The Goodyear-welt Tassel loafer is a staple around the world. Some feel it's a dressier alternative to the penny loafer, while others consider it appropriate Cape Cod attire. The Tassel pattern has a sense of sophistication and detail that is unique for a Goodyear-welt constructed shoe. When designing this Tassel, our priority was creating a fuller-fitting toe box for maximum comfort on long days. The Alexander last does just that, using the instep to hold the foot in place while offering sufficient room at the toe. This Italian Baby Calf is a vegetable-tanned leather with a higher sheen. It is very transparent, which allows profound highs and lows. It also means that any natural traits, such as growth marks, are visible. These should not be considered defects but merely the article's natural base. The raw character and high-shine finish are the beauty of this particular vegetable tannage. Goodyear-welt construction Alexander last Italian Calf  Handsewn moc-toe stitching Full-grain kip leather lining 360º flat welt Thick Vegetable-tanned leather insole and welts Cork filler with steel shank  Vegetable-tanned leather outsole Leather outsole Every pair crafted in our factory on Xiamen Island, China