The Suede Oxford

Suede Oxfords might just be the perfect shoes to bridge the gap between formal and casual footwear this season.

There is a moment — familiar to anyone who has spent time wearing fine shoes — where some styles need to be worn to be believed or even trusted. The Suede Oxford occupies that place in our collection.

Suede is, in some respects, a less demanding choice than calf. It is easy to care for and after a quick brush, looks as good as new.

The silhouette of an Oxford has been part of our collection since the very start. Its closed-lacing system and uncomplicated design make it one of the most exacting forms in shoemaking, but in suede it takes on another character altogether and is very easy to wear in both smart and smart-casual settings. One might say, they are as versatile as a Suede Loafer!

The Suede Oxford sits at an interesting point in the wardrobe. It will accompany a suit — a grey or navy cloth finds a natural partner in Dark Brown or Desert. A suede Oxford is equally at ease with flannel trousers and a heavy shirt on a winter morning as they are with a crisp white shirt and linen trousers on a walk along the promenade, Panama in hand.

Those who recognise it will know what they are looking at. Those who do not will simply notice that a man is well shod. On this occasion, well shod in Crockett & Jones.