Vintage 1980s Ferragamo Men’s Brown Leather Penny Loafers Made in Italy 11.5D

Vintage late 70s-early 80s Salvatore Ferragamo men’s brown leather penny loafers. Hand-crafted in Italy, this pair is in need of new soles but showcases the designer's work when Ferragamos was establishing itself as a symbol of Wall Street and Ivy League style. ~ Brand: Salvatore Ferragamo - Made in Italy ~ Style: Penny Loafers / Slip-On Dress Shoes ~ Material: Leather upper, leather sole, leather lining ~ Interior gold Ferragamo logo stamp ~ Etched into leather sole: Salvatore Ferragamo Made in Italy 11 1/2D Condition: Pre-owned with staining on interior footbed, creasing on leather uppers, scuff on left shoe toe, significant thinning on leather soles, wear to heel edges. This classic pair is still structurally solid and will give you lots of good wear, with elegant vintage patina--so hand them over to your favorite cobbler! Measurements (approximate) Sole length: 11.75" / Sole width (ball of foot): 4" / Heel height: 1" [NOTE: My photo colors may look different on your phone/tablet/laptop screens.] Salvatore Ferragamo (1898–1960) began making shoes as a boy in Italy and emigrated to the U.S. in 1914, where he opened a shop in Hollywood and became known as the “shoemaker to the stars.” Returning to Florence in 1927, he founded the Salvatore Ferragamo company, which grew into one of the world’s leading luxury fashion houses. Vintage Ferragamo loafers like these, even with wear, remain vintage menswear collector favorites.