Recommended: most iconic/best penny loafer money can buy

[SilverJag]

Gentlemen,

I am wanting to purchase a pair of black penny loafers (money is no object) and wanting to get the most iconic piece available on the market. I humbly ask you experts because I have not kept up with what brands are worth the money. I am looking only at ready to wear models, not bespoke or custom made.

I will be wearing mostly to work (clinic setting) wearing either a suit or most commonly sport coat and wool or cotton trousers. I am leaning towards black for the versatility and more importantly for an under the radar look (I work in healthcare)

I am looking at Alden, C&J handmade (not sure Harvard v Boston v Crawford), etc.

Any tips and advice is greatly appreciated

Regards,

 

[Satmoche]

If money is no object, then do consider John Lobb Lopez or Edward Green Piccadilly. I own the latter, in black grain, and it is a fantastic shoe which is well-made and the skin is of high-quality.
I would also say that not all shoes will fit so do your best to try all the models that you fancy before pulling the trigger.

I love the Cavendish but that is a tassel loafer for a future purchase, perhaps?