{"product_id":"jameschocolatesuede","title":"JAMES PENNY LOAFER - CHOCOLATE SUEDE","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"ff-heading fs-heading-5-base\"\u003eTHE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__label-icons\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-description\" class=\"accordion__content fs-body-100 rte non-page-rte measure\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loafer style dates back to Norway in the early 1930s. Taking inspiration from the moccasin shoes worn by native Americans in North America, and the simple slip-ons on the feet of Norwegian fishermen, the first design was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopularity grew and export orders were sent across Europe and America. Esquire magazine even featured an article with photographs of Norwegian farmers wearing the shoe in cattle loafing sheds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoon after, the Spaulding family of New Hampshire, USA, began manufacturing a similar shoe, called the Loafer. This name later became a generic term used to describe a slip-on, moccasin shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1934, G. H. Bass made his first version of the loafer which he called Weejuns. This appears to be a play on words on the origin of the original designer. A distinctive feature of this new design was a strip of leather stitched across the saddle of the shoe, featuring a shaped cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1950s America before trainers were invented, the Weejun became the shoe of choice for young men and students. It became fashionable to keep a dime in the half moon cut out slot of the leather strip. This eventually gave the shoes their colloquial name of Penny Loafer, which is still used today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-description\" class=\"accordion__content fs-body-100 rte non-page-rte measure\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ff-heading fs-heading-5-base\"\u003eTHE LEATHER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__label-icons\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-accordion-1\" class=\"accordion__content fs-body-100 rte non-page-rte measure\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eThe uppers have been created in Repello Suede, perfect for comfort and style whilst being durable - these hides have been treated with a guard during tanning to provide resistance to staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepello Suede is a fine nap suede made from calfskin. The hide is split and aniline-dyed to create a velvety effect on both sides of the leather. The repello suede used in Tricker’s footwear is a range of high quality, tanned to give a full, generous handle and rich appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully treated with ‘Scotch Guard’ in the tannage, to achieve a high degree of resistance to staining in general. The proofing remains effective throughout the life of the footwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-accordion-1\" class=\"accordion__content fs-body-100 rte non-page-rte measure\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ff-heading fs-heading-5-base\"\u003eTHE FIT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__label-icons\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-accordion-3\" class=\"accordion__content fs-body-100 rte non-page-rte measure\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eThis last has been used for our City shoes for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size (length fitting) of Tricker’s footwear made on this last (W2298) is true to size, we recommend sticking to your regular than a regular UK. If you are unsure of your UK size, use our size guide to convert your known size to a UK size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Huddersfield Textiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54938142540113,"sku":"JamesChocolateSuede","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/9444\/8977\/files\/james_3227_4_qtr_original_89063.jpg?v=1789370794","url":"https:\/\/www.huddersfieldtextiles.com\/products\/jameschocolatesuede","provider":"Huddersfield Textiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}