Meermin loafers with shorts

Would these loafers be too formal to wear with shorts? https://meermin.com/collections/mens-loafers/products/514511-black-soft-calf-e These are the shorts I would wear them with, along with a knit polo or some kind of button up top. https://www.madewell.com/pleated-cotton-linen-shorts-NJ038.html If so, what are some alternative semi-formal shoes I can wear with the above outfit?
Meermin Shoes
514511 - BLACK SOFTCALF - E
Introducing whole new version of our casual loafer. For this specific loafer range we have developed a new last from scratch: The Nova Last. This last is designed to provide a superior loafer fit, featuring and adjusted heel fit to prevent any possible slippage and a generous fit in the forefoot, allowing for a very co
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ducc
ducc10mo ago
If wearing loafers with shorts, I highly recommend trying to find chunkier / more rounded / less pointy loafers!
aud
aud10mo ago
I gotta disagree unf_m, the last on these meermins looks pretty formal to me in a way that clashes with the casual vibe of shorts. I'd look for a rounder-toed loafer like the aldens in this pic if you want a loafer that is more versatile across different formality levels
grippybananas
grippybananas10mo ago
Black usually seems formal to me but I think it'll be fine for casual loafers
awburkey
awburkey10mo ago
I don’t think those loafers will work very well due to the pointier last and the high vamp
Luc
Luc10mo ago
yeah, i bought the same meermin loafers, very formal looking honestly want to get rounded toed loafers
lucidmanatee
lucidmanatee10mo ago
Shell or calf btw?