
Scarosso
Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men
The Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men are slip-on men's loafers made in Italy by Scarosso, with a smooth dark brown leather upper and lining, a padded leather footbed, moc-toe stitching, and a gold-tone equestrian-style horsebit buckle across the vamp. They are intended for slip-on wear and have a smooth leather outsole with a non-slip rubberized heel; each pair includes a branded shoehorn, signature storage box, and bag. This model is sold exclusively in Canada at Simons.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper and lining; leather padded footbed; smooth leather outsole with non-slip rubberized heel; equestrian-style metallic buckle
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, smart-casual, heritage, preppy, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Scarosso's Italian-crafted horsebit loafers in smooth leather with equestrian-style golden buckle hardware.
Genuine leather upper and lining, padded leather footbed, equestrian-style metallic buckle, smooth leather outsole with non-slip rubberized heel; includes branded shoehorn, signature storage box and bag.
- Material
- Genuine leather upper and lining; leather padded footbed; smooth leather outsole with non-slip rubberized heel; equestrian-style metallic buckle
- Secondary
- rubber, metal
- Style
- classic, smart-casual, heritage, preppy, tailored
- Occasion
- everyday, business-casual, work, weekend, date-night
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Genuine leather upper and lining
- Leather padded footbed
- Smooth leather outsole
- Non-slip rubberized heel
- Equestrian-style metallic horsebit buckle
- Golden buckle hardware
- Timeless loafer silhouette
- Handcrafted in Montegranaro, Italy
- Made in Italy
- Scarosso workshop craftsmanship with 40+ years of Italian expertise
- Meticulously selected local materials
- Branded shoehorn included
- Signature storage box and bag included
- Exclusive to Canada at Simons
- Milanese label design
Product Insights
Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men Smooth polished leather upper Gold equestrian-style horsebit buckle across the vamp EU sizes 40-45, all in stock Store away from light and heat; protect from moisture Premium pricing supported by full leather construction and Italian make
Verified claims
- exclusivity
- Available exclusively in Canada at Simons
- origin
- Made in Italy by Scarosso's Montegranaro workshop
- upper
- Smooth polished leather upper
- lining/footbed
- Leather lining and padded leather footbed
- outsole
- Smooth leather outsole with non-slip rubberized heel
- hardware
- Gold equestrian-style horsebit buckle across the vamp
- construction details
- Moc-toe stitching and visible topstitching along apron and topline
- heel
- Low stacked heel
- size range
- EU sizes 40-45, all in stock
- colour/pricing
- One colourway (Chocolate/Espresso) at the same price across all sizes
- fit
- Choose length first; do not size down to trap the heel
- fit
- Instep volume matters as much as width
- fit
- Leather softens but does not resize
- fit
- Some initial heel movement can be normal; persistent slip is not
- care
- Store away from light and heat; protect from moisture
- care
- Use cedar shoe trees, rest a day between wears, condition every 10-20 wears
- care
- Keep leather outsole dry and resole or topy before wear-through
- included
- Branded shoehorn, storage box and dust bag included
- construction
- Likely Blake or Blake Rapid construction typical of Italian leather footwear at this level
- styling
- Versatile smart-casual horsebit loafer
- value
- Premium pricing supported by full leather construction and Italian make
Product record
- Title
- Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men
- Brand
- Scarosso
- Price
- 675 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men: Choose this if you want a classic Italian-made horsebit loafer with a smooth dark brown leather upper, gold-toned metal bit across the vamp, and a full leather interior with a padded footbed. It is a low-profile slip-on with a low stacked heel, non-slip rubberized heel, and leather outsole, offered in the Chocolate/Espresso color in sizes 40 through 45; the brand advises keeping the pair away from moisture and rain, and it comes with a branded shoehorn and protective storage bag.[1,2,3,4] | Ryan Brown Braided Leather Loafers Men: Choose these if you want an Italian-made penny loafer in dark brown (Chocolate/Espresso) with a distinctive tightly woven basket-weave vamp, hand-polished calf leather upper and lining, and a leather sole and outsole — Scarosso positions the Ryan model as a summer loafer with a cool, lightweight perforated vamp. Sizes run 40 through 45, and a branded shoehorn and signature dust bag are included. Note the care instructions say to protect the shoes from moisture and rain, so they suit dry-weather wear best, and at least one online commenter cautioned that long-term durability is not yet known.[5,6,7,8] | Gerald Braided Leather Loafers Men: Choose this if you want an Italian-made penny loafer with a distinctive look: the upper is polished woven calfskin with a wide, uniform braid wrapping the whole shoe, over a leather sole with a 2 cm heel. Choose this for a traditional slip-on silhouette with a leather penny strap and stitched moc-toe apron, lined in calf leather and hand-polished so each pair has a slightly aged, glossy finish that is unique. It comes in Chocolate/Espresso in EU sizes 40 through 45, with a branded shoehorn and signature storage box and bag included.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Right-side profile of a single men's leather loafer shown on a neutral background. Visible features include smooth polished leather upper, moc-toe stitching, a gold horsebit-style metal ornament across the vamp, low stacked heel and a thin black sole edge.
