"Love them or hate them, snoafers - the bastardized hybrid combining the classic laceless loafer form factor with traditional sneaker materials and designs - have undeniably made their mark on footwear culture. If public intrigue, expert opinion or general proliferation is any indication, they don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. The snoafer that started it all, New Balance's 1906L, remains one of the hottest styles on the market, nearly two years after it first debuted at the Junya Watanabe MAN's Fall/Winter 2024 runway show."
"California-based outdoor label Keen, known for their hike and approach footwear that includes the trendy Jasper Sneaker and beloved Newport H2 Sandal, is branching out with their latest drop, a premium leather corded sneaker-loafer inspired by the brand's recognizable Uneek sneaker. The Uneek Loafer WK marks a notable foray into lifestyle for the brand, introducing a more premium, craft-forward version of Keen's corded design."
""We reimagined our iconic UNEEK corded silhouette and elevated it to a more formal interpretation - premium lifestyle craftsmanship viewed through the lens of performance," said Carlie Satchwell, KEEN Director of Product Management, Lifestyle."
Snoafers combine laceless loafer forms with sneaker materials and designs and have become a persistent footwear trend. New Balance's 1906L helped popularize the style after its Junya Watanabe MAN Fall/Winter 2024 runway debut. Hoka's chunky tasseled Speed Loafer has repeatedly sold out and leaked Nike snoafers signal wider sportswear adoption. California-based KEEN, known for hiking footwear like the Jasper Sneaker and Newport H2 Sandal, released the Uneek Loafer WK, a premium leather corded sneaker-loafer inspired by the Uneek sneaker. The design replaces plastic bungee lacing with ethically sourced leather and adds loafer elements across the tongue, cushioning, and outsole.
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