This Spring, a Pair of Chunky Loafers Is the Ultimate Cool-Girl Staple

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Loafers, in all their forms, are a timeless wardrobe essential—and chunky lug-sole styles remain n undeniable standout, pairing well with everything from modern workwear to midi dresses. This twist on the traditional shoe features a toothy rubber sole, which is ideal for navigating fickle winter weather.

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Chunky loafers are also celebrity-approved; supermodel and mogul Hailey Bieber is one of their biggest fans. Bieber has stepped out in the style on numerous occasions—her favorites being from Proenza Schouler. The fashion darling has paired her lug soles with everything from baggy jeans and oversize outerwear to even mini dresses and skirts. Like its close relative, the lug-sole boot, this is one versatile shoe style that clearly stands the test of time.

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Shop Bieber’s pair, below.

What are some of our own favorite pairs to shop right now? There are, of course, classic menswear-inspired penny loafers from Church’s, Loewe, and Aeyde. Burgundy beauties from Tory Burch add a sharp finishing touch to any spring-in-the-city outfit, while chic chain-adorned lug-soles from Bottega Veneta and G.H. Bass are French-girl approved. Luxury leather pairs from Prada, Gucci, Balenciaga and aren’t to be missed if you’re looking to invest, while High Street options from Zara and Mango feel just as special. Honorable mention goes to sumptuous suede loafers from Tod’s, Gianvito Rossi, and Legres—and Miu Miu’s derby-style pick.

As evidenced by Bieber and the entire street style scene, the best lug-sole loafers can be worn anywhere and—more importantly—with anything this cold-weather season. Below, prepare to upgrade your shoe game with 35 chunky loafers that are as timeless as they are fresh and cool.

Gucci

Horsebit lug-sole loafers

Aeyde

Ruth loafers

Tod’s

Mocassino suede loafers

Dr. Martens

Adrian stitch leather tassel loafers

Ganni

cleated naplack loafers

Tory Burch

classic leather lug loafers

Church’s

Pembrey leather lug-sole penny loafers

Bottega Veneta

Monsieur embellished patent-leather loafers

Madewell

The Bradley Lugsole Loafers

G.H. Bass

Lianna super-bit Weejuns penny loafers

Balenciaga

Tractor leather loafers

Maison Margiela

Tabi split-toe glossed-leather loafers

Reformation

Agathea chunky loafers

Everlane

Lug loafers

Zara

treaded sole loafers

Valentino Garavani

V logo leather loafers

Vagabond Shoemakers

Cosmo 2.0 platform penny loafers

Miu Miu

leather casual Derby loafers

Loewe

Blaze leather penny loafers

Christian Louboutin

CL Moc lug 75 leather loafers

Gianvito Rossi

Harris 20 suede loafers

Church’s

Hythe 2 leather loafers

Legres

84 suede brogues

Stuart Weitzman

SoHo patent-leather platform loafers

Alexander McQueen

glossed-leather exaggerated-sole loafers

Givenchy

Voyou Monk leather platform loafers

Roger Vivier

Viv rangers patent-leather loafers

J.Crew

Winona lug-sole loafers

Mango

leather loafers with metallic detail

Ferragamo

Vara bow loafers

Rag & Bone

Quinn leather loafers

Saint Laurent

Le Loafer leather penny loafers

G.H.Bass

Whitney super lug sole penny loafers