
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Sand Tayte Fringed Suede Loafers Women
These women's slip-on loafers from Lauren by Ralph Lauren feature a supple genuine suede upper with a fringed tongue and tassel charms, a genuine leather lining, and a padded leather footbed with built-in arch support. The rubber nub outsole provides traction, while moccasin-style toe stitching and perforated insoles add detail. Designed for casual wear, the loafers have a low-profile silhouette and are available in a light beige sand color.
- Color
- Sand
- Material
- Suede upper, leather lining, rubber outsole
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Classic women's loafer in supple suede with fringed tongue and tassel details, featuring a comfortable padded footbed.
Genuine suede upper, leather lining, fringed tongue with tassel charms, padded leather footbed, arch support, rubber outsole.
- Color
- Sand · brown
- Material
- Suede upper, leather lining, rubber outsole
- Secondary
- rubber
- Style
- classic, casual
- Occasion
- everyday, work, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Supple genuine suede upper
- Genuine leather lining
- Fringed tongue with tassel charms
- Padded leather footbed with embossed logo
- Built-in arch support
- Rubber nub outsole
Product Insights
The Sand Tayte Fringed Suede Loafers by Lauren Ralph Lauren revive a fringed kiltie vamp from Scottish golf shoes (GQ 2023). At $180 CAD, they are the brand's most affordable kiltie driver, featuring a kiltie vamp with tassel charms in suede versus a smooth leather penny loafer. They offer a leather-lined padded footbed with arch support and a fixed topline, trading off some flexibility compared to unlined, elasticized-back alternatives. The exclusive rubber nub outsole provides reliable grip on smooth, wet floors but wears faster on pavement, limiting use to car-to-office. Sizing advice: order half size up if between sizes. Tassels are permanently stitched; removal damages suede. Suede and leather lining require specific care.
Verified claims
- Heritage story
- Fringed kiltie vamp traces to Scottish golf shoes and GQ's 2023 revival.
- Pricing
- At $180 CAD, the Tayte is the most affordable kiltie driver in Lauren Ralph Lauren's lineup.
- Silhouette
- Kiltie vamp with tassel charms in suede versus the Wynnie's smooth leather penny loafer silhouette.
- Comfort
- Tayte offers a leather-lined padded footbed with arch support and a fixed topline; the Wynnie has unlined leather and an elasticized back.
- Outsole
- Both Tayte and Wynnie share the exclusive rubber nub outsole, providing smooth-floor grip, but nubs wear on pavement.
- Traction
- Rubber nubs provide reliable grip on polished and wet floors.
- Durability
- Soft nubs wear faster on asphalt; best for car-to-office use.
- Exclusive design
- The rubber nub pattern is exclusive to Ralph Lauren Tayte drivers.
- Sizing
- Order a half size up if between sizes for a more comfortable fit.
- Suede care
- Proper suede care involves brushing, protective spray, and careful handling around permanent tassels while avoiding water.
- Leather lining care
- Clean leather lining with a damp cloth and condition occasionally.
- Color accuracy
- Sand suede is light beige, matching product photos.
- Tassel removal
- Tassel charms are permanently stitched; removal damages suede or stitching.
Product record
- Title
- Sand Tayte Fringed Suede Loafers Women
- Brand
- Lauren Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 180 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Pair of women's suede loafers shown from a top-down/front-facing view; visible features include kiltie fringe, double tassels, moccasin-style toe stitching, perforated insoles, and stamped insole text.
- Overall silhouetteTwo slip-on loafers shown side-by-side from above with rounded moc toe and low topline.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.96 (high) - Upper materialNapped suede upper visible across entire shoe surface with soft, slightly brushed texture.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.02 · w 0.90 · h 0.60 (high) - Kiltie fringeRectangular kiltie fringe panel across vamp with evenly cut vertical fringes ending near the toe strap.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.09 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.09 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Tassel detailPaired suede tassels knotted at the center of the vamp, each tassel comprised of multiple narrow suede strips bound by a short cylindrical wrap.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.61 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Moc toe stitchingVisible stitched apron line around the toe area forming a moccasin-style seam.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.02 · w 0.35 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.02 · w 0.35 · h 0.18 (high) - Insole perforationSeries of small round perforations visible on the forefoot area of each insole.
