A few styles are fairly specific to men’s shoes, like the Belgian or the monk-strap loafer, so for this guide, I focused on those geared more toward women — including penny, tassel ...

Best classic penny: G.H. Bass Whitney Weejuns - See at G.H. Bass A classic penny loafer will always be in style. G.H. Bass makes some of the highest quality leather loafers for women we've tested.