THE OXFORD SHOE

An Oxford is a style of laced shoe charac
terized by shoelace eyelet tabs that are stitched underneath the vamp, a construction method that is also some
times referred to as "closed lacing". below bass around 55 pounds.


Oxfords first appeared in Scotland and Ireland, where they are occasionally called Balmorals after the Queen's castle in Scotland, Balmoral. Most shoe stores will refer to Oxfords as bal-type opposed to blucher-type.below two pairs from woogies about 100 pounds each but with double soles.these are artizan made in the marches of italy near senigalia

 In France, Oxfords are better known under the name of Richelieu.Oxfords are traditionally constructed of leather and were historically plain, formal shoes but are now available in a range of styles and materials that complement both casual and formal forms of dress.bass below around 60 pounds
 It is derived from the Oxonian, a half-boot with side slits that gained popularity at Oxford University in 1800. The side slit evolved into a side lace that eventually moved to the instep, as students rebelled against knee-high and ankle-high boots.below bass about 55 pounds from their store in usa.you'll have to include postage.

 The toe cap can either be lined with two narrow rows of stitching, perforated holes along the end cap stitching (quarter-brogue), perforated holes along the end cap stitching and on the toe cap (semi-brogue), or a semi-brogue with the classical wingtip design (full-brogue).