BEAMS Sneaker Loafer

After a year filled with sneaker-loafer hybrids, BEAMS is finally joining the trend with a simple and stylish new version.

The Japanese brand's clean and minimalist take on the popular style features a classic black leather loafer top and a chunky Vibram sole. The all-black matte finish makes the shoe look sleek and subtle. Instead of big logos, BEAMS just added a small logo inside on the insole.

The sneaker-loafer style became popular in 2024 with New Balance's 1906L, which mixed a traditional loafer shape with technical running shoe details. Since then, brands like HOKA, Converse, Vans, and Nike have made their own versions. In 2025, the style is getting simpler and more classic, like BEAMS' and KEEN's new UNEEK loafer.

BEAMS surprised by releasing this shoe without any collaborators, showing they want to grow their own brand worldwide. They usually do lots of collaborations, like this year's work with New Balance, Clarks, and Puma.

The BEAMS Sneaker Loafer is available for pre-order now via BEAMS for ¥27,500 (approximately $180 USD), with shipping expected in November 2025.