Loafers vs Moccasins
There are various types of shoes available for both men and women. The ones typically worn in offices and at formal events are often made of leather and have laces, but there is also a wide variety of slip-on shoes. Two popular types of slip-on shoes are moccasins and loafers, which have very similar structures. Despite their many similarities, there are some differences between moccasins and loafers, which will be discussed in this article.
Loafers
Loafers are a popular type of shoe for both men and women that do not have laces and can be worn by simply slipping one’s feet inside them. The credit for loafers goes to Norwegian farmers whose pictures wearing these easy shoes while working in farms caught the fancy of Americans. This was around 1930, although some experts say that similar style shoes were worn by Americans even earlier. While loafers were initially designed for men only, they were worn by both men and women in the 50’s, with pictures of women sporting them while wearing poodle skirts dominating fashion magazines. Loafers can be worn with or without socks, and many people have started to wear these easy slip-on shoes in offices and workplaces.
Moccasins
Moccasins are a type of slip-on shoe without laces made of leather. They are made in one piece, with the sole and sides stitched together at the top. This type of shoe is especially popular among Native American tribes, where these shoes are often decorated with beads and shells. In countries with hot weather and hard terrain, moccasins with hard soles are very popular as they prevent injury from cacti and other hard rocks.
Key Takeaways
- Loafers and moccasins are two types of slip-on shoes that are very popular around the world, with some companies like Gucci calling their loafers “moccasins,” causing confusion.
- Loafers appeared in America in the 1930s when Americans saw pictures of Norwegian farmers wearing these easy and comfortable shoes.
- Moccasins are made with soft leather and have the bottom and sides stitched together at the top, while loafers are made using different leather pieces.
