Take Ivy

“Take Ivy,” is a photo-book released in 1965 featuring photos by T. Hayashida of Ivy League campuses. The book is considered to be the bible of the Ivy League look in Japan. Thus inspired we created our original Leffot “Ivy” loafer in homage to the coolest loafer of the sixties, the “Venetian”.

Clean, smooth and simple this loafer is much more than it appears to be on the surface. Made of  Genuine Horween unlined shell cordovan they are incredibly supple, flexible and light, a joy to slip on and loaf around in. The amount of handwork that goes into a simple pair like these is staggering. Made in Maine and completely hand sewn these shoes are made on true moccasin construction so your feet are wrapped in cordovan top and bottom. In addition it takes the sewer 70% more time to sew a cordovan shoe because there is simply NO margin for error.

Unlined shell cordovan loafers are not easily found. We think you’ll agree these may well be the perfect shoe for spring and summer wear.

These shoes are available in Natural, Dark Cognac, Navy and Color 6 in US sizes Medium widths.

“Ivy” Unglazed Natural Cordovan – $625

“Ivy” Dark Cognac Cordovan – $625

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12 Responses to “Take Ivy”

  1. James Says:
    May 17th, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    Steven,

    Any chance you would ever offer an E width?

  2. Chris Says:
    May 17th, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    Steven,

    Beautiful loafers. Are they GY welted?

  3. steven Says:
    May 18th, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Chris,
    These are moccasin construction not goodyear.
    Steven

  4. steven Says:
    May 18th, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    James,
    Sorry for now only D widths.
    Steven

  5. Chris Says:
    May 19th, 2010 at 9:25 pm

    I’ll have to look that up. Thanks.

  6. James Says:
    May 22nd, 2010 at 10:47 am

    Steven,

    If you ever become inclined to offer E, would you keep me in mind?

  7. steven Says:
    May 22nd, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    James,
    To be honest it’s doubtful we’ll stock E widths in these. The unlined shell is so supple they mold to your feet almost instantly. If you’d like to special order a pair wider please contact me directly.

    Steven

  8. tintin Says:
    June 2nd, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    I’ll be right over.

  9. steven Says:
    June 2nd, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    Tintin these shoes are soooooooooo you.

    Steven

  10. tintin Says:
    July 15th, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    The Florscheims are so bad. I bought two pair and am ready to throw them away. I’ll stop by next week. The dark cognac is my preference. Now if I can get my map and compass to find your store again…

  11. Alfonse Says:
    July 17th, 2010 at 3:16 am

    Do these fit true to size or a bit small or big? For reference purposes I am a size 9 in Alden Barrie or Plaza last but often a 9.5 in other shoes

  12. steven Says:
    July 17th, 2010 at 8:45 am

    Alfonse
    Most guys buy these in there regular shoe size.

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