Whenever you think of Miu Miu shoes, you think of ballet flats—and that’s rightfully so! Miu Miu has been leading the ballet flats charge for years now and in recent seasons has revived the look to the point of extreme saturation. Everyone owns a pair of Miu Miu ballet flats or a pair of ballet flats that feel Miu Miu inspired.
Although recently, there’s a new Miu Miu ‘It’ shoe that feels like it’s picking up a similar kind of cult following. Actually, while at Good Morning America in New York earlier this week, Who What Wear’s December cover star, Amanda Seyfried was even spotted wearing them.
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The shoes in question are Miu Miu’s brushed leather penny loafers. And at this point you’re just as likely to see them on an off-duty celebrity or stylish New York ‘It’ girl as you are a pair of ballet flats. It’s not that they loafers are necessarily overtaking the ballet pump, but it does seem like everyone stylish is more willing to swap out the satin slip-on for something more sturdier this winter.
Seyfried styled hers with a pair of black stockings, a vintage Fall 2011 Miu Miu coat with a bright yellow collar, the Prada Aimee bag, and a pair of the Khaite x Oliver Peoples 1983C Sunglasses.
The best thing about the brushed penny loafer is that it gives a collegiate preppy feel to any look. The latest iteration of Miu Miu girl feels a bit more buttoned up. She’s more likely to be spotted reading at the library then brushing up on her pliés. And honestly, we’re here for it.
Shop the Miu Miu brushed penny loafers, and some similar alternatives, below.