Pair of cognac criss-cross apron tie loafers on white background

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Loafers & Slip-Ons · Men's Cognac Handmade Loafers

Men's Cognac Handmade Loafers
Leather

Name: Men's Cognac Handmade Loafers — Leather
Brand: Handsole
SKU: HS-P084
Price: 249.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Cognac aniline leather with criss-cross apron detail · Leather bow ties and side lacing · soft rounded apron forepart

A cognac leather tie loafer with a criss-cross detail across the apron, small leather bows and side lacing that continues around the quarters. The warm brown upper is framed by a raised apron seam, a brown sole edge and a layered heel. A softly rounded front gives the decorative vamp a relaxed shape while keeping the overall line polished. Handmade men's loafers in cognac leather, with a criss-cross apron and leather ties.

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Choose color, US size and width. We make this pair for your order in 7–10 working days, then ship worldwide in 5–7 days.

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Every listed US size is available made to order for this design.

Width

Last Shape What's a last? →

soft rounded apron forepart — this shape defines the shoe's toe profile and internal volume. Choose any listed size and width for this design; we make the pair to your selected configuration.

Best for

Chinos and denimSmart-casual dressingTailored trousers

Fit Confidence

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Treat this as a slip-on when choosing fit. Its decorative leather bow is not a full lace-up closure and should not be relied on to correct excess instep room or heel movement. Aim for a secure vamp and comfortable forefoot space; consult the Fit Guide if loafers often slip at your heel or press across the top of the foot.

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How these handmade loafers fit

The forepart is a soft rounded apron shape, which gives the toes room. The bow and lacing are decorative and do not tighten the shoe, so it fits like any slip-on: secure at the heel, close over the instep. Order your usual US dress shoe size, 6 to 15 including half sizes. A little heel lift when new is normal and settles as the sole starts to flex; a heel that comes right out of the shoe means the size or width is wrong. Try them with the socks you plan to wear, because sock thickness changes how the shoe holds, and remember your dress shoe size is often different from your sneaker size. We make handmade men's loafers in every size from 6 to 15, including size 13, 14 and 15.

Four widths are made: D, E, EE and EEE. If you are between widths, take the wider one and keep your length. The four widths are D (standard), E (wide), EE (extra wide) and EEE. Going up a size to gain width only makes a slip-on loose at the heel, so choose your true length and the width that matches your foot.

✓ soft rounded apron forepart✓ Refined silhouetteInstep volumeCheck Fit Guide

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Handmade loafers where every detail is leather

There is no metal on this pair. The decoration is all leather, worked by hand: a criss-cross of narrow strips laced across the apron, a small bow tied at the vamp, and a line of lacing that runs along the side toward the heel. Each strip is cut, threaded and tensioned by hand, and the pattern on the left shoe has to mirror the right. The toe is a soft rounded apron shape, the heel is low and the sole is brown leather.

Cognac aniline leather · Criss-cross apron · Leather ties

Cognac aniline leather shows the grain and lets the lacing stand out against it. If you want handmade men's loafers where the handwork is visible, not hidden inside the shoe, this is the pair. It is hand-welted with the welt stitching visible along the sole edge, lined in leather, and can be resoled. Cognac leather loafers go with navy, grey and tan, and this pair suits anyone who wants brown loafers with visible craft in place of metal.

Materials & Construction

Cognac aniline leather with criss-cross apron detail upper, leather lining and a hand-welted brown leather outsole. Every pair is made to order in 7 to 10 working days.

Upper

Cognac aniline leather with criss-cross apron detail

Aniline leather with the finish and decorative details shown in the gallery.

Lining

Leather lining

Brown leather lining visible around the opening.

Sole

Brown leather outsole

Branded leather sole with a dark heel toplift, shown in the outsole photographs.

Construction

Hand-welted

Hand-welted construction, with the stitched welt visible along the sole edge.

Insole

Branded leather-faced footbed

Dark footbed with HANDSOLE branding visible in the overhead view.

Hardware

Leather bow ties and side lacing

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Remove loose dust with a soft brush or clean cloth. Follow the care instructions for the specific leather and finish; suede, patent, patina and two-tone uppers may need different products. Test any suitable cleaner, cream or conditioner on an inconspicuous area first, and use separate clean applicators on contrasting colours. Condition only when the leather and finish need it, rather than on a fixed schedule. Let damp shoes dry naturally away from direct heat. Contact Handsole before attempting recolouring or using a treatment whose compatibility is uncertain.

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