Are Bass weejuns cool?
Bass Weejuns are the most iconic, versatile, and affordable loafers money can buy. They go with everything in your closet—and they’re a steal right now. All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors.
Where are weejun shoes made?
Bass Weejuns, I discovered, had been made at the G. H. Bass in Wilton, Me., ever since they were introduced in the mid-1930s. (Very authentic.) Alas, the company’s corporate parent, Phillips-Van Heusen, shut the Wilton factory in 1998 and moved the 350 jobs to the Dominican Republic.
Is GH Bass comfortable?
Like all G.H. Bass shoes, they’re well made, comfortable, and, I expect, durable. I recommend them to anyone who wants a loafer that’s a bit out of the ordinary.
Do Weejuns run big or small?
They run very true to size. 2 found this review helpful. These shoes are great for work and comfortable to wear all day.
Are Weejuns worth it?
Overall then, we’d say that a pair of Weejuns from G.H. Bass and company is worth it if you’re looking to spend just enough money to get a smart casual shoe with solid but unremarkable built.
Do weejuns run big or small?
Should I size down in Bass weejuns?
I usually wear a size 11.5 in most shoes, but the rule of thumb is to order a half size down, so I got an 11. This proved to be good advice: The shoes are relaxed, not narrow yet not too loose, so as to cradle the foot and prevent it from slipping out.
Are Bass weejuns made in the USA?
G.H. & Bass Co., known for their signature “weejuns” — often dubbed as the original penny loafer — was also founded there more than 100 years ago. Not sure what’s in the water up there, but we’d like some. Which brings us to Bass’s “Made in Maine” project — a return back to their roots, if you will.
Is GH Bass going out of business?
As part of the move, the company is closing its 110 Wilsons Leather and 89 G.H. Bass stores. (Both brands will continue to do business online.) It has hired Hilco Global to assist in the liquidation of the stores, which will begin immediately or as the locations reopen.
Do Weejuns run small or big?
How do you break in weejuns?
Weejuns are notoriously tough to break in, even more so than the Gucci bit loafer. Some owners, on acquiring a pair, habitually pad around the house wearing them with thick socks—or treat the insides with Vaseline or even stick them under the mattress, as if they’re baseball gloves.