Product Review: The Jay Butler Horsebit Loafer

A few months ago you were introduce to the brand, Jay Butler per a “Brands To Watch” feature. During the early phases, Jay Butler only released small leather goods like card cases, wallets, key ring and valets. Just over a month ago, the brand finally dropped its much awaited footwear collection. Consisting of leather & suede loafers (drivers, horse bit & moccasins), Jay Butler had its eyes on spring. 

I was able to grab a couple of pair of the Millbank Bit Loafer for review. 

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When loafers start popping up in every clothing brands advertisement, it’s a true sign of warm weather days to come. Being that loafers are my preferred style of shoe to wear almost all year, I decided to take a stab at the Millbank Bit Loafer from Jay Butler’s debut collection. Here’s a full run down of what I think about the shoes.

Pros

• The calf leather is soft, and yet, the construction is rigid. This rigidity gives the shoe some solid structure
• The arch support is surprisingly substantial
• They’re hand constructed and the sole are Blake Welted (you can have these kicks resoled)
• The horse bit provides enough metallic pop to break up the monotony of leather (or suede)
• They style perfectly with casual pieces like denim or chinos
• At $175, the price isn’t outrageous for the quality of the product (the Millbank Loafer is $175, prices vary for other items)