Brandi patent leather ruched loafers Women product image (primary)
Side view of a single women's patent-leather slip-on loafer with a glossy dark brown upper, ruched apron at the toe, visible moccasin-style stitching, and a low black stacked sole and heel.

Vagabond Shoemakers

Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women

5/5 (1)
CA$240.00CAD
In Stock

Vagabond Shoemakers Brandi women's slip-on loafers with a high-gloss patent leather upper in dark brown/burgundy, a ruched moc toe with moccasin stitching, and a low black stacked sole and heel. The upper is LWG-certified leather, with fabric and leather lining, a removable foam and leather footbed, and a textured thermoplastic rubber outsole. Rated 5 out of 5 by reviewers.

Material
Upper in LWG-certified leather; fabric and leather lining; foam and leather footbed; textured thermoplastic rubber outer sole
Gender
female
Style
classic, smart-casual
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Color

Specifications

Women's patent leather loafers with a ruched moc toe and comfortable removable footbed.

Patent leather upper with LWG-certified leather construction, ruched moc toe, fabric and leather lining, removable foam and leather footbed, and textured thermoplastic rubber outsole.

Material
Upper in LWG-certified leather; fabric and leather lining; foam and leather footbed; textured thermoplastic rubber outer sole
Secondary
rubber
Style
classic, smart-casual
Occasion
everyday, work, business-casual
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Additional Attributes

  • patent leather upper
  • LWG-certified leather construction
  • ruched moc toe
  • fabric and leather lining
  • removable foam and leather footbed
  • textured thermoplastic rubber outsole
  • slip-on loafer silhouette
  • women's-specific style
  • Vagabond Shoemakers design
  • moc-toe front
  • ruched vamp detail

Product Insights

Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women LWG-certified leather upper with leather and fabric lining Runs true to size Care: polishing cloth only, avoid conditioners; store with trees Glossy finish reads dressy; suits work or occasions Size up if between sizes; patent leather has less give

Verified claims

fit
Accommodates wide feet and high instep; roomier toe box than some classic loafers
sizing
Size up if between sizes; patent leather has less give
fit
Some narrow heels may experience slipping
comfort
Minimal break-in; soft out of the box but short wears advised
heel
Heel height is 7 mm, essentially flat
outsole
Textured thermoplastic rubber outsole
footbed
Removable foam and leather footbed with no arch support
construction
Ruched moc toe with moccasin stitching and low stacked heel
material
LWG-certified leather upper with leather and fabric lining
certification
LWG certification covers tannery environmental practices, not full-product sustainability
care
Care: polishing cloth only, avoid conditioners; store with trees
durability
Patent gloss will fade over time and can crack with extreme heat
styling
Glossy finish reads dressy; suits work or occasions
color
Deep warm chocolate brown, not reddish
sizing
EU 36–41 unbroken range, flat 240 CAD across all sizes
variant
Brown is the only colorway; choice reduces to size
footbed
Removable footbed is convenient but foam durability and cover grip vary
fit
Try on both feet with intended socks; check heel and vamp

Product record

Title
Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women
Brand
Vagabond Shoemakers
Price
240 CAD
Availability
In stock
Rating
5 stars, 1 reviews

Buying Guide

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Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women: Choose this if you want a slip-on loafer with a distinctive gathered, ruched apron toe and a glossy, reflective finish on a dark brown (burgundy-toned) upper. The cow leather upper is LWG-certified, with a sheep leather insole, a removable foam and leather footbed, and a textured thermoplastic rubber sole, and it comes in Brown in sizes 36 through 41. Note that the shiny patent-leather look is an analyst description of the photos rather than a confirmed specification, and the finish shows visible creasing and uneven texture in some shots.[1,2,3]Linn Polished Leather Penny Loafers Women: Choose this if you want a classic polished-leather penny loafer in Black or Brown with a genuine Italian cow leather upper, leather lining, removable padded leather-covered footbed, and a low 26 mm stacked heel with rubber outsole for grip. Note that the leather runs very rigid out of the box—some wearers need thick socks to break them in—sizing runs large and half sizes are unavailable, so trying them on or sizing carefully matters.[4,5]Black Leather Aleya Ruched Loafers: Choose this if you want a classic black penny loafer with a soft, rounded ruched toe and a barely-there 7 mm heel on a low-profile, non-skid sole. It is built with a sheep leather upper, chrome-free tanned leather lining and cushioned leather insole, and wearers report it is surprisingly comfortable for a flat, even after extended wear. Note that this listing is for the black colorway only—one reviewer wished for more colors—and the 4.9 out of 5 average rating is shown without the underlying review count.[6,7,8,9]

Image Analysis

3 images
Brandi patent leather ruched loafers Women product image (primary)
01

Product

Side view of a single women's patent-leather slip-on loafer with a glossy dark brown upper, ruched apron at the toe, visible moccasin-style stitching, and a low black stacked sole and heel.

  • View and orientationFull side profile of the right shoe shown on its outer lateral side.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.25 · w 0.94 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Upper material and finishHigh-gloss patent leather upper with a reflective, shiny finish.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.27 · w 0.85 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Color of upperDark brown color on the patent leather upper.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.27 · w 0.85 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Apron and toe detailingRaised apron seam with gathered/ruched leather around the toe forming a narrow pleated trim along the front edge.
    1 regionx 0.50 · y 0.55 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Moccasin stitchingVisible topstitched moccasin seam along the vamp where the apron meets the upper.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Vamp/strap shapeA low-rise vamp with a central raised strap-like panel that slopes slightly upward toward the instep.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.32 · h 0.25 (high)
  • Heel and sole constructionLow-profile stacked heel and flat sole in black with a thin serrated edge along the outsole.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.92 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Back counter detailSmooth patent leather heel counter with a vertical stitch at the rear seam.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.36 · w 0.13 · h 0.20 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a uniform light gray background with soft studio lighting and a slight cast shadow beneath the shoe; image is centered and cropped to show full shoe profile.

