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So are loafers trending for autumn 2026? Truth be told, while they’re very much present on the runways this season (see Zimmermann, Givenchy, COS and Calvin Klein above for proof), they never really went anywhere.
Gucci’s loafers were a staple accessory during their 1970s heyday, and are still synonymous with the House to this day. Worn sans socks or tights, they can be louche or preppy, and their gender-free mood makes them a hit with men and women.
When it comes to silhouettes for this year, though, we’ve recently seen slip-on versions, backless silhouettes and stack-heel iterations on everyone from Dakota Johnson to Hailey Bieber. Not forgetting chunky loafers, which were first made cool in the mid-’90s, and with fashion’s current retro obsession, they’re all the rage now too. Designers like Prada have been leading the pack. And as for how to wear loafers? Our editor’s have the intel…
How we tested the best loafers for women 2026
Team Glamour are pros at picking the best new season buys, and not just for aesthetic reasons. When it comes to the best loafers for women, we wanted to put the styles to the test that tick all the boxes – from sleek penny loafers to suede iterations.
To do this, we wore them for an entire week at work to check how comfortable they were, how they looked, and how they compared to other shoes. See our top picks below styled on Lian, Shani and Sophie, but rest assured that the other styles featured in this round-up are just as rated.
Why you can trust me
For the past six-and-a-bit years at Glamour, it has literally been my job to be clued up on the latest in the world of fashion. I’ve not only attended all the press days, fashion shows and showrooms to see the latest drops, but I’ve been the one covering them, too.
I advise readers where to shop for capsule wardrobe essentials, which is exactly the category loafers fall into. It also helps that, as a 6ft tall woman, comfortable yet chic footwear is exactly my forte. So not only have I heard about which loafers are the best, I’ve actually probably been wearing them this whole time.
Now you know they go with everything, find the 21 best loafers for women below.
For more from Glamour UK’s Senior Commerce Writer, Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd and freelancer Hattie Cotmore on Instagram @hattiecotmore.