Product Details
- Burgundy leather upper
- Handsewn moc toe construction
- Unlined construction
- Fully cushioned footbed
- Durable genuine leather sole
- Stacked heel
- Chicago heritage since 1892
- Next Day and 2nd Day Air not available
- SKU: 17058-05
Burgundy is the color a serious penny loafer collection eventually needs - rich enough to stand apart from black, still restrained enough to wear constantly. The Florsheim Berkley Moc Toe Penny Loafer in Burgundy delivers that shade in a construction that's become genuinely rare: fully handsewn and left unlined, built on a Chicago shoemaking heritage dating to 1892 and Milton Florsheim's founding belief that comfort and craftsmanship belonged together.
The burgundy leather upper - offered with a crazy-horse-style option in this family - sits directly against the foot with no interior lining, a traditional construction that feels supple from the start and molds to the foot over time. The moc toe seam and classic penny strap are entirely handsewn, and a stacked heel gives the silhouette genuine formal weight. A fully cushioned footbed keeps the shoe wearable day to day, while the genuine leather sole delivers the rich, dressed-up look that's made this style a lasting classic.
It's a loafer built for the man who wants his second or third pair of penny loafers to have real depth - sharp enough for a navy suit, distinctive enough to be the one people notice.
Available in D (medium), E (wide), and 3E (wide) widths, sizes 8-16.
FAQs
Is the Florsheim Berkley Moc Toe Penny Loafer true to size?
The Berkley typically runs true to size. It's offered in an unusually wide range of widths - D (medium), E (wide), and 3E (wide) - so most customers can find a genuinely precise fit rather than sizing up or down.
What does it mean that this loafer is unlined?
An unlined shoe skips the interior fabric or leather lining found in most dress shoes, letting the leather upper sit directly against the foot. This is a traditional penny loafer construction that tends to feel more supple from the first wear and molds closely to the foot over time.
How is this Berkley different from the Florsheim Berkley Flex Penny Loafer?
Both are handsewn Florsheim penny loafers, but this style is fully unlined with a genuine leather sole for a more traditional feel, while the Berkley Flex adds a lining, a sheepskin-covered footbed, and an EVA outsole with Flexsole Technology for softer, more cushioned everyday comfort.
Does burgundy work as an everyday loafer, or is it more of a statement piece?
Burgundy sits comfortably between the two - it's neutral enough for regular rotation with navy, gray, and charcoal, but has enough depth to read as a more distinctive choice than a standard black loafer.
What material is the Berkley Penny Loafer made from?
The upper is smooth leather or crazy-horse-style leather, genuinely handsewn and left unlined. The footbed is fully cushioned, and the sole is durable genuine leather.
How do I care for an unlined burgundy leather loafer like this one?
Wipe down after wear with a soft, dry cloth, and condition periodically with a burgundy or neutral leather cream, since unlined leather can dry out faster without an interior lining to help regulate moisture. Because the sole is genuine leather rather than rubber, rotate this pair with another so the sole has time to fully dry between wears, and use cedar shoe trees to help the loafer hold its shape.