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An Oxford shoe is characterized by shoelace eyelets tabs that are attached under the vamp,[1] a feature termed "closed lacing".[2] This contrasts with Derbys, or bluchers, which have shoelace eyelets attached to the top of the vamp.[3] Originally, Oxfords were plain, formal shoes, made of leather, but they evolved into a range of styles suitable for formal, uniform, or casual wear. On the basis of function and the dictates of fashion, Oxfords are now made from a variety of materials, including calf leather, faux and genuine patent leather, suede, and canvas. They are normally black or brown, and may be plain or patterned (brogue).
- ^ Hibbert, Christopher, ed. (1988). "Oxford Shoe". The Encyclopaedia of Oxford. Macmillan. p. 304. ISBN 0-333-39917-X.
- ^ "The Derby Shoe & Blucher Guide — Gentleman's Gazette". www.gentlemansgazette.com. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ^ Schneider, Sven Raphael. "The Derby Shoe & Blucher Guide — Gentleman's Gazette". www.gentlemansgazette.com. Retrieved 7 September 2019.