Black Aven gathered penny loafers Men product image (primary)
Side-profile view of a glossy black slip-on loafer with a gathered (ruched) toe, a penny-style strap across the vamp, low stacked heel, and visible topstitching.

Alohas

Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men

CA$345.00CAD
In Stock

The Alohas Aven is a men's slip-on penny loafer with a cowhide leather upper in a glossy black finish, goatskin leather lining, a leather padded footbed, and an embossed non-skid TPU outer sole. It features a gathered edge around the apron/moc toe, a penny strap across the vamp, visible topstitching, and a low stacked heel, and is intended for casual and smart-casual daily wear. This style runs small, and the recommended sizing is one size up from the usual size.

Color
Black
Material
Cowhide leather upper; goatskin leather lining; TPU outer sole
Gender
male
Style
classic, smart-casual, preppy, business, formal
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Color

Specifications

Black leather penny loafers with gathered edging, apron toe, and a padded leather footbed.

Cowhide leather upper, goatskin leather lining, gathered edging details, apron/moc toe, leather padded footbed, embossed non-skid TPU outer sole; this style runs small, so sizing up is recommended.

Color
Black · black
Material
Cowhide leather upper; goatskin leather lining; TPU outer sole
Secondary
leather, polyurethane
Style
classic, smart-casual, preppy, business, formal
Occasion
work, business-casual, formal, everyday
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Additional Attributes

  • cowhide leather upper
  • goatskin leather lining
  • gathered details along the edging
  • apron/moc toe
  • leather padded footbed
  • embossed non-skid TPU outer sole
  • penny loafer silhouette
  • slip-on design
  • runs small; size up recommended
  • black leather finish

Product Insights

Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men 345 CAD Runs small; order one EU size up Glossy black cowhide upper with gathered detailing TPU favors toughness over maximum wet grip Main tradeoffs: small fit, limited sizes, glossy formality, TPU grip

Verified claims

fit
Runs small; order one EU size up
sizing
Whole unisex EU sizes; half sizes should size up
size_range
EU 40-45; size-up guidance shrinks practical coverage
fit_measurement
Measure both feet and choose the larger if between sizes
comfort
Padded leather footbed and goat-leather lining
upper_material
Glossy black cowhide upper with gathered detailing
construction
Gathered edging around the apron/moc toe
design
Classic penny strap with slit and topstitching
outsole
Embossed non-skid TPU outer sole
traction
TPU favors toughness over maximum wet grip
break_in
Expect creasing at the vamp; fit matters more than leather type
care
No care instructions supplied; treat the glossy leather gently
styling
Dressy-casual black loafer with textural interest
use_cases
Best for office, dinners and smart-casual wear
tradeoffs
Main tradeoffs: small fit, limited sizes, glossy formality, TPU grip
durability
Apron stitching can loosen over extended wear and may be repairable
construction_check
Press the apron to judge whether the seam is working
sourcing
Made in Portugal; tannery not disclosed
value
345 CAD buys all-leather upper and lining from Portugal
variants
Six black sizes, EU 40-45, all in stock at one price
sizing_system
Unisex EU scale on a shared last

Product record

Title
Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men
Brand
Alohas
Price
345 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

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Uses

Everyday dress loafers with a non-skid sole

A black penny loafer for everyday dress wear, made with an embossed non-skid TPU outer sole for grip underfoot. The style comes in whole sizes only, and shoppers who take a half size are advised to size up.[1,2]

Image Analysis

3 images
Black Aven gathered penny loafers Men product image (primary)
01

Product

Side-profile view of a glossy black slip-on loafer with a gathered (ruched) toe, a penny-style strap across the vamp, low stacked heel, and visible topstitching.

  • Overall shapeLow-cut slip-on loafer shown in left-facing side profile with a gently rounded toe and a low, slightly raised heel.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.42 · w 0.94 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Upper material and finishHigh-gloss smooth leather or patent-like material covering the entire upper, producing strong specular highlights and mirror reflections.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.76 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Gathered toe detailFront toe area has clearly visible gathered (ruched) leather with stitched puckering around the toe seam.
    1 regionx 0.64 · y 0.56 · w 0.29 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Penny strapSingle penny-style strap across the vamp with a horizontal slit and topstitching visible along the strap edges.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.42 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Stitching and seam detailsContrasting visible topstitching along the vamp edge, around the penny strap, and along the gathered toe seam.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.40 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Heel and outsoleLow flat heel with a narrow outsole visible, appearing matte compared with the glossy upper.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.66 · w 0.25 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Interior liningInterior opening shows a dark interior lining that appears matte and black.
    1 regionx 0.37 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium)

Other

Studio side-profile product shot on a neutral light-gray background with even lighting and a soft shadow beneath the shoe.

