Buck Mason and G.H. Bass Just Revived the Old-School Loafer

"The Larson may look like your average Bass penny loafer, but, instead of using standard leather, the collab utilizes a special full-grain Chromexcel leather, produced by the legendary Chicago-based tannery, Horween. (They also supply the leather for NFL-grade footballs and Schott's lineup of leather outerwear.)"

"Beloved for its lasting durability and water resistance, the vegetable-tanned material is widely considered some of the best American-made leather on the market, due in large part to the rich pull-up finish - where the leather is infused with natural oils and waxes rather than paints or pigments - that quickly develops a handsome patina in high-contact areas."

"It's not just the material that's a throwback. The Larson is fully lined, and built with traditional moccasin construction, featuring detailing like a handsewn toe lip and Blake-stitched sole that give it a collegiate feel. This also means the style runs large - the brand recommends sizing down by a half-size."

"The G.H. Bass x Buck Mason Larson Loafer retails for $248, which is about $50 more than what you'd pay for an average pair of Bass loafers, and is available now at Buck Mason's website and in select retail locations. Inventory is moving fast, so if you want a pair we suggest you act fast."

G.H. Bass, founded in 1876, partners with Buck Mason to reboot the iconic Larson beefroll penny loafer for wedding season. The collaboration reissues the classic shoe with a heritage material: full-grain Chromexcel leather produced by Horween in Chicago. The vegetable-tanned leather is known for durability and water resistance, and develops a patina through a rich pull-up finish created with natural oils and waxes. The Larson is fully lined and made with traditional moccasin construction, including a handsewn toe lip and a Blake-stitched sole for a collegiate feel. The style runs large, so sizing down by half a size is recommended. The $248 loafer is available now at Buck Mason and select retailers, with inventory moving quickly.

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