If you don’t have a pair of drivers in your wardrobe, you’re missing out this season. Get these stylish and durable slip-ons and let the party commence.
A pair of drivers is an essential for any modern gent. Easy to slip on, striking in their style (and often their colour), and flexible enough to transition through the day, drivers are a man’s foot’s best friend. Before you make a bee-line for the shoe shop, have a look at our guide to drivers, including style do’s and don’ts.
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Jack Erwin Parker Driving Loafer
Minimalistic yet stylish, the Parker Driving Loafer from the Wright Collection is made with suede leather and features rubber outsoles and Arneflex micro-foam insoles, both of which ensure better support for longer walks. Perfect for daily commutes, these drivers are available in eight colours, allowing for a variety of choices and styles.
Tod’s Gommino Driving Shoes
Featuring rubber pebbles on the outsoles and on the heels, the Gommino Driving Shoes in suede allow you to walk comfortably without soreness from pressure under the feet. Well suited to sophisticated men, these drivers feature hand stitching and the brand’s iconic double-T metal clamps, and can be worn to a casual dinner or a weekend gathering.
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Car Shoe Suede Driving Shoes
The Car Shoe Suede Driving Shoes are made from calf leather, with rubber soles and metal eyelets, through which a shoelace wraps around the edge of the shoe to form a ribbon at the front, complementing pebbles on the heels. Flat soles make these drivers feel like you’re walking in a pair of slippers – light and easy – but make them a poor choice for longer journeys.
Bally Pearce Men’s Perforated Leather Drivers
Made with calf leather, the Pearce Men’s Perforated Leather Drivers make for a good match with any leisure attire. Red and white Bally stripes on the vamp add to the shoes’ classic style, while rubber outsoles provide great comfort. For a more carefree commuting experience, these drivers are available in white, red, blue, and black, which makes stains less obvious.
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Louis Vuitton Hockenheim Moccasin
For something a bit fancy, the Hockenheim Moccasin in thin suede leather is the choice for a semi-formal occasion. The LV initials extend from the metal lock decoration on the shoe front, while a calf leather topline adds to the driver’s durability. The rubber-pebbled outsoles covering the heel make it a great pair of slip-ons for daily wear as well as for more important events.
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Gunner Driver from Wolf & Shepherd
The Gunner Driver from Wolf & Shephard is one of the most comfortable loafers you’ll find. Made in Portugal from Italian suede, these savvy drivers are naturally water repellent and feature an ultra-soft sheepskin footbed lining and a traditional mocassin construction for a timeless look in a range of hues.
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