There is no doubt that the Oxford is the basic footwear that should be present in any male wardrobe and that certainly is synonymous with reliability and style since the early nineteenth century.
What is an Oxford?
The Oxford are laced shoes, traditionally made in black high-quality leather and are sometimes used to great formality.
This shoe, which was footwear by British farmers in origin and decades later by people like Oscar Wilde, and Edward VIII, is characterized by a prusinana toe and tongue blades embedded in one piece.
When to use it?
This shoe is reserved for use in formal attire I -chaqué or tuxedo or informal (suit).
But it can also be accepted to be used in extreme clothing, as with the more casual suit jacket / trousers.
Why do we like?
What convinces us of this shoe is its absolute versatility and beauty. If a gentleman only could afford a pair of shoes, certainly, this should be chosen because it can be combined with any type of looks and are always impeccable!
What types of oxford there?
Among the various types of Oxford to be found we can highlight the following (from most to least simple):
Smooth Oxfords, without any ornamentation.
Legate, dotted with fine at the seams.
Semi-brogue, with holes in the seams and toe.
Full-brogue, with holes in the seams, toe and blades.
