Quality and craftsmanship have been at the very core of G.H.BASS. since the days of George Henry Bass, so it is without further ado that we're shining a spotlight on the artistry that goes into creating the original and iconic Penny loafer.

Starting with the outsole patterns, the leather is cut to the shape of the sole, whilst the sole is branded with the iconic Weejuns logo. Once the leather has been checked and approved, it’s time to cut the patterns for our classic tubular moccasin. With the pattern made up of four parts, the intricacy of this stage lies in hand-stitching to create the timeless and sophisticated design.With the pattern made up of four parts, the intricacy of this stage lies in hand-stitching to create the timeless and sophisticated design.Meanwhile, the leather footbed is formed using a strip of leather on top of a foam footbed and finished with a gold foil embossed branded logo.

To ensure precise stitching, two needles are used to create the signature Penny “beef roll”, a classic aesthetic detail where the leather around the edge of the vamp is gathered to give the crimped appearance of its namesake.Next, the branded leather outsole is attached by stitching through the upper and securing the sole to the shoe. The sole edge is then trimmed, stained and polished.