If there’s one pair of loafers I’ve been noticing everywhere lately, it’s The Row’s Soft Loafers, which are currently sold out. They’ve been worn by everyone from celebrities to some of the best dressed editors I know (like Market Director Bobby Schuessler), and it’s easy to see why people love them. That said, they’re definitely an investment at $1250.

I decided to look for an alternative for less, which is when Tony Bianco came to mind. The Australian label has already been on my wish list since I discovered its perfect Pluto kitten heels in Black Como last spring, and it just so happens to make similar loafers for under $200 that are minimalist and made from soft black leather.