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Venetian-style shoes orVenetian-styleloafers are mid-heelslippers with anupper or top part that is slightly open to the kick of the foot and theankle bone. The venetian-style shoe and its lack of ornamentation contrasts with theloafer which may have slotted straps,vamps and eventassels. The term came fromGreat Britain.[1]
Loafers are "slip-on shoes with amoccasin toe construction and slotted straps stitched across vamps".[2] A loafer may even be "decorated with metal chains or tassels".[2] A penny-loafer has a "tongue and strap".[3]
By the 20th century, slip-on loafers had become common footwear for men. During this period other popular shoes included low, lacedoxfords in various leathers, ankle boots, and specialized sport shoes. During the 1950s, the loafer became fashionable.[2]
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