Loafer-style pumps made by English shoe company Clarks have been described as “iconic” by fashion experts.

Clarks loafer shoes, which typically retail at around £44.99, first became popular in the UK with mods, later forming part of the blueprint of the so-called preppy look, according to website sofeminine.co.uk.

A classic style and wardrobe staple, the loafer has endured the passage of time unlike other trends which have come and gone.

As with many other inventions, the casual shoe was first propelled into popularity by American tourists, who began to produce it in bulk in the early 1930s after taking a fancy to its quintessential design, which was based on a Norwegian peasant slipper.

In related news, the Sun newspaper recently sung the praises of the “iconic shoes“, advising Michael Jackson fans hoping to impersonate the pop stars signature look this summer to don a pair of Clarks loafers – white socks are optional.

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