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The Starling 20 Loafer - Burgundy Velvet

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$135 $180 In stock

Category: All Loafers

The Starling 20, a reimagining of our best-selling smoking slipper with a wearable 20mm classic looking outsole. Featuring our signature 7 layers of cloud-like comfort, this tailored penny loafer imbues confidence and polished prep with every step, whether you’re on or off the clock. Our rubber pods in the front soles provide comfy extra tread and the stitched interior offers maximum flexibility. With hand-stitched details and our gold Birdies logo, there’s not much stopping you from taking on your day in a sophisticated stride.

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sebastian ★★★★★

The 20mm outsole gives these loafers just enough lift to feel polished without sacrificing comfort—I wore them through a full day of errands and my feet never complained. The velvet catches the light beautifully, and the 7-layer cushioning honestly feels like walking on a plush rug.

Andrew ★★★★★

The burgundy velvet is even richer in person, and the 20mm sole gives just enough lift without sacrificing that slipper-like ease. I wore them for a full day of errands and my feet felt genuinely pampered thanks to those 7 layers of cushioning.

Mia ★★★★★

The 20mm sole is the perfect middle ground—dressy but with real grip, and the burgundy velvet catches light beautifully. I've worn them three days straight and the 7 layers of cloud-like comfort aren't marketing fluff; my feet actually feel fine by evening.