a meeting at the top of a high-rise in some business district, in winter.

Obviously everyone will prefer the thought of a softer spring, or a beautiful summer. And traveling light… and very far away. Taking in a suitcase only the three colorful and fresh versions of our Goodwood, in suede calfskin and arriving with one simple intention: to alternate pairs with a renewed pleasure every time.

With a generous rounded toe, balanced proportions, a comfortable fit yet drawing a well arched foot and an overall neat silhouette, our tassel can be worn barefoot or not, with a stunning glazing if you want (for the calf leather versions) or with no make up whatsoever. Like a convertible, jump in’em in a flash as they always will prove to be the right choice for the right look in positively any situation.

Malfroid’s tassel loafers make you feel good. 

– Insert raw wood shoe trees into your shoes as soon as you take them off: They absorb moisture and preserve the integrity and shape of the shoe.

– Use a shoehorn for your comfort and to protect the heel counter of the shoe.

– Alternate your pairs of shoes as much as possible, as leather needs to dry properly to remain supple and keep its shape. Never leave your pair near a source of heat or moisture.

– Regularly wipe your pair with a dry cloth or give them a quick brush.

– Use Saphir Médaille d’Or lotion every five to ten wears. It cleans and nourishes the leather: this is an essential and regular maintenance step. Saphir Médaille d’Or Pommadier cream (neutral or in the shoe’s color) is a complementary treatment that is more nourishing.

– Once your shoes are clean and hydrated, apply a little Saphir Médaille d’Or wax polish to provide extra protection and a shiny finish. Finally, buff using a chamois cloth or a soft-bristled brush.

– For a mirror shine (glacage), emulsify by alternating layers of wax polish and fine droplets of water, on the rigid parts of the shoe only. This operation requires time and precision. Run a nylon, wool, or cashmere stocking over a finished mirror shine.