oxfords
Low formal footwear
Oxfords are low-heeled leather shoes that lace up over the instep, typically worn as dress shoes.
The style features closed lacing, where the eyelet tabs are stitched under the vamp.
Oxfords pair with suits and formal attire: He polished his black oxfords before the interview.
The term also refers to oxford cloth, a basket-weave cotton fabric used especially for button-down shirts.
Perforated leather dress shoes
- wingtipsShoes with decorative toe perforations
- derbyOpen-entry competition
- balmoralScottish cap or boot
- saddleMounted rider's seat
lace-up · leather · suede · patent · polished · formal · loafers · chukka
Surface film from aging
- tanningCuring hides or bronzing
- cowhideTanned bovine leather
- full-grainLeather with intact surface
- suedeBuffed leather underside
nubuck · calfskin · cordovan · aniline · vegetable-tanned · polish · conditioner · burnished
brogues
Perforated leather dress shoes
- wingtipsShoes with decorative toe perforations
- derbyOpen-entry competition
- balmoralScottish cap or boot
saddle · lace-up · leather · suede · patent · polished · formal · loafers · chukka · cordovan
patina
Surface film from aging
- tanningCuring hides or bronzing
- cowhideTanned bovine leather
- full-grainLeather with intact surface
suede · nubuck · calfskin · cordovan · aniline · vegetable-tanned · polish · conditioner · burnished · shell
eyelets
Reinforced holes for threading
insole · outsole · welting · last · broguing · stitching · aglets · grommets · full-grain · calfskin
Cambridge
University city, two countries
- collegiateRelating to universities
- tutorialInstructional step-by-step guide
- BodleianOxford's main library
spires · dreaming · punting · quad · college · academic · gown · tradition · elite · Oxbridge
- fashionfashion, clothing, apparel, attire, garment
- dress shoesloafers, pumps, brogues, derbies, monk straps
- appareldresses, shirt, blouses, skirts, dress
- footwearboot, shoes, sandal, boots, pumps
- office wearblazer, blouse, button-down shirt, dress pants, dress shirt
- proper attireformal wear, casual wear, business casual, black tie, white tie
oxfordsloafers
Laceless slip-on shoes
slip-ons · moccasins · penny loafers · driving shoes · monk straps
oxfordsflip-flops
Y-strapped casual sandals
Crocs · sneakers · sandals · athletic shoes · trainers
oxfordsderbies
Dome-crowned formal hats
brogues · wingtips · combat boots · work boots · hiking boots
- Oxford UniversityEngland's oldest academic institution
- oxford shirtsCasual woven dress tops
- Oxford shoesFormal lace-up footwear
- Oxford DictionaryAuthoritative English word reference
- saddle oxfordsTwo-tone lace-up shoes
- Oxford English DictionaryAuthoritative English language reference