Penny Loafer

The Senator is our classic penny loafer. A versatile style fit for both formal and informal settings – whether dressed up for a client meeting or dressed down for a casual weekend brunch.

The Penny Loafer is a true joint venture effort with deep heritage between the Norwegian and American cultures that, together, define it’s history.  Perhaps that’s why it’s our favorite king of leisurely comfort here at Fliteless!

Available in 100% Italian suede, Italian calf and pebble grain leather. Comes in Soft Bounce and Energy Rebound.

For the history buffs:   Shoemaker Nils Gregoriusson Tveranger in Aurland, Norway, introduced his first loafer design around 1908.  Soon after, the Norwegians began exporting them to the rest of Europe, where they were taken up by visiting Americans, and championed by the American Esquire magazine.

In 1934, G.H. Bass began making loafers under the name Weejuns (sounding like Norwegians). The distinctive addition was a strip of leather across the saddle with a diamond cut-out. Initially only worn in the summer at home, the shoe grew in popularity in America to become a significant part of men’s casual shoe wardrobe to this day.

The term penny loafer has uncertain beginnings. One explanation is when American prep school students in the 1950s, wishing to make a fashion statement, took to inserting a penny into the diamond-shaped slit on their Weejuns. Another theory is that two pennies could be slipped into the slit, enough money to make an emergency phone call in the 1930s. Either way, the name penny loafer came to be applied to this style of slip-on and has since stuck.

All feet are different and we want to make sure that you receive the shoe right for you. In order to lessen the environmental impact of excess shipping we hope that you will carefully pick your size which will result in less transportation and pollution.

Important Notes Regarding our FLITELESS fit:

• All our Fliteless shoes are running 1/2 size large.  We recommend you place your order in a size 0.5 smaller than your usual foot size.
• Remember – returns are free in Europe and North America!

North America & Europe:

• Free shipping via tracked DHL service. Expect product to arrive within 2-4 business days after placing your order.

Outside of North America and Europe:

• $20 Standard shipping via tracked DHL service. Expect product to arrive within 2-4 business days after placing your order.

We are so confident you will love your Fliteless shoes that we offer FREE returns on all unworn products within 14 days of receipt.

No hidden restocking fees. No store credit. We even include the return shipping label in your shipments – so, you don’t even need a printer.

We say FREE, we mean it!

In order for your shoes to last longer and keep their looks there are certain care measurements that should be taken into consideration.

Before applying any shoe care products your shoes should dry and be brushed down to remove old dust and dirt.

Always cover up the colored bounce pads on the profile of your Fliteless shoes before applying shoe cream or any shoe care product.  We suggest using a small piece of tape.

There are some simple steps to follow if you want to increase the longevity of your shoes as well keeping the appearance top notch:

• Try to avoid using the same pair of leather shoes every day in order to let them dry out properly. Leather is a natural material that is worn out quicker when moist. This rule applies to all leather products.
• Use a shoe horn when putting your shoes on. Using a shoe horn will reduce the strain on the heal of the shoe.
• Use a shoe tree daily to maintain the shape of your shoe, avoiding excess creasing as well as helping the drying process.
• Brush away old dirt and dust and use a damp cloth or sponge to prepare your shoe for treatment.
• For leather shoes you should regularly apply a conditioning shoe cream to keep the leather supple, hydrated and to increase its water resistance. Remember to cover up the colored bounce pads on the profile of your Fliteless shoes before applying shoe cream or any other shoe care product. We suggest using a small piece of tape.
• We also recommend treating our suede shoes with a suede protector before use.