DELACROIX | Aveline Penny Moccasins with Grip Sole

The classic loafer is beautiful — until the moment you actually have to walk!

Picture the exact line of the penny loafer of old, the band across the instep, the stitching around the toe, this time set on a grip sole that holds the ground. Stop dreaming: the Aveline loafers are this precise crossover. The style comes from above, the freedom to walk comes from below.

• Stitched penny band
  The band running across the top is the detail that defines a true loafer. It gives structure to the instep and gives the pair that quality look, whatever colour you choose.
• Light grip sole
  The deep lugs bite into wet pavements, damp grass and slippery tiles. The sole stays light: you get grip without dragging extra weight with every step.
• Visible stitching
  The double stitching runs closely around the toe and along the side panels. It's a finish you can see up close, and it holds everything in place over time.
• Matte nubuck feel
  The velvety material absorbs the light instead of reflecting it, creating a softer, subtler look than shiny leather. A simple brush restores the velvety texture.
• Seven colours, one shoe
  Black, brown, navy, khaki, green, red and pink: the same modest shape can be sober or cheerful depending on the shade. Many women take two, one neutral and one bright.

You've probably worn a beautiful flat loafer whose thin sole became torture after two hours on cobblestones. The thick sole solves exactly that problem. This is the pair you put on on Monday morning, and then on Saturday at the market, without ever feeling you have to push through.