The Row Loafers: The Theo Moccasin, the Marc Loafer and How They Fit

The Row loafers are among the most searched flat shoes in luxury, and the reason is simple: they look like nothing much until you put them on. At The Row at Coveti the house currently offers two: the new Theo Moccasin, a soft calfskin driver with a pleated toe, and the Marc Loafer in goatskin suede. Both are made in Italy, both are cut in Italian sizing, and both are designed to sit quietly under a long trouser. This guide covers how they differ, how they fit and what to wear them with.

Key facts

• Styles at Coveti: Theo Moccasin (calfskin), Marc Loafer (goatskin suede)
• Made in: Italy
• Sizing: Italian (EU) sizing; Coveti lists whole sizes 35 to 42 EU
• Heel: Theo 0.39 in (1 cm); Marc 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
• Best with: full-length wide trousers, straight jeans, long skirts

The short answer

Buy the Theo Moccasin if you want the softest, most relaxed loafer The Row makes, the one you will wear on a plane, at the weekend and to the office. Buy the Marc Loafer if you want something a little sharper, with a tapered toe and a stacked heel, that holds its line under tailoring. Take your usual Italian size in both.

The Row loafers at Coveti

1. Theo Moccasin

Loafer in glossy calfskin leather with round toe, stitched penny strap, natural pleating effect, and leather sole. 100% Calfskin Leather, made in Italy. 0.39 in (1 cm) heel. The pleats gathered across the toe are the detail people notice; the rest is plain black calfskin that softens with every wear.

2. Marc Loafer

Goatskin suede with a tapered toe and a low stacked heel of 0.6 in (1.5 cm) on a leather sole. It is the more formal of the two and the one I would pair with a pleated wool trouser. Suede needs a soft brush and dry weather.

How do The Row loafers fit?

The Row sizes its shoes in Italian (EU) sizing and makes most styles in half sizes from 35 to 42. Coveti lists the whole sizes. Take your usual Italian size. As a guide, a 38 EU is about a UK 5 and a US 8. A moccasin made from unlined calfskin, like the Theo, gives a little with wear, so if you sit between two sizes the smaller one is usually the better choice; the Marc, with its firmer construction, should feel comfortable from the start. The full conversion table is in our The Row size guide.

How to wear The Row loafers

The Row designs its loafers for its own trousers, which are long and generous. The hem should break softly on the top of the foot so that only the toe shows. That is why the Lowe Pant and the Carlie Pant work so well: both are cut to the floor. With straight denim, such as the Imma Jean, let the jean sit at the ankle and show the whole shoe. With a long silk skirt like the Lew Skirt, a black loafer turns an evening piece into something you can wear on a weekday.

Keep the rest quiet: a fine cashmere knit, a long coat, a structured bag. The loafer finishes the outfit; let the coat and the cloth carry it. For the coats that go with them, read The Row coats guide; for the full shoe range, read The Row shoes guide.

Are The Row loafers worth it?

They are expensive for a flat shoe, and the price reflects the leather and the Italian construction rather than a logo, because there is none on the outside. The shapes also stay in the collection for years, so a loafer bought now will still look like The Row next season. If you wear flats most days, the cost per wear comes down quickly. For the longer argument, see why The Row is so expensive.

Do they make ballet flats?

The Row is known for ballet flats as well, and the house releases them season by season. Coveti carries the styles the house is currently producing; for other flat shoes in this delivery see the designer loafers and flats edits, and for every pair of The Row shoes in stock, see The Row at Coveti.

How to care for them

Wipe smooth calfskin with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from heat and standing water. Brush suede gently in one direction to lift the nap. Store both in their dust bags with a light stuffing of tissue so the toe keeps its shape, and have a cobbler add a thin rubber sole protector if you will wear them through winter.

Frequently asked questions

Do The Row loafers run true to size?

Yes. The Row cuts its loafers in Italian (EU) sizing, so take your usual Italian size. The house makes most styles in half sizes; Coveti lists whole sizes 35 to 42 EU.

What is the difference between the Theo Moccasin and the Marc Loafer?

The Theo Moccasin is a soft black calfskin driver with a pleated toe and a 1 cm heel. The Marc Loafer is goatskin suede with a tapered toe and a 1.5 cm stacked heel on a leather sole, so it looks sharper under tailoring.

Where are The Row loafers made?

Both The Row loafers at Coveti are made in Italy.

What should I wear with The Row loafers?

A full-length wide trouser that breaks on the top of the foot, straight jeans at the ankle, and long skirts. Keep the rest of the outfit plain so the shape of the shoe shows.

Are The Row loafers at Coveti authentic?

Yes. Every pair is 100% authentic, verified before dispatch and shipped worldwide with insured express delivery. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.