Starting with the basics, loafers are slip-on style shoes that do not have laces or any other fastenings. Think fancy slippers. Usually, loafers have a low or even no heel and are typically made using leather or suede.

Behind every Rothy's product is the innovative use of recycled, bio-based and transformed materials, from the single-use bottles made into our signature thread to algae-based foams, natural rubber, hemp fiber, and the marine plastic collected from land within 30 miles of coastlines and waterways.

A bespoke shoe company based in London that was established in 1847 developed the first loafer as a country house shoe for the landed gentry and the royal family. The "Wildsmith Loafer" made by Raymond Lewis Wildsmith of Wildsmith Shoes, was designed for King George VI as a casual house shoe.

Dongguan, China Our shoes are designed in our San Francisco design studio, where our product team thoughtfully dreams up a variety of colors, patterns and styles. The shoes are then made in Dongguan, China, where we own and operate our factory.

These shoes can be worn with no laces therefore no tying. They are also good for people who have had back problems and that can't bend over easily. You can be sitting down and put a pair of loafers on without even moving. These shoes are very comfortable and won't and shouldn't go overlooked.

This noun has been in use since the mid-1800s, but its origin isn't clear. The shoe called a loafer got its name because it's easily slipped on, without the work of laces and knots.

And then the dough that's left. Those are leather scraps that then go back into a landfill. We decided to take outsole manufacturing in-house and this is one of those things that even.

But she isn't the only fan of the brand: Gwyneth Paltrow has been an early supporter of the sustainable label, and Mandy Moore, Isla Fisher, and Emma Roberts are among the many other famous fashionistas who've also been photographed donning Rothy's shoes.

Loafers are slip-on shoes, designed to slide on and off your feet, which makes them extra comfy. Loafers are also low rise. They feature a slim-profile heel and leather upper, and you should wear them without socks (or, ideally, with invisible ankle socks).

About. Stephen Hawthornthwaite is the Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Rothy's, a sustainable lifestyle brand transforming recycled materials into modern shoes and accessories for all.

The best loafers - such as the Gucci Horsebits - can do it all with ease, while others are more style-specific. For example, suede loafers will be tricky to pull off with street-style outfits, while Dr. Martens might be too casual for some dressy attire. The bottom line though, have fun with it.

countable noun. Loafers are flat leather shoes with no straps or laces.

Generally, the shoe manufacturing process undergoes six essential steps before a quality product arrives at a loyal customer. The first step is design, then followed by stamping, sewing, assembling, and finishing. The final step is the shoe room, which might not be what you might be expecting.

But she isn't the only fan of the brand: Gwyneth Paltrow has been an early supporter of the sustainable label, and Mandy Moore, Isla Fisher, and Emma Roberts are among the many other famous fashionistas who've also been photographed donning Rothy's shoes.

Since we own and operate our sustainable factory in Dongguan, China, only the Rothy's family - and no other manufacturers - touch our shoes during production.

And, following in the (ultra-chic) footsteps of stars like Emily Ratajkowski, Kristen Bell, and Lily Collins, I recently added Rothy's washable sneakers to the mix. I first noticed the understated, effortlessly cool sneakers when EmRata rocked them in New York City in August.