Mezlan Piccolo Blue Genuine Alligator Penny Loafer - Men's Exotic Leather Slip-On Handmade in Spain

Product Details

• Genuine alligator upper in blue
• Classic penny loafer with apron toe
• Injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole
• Durable full leather outsole
• A true statement colorway
• Genuine exotic-leather investment piece
• SKU: PICCOLO 4954-J BLUE
• Handmade in Spain

Note that the Piccolo runs ever-so-slightly snug - order a half size up if you fall between sizes.

Blue alligator is not a shoe you wear to blend in - it's for the man who's already built the essentials and wants his exotic-leather collection to say something distinctive. The Mezlan Piccolo renders its classic penny loafer entirely in genuine alligator, and in blue, the skin's bold, symmetrical scale pattern reads even more dramatically than it would in a neutral tone. An apron toe adds a fuller, more architectural profile to the silhouette, while an injected memory-foam comfort-cushion insole and a durable full leather outsole keep the comfort and craftsmanship consistent underfoot.

Handmade in Spain, the Piccolo is priced in line with genuine crocodile loafers from brands, despite using alligator - widely regarded as the rarer, more prized exotic skin. This is the loafer for a statement business-casual look or an elevated evening outfit, worn with tailored trousers or dark denim when you want to be the most interesting pair of shoes in the room.

FAQs

Q: What is the Mezlan Piccolo Blue loafer made of?

A: The Piccolo is a genuine alligator penny loafer with an apron toe, featuring an injected memory-foam insole and a full leather outsole. It's handmade in Spain.

Q: How is alligator leather different from crocodile leather?

A: Alligator skin features a bold, more symmetrical and uniform scale pattern compared to crocodile, which tends to have a more irregular pattern. Alligator is generally considered rarer and more prized in exotic leather goods.

Q: What should I wear with a blue alligator loafer?

A: Blue alligator pairs well with tailored trousers for an elevated business-casual look, or dark denim for a more relaxed but still distinctive statement.

Q: Does the Mezlan Piccolo run true to size?

A: No - the Piccolo runs ever-so-slightly snug. Mezlan and Arrowsmith Shoes recommend ordering a half size up if you typically fall between two sizes.

Q: How does the Piccolo compare in price to other genuine alligator loafers?

A: At $1,295, the Piccolo is priced in line with genuine crocodile penny loafers from brands, despite alligator generally being considered a rarer, more prized exotic skin.