James Penny Loafer - Chocolate Suede Sole Type:Single Leather This eventually gave the shoes

This eventually gave the shoes their colloquial name of Penny Loafer

A half bellows tongue is folded and attached to the shoe to provide a watertight seal

with bellows tongue

A half bellows tongue is folded and attached to the boot to provide a water resistant seal

greasy leather

James Penny Loafer - Chocolate Suede Sole Type:Single Leather This eventually gave the shoesThe 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