Loro Piana Open Walk Loafer Brown Suede

Open Walk is the closed version of the family. A complete shoe with a closed back, hand stitching across the toe and a leather lace with two metal charms, and it is the model by which the house name is known in footwear more than any other. The rest of the range sits in Loro Piana.

Hand stitching across the toe

The visible stitches across the toe of this shoe are not decoration but a method of construction. The upper is sewn onto the last by hand, and that is what gives the toe its soft curve, which no machine produces.

Which is why the stitches vary slightly between one pair and another, a variation read as a mark of craft rather than a defect.

Loro Piana brown loafer specifications

• Brand Loro Piana
• Line Open Walk closed loafer
• Colour brown suede
• Material short-nap suede
• Detail leather lace with two metal charms
• Stitching hand sewn and visible across the toe
• Sole light flexible rubber
• Cut fully closed with no tightening lace

What we noticed on inspection

The sole here is flexible to the point of folding easily by hand, which is deliberate, since the shoe is designed to move with the foot rather than to support it rigidly. We noticed the inner lining is soft undyed leather that darkens with use. The leather lace is decorative and is not pulled tight; the shoe goes on by slipping in. Sizing runs true. The Swagyo WhatsApp concierge settles the size before ordering.

What it works with

With linen, beige trousers, jeans and a shirt. It suits men and women, and is among the most requested shoes of the house on either side. Other colours sit in Loro Piana, or sandals and flats for open options.

Frequently asked questions

Is it for men or women

For both. The last is neutral and the sizing unified, and it is among the best known unisex shoes in this category.

Does the lace tighten

No, it is decorative and the shoe goes on by slipping in without tightening.

Does a flexible sole support the foot

It is designed to move with the foot rather than support it rigidly, which suits moderate walking and moving about.

Is it suitable for heat

The suede is light and does not store heat the way solid leather does, but it is closed, so it is warmer than the backless model.

Why acquire this Loro Piana shoe from Swagyo

Every pair passes a quality check before shipping and arrives in refined packaging suitable for gifting. A store registered with the Saudi Business Centre, with Tabby and Tamara available and exchanges covered by a gold guarantee. If a size is missing from the Loro Piana selection, the WhatsApp concierge will source it.