JON LOAFER

The water-resistant suede actually held up when I got caught in a drizzle walking to lunch, which I wasn't expecting from loafers. Penny slots are cut clean and the stacked outsole gives just enough grip on wet pavement.

Wore these straight out of the box for a nine-hour workday and zero break-in pain, which never happens with leather shoes. The suede feels genuinely supple, and the stacked sole gives just enough grip on wet pavement. Penny slots keep them looking sharp with jeans or chinos.

The water-resistant suede handles light rain surprisingly well, and the stacked outsole gives them a refined look without being too dressy. Already my go-to for casual Fridays.