8 of the best men's loafers for every occasion

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Wolf and Shepherd Regardless of how many shoes you have, every man should own a pair of loafers.

They're lightweight and less bulky than traditional dress shoes, so their comfort level is closer to a pair of sneakers.

The best part about loafers is that they are extremely versatile; you can dress them up with slacks for the office and other formal settings or down with jeans for more casual events.

They're also not a shoe designed for a specific season. During the hot summer months, the low-cut exposed foot design of loafers will keep your feet cool when worn with no socks. When the weather does turn, slip on some socks and you can keep wearing the same shoes well into the fall.

Loafers are made out of a lot of different materials and cover a large price range, so no matter what your style preference and budget are, there's a pair out there for you. We rounded up eight of our favorite options below. Whether you're looking for new shoes for work or some nice evenings out, you'll find what you're looking for here.

Wolf & Shepherd Ringer Maple Loafer

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Wolf & Shepherd designed the Ringer as a classy option to pair with suits, but the memory foam in the insoles gives the shoes the comfort of sneakers.