Simons
Black Venetian Loafers Men
These are men's slip-on loafers in black with a genuine leather upper, stitched apron toe, and tan insole. They have a synthetic lining, padded footbed, and a non-skid embossed outer sole. An exclusive Simons design made in Canada, they come with a signature dust bag.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, synthetic lining
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Genuine leather Venetian loafers for men with padded footbed and non-skid embossed outer sole.
Genuine leather upper, synthetic lining, padded footbed, non-skid embossed outer sole, signature dust bag included.
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Genuine leather upper, synthetic lining
- Style
- classic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Simons exclusive designed in Canada
- genuine leather upper
- synthetic lining
- padded footbed
- non-skid embossed outer sole
- signature dust bag included
Product Insights
Black Venetian loafers from Simons merge a formal, unadorned vamp with a mid-heel slipper silhouette, offering dress-shoe presence with slip-on ease at $195 CAD—roughly $70 less than comparable Cole Haan models. Their sealed genuine leather upper resists uneven darkening and can be polished or waterproofed, while a non-skid rubber sole provides stable wet-weather traction, though it wears faster than leather. A moisture-wicking synthetic lining shortens break-in and cleans easily; the leather molds to the foot over months. True to size, half up recommended if between sizes. Includes a signature dust bag, typical of shoes over $250, reflecting the Canadian-exclusive design.
Verified claims
- Style and formality
- Unadorned upper makes it suitable for suits and formalwear.
- Silhouette
- Mid-heel slipper silhouette merges dress shoe presence with slipper ease.
- Price comparison
- At $195 CAD, roughly $70 less than the similar Cole Haan Grand Neoclassic Venetian.
- Materials
- Genuine leather upper resists uneven darkening; synthetic lining wicks moisture and wipes clean; rubber sole gives wet grip.
- Fit
- True-to-size with slight stretch; half size up recommended for dress socks if between sizes.
- Premium extras
- Simons-exclusive design with a dust bag and a Venetian silhouette suitable for suits and tuxedos.
- Surface finish
- Sealed surface preserves uniform black color, resists oil darkening, and can be polished or waterproofed.
- Traction
- Non-skid rubber sole gives stable footing on wet pavement for commuting and suits.
- Durability
- Rubber sole wears faster than leather but provides good daily traction.
- Sizing
- Runs true to size, but go up a half size if between sizes.
- Break-in
- Moisture-wicking lining and padded footbed shorten break-in and reduce blisters.
- Molding
- Leather upper molds to foot shape over months for a customized fit.
- Moisture wicking
- Actively wicks moisture away from skin.
- Maintenance
- Non-porous synthetic lining is easy to clean with a damp cloth.
- Leather care
- Clean, condition, polish, and waterproof regularly; sealed finish resists stains.
- Lining care
- Synthetic lining wicks moisture and is easy to clean with a damp cloth.
- Storage
- Included dust bag protects leather; a detail typical of shoes over $250.
- Canadian design
- Exclusive Canadian design with non-skid sole and wicking lining.
- Versatility
- Mirror-like leather finish suitable from suits to jeans.
- Packaging
- Includes a signature dust bag typical of shoes above $250.
- Heritage
- Black Venetian loafers with unadorned vamps are formal enough for suits or tuxedos.
- Sole
- Non-skid rubber sole improves wet-weather traction over traditional leather.
- Exclusivity
- Simons exclusive designed in Canada with a signature dust bag.
Product record
- Title
- Black Venetian Loafers Men
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 195 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A pair of black leather slip-on loafers held by a hand; visible smooth upper, stitched apron, and tan insoles with printed brand text.
