1978 gathered loafers Men product image (primary)
Side-profile of a black loafer showing a smooth vamp panel with a gathered/ruched apron at the toe, low stacked heel, and a thick black rubber sole with a shallow lug tread and a rectangular notch under the arch.

Camperlab

1978 Gathered Loafers Men

CA$330.00CAD
In Stock

The Camperlab 1978 Gathered Loafers Men are black calf leather slip-on loafers with a ruched moc toe, gathered apron/collar detail, and a padded leather footbed. They have a thick black rubber outsole with a low block heel, shallow lug tread, an arch notch, and an embossed non-skid sole; model number A500039. They are intended for everyday slip-on wear.

Material
Calf leather upper, rubber outer sole
Gender
male
Style
classic, smart-casual
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Color

Specifications

Camperlab 1978 Gathered Loafers for men with calf leather upper, ruched moc toe, and leather padded footbed.

Calf leather upper, ruched moc toe, gathered detailing, leather padded footbed, embossed non-skid rubber outer sole, slip-on style.

Material
Calf leather upper, rubber outer sole
Secondary
rubber
Style
classic, smart-casual
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Additional Attributes

  • Calf leather upper
  • Ruched moc toe
  • Gathered detailing
  • Leather padded footbed
  • Embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
  • Slip-on loafer silhouette
  • Moc-toe construction
  • Model number A500039
  • Camperlab design

Product Insights

1978 Gathered Loafers Men 330 CAD Sizing runs EU 40–45 with no half sizes and a continuous in-stock range Leather padded footbed and calfskin-blend lining conform to the foot over time Moc-toe loafers are casual, better with relaxed looks than a suit No half sizes and a ceiling at EU 45 limit the fit range

Verified claims

sizing
Sizing runs EU 40–45 with no half sizes and a continuous in-stock range
fit
Measure foot length and size up if between sizes; judge fit later in the day with intended socks
fit
Calf leather may relax in width and around the ball, but it will not get longer
comfort
Leather padded footbed and calfskin-blend lining conform to the foot over time
break_in
Expect a firm first wear and break in gradually over short sessions
fit
A little heel lift is normal while the stiff sole breaks in, but lift that rubs or changes your walk is a fit problem
care
Do not force break-in with soaking, heat, hand-bending the sole, or saturating the upper with conditioner
care
Clean the buffed calfskin with a barely damp cloth and soft brush along the pleats, then condition sparingly with a non-darkening cream
care
Condition lightly two to three times a year, and consider a pre-wear application, but conditioner is not a fit tool
material
Calfskin's tight fibre structure resists tearing and abrasion for everyday durability
material
The leather-rich lining is naturally breathable and aids temperature regulation
construction
The gathered moc toe is a pronounced, asymmetric ruche, not a subtle pleat
construction
The embossed rubber sole combines rubber, natural rubber, and recycled rubber with a shallow lug tread
construction
The insole uses recycled materials under a leather padded footbed
styling
Moc-toe loafers are casual, better with relaxed looks than a suit
styling
Only black is offered, so the gathered silhouette is evaluated in one finish
use_cases
A slip-on casual shoe suited to everyday wear, travel, and office-casual settings
value
Flat 330 CAD across all sizes, with no large-size surcharge
tradeoffs
No half sizes and a ceiling at EU 45 limit the fit range
tradeoffs
The gathered folds are a maintenance consideration

Product record

Title
1978 Gathered Loafers Men
Brand
Camperlab
Price
330 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
1978 gathered loafers Men product image (primary)
01

Product

Side-profile of a black loafer showing a smooth vamp panel with a gathered/ruched apron at the toe, low stacked heel, and a thick black rubber sole with a shallow lug tread and a rectangular notch under the arch.

  • Overall silhouetteFull side-profile of a low-cut loafer viewed from the lateral side, toe pointing right, heel left.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.50 · w 0.90 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Upper material and finishSmooth, glossy black upper material with visible highlights indicating a polished leather or synthetic leather finish.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.78 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Gathered apron (toe)Distinct gathered or ruched leather detail around the toe apron running along the vamp seam, forming soft folds and a stitched trim at the top edge of the apron.
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.56 · w 0.35 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Vamp/top panelA smooth, unbroken triangular vamp/top panel that rises slightly above the gathered apron and is stitched along its perimeter.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.46 · w 0.25 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Sole profileThick black rubber sole with a flat forefoot, a low block heel, and a shallow lug tread pattern visible on the heel edge; sole slightly protrudes beyond the upper at the toe.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.67 · w 0.90 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Heel and arch notchLow squared heel block with a rectangular cutout or notch in the sole at the arch area producing a small shadowed cavity.
    1 regionx 0.15 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Stitching detailVisible tonal stitching along the top edge of the heel counter and around the vamp panel and apron seam.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.47 · w 0.70 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a light gray background with a soft shadow below the shoe; centered composition showing only the shoe and minimal reflections.