2 regions
x 0.26 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.32 (high) - Insole edge stitching and liningVisible stitched insole edge and smooth leather-like lining around heel and sidewalls.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.44 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.44 (high) - Heel detailRear of each shoe shows a rounded heel cup with small rubber nubs visible at the very bottom rear edge of the shoes.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.84 · w 0.25 · h 0.14 (medium); x 0.55 · y 0.84 · w 0.25 · h 0.14 (medium) - Left insole branding“LAUREN RALPH LAUREN GENUINE LEATHER LINING”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (high) - Right insole branding“LAUREN RALPH LAUREN GENUINE LEATHER LINING”Partial
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.62 · w 0.33 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Top-down studio shot on a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting and slight shadows beneath the shoes.
- Shot compositionTop-down view centered in frame with both shoes parallel and toe ends nearest the top edge.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting producing faint shadows beneath the outer edges of each shoe and slight highlights on the suede nap.
Colors
light beige suede· suede upper and tassels#DCC2A5tan leather· insole lining#CCAA8D- Overall silhouetteTwo slip-on loafers shown side-by-side from above with rounded moc toe and low topline.
- 02

Product
Pair of low-profile slip-on suede loafers shown from a rear three-quarter angle; visible rounded heel caps with clustered circular rubber nubs, tonal topstitching, and a partial view of a fringed/tassel vamp. Interior lining appears darker brown.
- Overall silhouetteLow-cut slip-on loafer silhouette with a gently rounded toe and low flat heel, shown from the rear three-quarter angle; both left and right shoes visible, right shoe in foreground.
- Upper materialNapped suede exterior with a uniform fine texture and matte finish in a light sand/beige tone.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Heel cap with rubber nubsSquared rounded heel cap panel on each shoe with a grid of circular rubber nubs applied to the outer face and continuing slightly onto the outsole edge; nubs are slightly darker brown than the upper.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.60 · w 0.32 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Topstitching and panel seamVisible single-row topstitching along the heel panel edge and around the topline forming a raised seam detail in matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.48 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (medium) - Vamp detail (partial)Partial view of a fringed/tassel detail on the vamp of the left/inner shoe, seen above the heel area and slightly out of focus.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (medium) - Interior liningInterior lining visible in the shoe openings appears smooth and darker brown compared with the exterior suede.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium) - Outsole edgeThin rubber outsole visible at the shoe base in a light brown tone, with small rounded protrusions visible under the forefoot area of the foreground shoe.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.80 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light grey background showing two shoes; even soft lighting with minimal shadows and the camera focused on the rear heel area.
- Shot compositionTwo shoes arranged with the right shoe in the foreground and the left shoe behind it, both cropped with full heel areas visible and vamp partially visible.
- BackgroundUniform pale light grey studio background with no props or packaging visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting producing gentle soft shadows beneath the shoes and subtle highlights on suede nap.
- Image cropImage cropped to include rear and partial side/top of the shoes, with space above the shoes left empty.
Colors
light sand beige· suede upper#D6C1ABtan brown· rubber nubs and outsole#C4AB94dark brown· interior lining- 03

Product
Side-profile view of a low-profile suede loafer with a rounded toe, a stitched vamp with fringed tassel detail, and a flat rubber outsole with visible rubber nubs extending to the heel.
- Overall silhouetteLow-profile slip-on loafer shown in full side profile with a gently rounded toe and a straight topline from heel to vamp.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.48 · w 0.94 · h 0.38 (high) - Upper material and finishSoft suede upper with a consistent nap visible across the quarter, vamp, and toe in a light beige tone.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.50 · w 0.80 · h 0.28 (high) - Vamp detailA stitched apron on the vamp with a folded strap and layered fringed tassel ornament positioned near the toe box.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.53 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Topline and collar trimNarrow stitched collar trim following the topline, creating a slightly raised edge around the shoe opening.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.50 · w 0.75 · h 0.12 (high) - Outsole and treadFlat low-profile sole with a visible row of rubber nubs (pebble-like studs) across the bottom edge and wrapping up the back heel.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.72 · w 0.92 · h 0.12 (high) - Heel studsVertical column of rounded rubber studs on the external heel counter, visible as circular bumps.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.64 · w 0.06 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with even lighting, a soft shadow under the shoe, and the shoe centered horizontally in the lower half of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse studio lighting with a subtle soft shadow beneath the shoe and slight shading on the lower edge of the shoe.
- Shot compositionSide view composition placing the full lateral profile of the shoe centered horizontally and occupying the lower third of the image.
Colors
light beige suede· upper#DCC3ABmedium brown rubber· outsole and heel studs#7B5B43beige suede accent· tassel and strap#DBBDA3- Overall silhouetteLow-profile slip-on loafer shown in full side profile with a gently rounded toe and a straight topline from heel to vamp.