About
The Horse Bit Loafer is a slip-on shoe produced by A.E. McAteer. This model features a brass bit across the vamp, a design element that has become associated with the loafer style. Production occurs in Queens, New York, where Andrew McAteer makes each pair by hand.
About
The Horse Bit Loafer is a slip-on shoe produced by A.E. McAteer. This model features a brass bit across the vamp, a design element that has become associated with the loafer style. Production occurs in Queens, New York, where Andrew McAteer makes each pair by hand.
Construction and materials
A.E. McAteer uses Horween Color #8 Shell Cordovan horsehide for the uppers of the Horse Bit Loafer. This leather displays a deep red-brown coloration and a pull-up effect when flexed. The shoe is unlined and has rolled edges. A solid brass bit is attached to the front. Construction involves hand-lasting and hand-welting on a custom last. The outsole and heel use British Ridgeway rubber.
Sizing and fit
A.E. McAteer states that the Horse Bit Loafer fits true to the Brannock sizing scale and is offered in whole sizes only. For those between sizes, the company recommends selecting the next size up and adding an insole or thicker socks to adjust fit.
Origin
All production for the Horse Bit Loafer takes place at Andrew McAteer's workshop in Queens, New York. Andrew McAteer makes each pair himself.
