The best loafers for women are comfortable, stylish and versatile—they should take you from day to night with ease. Whether you’re looking for a timeless penny loafer or modern lug sole loafer, we have recommendations. Based on our in-depth review, we named Madewell’s Bradley Lugsole the best loafer for women overall, since it strikes the right balance between style and practicality. For a pair you can walk miles in, Rothy’s The Loafer also ranked highly for comfort and flexibility.
The best loafers for women combine classic details with modern fits and comfortable features.
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To put together this guide, we tapped the expertise of the Forbes Vetted fashion team, consulted style experts and considered quality, materials and design elements, such as tassels, buckles and metal hardware that add noticeable polish. Here, all the best loafers for women that passed our tests. (For more footwear advice, we also rounded up the most comfortable flats and the best women’s boots).
Our Editors’ Picks
Best Loafers For Women Overall: Madewell The Bradley Lugsole Loafer
Best Loafers For Walking: Rothy’s The Loafer
Best Loafers For Work: Everlane The Modern Loafer
Best Penny Loafers For Women: G.H. Bass Whitney Weejuns Loafer
Best Loafers For Arch Support: Cole Haan Lux Penny Loafer
Best Driving Loafers For Women: M.Gemi The Felize Suede
Most Comfortable Loafers For Women: Naturalizer Adiline Loafer
Best Chunky Loafers For Women: Franco Sarto Carolynn Tassel Loafer
Best Dress Loafers For Women: Margaux The Penny
Madewell
The Bradley Lugsole Loafer In Leather
Sizes: 5 to 12 | Colors: 4 total, including Black and Brown | Materials: Leather
What’s notable: Cushioned insole, reasonable price and high-quality leather.What could be better: These run a little big.
Madewell is well-known for their stylish-yet-affordable clothing and accessories, and The Bradley Lugsole Loafer is no exception. They’re constructed of genuine leather and have a thick rubber sole for added traction. Reviewers praise this shoe’s cushioned interior and say they’re comfortable to wear for long periods of time. If they feel tight right out of the box, wearing them with thick socks helps them stretch out. They’re offered in four colors and a wide range of sizes.
What the reviews say: Most reviewers find these easy to wear, saying “with a thin sock, they were as comfortable as any sneaker. And the large sole provided a really excellent cushion when walking for miles on cobblestones and pavement,” but some noticed quality and fit issues, saying there’s a risk for blisters yet this is often the case with many leather shoes.
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Sizes: 5 to 13 | Colors: 12 total, including Gray and Orchid | Materials: Recycled plastic bottles
What’s notable: Comfortable from the first wear, flexible knit and sustainable design.What could be better: This pair runs a little small.
Rothy’s is well known for its washable shoes made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The footbeds, insoles and outsoles on their shoes also happen to be extremely comfortable and cushioned, making them great for walking long distances. The top-rated Loafer is made from the same knit fabric as their bestselling flat, so you can expect the same softness and breathability. The free shipping on all orders is a nice bonus, too.
What the reviews say: Many like The Loafer for its “great fit and comfort,” that they can be worn “all day without a thought” and for how they “fully hold up in the washing machine—I’ve prob washed mine 20 times and they still look brand new.” Many, however, say shipping is slow and they’re not supportive for long hours of wear: “These shoes are completely flat to the ground.”
Everlane
Everlane The Modern Loafer
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