Product Details
- Genuine alligator upper in Sport
- Classic penny loafer with apron toe
- Injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole
- Durable full leather outsole
- "Boardroom to ballroom" versatility
- Genuine exotic-leather investment piece
- SKU: PICCOLO 4954-J SPORT
- Handmade in Spain
Note that the Piccolo runs ever-so-slightly snug - order a half size up if you fall between sizes.
Alligator sits at the very top of the exotic-leather hierarchy, and the Mezlan Piccolo puts that rarity to work in a shape every man already knows how to wear. In Sport, the brand's signature medium-warm brown tone, the Piccolo's genuine alligator upper shows off the skin's bold, symmetrical scale pattern - a texture no embossed leather or crocodile can replicate. The classic penny loafer silhouette gets an apron toe for a slightly fuller, more architectural profile, while an injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole and a durable full leather outsole keep the craftsmanship consistent underfoot.
Handmade in Spain, the Piccolo is priced in line with genuine crocodile loafers from luxury houses, despite using a rarer, more prized skin - real value for a shoe built to be worn for years, not seasons. Mezlan describes it as a shoe that goes "from the boardroom to the ballroom," and it earns the line: dress it up with tailored trousers for a genuine statement, or wear it with dark denim when the room needs to notice.
FAQs
Q: What is the Mezlan Piccolo Sport loafer made of?
A: The Piccolo is a genuine alligator penny loafer with an apron toe, featuring an injected memory-foam insole and a full leather outsole. It's handmade in Spain.
Q: What does "Sport" mean as a Mezlan alligator color?
A: Sport is Mezlan's naming for a medium-warm brown exotic leather tone, offering a classic, versatile brown across the brand's alligator and crocodile collections.
Q: How is alligator leather different from crocodile leather?
A: Alligator skin features a bold, more symmetrical and uniform scale pattern compared to crocodile, which tends to have a more irregular pattern. Alligator is generally considered rarer and more prized in exotic leather goods.
Q: Does the Mezlan Piccolo run true to size?
A: No - the Piccolo runs ever-so-slightly snug. Mezlan and Arrowsmith Shoes recommend ordering a half size up if you typically fall between two sizes.
Q: How does the Piccolo compare in price to other genuine alligator loafers?
A: At $1,295, the Piccolo is priced in line with genuine crocodile penny loafers from brands, despite alligator generally being considered a rarer, more prized exotic skin.