- SilhouettePair of oval-toe slip-on loafers held by a hand, shown side-by-side with the uppers facing forward and soles mostly out of view.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.56 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high) - Upper material and finishSmooth black leather upper with a soft sheen and a single-piece apron panel stitched around the toe opening.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.62 · w 0.36 · h 0.30 (high) - Insole color and brandingTan colored insoles with black printed text 'simons' visible inside each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.55 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.55 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Stitching detailVisible topstitching following the apron seam around the toe area.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.68 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (medium) - How shoes are heldShoes are held by the heel area between the fingers of a left hand, the heels oriented upward and the toe areas pointing down.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Interior text, left shoe“simons”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.55 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Interior text, right shoe“simons”
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.55 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing a person in a dark textured suit holding the shoes next to a wood-paneled vehicle door with chrome mirror; visible jewelry on the hand and directional natural lighting.
- Person and clothingPartial view of a person wearing a dark textured suit jacket and pants; jacket sleeve and pocket flap visible near the hand holding the shoes.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.62 (high) - Hand and jewelryLeft hand holding the shoes with visible ring on a finger and stacked bracelets on the wrist.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Background propWood-paneled vehicle door with white trim and a chrome side mirror visible to the left of the shoes.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.52 · h 0.45 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional light producing mild highlights on the leather uppers and a bright reflection on the chrome mirror.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (medium)
Colors
black· upper#232324tan· insole- SilhouettePair of oval-toe slip-on loafers held by a hand, shown side-by-side with the uppers facing forward and soles mostly out of view.
- 02
Product
Rear-facing view of a pair of black slip-on loafers showing the heel counters, low stacked soles, and visible tan interior lining at the shoe openings.
- Overall viewPair of loafers shown from the rear/heel side with both heels visible and the shoe openings angled slightly toward the camera.
- Upper material and finishSmooth glossy black leather-like upper with visible highlights and subtle creasing near the heel.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high) - Heel counter seamVertical stitched seam running up the center of each heel counter visible on both shoes.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.52 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.52 · w 0.10 · h 0.28 (medium) - Sole and heel constructionLow stacked sole and heel in a dark material with horizontal fine layering texture visible on the heel sidewall.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.88 · h 0.20 (high) - Interior lining colorTan to light brown interior lining visible at the shoe openings.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light gray background, soft shadows under the soles, and even frontal lighting highlighting gloss on the shoe uppers.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame above the shoes.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.72 (high) - Shot compositionLow-angle studio composition cropping most of the shoe bodies so only the rear halves and soles are fully visible near the bottom of the frame.
- Shadows and lightingSoft shadow cast beneath the soles and subtle specular highlights on the glossy upper surfaces indicating diffused frontal lighting.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.80 · h 0.22 (medium)
Colors
gloss black· upper#0E0E0Edark charcoal· sole and heel#242424tan brown· interior lining- 03
Product
Pair of black slip-on loafers shown from a top-down view; smooth polished upper with stitched apron and visible tan insoles printed with brand text.
- Overall orientationTop-down view showing both shoes placed parallel, left shoe on image left and right shoe on image right.
- Upper material and finishSmooth, polished black leather or leather-like upper with a subtle reflective sheen across the vamp and toe box.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high) - Apron stitchingNarrow raised apron panel on each shoe outlined by visible topstitching that follows the toe shape and extends toward the tongue area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - Slip-on opening shapeRounded slip-on throat with a low-cut vamp and a slight curved notch at the front of the opening on each shoe.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.76 · h 0.38 (high) - Sole edgeThin black welt or sole edge visible around the perimeter, creating a defined outline between upper and background.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.01 · w 0.92 · h 0.96 (medium) - Left insole visible text“simons”
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Right insole visible text“simons”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Insole material and colorFlat tan insole with a smooth finish contrasting with the black upper, occupying the interior footbed area.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a uniform light gray background from above with soft directional lighting that produces gentle highlights and minimal shadows beneath the shoes.
- BackgroundPlain light gray neutral background filling the frame.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting creates narrow specular highlights along the curved toe and vamp areas and subtle diffuse shadowing beneath the shoes toward the bottom of the frame.
- CompositionShoes centered and aligned vertically with even spacing between them; image cropped to include entire shoe outlines with small margins.
Colors
polished black· upper#0E0D0Ctan· insole#C3794D