How To Wear Moccasins

2023-11-29

For a practical and preppy twist nothing hits the brief better than a faithful pair of moccasins, you may consider the faithful moccasin to be a shoe that is reserved for casual settings but with a little style know-how you’ll be slipping them on for work, the weekend, and everything between.

With the return of the 9-5 and special occasions back on the agenda, we need a pair of shoes that stick to their guns where comfort is concerned .

Whether you’re devoted to classic dressing, or you prefer something a little more casual, moccasins will form the solid foundation to every well-considered wardrobe. As timeless and comfortable) as it gets, moccasins are the ultimate footwear choice that promises to ease us into every agenda.

WHAT ARE MOCCASINS?
A genuine moccasin is crafted with a single stretch of leather which forms the insole and the quarters of the shoe, another stretch of leather gathers at the edges of the quarters to create the classic apron seam.

The driver moccasin is the most popular choice of footwear amongst gents, flexible, comfortable, and breathable the driver sole is usually characterised with rubber pebbled studs, exposing the traditional leather moccasin construction. The rubber sole or studs will extend above the heel to protect the shoe and add further grip, particularly when driving.

Today, moccasins are famed for their unrivalled comfort and casual silhouettes, often crafted in soft leathers, nubucks, or suede, they’re made to give supple support that fits your foot’s form, so you can wear your mocs straight out of the box.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOAFERS AND MOCCASINS?
Characterised by its lace-less design, the loafer is generally constructed with sections of leather and finished with a sturdy sole, whereas a moccasin is traditionally crafted from a single piece of soft leather which starts underneath the foot or the sole of the shoe and is then built around the foot, meaning there are usually less seams than the loafer.

WHAT TO WEAR WITH BLACK MOCCASINS
Moccasins are a semi-formal shoe, so for an office-appropriate look slip on a pair of black moccasin shoes with formal tailored trousers and a white shirt.

Mix and matching your smart and casual pieces is the quickest way to take the stiff formalities out of your suiting, but it’s important to pay attention to the colours of the pieces you choose to avoid looking mismatched. Coordinate black moccasins with dark grey trousers and match the palette with a checked charcoal jacket, keep it fresh with a crisp white shirt or light grey roll neck jumper.