SIZE RECOMMENDATION: This style fits noticeably snug throughout. If you normally wear a size 10, choose size 11.
In general, select one full size larger than your usual size for comfortable wear.
- Upper: Black leather with a crocodile-embossed finish
- Style: A slip-on loafer with no laces or hardware
- Lining and insole: Full leather lining over a cushioned insole
- Weight: A lightweight build for long days and evenings
- Finish: Classic black, formal enough for suits
- Origin: Handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey, by Sigotto Uomo
- 2342 BLACK
The Sigotto Uomo 2342 is a men's slip-on loafer in black leather with a crocodile-embossed finish. It has a full leather lining, a cushioned insole and a lightweight build, and it is handcrafted in Istanbul, Turkey. The black finish keeps it formal, while the embossed texture sets it apart from a plain black loafer.
Craftsmanship
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts its whole collection in Istanbul. The 2342 is cut from leather finished with a crocodile-embossed pattern. The structured grain catches the light differently from smooth leather without becoming loud, and in black the effect is at its most restrained. The slip-on design keeps the shoe easy to wear and sharp enough for business. Inside, a full leather lining and a cushioned insole keep it comfortable through long days at the office or long evenings out, and the lightweight build keeps it from feeling heavy despite its formal look. As with all natural leather, small variations in grain and tone are part of the material's character.
Heritage
Exotic-leather textures have long held a place in formal menswear because they add character without demanding attention. Crocodile-embossed leather brings that look to everyday wear: the pattern is pressed into the leather rather than taken from an exotic skin. The slip-on loafer, for its part, has moved from casual wear into the business wardrobe over the past century. The 2342 combines the two in black, the most formal color for both.
Styling
The 2342 is made for occasions that call for polish: client meetings, formal dinners and evening events. Wear it with a black, charcoal or navy suit, where it finishes the look without competing with it. With tailored trousers and a crisp shirt, it fits business-casual settings that still expect a dress shoe. Pair it with fine dark socks in a color close to your trousers.
FAQs
How does the Sigotto Uomo black crocodile loafer fit?
It comes in a standard width, in US 8 through 12 with half sizes, plus a 13. There is no 12.5.
Is it genuine crocodile?
No. It is genuine leather embossed with a crocodile pattern, which gives the look of crocodile at a fraction of the cost of exotic skin.
Where is it made?
Sigotto Uomo handcrafts it in Istanbul, Turkey.
Is a black crocodile loafer formal enough for a suit?
Yes. The black finish keeps it formal, and the embossed texture reads as clean from a distance, so it suits business and evening wear.
Does it need breaking in?
The cushioned insole and full leather lining help with comfort from the start, and the leather softens with wear.
How should I care for crocodile-embossed leather?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, condition it now and then with a cream made for black leather, and keep it out of prolonged wet weather. Avoid abrasive cleaners and stiff brushes, which can flatten the embossed pattern over time.
Does it come in other colors?
Yes. The same crocodile-embossed loafer also comes in brown and green.