  • Shot compositionShoe is centered horizontally and positioned in the lower third of the frame, shown in full side profile.
  • BackgroundUniform light-gray studio background with no visible props or packaging.
  • Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting producing distinct glossy highlights and reflections along the upper surface and gentle shadow under the sole.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.64 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Shadow on surfaceSoft diffuse shadow directly beneath and slightly to the left of the shoe, anchoring it to the surface.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (high)

Colors

glossy black· upperglossy black· toe gathersmatte black· outsole and heel
Black Aven gathered penny loafers Men product image 2
02

Product

Rear three-quarter studio view of a pair of glossy black penny loafers showing heel seams, low stacked soles, and gathered vamp edges.

  • View and compositionRear three-quarter view showing both shoes from behind and slightly to the right; left shoe is slightly behind and to the left of the right shoe.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.55 · w 0.84 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Upper material finishHigh-gloss black leather or leather-like upper with reflective highlights across the quarters and heel counters.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.58 · w 0.76 · h 0.33 (high)
  • Heel seamVertical stitched seam running down the center of each heel counter, visible on both shoes.
    2 regionsx 0.38 · y 0.60 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.07 · y 0.60 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Low stacked soleThin, low stacked sole with a slight heel elevation and a flat rubber outsole visible along the shoe bottom edges.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.82 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Vamp detailGathered or ruched vamp edge and a penny-strap-like band across the top front of the right shoe, partially visible from this rear angle.
    1 regionx 0.50 · y 0.48 · w 0.38 · h 0.20 (medium)
  • Interior liningVisible black interior lining at the shoe openings, appearing matte compared with the glossy exterior.
    2 regionsx 0.45 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background with soft shadows beneath the shoes; image is centered and well lit.

  • BackgroundUniform light gray seamless backdrop filling the frame.
  • Shadows and lightingSoft directional lighting from above-left producing gentle shadows beneath and slightly to the right of the shoes and specular highlights on glossy surfaces.
  • Shot framingShoes are cropped with negative space above; entire heels and most of the soles are visible near the lower image edge.

Colors

gloss black· upperdark charcoal· sole and heel
Black Aven gathered penny loafers Men product image 3
03

Product

Top-down view of a pair of black glossy penny loafers with gathered ruched trim around the moccasin apron, a stitched penny strap with a narrow slit, and smooth rounded toe boxes. Both insoles show a debossed brand word.

  • Overall shapeTwo matching slip-on loafers shown from above with rounded toe boxes, low toplines, and full-length vamp panels.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.45 · h 0.96 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.45 · h 0.96 (high)
  • Upper material and finishSmooth glossy black leather-like upper with visible high-reflective sheen across the vamp and toe areas.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.05 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Gathered apron trimRuched/gathered trim running around the moccasin apron edge on both shoes, creating a puckered folded appearance at the perimeter of the toe box.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Penny strap detailA horizontal penny-style strap across each vamp with a narrow, shallow slit and topstitching outlining the strap.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Moc toe stitchingRaised moccasin-style stitching visible along the seam between the vamp and apron on both shoes.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Insole appearanceBlack textured insole visible inside each shoe with a debossed word near the heel area.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Debossed insole text“ALOHAS”
    2 regionsx 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.56 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium)
  • Heel and back tabSmall vertical stitching detail at the rear heel center of each shoe, visible as a narrow stitched tab at the back edge.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.94 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.76 · y 0.94 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium)

Other

Top-down studio shot on a light neutral background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows under the shoes.

  • Shot compositionTop-down flat lay framing with both shoes centered, toes toward the top of the image and heels toward the bottom.
  • Background and lightingUniform light grey background with soft even lighting and faint cast shadows beneath the shoes.
  • Image qualityHigh resolution with clear surface reflections and visible leather grain and stitch details.

Colors

gloss black· upper leathermatte black· insole

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
Alohas

Aven Black Leather Loafers

Variants

6 SKUs
All variants of Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4711610Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 40CA$345.00Yes
4711611Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 41CA$345.00Yes
4711612Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 42CA$345.00Yes
4711613Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 43CA$345.00Yes
4711614Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 44CA$345.00Yes
4711615Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 45CA$345.00Yes

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Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-footwear/dress/black-aven-gathered-penny-loafers-men--14689-26041
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