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Michael Jackson’s Signature Loafers Return to the Auction Scene

Michael Jackson’s Signature Loafers Return to the Auction Scene

Published by José Betancourt

GWS Auctions is set to auction a pair of Michael Jackson’s loafers on May 2, a Florsheim Imperial pair that were worn and signed by the musician. The minimum bid is set at $7,500. Jackson was known for wearing a distinctive combination of black loafers and white socks, typically with cropped pants. His loafers are associated with his signature moonwalk and “Billie Jean” performances. Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is set for release on Friday, and the film’s premiere on Monday saw some guests pay sartorial homage to the late musician with the loafers and socks aesthetic. Related Articles Another pair of Jackson’s Florsheim Imperial loafers was auctioned by GWS Auctions in 2018, the pair worn when he first moonwalked during a Motown 25 TV special rehearsal in 1983. Jackson repeatedly wore shoes from Florsheim, a men’s footwear brand dating back to 1892, which has accumulated a wide range of fans over the years. For example, at the press conference for the 2025 Met Gala, cochair Colman Domingo, who plays Michael Jackson’s father Joe Jackson in “Michael,” shared how his stepfather would …

16 Best Loafers for Men 2026, According to GQ Style Editors

16 Best Loafers for Men 2026, According to GQ Style Editors

Published by Jenni Sidey

We don’t really buy into the notion that you should suffer for fashion so we preferred loafers that were more comfortable. That said, comfort is subjective and break-in periods vary. Prices range from suspiciously cheap to first-born child and we would love to tell you that a pair of $50 loafers is good, but we can’t say that we’ve ever encountered a well-made pair of loafers for less than $150. How We Test and Review Products Style is subjective, we know—that’s the fun of it. But we’re serious about helping our audience get dressed. Whether it’s the best white sneakers, the flyest affordable suits, or the need-to-know menswear drops of the week, GQ Recommends’ perspective is built on years of hands-on experience, an insider awareness of what’s in and what’s next, and a mission to find the best version of everything out there, at every price point. Our staffers aren’t able to try on every single piece of clothing you read about on GQ.com (fashion moves fast these days), but we have an intimate knowledge …