  • Background and stagingUniform light-gray background filling the frame with a soft shadow cast directly beneath the shoe indicating top-front lighting.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally and placed in the lower half of the image, shown in a clean side profile without props or scale references.
  • Shadow and reflectionSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly behind the sole; faint reflection visible on the surface under the toe area.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Image qualitySharp focus on the shoe with clear edges and visible material highlights; even studio lighting and minimal noise.

Colors

gloss black· uppermatte black· sole
1978 gathered loafers Men product image 2
02

Product

Rear / three-quarter view of a pair of black glossy leather loafers showing the back halves, gathered collar detail, stitched heel seams, and chunky matte black rubber soles.

  • Overall shapePair of slip-on loafers shown from the rear and slightly offset three-quarter angle; visible parts are the back halves, collar openings, and outsoles.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Upper material and finishSmooth, glossy black leather upper with reflective highlights along curved surfaces.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.52 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Gathered collar detailElasticized or gathered leather detail along the side collar visible on both shoes where the vamp meets the quarter.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Heel seam and topstitchingVertical heel seam on the back of the shoe and a narrow horizontal folded topline with visible single-line topstitching.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.44 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Outsole and heelThick, chunky matte black rubber outsole with a low block heel and shallow vertical notches in the tread at the fore edge.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.68 · w 0.56 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Inner collar interiorDark interior lining visible inside the collar openings; fine printed text appears on the inner flap but is not legible at this resolution.Partial
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot on a light gray background with soft shadows beneath the shoes; composition crops the front portions out of frame and focuses on the rear halves.

  • Background and lightingUniform light gray studio background with even, soft lighting producing specular highlights on the glossy leather and soft shadows under the shoes.
  • Shot compositionClose crop showing the rear and lateral sides of both shoes; foreground shoe (right) is more prominent and centered-right while the left shoe sits behind and left.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.34 · w 0.84 · h 0.58 (high)
  • Shadows and reflectionsSoft diffuse shadows beneath the soles and subtle reflective highlights on the leather surfaces from studio lights.

Colors

gloss black· upper (leather)matte black· outsole and heel
1978 gathered loafers Men product image 3
03

Product

Top-down view of a pair of black glossy loafers with gathered/ruching trim around the apron and visible branded insoles.

  • Overall silhouetteTwo loafers shown from above, placed side-by-side with toe ends at top of image and heels at bottom; each shoe has a broad squared toe and a thick platform-style sole.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.03 · w 0.94 · h 0.94 (high)
  • Upper material and finishSmooth, high-gloss black material covering the vamp and toe with visible specular highlights and reflections.
    2 regionsx 0.15 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Gathered trimRuching or gathered trim runs around the edge of the apron opening, creating a slightly puckered border between upper and vamp.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.04 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Toe stitching detailVisible stitched seam outlining the apron near the front edge of each shoe where the vamp meets the toe section.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • Sole profileThick black sole with a slightly raised outer rim and a narrow lighter-gray midsole band visible around the perimeter.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.88 · h 0.80 (high)
  • Insole appearanceDark matte insole visible inside each shoe, contrasting slightly with the glossy upper.
    2 regionsx 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.54 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Brand text on insole left“CAMPERLAB”
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Brand text on insole right“CAMPERLAB”
    1 regionx 0.60 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Studio top-down shot on a light gray background with soft even lighting and subtle shadows beneath the shoes.

  • Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing both shoes fully within frame with small gaps to image edges.
  • Background and surfaceUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
  • Lighting and reflectionsSoft studio lighting producing clear specular highlights on glossy uppers and faint drop shadows beneath shoes.
  • Image qualitySharp focus with high detail and minimal noise across the product area.

Colors

gloss black· upper (vamp and toe)matte black· insoledark charcoal· sole mainlight gray· sole edge trim

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
Camperlab

MIL 1978 Black long calf hair leather loafers

Variants

6 SKUs
All variants of 1978 Gathered Loafers Men
SKUTitlePriceAvail
46354341978 Gathered Loafers Men - Black - 40CA$330.00Yes
46354351978 Gathered Loafers Men - Black - 41CA$330.00Yes
46354361978 Gathered Loafers Men - Black - 42CA$330.00Yes
46354371978 Gathered Loafers Men - Black - 43CA$330.00Yes
46354381978 Gathered Loafers Men - Black - 44CA$330.00Yes
46354391978 Gathered Loafers Men - Black - 45CA$330.00Yes

Documents & Data

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-footwear/dress/1978-gathered-loafers-men--13985-260039
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