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James Penny Loafer - Chocolate Repello Suede

SKU: 3227/117-6
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£515.00
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Shoe Knowledge

The Loafer

The loafer traces its roots to 1930s Norway, drawing on Native American moccasins and the slip-on shoes worn by Norwegian fishermen. As it spread across Europe and the US, it gained wider attention, even appearing in Esquire.

In America, the Spaulding family popularised the name “loafer,” before G.H. Bass introduced the Weejun in 1934, defined by its now-iconic leather saddle and cut-out detail. By the 1950s, it had become a staple, with the habit of placing a dime in the saddle giving rise to the name Penny Loafer.

Today, Tricker’s interprets this classic through the same Northamptonshire making that defines its boots and shoes, bringing a more robust, long-wearing character to a traditionally lightweight style.

LAST NO: W2298

This last has been used for decades. It is part of our history and character as England's oldest shoe manufacturer. The size (length fitting) of Tricker’s footwear made on this last (W2298) is true to size, we recommend sticking to your regular UK Size. If you are unsure of your UK size, use our size guide to convert your known size to a UK size.

Repello Suede

Repello Suede, a fine nap suede made from calfskin. The hide is split and aniline-dyed to create a velvety effect on both sides of the leather. The repello suede used in Tricker’s footwear is high quality, tanned to give a full, generous handle and rich appearance.

Fully treated with ‘Scotch Guard’ in the tannage, to achieve a high degree of resistance to staining in general. The proofing remains effective throughout the life of the footwear.

We advise using a suede brush to help with the aftercare for these shoes.

8 weeks | 260
processes

10 min watch | The Construction Process

Overall rating: 4.3333335 / 5 from 27 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The James Penny Loafer - Cafe Repello Suede offers a sleek, city-appropriate profile with a close, tailored fit. Its architectural character is enhanced by a hand-stitched apron and split-toe detail. The Café Repello Suede maintains luxury appearance through frequent use, with pre-tanned protection against water and stains. The Vibram Vi-Lite sole provides exceptional cushioning and slip resistance for all-day comfort.

Summary topics

  • Build Quality: 34%
  • Aesthetic Appeal: 20%

Review topics: ["quality","look","fit","shoes","delivery","leather","loafer","tricker","materials"].

Review highlights

  • "The shoes look amazing and feel of great quality."Steven N.
  • "I like the shoe, the quality is good."Christian T.
  • "The shoe looks great, but it is slightly loose on the left foot."Robin C.

Reviews

I love these shoes ,

"I love these shoes , they put on a fight breaking them in but they are great"

Pieter R. (5/5)

Super comfortable sturder loafer

"Great pair, fit from day 1"

Paul K. (5/5)

Exceptional Quality - as usual

"Great shoe"

Michael T. (5/5)

Amazing

"Great shoes, bought them in the shop in London. Great customer service, genuine brand! Highly recommended"

Val (5/5)

Shoes

"The shoes were delivered promptly. It was the first time that I had ordered them and I went on my normal shoe size. They were a little bit too big and I I sent them back for exchange and I found this to be straight forward. The shoes look amazing and feel of great quality. Not worn them yet."

Steven N. (5/5)

Good quality

"I like the shoe, the quality is good. . But the Brexit makes it not very attractive to order. Nevertheless the shoes are very nice."

Christian T. (4/5)

Perfect

"Perfect fit and quality. Thanks Alen"

Alen K. (5/5)

Bellissime

"Tricker’s scarpe di alta classe ed eleganza ! Un evergreen da avere sempre"

Giulia M. (5/5)

Not the leather quality I expected

"For a $700 shoe, leather quality was no acceptable, and now I must pay $245. To return"

daniel l. (2/5)

"I mistakenly ordered a 7.5 thinking it was a us gauge. Called customer service to correct this to a 6.5 uk size which they promised. But still delivered the 7.5. So disappointing considering the expensive shipment cost. Very sloppy"

Daniel (1/5)

Q&A

100% Repairable

It's inevitable that shoes will need a bit of TLC from time to time but look after them and they will last you a lifetime. We offer a fully inclusive repair service from re-heeling to total makeovers.

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BUILT TO LAST

Our uncompromising standards of craftsmanship, honest materials, environmentalism and sustainability are values that have been preserved and developed through five generations.

Every material used in our construction can be traced back to its source.

MADE IN NORTHAMPTON

Every pair of Tricker’s shoes and boots is 100% made in Northampton, the historic centre of British shoemaking. From cutting the leather to the final polish, each stage takes place under one roof at our St Michael’s Road factory, following a time-honoured process refined over generations. It’s here that traditional skills, patience and precision come together, ensuring every pair carries the integrity, durability and character that Northampton-made footwear is known for.

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