Blackstock & Weber The Ellis Penny Loafer - Chocolate Flip

The chocolate tumbled leather has that broken-in feel right out of the box, and the Vibram lug sole grips pavement surprisingly well for such a classic silhouette. The Goodyear welt is a nice touch too—these should hold up for years, not just one season.

I was a little worried the lug sole would feel clunky, but the Vibram outsole is surprisingly nimble and grips pavement like a champ. The chocolate tumbled leather has a rich, broken-in look right out of the box, and the Goodyear welt means these should hold up for years.

The tumbled leather and suede combo gives these loafers a truly premium, lived-in feel right out of the box. The Goodyear welted construction and Vibram lug sole make them feel both classic and ready for real wear. I’ve been reaching for them constantly since they arrived.