Penny Loafers

Meermin decided they were sick of hearing about their long break ins. What happens when they focus on comfort?

In a world where even Goldman Sachs doesn’t require a suit, the Penny Loafer has found a new life. Fitting perfectly into the business casual environment of most offices, the penny loafer is a go-to for a lot of men. Let’s take a look at our picks for the best penny loafer, no matter your budget.

There are few places as synonymous with a shoe style as Lewiston, Maine is to the beefroll penny. It’s like Detroit and the car, or Washington D.C. and politics – being born there seems to make you an inherent expert. However, like the GM vs. Ford battle in Detroit or the Democrat vs. Republican battle in D.C., battle lines exist in this small community. Turf wars break out between kids whose dad works at Rancourt vs. their classmates at Quoddy. Slings made of Horween’s Chromexcel can be seen in every grocery store.

Rancourt's Beefroll loafer is often one of the top recommended choices for people looking to get into the made-in-Maine loafer world. Often mentioned alongside the Alden Leisure Hand Sewn. If you’re looking to get a new beefroll, is this the right one for you? Let’s find out.