- Overall silhouetteLow-profile slip-on loafer shown in right-side profile with a gently tapered rounded toe and low stacked heel.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.35 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth polished leather upper with a subtle sheen and uniform surface; leather appears untextured and continuous across vamp and quarters.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.70 · h 0.22 (high) - Vamp ornamentGold-toned horsebit-style metal hardware mounted on a stitched leather strap across the vamp.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.44 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high) - Moc-toe stitchingRaised moc-style seam visible along the front edge of the vamp following the toe contour.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.54 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Heel constructionLow stacked heel with a thin horizontal profile and a slightly darker heel cap at the rear.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.62 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high) - Sole and weltThin black sole with a slightly raised welt edge separating sole from upper; sole edge appears smooth and uniform.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.69 · w 0.80 · h 0.06 (high) - Inner lining colorVisible inner lining or insole edge with a lighter tan/brown color contrasted against the darker upper.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.47 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and a faint shadow beneath the shoe. The shoe is centered horizontally and shown in full profile; image edges provide generous empty space above the shoe.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray background occupying the full image with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even directional lighting from above-left producing a subtle soft shadow beneath and slightly to the right of the shoe.
- Shot compositionSide profile centered horizontally near the lower third of the frame with large empty space above; image appears high-resolution and well-cropped.
Colors
dark brown· upper leatherwarm gold· vamp hardwaretan brown· inner liningblack· sole and heel edge- Overall silhouetteLow-profile slip-on loafer shown in right-side profile with a gently tapered rounded toe and low stacked heel.
- 02

Product
Rear three-quarter view of a pair of brown leather loafers showing heels, upper stitching, low stacked heels, tan interior lining, and partial gold horsebit hardware on the vamp.
- View and compositionRear three-quarter perspective focusing on the heels and back halves of both loafers; right shoe is slightly closer to camera than left shoe.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.78 · h 0.54 (high) - Upper materialSmooth polished dark brown leather upper with a subtle sheen and even grain visible on the heel counters and quarters.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.62 · h 0.40 (high) - Heel constructionLow stacked heel with layered appearance and dark finish; heel top edge sits flush with the leather heel counter.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Stitching detailVisible single-needle topstitching along the heel counter seam and the topline edging, matching dark brown thread.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Vamp hardwarePartial gold-tone horsebit hardware visible on the vamp of each shoe; only the front portions of the metal bit are visible from this angle.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.35 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (medium) - Interior liningSmooth tan leather lining visible inside the topline of both shoes.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.12 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft directional lighting from above-left creating subtle highlights on the leather and soft shadows beneath the shoes.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray seamless backdrop and flat surface with faint soft shadow under the shoes.
- LightingSoft even studio lighting producing gentle specular highlights on the leather uppers and minimal harsh reflections.
- Image cropFraming crops the toes out of view; focus is on the rear halves and heels of the pair.
Colors
dark brown· upper leathertan· interior lininggold· metal hardwaredark espresso· outsole and heel- View and compositionRear three-quarter perspective focusing on the heels and back halves of both loafers; right shoe is slightly closer to camera than left shoe.
- 03

Product
Pair of dark brown leather slip-on loafers shown from a top-down view with gold horsebit hardware across each vamp and tan leather insoles with embossed brand text.
- Overall shapeTwo slip-on loafers shown from above, each with a rounded almond toe and low topline; shoes are positioned side-by-side with heels toward the bottom of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.42 · h 0.90 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.05 · w 0.42 · h 0.90 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth dark brown leather upper with a low-sheen polished finish and visible single-line topstitching that follows the apron seam on each vamp.
- Vamp strapA leather strap across the vamp on each shoe forming a narrow saddle where the metal horsebit attaches; strap edges are topstitched.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Horsebit hardwareGold-toned metal horsebit hardware centered on each vamp consisting of two rounded rings connected by a short bar and small central link.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Insole material and colorVisible tan leather insoles with smooth finish and slightly darker edge where they meet the shoe lining.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high) - Insole embossed text“SCAROSSO”
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.68 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium) - Additional insole marking“MADE IN ITALY”Partial
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (low); x 0.70 · y 0.72 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (low) - Seam detailsVisible single-row stitching around the apron and along the topline; stitching color closely matches the leather.
- Shoe interior cutLow-cut interior opening with a gently curved heel counter visible at the bottom edge of each shoe.
Other
Top-down product photograph on a light neutral background with soft diffuse lighting and subtle shadows; shoes are centered and cropped with equal spacing around.
- Shot compositionTop-down view with both shoes parallel and centered in the frame, heels toward the bottom and toes toward the top.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with even, soft lighting that produces faint soft shadows beneath the shoes.
- Image cropEntire pair of shoes is fully visible with modest uniform margin to the image edges.
Colors
dark brown· upper leatherwarm gold· horsebit hardwaretan· insole- Overall shapeTwo slip-on loafers shown from above, each with a rounded almond toe and low topline; shoes are positioned side-by-side with heels toward the bottom of the frame.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Scarosso
Alessandro Sand Suede Loafers for Men | Scarosso®
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4729401 | Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men - Chocolate/espresso - 40 | CA$675.00 | Yes |
| 4729402 | Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men - Chocolate/espresso - 41 | CA$675.00 | Yes |
| 4729403 | Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men - Chocolate/espresso - 42 | CA$675.00 | Yes |
| 4729404 | Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men - Chocolate/espresso - 43 | CA$675.00 | Yes |
| 4729405 | Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men - Chocolate/espresso - 44 | CA$675.00 | Yes |
| 4729406 | Alessandro Horsebit Loafers Men - Chocolate/espresso - 45 | CA$675.00 | Yes |