Loafers have had five years at the top, and by now most of them look the same. The Sperry x Colbo Sirah Loafer is the rare exception. It’s a split-top slip-on that sits somewhere between a classic loafer, a vintage dress shoe, and a ballet flat. The profile is low, with a round toe and flat heel. This is the fourth release from Sperry and New York design studio Colbo. Co-founder Tal Silberstein calls it the most personal one yet, and the name Sirah nods to his heritage.
The build is serious for a slip-on: premium soft-tumbled full-grain and calf leather with a suede welt, unlined with a calf leather insole and EVA foam, on Sperry’s Wave-Siping outsole. The materials are meant to develop a natural patina. It comes in black leather, Colbo’s first true black product, and a warm Earth nubuck. For the guy who wants a loafer that doesn’t look like every other loafer, the Sirah is $225, available now in men’s sizes 4 to 14 at Sperry.com and Colbo’s New York storefront.
