Prada has never treated its past as a museum piece, it’s raw material to reinvent. With the Chocolate loafer, the House rewrites a 90s icon through a fresh, modern lens, turning heritage into movement, not nostalgia.
This shoe isn’t just a loafer, it’s a study in contrasts: craft meets innovation, classicism meets industrial cool. Its name nods to the signature rotellatura welt detailing, those rhythmic imprints now more structured and geometric, echoing the surface of a chocolate bar. A technical detail transformed into an instantly recognisable aesthetic code.
The silhouette is bold and architectural, with heightened structure and hidden elastic for a sleek slip-on wear — making it unisex, essential, and effortlessly confident. Prada’s triangle logo, traditionally seen on leather goods, finds a new home on the upper, acting as both a seal of identity and a reimagining of the brand’s visual signatures. Add to that an ultra-light rubber sole, borrowed from sportswear tech, and you have a timeless loafer engineered for today’s pace.
Originally launched in polished brushed leather, Chocolate now evolves in richer materials and tones, from tactile suede to animalier and crocodile-print finishes, expanding its attitude and styling possibilities. It’s a classic, yes, but one in perpetual motion.
Why it’s BURO’s Must-Have Today:
Because Chocolate is the kind of piece that subtly shifts an entire wardrobe. It’s genderless, effortless, and sharp, the shoe that makes any outfit feel considered, elevated, and unmistakably Prada. It’s not just a loafer; it’s a style language. And today, BURO is craving a taste.
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