Pair of deep purple-black patina tassel loafers showing tapered apron toes

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Loafers & Slip-Ons · Men's Purple-Black Custom Loafers

Men's Purple-Black Custom Loafers
Hand-Finished Patina

Name: Men's Purple-Black Custom Loafers — Hand-Finished Patina
Brand: Handsole
SKU: HS-P069
Price: 249.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Deep purple-black finish · Tassel detail · Apron toe · Low black heel

A deep blue-violet and black tassel loafer with a stitched apron, elongated front and a softly graduated patina finish. Custom men's loafers in a purple-black patina painted by hand, so no two pairs match exactly.

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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

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Elongated tapered apron-toe profile — 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

Evening tailoringSmart-casual outfitsStatement dress loafersBuyers who prefer an elongated apron toe

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This tassel loafer has a long tapered front and structured vamp. Compare your foot length and instep measurements before selecting your offered size and width.

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How these custom loafers fit

The profile is an elongated, tapered apron toe with a low heel. It should grip the heel and sit close over the instep, with a little heel lift at first that settles as the sole flexes. 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 custom men's loafers in every size from 6 to 15, including size 13, 14 and 15.

With a tapered toe, a broad forefoot needs width, not length. Choose E, EE or EEE and keep your usual size. 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.

✓ Elongated dress outline✓ Slip-on silhouette✓ Low dress heelHigh instep — measure before orderingBetween widths — consult Fit Guide

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Custom loafers in a hand-painted purple-black patina

The colour on this pair is painted, not dyed in one pass. Dark violet-blue is worked across the leather by hand and faded toward black at the toe and the edges. Because it is done by hand on each pair, the depth and placement of the colour vary slightly, and no two pairs come out the same. A stitched apron frames the vamp and a pair of tassels sits on top. The toe is elongated and tapered and the heel is low and black, so the shape stays quiet and lets the colour carry the shoe.

Purple-black patina · Apron toe · Leather tassels

That is what makes these custom men's loafers in the real sense: the pair is made after you order it, in your size and width, and the finish is applied to your pair alone. In low light it reads as near-black; in daylight the violet shows. It is Blake stitched for a slim, light, flexible sole. Patina loafers like these suit evenings, weddings and any outfit where black would be the obvious choice. They are tassel loafers for the man who wants colour without brightness.

Materials & Construction

Patina-finished leather upper, tan-toned interior and a Blake-stitched red-brown finished outsole. Every pair is made to order in 7 to 10 working days.

Upper

Patina-finished leather

Deep purple-blue to black graduated finish with stitched apron and paired tassels.

Lining

Tan-toned interior

Warm interior tone visible in product photography; exact lining material not independently confirmed.

Sole

Red-brown leather sole

Warm red-brown leather sole with a dark heel contact section as shown in the outsole view.

Construction

Blake stitched

Blake-stitched construction, with the sole cut close to the upper for a slim profile.

Insole

Handsole branded insole

Dark branded footbed visible in the top view.

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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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