Liza (Finland) 70s, Loafer-Pump Hybrid, Squared Vamp, Gold Horsebit, Equestrian

Liza (Finland) 70s, Loafer-Pump Hybrid, Squared Vamp, Gold Horsebit, Equestrian SUNDAZED & OUTSIDE SOCIETY S.O.S. | sundazed.io/sos ...A hybrid of loafer and pump, balancing mod clarity with Italianate reference via gold horsebit detailing and squared vamp construction. The Liza black patent leather heeled loafer-pump embodies a sophistication emblematic of Nordic women’s formalwear in the mid-to-late 20th century. Originating from Finland and marked with “Äkta Överläder” (“genuine upper leather”) and “Made in Finland,” the shoe represents a period in which regional Scandinavian production sustained domestic fashion markets through durable, elegant, and pragmatically styled footwear. Though absent from the pantheon of globally recognized shoemakers, Liza operated within a flourishing postwar tradition of Finnish and Swedish women’s shoe brands that catered to the rising class of urban professionals. The brand’s identity reflects a distinctly Northern European ethos: material honesty, moderate ornamentation, and form structured around lived use rather than decorative flourish. Designed as a mid-heel loafer-pump hybrid, the model bridges two archetypes: the equestrian-rooted slip-on loafer and the feminine silhouette of the formal pump. This hybridization—defined by a squared vamp, subtly rounded collar, and gold-toned metal horsebit ornament—evokes a dialogue between 1960s mod sensibilities and 1970s bourgeois elegance.