High Heel Loafers Are Fall 2024's Footwear Must-Have
Stomp your way into the colder months with the latest it-shoe. We found the 12 best luxury pairs of heeled loafers.
Without a doubt, loafers have become a footwear staple in any fashionista’s closet. They're versatile and easy to dress up or down. Plus, this comfortable style can take you from the office to the bar with minimal effort. The style is available in all sorts of colors and fabrics, across high-end designers and affordable brands. As with any other sartorial staple, designers have found different ways to reinterpret this multifaceted style and make it their own season after season. Whether through distinctive hardware details or bold design twists, every major fashion house has put its stamp on the classic loafer by way of making a heeled loafer.
Fall 2024 introduces a sophisticated evolution of this footwear must-have: This season, loafers go to new heights, literally, through bold platforms and striking heels. Not to be confused with the chunky loafer styles with thick rubber soles, these new heeled loafers offer a more refined and polished take on the comfortable classic. From luxury powerhouses like Gucci and Burberry to contemporary labels such as Magda Butrym and Charles & Keith, these sky-high loafers prove to be even more adaptable than their flat counterparts. Whether paired with flared slacks or sheer stockings, high heel loafers can (again, literally) elevate any fall outfit and adjust to any casual or formal occasion in unique fall style.
Offering unmatched comfort with their thick soles and sturdy heels, these loafer pumps bring a nostalgic 1970s touch to any fit—perfect for the boho-chic revival that your favorite celebrities continue to embrace and celebrate. Loafers have firmly established themselves as an essential for the cooler months, and heeled loafers make the shoe even more fun. These novel styles come in an endless array of hues and textures—from sleek patent leathers to indie-sleaze-approved brown suedes—seamlessly adapting to your wardrobe and enhancing your personal style.
Keep scrolling to discover L’OFFICIEL’s favorite high heel loafers, perfect for stepping (or stomping) into the wintry months ahead.
Gucci's iconic horsebit hardware returns in a slingback loafer, featuring a bulky platform, high enough to challenge vertigo. Guaranteeing stability and comfort, this high heel loafer adapts to any setting, as casual or formal as the wearer desires. In the trendy olive green hue that took over the recent runways—and also available in other fall-favorite shades—this slingback is one to make any fit unforgettable.
Gucci Women's Horsebit Platform Loafer Slingback, $1,500, Gucci
For those searching for the perfect office shoe that merges polished style and modern flare, Burberry's shield heeled loafers are a fall must-have. Featuring a wide strap with a sleek plaque engraved with the brand's iconic equestrian knight design, this sophisticated shoe can be paired with anything from flared jeans to wool skirts. With a trendy block heel that guarantees comfort while keeping you in style, these leather loafers are bound to top our holiday wishlist.
Burberry Leather London Shield High Heeled Loafers, $630 $1,250, Burberry
For a more affordable—yet equally stylish—take on heeled loafers, Charles & Keith has exactly what you need. Featuring a chunky silhouette with padded platform soles and rounded square toes, these striking loafer pumps offer the perfect modern take on the timeless shoe staple. With a crinkle-effect finish, these brown-hued loafers are a unique addition to your fall footwear collection, letting you step into the cooler months with elevated style. (If you're looking for an even more versatile option, opt for its sleek black iteration.)
Charles & Keith Monique Crinkle-Effect Platform Loafer Pumps, $83, Charles & Keith
Because no one does leather goods like Bottega Veneta, the Italian label's high heeled loafers should definitely be topping your holiday wishlist. Available in timeless black and pistachio hues, these calfskin shoes are everything a city girl needs. Merging comfort with unique style, the brand's signature metallic knot detail completes this sophisticated design and adds a touch of luxury to any casual outfit.
Bottega Veneta Astaire Pump, $1,250, Bottega Veneta
Victoria Beckham offers a posh-girl-approved twist on high-heeled loafers. With an ultra-high stiletto heel and a delicate almond toe, these elegant pumps are the perfect shoe for partying in the colder months. Crafted in premium leather with a glossy finish, these high heel loafers are the perfect compliment to your lace stockings and embellished miniskirts.
Victoria Beckham Leather Loafer Pumps, $995, MyTheresa
For a more playful take on the heeled loafer trend, Loewe's Campo style adds a quota of avant-garde-fashion to the timeless shoe staple. Featuring a charming kitten heel and crafted in soft brushed suede, no one will be able to take their eyes off this whimsical shoe. For those who don't dare to opt for the ultra-high designs, this heeled loafer is the perfect alternative that blends comfort and sophistication like no other. Discover its three unique colorways, perfect for cold-weather dressing.
Loewe Campo Loafer in Brushed Suede, $1,150, Loewe
For a more polished take on high heel loafers, Magda Butrym has got you covered. Featuring a sleek heel, this delicate design is suitable for more sophisticated occassions like evening cocktails and night soirées. With the perfect slip-on silhouette and an elegant silver-tone strap detail, Magda Butrym's leather pump is the one shoe you'll need for holiday dressing.
Magda Butrym Loafer Pump, $1,140, Revolve
For a timeless fall shoe, look no further than Odissì. Available in burgundy and black, the brand's Gabriella platform loafer is the perfect choice for those long office days, offering unique comfort without the risk of sore feet or painful blisters. Set on a grainy rubber welted platform—ideal to face the rainy season—its padded sole and effortless slip-on design will have you wearing this style over and over, season after season.
Odissì Gabriella Burgundy Leather Platform Loafer, $545, Odissì
Because we can't seem to get away from the current suede obsession, Gianvito Rossi's Rouen high heel loafers are the perfect embodiment of the fall 2024 season. Featuring a sturdy block heel complemented with a comfortable platform sole, this is the perfect everyday pump for the colder months. Handmade in Italy and also available in glossy nappa leather, you can never go wrong with a Gianvito Rossi heel.
Gianvito Rossi Rouen, $1,095, Gianvito Rossi
Because no one offers a modern take on a timeless staple quite like Prada, their high heel loafers are a worthy investment that you'll wear for seasons to come. Challenging the classic footwear style, Prada's thick rubber sole and enameled metal triangle logo add a touch of luxury to any look, whether it's a casual outing or a polished occassion. Crafted from brushed leather and featuring delicate stitching on all edges, these heeled loafers are the one shoe your footwear collection has been waiting for.
Prada Chocolate Brushed Leather Loafers, $1,320, Prada
Another affordable yet uniquely captivating take on high heel loafers, Sézane's Jessie design is one to adapt to any fall closet. Featuring a rich chocolate hue combined with sleek white detailing, its towering heel and high platform allows you to elevate any casual or formal fit. Crafted in Portugal and featuring a smooth leather exterior and a rubber outsole, it doesn't get any more firm, comfortable, and stylish than this.
Sézane Jessie Loafers, $250, Sézane
Because no one does a platform shoe quite like Versace, their take on heel loafers brings you to supermodel heights. Perfect for a cold night out, these sturdy shoes will have you stomping through fall 2024 in unique style. Featuring chunky block heels, ultra-high platform soles, and an elegant square toe, these striking loafers are topped with the brand's signature Medusa embellishment in gold for a final touch of glamor.
Versace Aevitas Leather Platform Loafers, $1,425, MyTheresa
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