Arket and Morjas Penny Loafers

A collaboration between Stockholm-based footwear brand Morjas and ARKET, these loafers are handmade in 128 steps over 61 dedicated working stations with artisans behind every stroke. Crafted using the Goodyear welt technique in Almansa, Spain, the Penny loafers offer a sleek tonal design in premium leather. A distinct yet versatile style that pairs well both with the modern business wardrobe and casual everyday looks.

• Upper and lining in premium leather for durability, comfort and breathability
• Outsole in rubber with leather detailing
• Handmade embossing on the sole
• Goodyear welt is a technique, where the welt, a leather strip that runs along the edge of the outsole, is first stitched to the outsole, before stitching the shoe upper to the welt. This creates a very strong bonding and allows the shoes to be easily resoled over and over again. A cobbler can cut through the final stitch that runs along the welt to remove a worn-out sole and attach a new one, without causing damage to the sensitive leather. Because the welt acts as a buffer between the insole and outsole, the lifespan of the shoes can be greatly extended

ARKET is dedicated to relaxed, everyday staples, from dresses to coats, jeans and other everyday essentials. Pieces have a pared-back but playful sensibility, with an emphasis on design, sustainability and longevity, using innovative recycled yarns alongside tactile natural fabrics like linen, silk, leather and wool.