G.H. Bass was founded in 1876 when George Henry Bass of Wilton was about to develop the best ultimate shoe for the purpose it will be used. G.H. Bass & Co produced the shoe designed for "loafing in the field" and called them Weejuns -introducing the world’s first penny loafer. For its careful focus on quality, comfort and durability is exactly what has kept G.H. bass in the business for almost a century and a half.