In search for a classic loafer/mule style for a while, I had my eyes on a pair of Guccis for quite some time. I bought a pair of black Brixton loafers last year and without a doubt I can say it was the best shoe decision I’ve ever made. The shoes feel like butter on my feet. They are made of the softest leather with leather soles. They mold to the shape of your feet. I broke them in and walked 5 miles in them in one day… and I had no blisters.
Another reason they are super comfy is because the heel of the shoe is extra supple. In fact, it is designed to be worn like below. Often times on loafers or flats the heel is uncomfortable and will dig into my heel. But with the extra soft leather, it doesn’t!
Below is the alternate way you can wear them.
So, I decided to get a second pair.
I know that the Princetown mules are incredibly popular, so I bought a pair. And guess what… I didn’t love them! And for the price, you HAVE to love them!
Why didn’t I love them? Well, I’ll show you. The pink shoe on the left is the Princetown Mule. The black shoe on the right is the Brixton Loafer. Do you see how the pink mule has a longer tongue and goes further up my foot? It made my foot look bigger. I wear size 9 or (39 in Gucci). Since it went further up my foot it also wasn’t as comfortable when I walked.
So I returned the mules and ordered the pink loafers! You can see them below! I think the proportion of the loafer is better looking on my foot. Plus, the loafer is actually a nicer shoe.
I’ll explain how it is a nicer shoe. Let’s exam the soles. The bottom left is the Princetown. The bottom right is the Brixton. The one of the right is clearly nicer. One, look how many nails are in the sole of the shoe to keep the shoe together? The brixton has 10. 7 in the heel and 3 at the toe. The Princetown only has 2 in the heel. That means the rest of the sole is glued on.
Since I plan on keeping these puppies forever, I’ll take the better made shoe, thank you.
Yes, it is a total splurge and I’m well aware of the fact that I do not need these shoes. But I bought them. And I loved them. And I highly recommend them! They come in tons of colors! I’ve linked them in the widget below.
