PLAIN OXFORD

Made of waxed calf leather, this shoe is correct for any Town occasion; although Box Calf is now more used with equal effect if preferred. The smart line is enhanced by the beveled "waist" - the centre portion of the sole which joins the front with the heel-which is a feature of all light-weight shoes and contrasts with the square waist used for stouter types such as "Norwegian" or "Shooting" shoes; the punched holes in the toe-cap are sometimes replaced by two narrow rows of stitching.