Founded in 1876 by George Henry Bass, G.H. Bass started with one man and a simple mission: "To make the best possible shoe for the purpose for which it is intended." In 1936, the brand gave a stylish twist to a Norwegian farm shoe designed for "loafing in the fields" and playfully named it Weejuns — introducing the world's first-ever penny loafer, the Weejun. Worn by presidents and Hollywood legends, Weejuns have been a staple in some of the most influential subcultures in fashion history.
