Camden Leather Kiltie Tassel Loafers For Men | J.Crew。While the exact origins of kiltie loafers are up for debate... - the style came into popularity in the 1950s as a dressier take on the traditional penny loafer. The fringed piece of leather protected the shoe from dirt and debris—and in some cases, kept the shoe\'s laces from catching. Our take on the classic is built in pull-up leather from C.F. Stead, an English tannery that\'s been perfecting its processes since the early 1900s. It also features a stacked leather sole with a rubber dovetail heel. Leather upper and sole. Imported. Select stores. Item CB045. Bottoms slightly scuffed due to in store try ons