The Chanel shearling loafer is the starting point for this edit of shearling loafers and plush mules. The picks below are new-retail styles from other designers, with closed-back loafers first and open-back shapes clearly labeled. Shop the black leather shearling-lined loafers here.
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My photo of the garden exterior at Bacara in Santa Barbara brings the soft, natural-texture mood to this edit. I would take that same approach with suede or shearling shoes and simple trousers, letting the texture be the detail.
How to choose shearling loafers
Start with the shape you actually want. A closed-back loafer gives a familiar line under trousers. A closed-toe mule leaves the heel open. Shearling can be the upper, the lining or both; those are different constructions, so I have separated them below rather than treating every plush shoe as the same thing.
Black leather shearling-lined loafers: The Row Leo
The Row: black leather loafers with a shearling lining. The clean square toe and raised stitching keep the Leo quiet. I would wear this pair with straight trousers and a soft knit, leaving the leather shape in view. It is the choice for a minimal outfit rather than a hardware-led shoe. Shop here
Camel suede shearling-lined loafers: Toteme
Toteme: camel suede loafers with a shearling lining. A round toe and unadorned suede upper make this the softest-looking closed-back option. Camel breaks up black trousers without adding a bright color. I would choose it when a classic loafer shape matters more than a platform or a statement buckle. Shop here
Brown leather shearling-lined penny loafers: Miu Miu
Miu Miu: brown leather penny loafers with shearling trim. The gold-toned penny detail and pale shearling edging give a familiar penny loafer more personality. This is the pair I would put with plain dark jeans and a crewneck. The contrast trim is visible, so the rest of the outfit can stay simple. Shop here
Dark-brown suede shearling-lined mules: Inuikii
Inuikii: dark-brown suede mules with silver buckles. For an easy open-back shape, the broad silver-tone buckles bring structure to soft suede. The lining and insole are shearling, with a rubber sole underneath. I would pair them with relaxed trousers; the open heel is the trade-off if you want a shoe that holds the foot like a loafer. Shop here
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Photo credit: UGG
Photo credit: Isabel Marant
Similar: UGG Ellis Nubuck Loafer
For a closed-back option with a softer, more casual feel, try this nubuck penny loafer with plush lining. The UGG Ellis in Dark Chestnut keeps the classic penny-loafer silhouette in nubuck and pairs well with straight-leg denim or a wool trouser. Shop here
Suede, shearling and stronger soles
Cognac suede shearling-lined loafers: Isabel Marant Fitza
Isabel Marant: cognac suede loafers with whipstitching. The Fitza brings the most casual mood among the closed-back loafers. Silver-tone studs and visible whipstitching make the upper interesting without a heavy sole. I would wear them with straight jeans and a simple sweater rather than compete with the detail. Shop here
Brown shearling loafers with a low heel: Herbert Levine Soft Touch
Herbert Levine: brown shearling loafers with square toes. These have a shearling upper, a leather lining and a low, sturdy heel. That distinction matters: the fuzzy texture is outside, not a shearling lining inside. The squared toe gives trousers a sharper finish when a flat moccasin shape feels too casual. Shop here
Brown suede shearling-lined loafers: Prada
Prada: brown suede loafers with triangle detail. Prada combines a pale shearling edge with a substantial rubber sole and its triangle on the vamp. I would choose this when the shoe needs to hold its own under wider trousers. The sole makes a stronger visual statement than the slim Toteme pair. Shop here
Beige shearling closed-toe mules: Ancient Greek Sandals Vasilitsa
Ancient Greek Sandals: beige shearling mules with closed toes. Shearling covers the upper, lining and insole, with a rubber sole below. The pale color and soft closed-toe shape are for the relaxed end of this edit. I would wear them with an easy knit and trousers, remembering that the open back is not the same as a closed loafer. Shop here
Open-back mules, platforms and an evening detour
Photo credit: Loewe
Photo credit: Gucci
Photo credit: Chloé
Photo credit: Amina Muaddi
Black shearling heeled mules: Loewe Dive
Loewe: black shearling mules with curved heels. A curved heel changes the mood from slipper-like to dressed for dinner. The upper is shearling, while the lining and insole are leather. I would choose these with a simple trouser hem that leaves the heel visible; they are open-back mules, not flat loafers. Shop here
Horsebit leather platform mules: Gucci Rhody
Gucci: horsebit leather mules with lug soles. Horsebit hardware and a chunky lug sole give the Rhody its weight. The product materials list a wool lining, so this is a plush-lined leather option rather than a shearling-material promise. The leather reads as a very deep brown in the product photo. I would keep the trouser hem clean to show the hardware. Shop here
Brown suede shearling-lined platform mules: Chloé Nama
Chloé: brown suede platform mules with buckle detail. A high platform, prominent buckle and blanket stitching make the Nama the boldest closed-toe mule here. The lining and insole are shearling. I would wear this with a long trouser rather than a cropped hem if I wanted the platform to feel part of a longer line. Shop here
Open-toe shearling mules: Amina Muaddi Taylor
Amina Muaddi: open-toe shearling mules with flared heels. The Taylor is an evening detour, not a loafer substitute. An open square toe, crossed shearling straps and a flared heel make it the choice for an indoor dinner outfit. I would pair it with plain trousers and skip it when covered toes or a closed heel are the priority. Shop here
Chanel shearling loafer questions
Is the Chanel shearling loafer included in this edit?
No. The exact search term explains the starting point, but this is an edit of new-retail designs from other labels. No pair below is presented as Chanel.
Which shearling loafers have a closed back?
The black leather square-toe loafers, camel suede round-toe loafers and brown leather penny loafers are closed-back shapes. The cognac suede whipstitched loafers are another casual option.
Are all of these shoes shearling-lined?
No. Some have shearling uppers with leather linings, while the horsebit platform mules list wool as the lining. Read the material description for the pair you choose rather than judging the interior from a fuzzy exterior.
Which pair would I choose with simple trousers?
I would start with the camel suede loafers for a quiet shape, or the brown square-toe shearling loafers for a low heel. The open-toe shearling evening mules belong to a different outfit choice, not the covered-toe loafer brief.
More shoes to wear with trousers
Birkenstocks for fall travel and Isabel Marant Dicker boots.
Shop The Row black leather shearling-lined loafers: buy it here.
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Shop the Post
- The Row Leo black leather loafers: Shop here
- Toteme camel suede loafers: Shop here
- Miu Miu brown leather penny loafers: Shop here
- Inuikii dark-brown buckle mules: Shop here
- Isabel Marant Fitza cognac suede loafers: Shop here
- Herbert Levine Soft Touch brown loafers: Shop here
- Prada brown suede loafers: Shop here
- Ancient Greek Sandals Vasilitsa beige mules: Shop here
- Loewe Dive black shearling mules: Shop here
- Gucci Rhody leather platform mules: Shop here
- Chloé Nama brown platform mules: Shop here
- Amina Muaddi Taylor open-toe shearling mules: Shop here
- UGG Ellis nubuck penny loafer: Shop here
