Extra points for a lug-sole loafer here. Even though I’m officially maxed out on closet space, Gucci’s towering Horsebit Platform Loafers have topped my shopping list for the last several years.

Nomasei's luxe Parisian-inspired Nono loafers fit the bill precisely, albeit for a pretty penny at just under $500. But even after comparing these to my platform pair from Gucci, I'd opt for this ...

In recent years, chunky platform loafers such as Prada's widely copied industrial-inspired Monolith silhouette and Gucci's stacked 3.5-inch Horsebit Platform Loafer have offered a modern ...