Tricker’s classic penny loafer built on our true to size 11659 last.

The loafer style dates back to Norway in the early 1930s. Taking inspiration from the moccasin shoes worn by native Americans in North America, and the simple slip-ons on the feet of Norwegian fishermen, the first design was born.

Popularity grew and export orders were sent across Europe and America. Esquire magazine even featured an article with photographs of Norwegian farmers wearing the shoe in cattle loafing sheds.

Soon after, the Spaulding family of New Hampshire, USA, began manufacturing a similar shoe, called the Loafer. This name later became a generic term used to describe a slip-on, moccasin shoe.

In 1934, G. H. Bass made his first version of the loafer which he called Weejuns. This appears to be a play on words on the origin of the original designer. A distinctive feature of this new design was a strip of leather stitched across the saddle of the shoe, featuring a shaped cutout.

In 1950s America before trainers were invented, the Weejun became the shoe of choice for young men and students. It became fashionable to keep a dime in the half moon cut out slot of the leather strip. This eventually gave the shoes their colloquial name of Penny Loafer, which is still used today.

A high quality, fine-napped calf suede, tanned to give a full, generous handle and rich appearance. Fully treated with Scotchguard® in the tannage to achieve a high degree of resistance to stains. The proofing remains effective throughout the life of the footwear.

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This last has been used for our City shoes for many years.

The size (length fitting) of Tricker’s footwear made on this last (11659) is true to size, we recommend sticking to your regular than a regular UK. If you are unsure of your UK size, use our size guide to convert your known size to a UK size.

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• The Single Leather Sole - Single leather soles are lighter, have a slimmer silhouette and are more flexible. These soles are sleek, elegant and are the best choice for classic dress shoes. They are oil infused for enhanced flexibility and added protection.
• The Dainite Sole - First designed in 1910, this is a rubber sole with large studs that provide grip - whilst not so traditional, they do provide good all-round grip and durability for most surfaces. Dainite products have been produced since 1894 in Market Harborough, England, near Northampton. The Dainite studded sole is one of the most widely known and used products, with its original design as valid today as it was in 1910. It provides grip and comfort in all conditions while not attracting or storing dirt as there are no cleats or heavy grooves to hold it.

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All shoe and boot orders are delivered in plain packaging containing the distinctive blue Tricker's shoe box and complete with a complimentary Tricker's shoe bag and polishing cloth.

For orders of £100 and over:
UK: 1-2 working days - Free Delivery
EU: 2-5 working days - Free Delivery
USA: 1-5 working days - Free Delivery
Japan: 3-7 working days - £25.00 Delivery
Hong Kong: 3-7 working days - £25.00 Delivery
Rest of World: 3-7 working days - Free Delivery

For orders below £100 (UK £50):
UK: 1-2 working days - £3.50
EU: 2-5 working days - €25.00 Delivery
USA: 1-5 working days - £25.00 Delivery
Rest of World: 3-7 working days - £25.00 Delivery

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