Converse is putting more time into designing loafers than we might have predicted a few years back. But, as the old saying goes: If you can’t beat them, join them.

When the world of loafers began to rival the world of sneakers, it might have been the beginning of the end for sneakers. But, instead of fight against the unstoppable tide, sneaker brands decided to start designing pieces like the Converse CS Loafer II SK which has just been announced in three fire new colorways.

We don’t need to keep telling you about the ever-converging worlds of formal and casual footwear. This phenomenon reached its logical climax when New Balance designed the 1906L ‘snoafer’. 

But within the space, some hybrids work and others just don’t. Up there with the best of the category is the Converse CS Loafer II SK which perfectly balances loafer aesthetics with the comfort and ease of a sneaker.

Hard-wearing suede uppers sit atop a classic Converse rubber sole unit. Textured side taping gives the sole unit the impression of a crepe sole for a touch of added classic flavor.

The Converse CS Loafer II SK has been a popular option so far thanks to its wild versatility and easy styling, and with the announcement of three new colorways, there’s even more reason to pay attention.

Landing in Black Monochrome, Camel, and Grey iterations, the silhouette climbs to the top of the ranks in terms of styleability. While the New Balance snoafer goes for shock value, the CS Loafer II SK is angling as a legit style option. 

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