  • Background and stagingPlain light gray seamless background filling the frame.
  • Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting that produces specular highlights and clear reflections on the patent finish.
  • Cast shadowSoft shadow visible directly beneath the sole following the shoe's profile.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.78 · w 0.90 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Image qualitySharp, high-resolution photograph with clear detail on leather texture and stitching.

Colors

dark brown· upper (patent leather)black· sole and heel
Brandi patent leather ruched loafers Women product image 2
02

Product

Rear-facing view of two glossy patent-leather loafers showing heel and outer side panels with visible vertical heel seam and low stacked sole.

  • Overall shapeTwo low-profile loafers shown from the rear/three-quarter rear angle with rounded heels and slightly raised topline openings visible.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (medium)
  • Upper material and finishHigh-gloss patent leather upper with strong specular highlights and visible surface creasing/reflections.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.52 · w 0.90 · h 0.35 (high)
  • Color of upperDeep reddish-brown (burgundy) patent leather visible across heel and side panels.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Heel seamVertical stitched seam running down the center back of each heel, contrasting slightly in texture due to stitching.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.54 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Topline opening and liningShoe topline openings visible with inner lining in matte black contrasting the glossy exterior.
    2 regionsx 0.27 · y 0.25 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.25 · w 0.16 · h 0.17 (medium)
  • Low stacked soleThin stacked-style sole in dark gray/black with subtle horizontal layer texture visible at the heel.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.79 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.78 · w 0.50 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Surface detailVisible creasing and uneven texture on the patent finish along side panels and heel area creating subtle rippled reflections.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high)

Other

Studio shot with neutral light gray background and soft shadow under the shoes; frame cropped to show rear portions of both shoes.

  • Shot compositionClose-cropped studio view focusing on the rear and outer sides of both shoes, with the shoes occupying the lower two-thirds of the frame.
  • BackgroundEven light gray background with minimal texture.
  • Shadows and lightingSoft shadow beneath and slightly in front of the shoes indicating diffuse studio lighting from above and slightly behind the camera.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.86 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Number of items visibleTwo shoes visible, one positioned slightly behind and to the left of the other.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.48 · w 0.45 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.52 · w 0.50 · h 0.38 (high)

Colors

burgundy patent· upper (heel and side panels)dark gray· soleblack· inner lining/topline
Brandi patent leather ruched loafers Women product image 3
03

Product

Top-down view of a pair of glossy ruched patent-leather loafers (left and right) showing uppers, ruched trim, stitching, black insoles with white brand text, and black welt/sole edges.

  • Overall viewPair of loafers arranged side-by-side in a top-down layout, both whole shoes visible from toe to heel.
  • Upper material and finishHigh-gloss patent leather upper with a reflective, slightly textured surface visible across vamp and toe box.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.03 · w 0.44 · h 0.55 (high)
  • Ruched trimGathered/ruched leather trim running around the apron edge and along the sides of each vamp, creating a puckered border.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Stitching detailRaised stitching outlining the apron seam around the toe area on both shoes, following the loafer moccasin-style outline.
    2 regionsx 0.09 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (medium); x 0.53 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (medium)
  • Insole appearanceBlack smooth insole visible inside each shoe opening; left and right insoles show printed white brand text.
    2 regionsx 0.14 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Welt and sole edgeNarrow black welt or sole edge visible as a thin dark border around the outsole perimeter.
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.06 · h 0.98 (high); x 0.92 · y 0.00 · w 0.06 · h 0.98 (high)
  • Left insole brand text“VAGABOND”
    1 regionx 0.17 · y 0.66 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Left insole subtext“SHOEMAKERS”
    1 regionx 0.17 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Right insole brand text“VAGABOND”
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Right insole subtext“SHOEMAKERS”
    1 regionx 0.62 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)

Other

Studio top-down shot on a light neutral background with soft shadows; even lighting highlights the glossy finish and texture.

  • Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph with both shoes centered and parallel, cropped with small margins on all sides.
  • BackgroundSmooth light gray background with soft shadowing beneath shoes, no props or packaging visible.
  • Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional studio lighting producing bright specular highlights on patent surface and visible reflections on each vamp.

Colors

deep burgundy brown· upper (vamp and toe box)deep burgundy brown· ruched trimblack· insoleblack· welt / sole edgewhite· insole text

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
Vagabond Shoemakers

Brandi Loafers

Variants

6 SKUs
All variants of Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4632930Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women - Brown - 36CA$240.00Yes
4632931Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women - Brown - 37CA$240.00Yes
4632932Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women - Brown - 38CA$240.00Yes
4632933Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women - Brown - 39CA$240.00Yes
4632934Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women - Brown - 40CA$240.00Yes
4632935Brandi Patent Leather Ruched Loafers Women - Brown - 41CA$240.00Yes

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Customer Reviews

1 total
5

1 reviews · out of 5

Smooth as Butter Loafers

★★★★★Maureen K.

I have to say these loafers are so soft and comfortable The colour is also a win, win as brown patent is very hard to find!! Love 💕 them!!

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-footwear/loafers/brandi-patent-leather-ruched-loafers-women--13512-26229060
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