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Love The Prada Loafers? Here Are 8 Alternatives That Won’t Break The Bank

- Loaf At First Sight

Ruman Baig

November 10, 2022

Prada’s cult footwear, the Monolith Brushed Leather Loafers have officially become the ‘it’ shoes of the season. For everyone looking to dress up again and appear polished, this footwear style has emerged as the holy grail in their wardrobe. From supermodels to influencers, celebrities all over have been styling their fall outfits around this chunky pair of shoes and pristine white socks.

Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid have been pairing their Prada and Gucci loafers with everything from dresses, skirts, blazers, shorts and even overalls. Emma Chamberlain is partially responsible for popularising this trend amongst Gen Z, the youTuber has been wearing her Dr. Marten platforms with practically everything.

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Besides being formal and versatile, these loafers are incredibly comfortable to walk long miles. While sneakerheads and open-toe sliders were fighting it out for the top spot, loafers won this round. It also wins brownie points for being gender-neutral—if Kendall Jenner can rock it, so can Harry Styles! While the Gucci and LV monogrammed logos would look good on the gram’, they will probably burn an irrevocable hole in your pocket and won’t make for a smart purchase. Luckily, you can enjoy the trend and invest in an affordable pair that will serve the same purpose.

If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t like building a shoe wardrobe and prefers an all-seasonal star player that can take you from day-to-night events—place your bets on loafers and here are the budget-friendly brands you can shop them from.