Top 10 flat loafers

Bertie: The penny eyelet strap is the only embellishment on this solid loafer, giving it a 'back to school' feel. Great with skirts, dresses and bare legs. £80 (Buy)
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Bertie: We've cheated a bit here, because this red loafer is really more of a slip-on brogue with tassels. But we aim to please, so a little boundary pushing is allowed. £85 down to £59 (Buy)
Photograph: bertieshoes.com

B Store: This is a B Store 'Berlin 1' loafer, featuring 2cm heel and a thick 'pie crust' finish. Honestly, that's what it's called. You can see why. Down from £199 to £119 (Buy)
Photograph: FarFetch

Dorothy Perkins: The 'Quiet Man' of the high street, Dotty P will sneak up on your with its simple, on-trend designs. £30 (Buy)
Photograph: dorothyperkins.com

Miller by Miss L-Fire: It's part deck shoe/part loafer with a rockabilly colour scheme. A winning hybrid. Down from £86.69 to £69.40 (Buy) Photograph: Sarazena

Topshop: Fair warning: this is not the last time you'll see white loafers in this gallery. £38 (Buy)
Photograph: TOPSHOP

Topshop: Tan loafers are having an extended moment, one we don't expect to see the back of anytime soon. £50 (Buy)
Photograph: topshop.com

Pier One: Something a bit more casual for when you're spending a low-key weekend on your 20 foot yacht, say. Or traipsing down the supermarket for more catfood. Whatever. Down from £59.95 to £43 (Buy)
Photograph: zalando.co.uk

Bertie: A carpet bag finish should be applied to more things than just these shoes and the odd, um, carpet bag. Down from £75 to £23 (Buy)
Photograph: houseoffraser.com

Michael: We patiently await the comeback of the Saturday Night Fever look. In the meantime, here are some absolutely brilliant white suede loafers to keep us tided over. £200 (Buy) Photograph: net-a-porter.com