Everyone’s Wearing Suede Loafers On Instagram – Led By One Pair From M&S

A style conundrum that sums up January? The balancing act between feeling comfortable and looking smart (best foot forward, and all that). And in fact, therein lies the answer. Because the influencer set has found a way to tick off both via footwear that’s flat, functional and perfect for styling with a chunky sock if it’s freezing. Enter, the suede loafer.

The suede loafer is a shoe that’s been in the spotlight for a few seasons now. We’ve already witnessed the return of moccasins thanks to Miu Miu, as well as the unlikely trend for laced boat shoes that swept Instagram (whether or not their wearers had sea legs). Now, it’s a minimal bells-and-whistles style made of butter-soft suede that is emerging as the one to own in 2025.

But, it wasn't just any suede loafer that took the fashion pack by storm - it's a pair of Suede Loafer Mules from M&S. Not only are they affordable, but their slip-on design and classic black color make them nearly identical to a pair from Miu Miu.

Of course, M&S' Loafer Mule isn't the only high street suede shoe that the fashion pack has fallen for. Arket’s slimline pair is slightly more expensive at £189, but is also the sleekest we’ve seen. Dune, meanwhile, has distinctive upper detailing that will up the easy-yet-elegant factor even further.

Lean into their naturally preppy aesthetic with shirts, blazers and pleated skirts, adding a pair of red tights or a statement ankle sock that bridges the gap between your jeans and ankle bone. January? Suddenly, it doesn’t seem so bad.

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Natalie Hammond is Grazia’s Senior Fashion News Editor. She loves winter, hates summer and can often be found writing about the weather (and what on earth to wear).