The HUF x G.H. Bass Penny Loafer Gets Greener With Age

Product Name: HUF x G.H. Bass Larson Loafer

Product Colorway: “Chameleon” HUF Green

Stock Keeping Unit (SKU): To Be Confirmed

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): To Be Confirmed

Release Date: August 28, 2025

Purchase Location: HUF Store or authorized retailers

HUF recently announced its first partnership with the classic U.S. shoe manufacturer, G.H. Bass, focusing on the revival of their iconic Larson Penny Loafer which was first introduced in 1876.

Rather than designing the model anew with technological aspects or everyday elements, HUF opted to preserve its distinctive shape by incorporating unique “chameleon” leather. This special leather evolves from a deep black to a dark green over time, a product exclusively made by G.H. Bass in El Salvador. The shoe’s manufacturer applies a wax coating that gradually uncovers the green underlayer while giving it a gentle softness and faint shine. HUF and G.H. Bass extend the green color to the interior and insoles and include two sets of HUF “transit” coins in gold and HUF green as well.

Since the revival of classic men’s loafers post-COVID-19, these shoe styles have seen a significant increase in popularity. Initially, many fashion brands focused on athletic wear and loungewear due to lockdown measures and widespread work-from-home arrangements. However, by 2025, the resurgence of formalwear – perhaps fueled by the Black Dandy theme at the Met Gala – has resulted in a surge of loafer popularity.

In 2024, New Balance revamped the shape of running shoes using completely new materials, PUMA collaborated with Palomo Spain to produce a sleek all-white sneaker loafer, and HOKA introduced the stylish tasselled Speed Loafer. This year, Nike has incorporated Air Max cushioning into the design of the 2025 Phenomena loafer, Vans has swapped the upper of its traditional skate shoes for a loafer style, and KEEN has reimagined its UNEEK woven sneaker as an elegant loafer.

Take a more detailed peek at the recently launched design in the provided gallery, and mark your calendars for August 28, 2025 to purchase the fresh HUF x G.H. Bass Larson Loafer from the HUF online store.

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2025-08-26 21:55