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Choose leather loafers in a dark color (black or oxblood) for a formal occasion."}]},"entry_sources":{"unadorned_upper":["https://www.thedetroitbureau.com/thedetroitbureau-news/venetian-loafer-vs-penny-loafer-which-loafer-is-right-for-you-1767647133","https://bespokeunit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/What-Is-A-Venetian-Loafer-Bespoke-Unit.pdf"],"mid_heel_slipper_silhouette":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetian_style_shoe"],"formality_advantage_over_penny_loafers":["https://bespokeunit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/What-Is-A-Venetian-Loafer-Bespoke-Unit.pdf","https://myshoesreview.com/loafers/how-to-wear-venetian-loafers/"]}},"synthetic_lining_performance":{"title":"How the synthetic lining affects comfort","entries":{"wipe_clean_non_porous_surface":"Smooth synthetic linings resist absorbing foot oils and polish residue, so the interior stays clean with a quick wipe using a damp cloth — an advantage for a black dress shoe that picks up polish from the leather upper during care, reducing the need for deep cleaning over time.","moisture_wicking_over_passive_breathability":"Synthetic linings are engineered for moisture-wicking — rapidly pulling sweat off the skin and drying quickly — so they prioritize active moisture removal over passive breathability; in a leather-upper loafer worn sockless or in warmer settings, this helps prevent the damp, clingy feel that can lead to blisters."},"entry_quotes":{"wipe_clean_non_porous_surface":[{"url":"https://www.hotmeltsheet.com/news/the-hidden-hero-how-shoe-lining-materials-shape-your-comfort-performance/","quote":"Easy to clean."}],"moisture_wicking_over_passive_breathability":[{"url":"https://www.hotmeltsheet.com/news/the-hidden-hero-how-shoe-lining-materials-shape-your-comfort-performance/","quote":"Engineered to rapidly pull moisture away from the skin to the outer layers for evaporation."},{"url":"https://www.hotmeltsheet.com/news/the-hidden-hero-how-shoe-lining-materials-shape-your-comfort-performance/","quote":"Very fast-drying."}]},"entry_sources":{"wipe_clean_non_porous_surface":["https://www.hotmeltsheet.com/news/the-hidden-hero-how-shoe-lining-materials-shape-your-comfort-performance/"],"moisture_wicking_over_passive_breathability":["https://www.hotmeltsheet.com/news/the-hidden-hero-how-shoe-lining-materials-shape-your-comfort-performance/"]}}}},"handle":"black-venetian-loafers-men-23197-266607","storefront_path":"/en/men-footwear/dress/black-venetian-loafers-men--23197-266607","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/men-footwear/dress/black-venetian-loafers-men--23197-266607"}}