Khaite Loafers: Irene, Anouk and Miles Compared, With Sizing
Khaite Loafers: Irene, Anouk and Miles Compared, With Sizing
Khaite loafers are Italian-made slip-ons from the New York house, and the line now runs from the plain Miles flat to the hand-pleated Irene and the fringed Anouk on a heel. Coveti stocks the Khaite loafers and shoes alongside our full designer loafers edit, and three styles are new for Resort 2027.
Khaite is the New York label Catherine Holstein founded in 2016; it won the CFDA American Womenswear Designer of the Year award in 2022 and again in 2023. Below, each style is compared on the house’s own details, with the sizing advice that matters most.
The Khaite loafers compared
| Piece | Material, as the house states it | Heel, as the house states it | Fit, as the house states it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Loafer in Black Pebbled Leather | Soft pebbled calf (100% calfskin), hand-pleated upper | Not published by the house | Runs large, size down half a size |
| Irene Pump in Black Pebbled Leather | Soft pebbled calf (100% calfskin), hand-pleated upper | 5.5 cm | Runs large, size down half a size |
| Anouk Fringe Loafer in Black and White | Crinkle calf, brushed calfskin fringe | 5.5 cm, inset | True to size |
How we compared: every detail is taken from the Khaite product pages on 7 November 2026. All three are made in Italy.
The styles
1. Irene Loafer in Black Pebbled Leather
The everyday Khaite loafer. A menswear shape with a hand-pleated upper, in pebbled calfskin chosen for its natural elasticity and bounce.
2. Irene Pump in Black Pebbled Leather
The Irene on a 5.5 cm heel, a loafer with a feminine twist for trousers at dinner.
3. Anouk Fringe Loafer in Black and White
A kiltie loafer on an architectural inset heel, with a fringed panel of luminous brushed calfskin.
4. Miles Loafer in Black Leather
The Miles in black leather, the plain Khaite flat.
5. Miles Loafer in Black Alligator
The Miles in black alligator, for collectors.
6. Julie Loafer in Black Patent Leather
The Julie in black patent leather.
7. Colt Slip-On Loafer in Bordeaux
The Colt slip-on in bordeaux.
How do Khaite loafers fit?
Khaite sizes its footwear in Italian EU sizes. The house says both Irene styles run large and recommends sizing down half a size; it lists the Anouk as true to size. Coveti carries whole sizes from 35 EU to 42 EU. If you are a half size, take the size below in the Irene and your usual size in the Anouk. Our Khaite size guide has the full EU, US and UK conversion.
How to wear Khaite loafers
The Irene flat with straight jeans such as the Zimmer and a cropped jacket. The Irene pump with leather trousers and a silk shirt. The Anouk with a black leather skirt such as the Cindy, where the white fringe catches the light.
Care
Khaite recommends specialist cleaning. Use cedar shoe trees, rotate pairs so the leather can rest, and have the soles protected before the first wet day.
Khaite loafers around the world
“Khaite loafers” averages about 390 searches a month in the United States and reached about 1,000 in September 2026. The UK averages about 40. The wider “black loafers women” query is about 18,100 a month in the US and 8,100 in the UK. Figures are DataForSEO 12-month averages to September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Do Khaite loafers run large?
The Irene loafer and Irene pump run large; Khaite recommends sizing down half a size. The Anouk runs true to size.
Where are Khaite loafers made?
In Italy, according to the house.
What is the heel height of the Khaite Anouk loafer?
5.5 cm, set on an architectural inset heel.
Are Khaite loafers comfortable?
The Irene is cut in pebbled calfskin chosen for its elasticity, which gives it a soft, giving feel from the first wear.
Read next: Black loafers for women, Khaite shoes, Khaite boots.
By Coveti Editorial. Updated 7 November 2026. Curated by the Coveti Studio.
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