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The DTC Brands Driving the Men’s Loafer Boom

The classic shoe has become a go-to for plugged-in menswear shoppers thanks to DTC upstarts offering a wide range of slip-on styles with distinct aesthetics and accessible price points.
An image of Blackstock.& Weber's shoes displayed in its flagship store.
Blackstock & Weber is one DTC brand seeing a huge spike in growth as young consumers covet loafers. (Blackstock & Weber)

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Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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