
Alohas
Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men
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
0 comparisons · 2 sourcesImage Analysis
3 images- 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.84 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
glossy black· upperglossy black· toe gathersmatte black· outsole and heel- Overall shapeLow-cut slip-on loafer shown in left-facing side profile with a gently rounded toe and a low, slightly raised heel.
- 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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- 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.
- 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 regions
x 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 regions
x 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- Overall shapeTwo matching slip-on loafers shown from above with rounded toe boxes, low toplines, and full-length vamp panels.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Alohas
Aven Black Leather Loafers
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4711610 | Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 40 | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4711611 | Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 41 | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4711612 | Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 42 | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4711613 | Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 43 | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4711614 | Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 44 | CA$345.00 | Yes |
| 4711615 | Black Aven Gathered Penny Loafers Men - Black - 45 | CA$345.00 | Yes |