Oxford shoe
The closed-laced shoe that became the classic men’s shoe.
The Oxford shoe was named after the university town, where students began wearing low laced shoes instead of boots. The closed lacing makes the shoe slim and elegant.
The welted sole, which can be replaced many times, made the shoes durable. English shoemakers such as John Lobb and Church’s have made the Oxford the symbol of classic menswear.
Materials: Calf leather, leather sole, Goodyear-welted
Manufacture: Made by shoemakers in England from the 19th century; today by the large factories in Northampton and to order.
The closed lacing, in which the quarters are stitched under the vamp.
The toe cap as a seam across the toe.
The welted sole with visible stitching.
The lacing flaps are stitched under the vamp, so that the lacing closes completely. On the derby shoe, which is often confused with it, the lacing flaps are stitched on top.