Butterfly Loafers

From relaxed suede Sandpoints to individual pairs from The Vault, the butterfly loafer is defined by its interlocking strap. Compare the leather, last and sole to find your interpretation of this distinctive style.

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Dark brown suede Sandpoint soft sole butterfly loafer

A timeless pattern, several interpretations

More than one kind of butterfly loafer

The butterfly strap is the defining detail, but it does not dictate everything else. Change the leather, last, apron, and sole, and you can end up with a completely different-looking shoe.

Our Sandpoint is the relaxed interpretation: soft suede, a flexible sole, and an easy everyday feel. More structured leather pairs from The Vault bring out the dressier side of the pattern. Those are individual pairs, not a permanent range, so the selection will change as they sell.

Explore the Sandpoint range →

The butterfly loafer: a design with history

The style has roots in classic English shoemaking, but it is far from a single fixed pattern. Compare the strap proportions, vamp height, leather and last before judging one pair against another. For a more detailed look, see my writing on the pattern and how designers have interpreted it over the years.

Read about another butterfly interpretation · Explore the butterfly loafer’s background

For one-off Vault pairs, always check condition, last, size and shipping restrictions before ordering. Once they sell, they may not return.