Black leather quarter-brogue cap toe Oxford shoes for men, three-quarter view

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Oxford Shoes · Men's Black Oxford Shoes

Men's Black Oxford Shoes
Leather

Name: Men's Black Oxford Shoes — Leather
Brand: Handsole
SKU: HS-P064
Price: 249.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Black cap-toe Oxford · Quarter brogue · Soft square profile

A formal black Oxford that adds restrained perforation around the cap and facings without becoming a full brogue. Men's black Oxford shoes with a cap toe and quarter-brogue detailing.

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Choose color, US size and width. We make this pair for your order in 7–10 working days, then ship worldwide in 5–7 days.

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Every listed US size is available made to order for this design.

Width

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Soft square-toe profile — this shape defines the shoe's toe profile and internal volume. Choose any listed size and width for this design; we make the pair to your selected configuration.

Best for

Business formalWeddingsCeremoniesBuyers who want subtle detail in a black Oxford

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The front is straighter and softly squared, creating a formal shape with more visual structure than a round toe. Closed lacing keeps the facings neat and offers less instep expansion than a Derby.

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How these black Oxford shoes fit

The toe is a soft square, which gives a little more room across the front. An Oxford has closed lacing, so it is the least adjustable style over the instep. When new, the laces should close with a narrow V-shaped gap that shuts as the leather settles. If the two sides meet completely on the first day, the shoe is too big; if the gap is wide, you need a wider width. Order your usual US dress shoe size, which is often different from your sneaker size. We make men's black Oxford shoes in every size from 6 to 15 including half sizes, so size 13, 14 and 15 are made like any other size.

If your instep is high, an Oxford can feel tight across the top of the foot. The four widths are D (standard), E (wide), EE (extra wide) and EEE. A high instep or a broad forefoot is solved with width, not length, because a longer Oxford creases in the wrong place and slips at the heel. Try them with the dress socks you plan to wear.

✓ Business formal✓ Weddings✓ Ceremonies✓ Buyers who want subtle detail in a black OxfordBetween sizes — check Fit GuideHigh instep or unusual width needs — use Fit Guide

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The black cap-toe Oxford, with a line of broguing

A black cap-toe Oxford is the most useful formal shoe a man can own, and it leaves the maker nowhere to hide. The cap seam has to run dead straight across the toe and sit at the same point on both shoes. On this pair a single row of small perforations follows that seam and the edges of the lacing panels. That is a quarter brogue: the lightest form of broguing, visible only at close range. The eyelet panels are stitched under the vamp, which is the closed lacing that defines an Oxford and gives it a flat, neat front. The sole is leather. Because the shoe is black and nearly plain, how well it is polished matters more than on any other pair, and aniline leather rewards the effort.

Black aniline leather · Cap toe · Quarter brogue

The leather is black aniline, which shows the grain and takes a deep polish, and the toe is a soft square. The pair is hand-welted with the welt stitching visible along the sole edge and can be resoled. Men's black Oxford shoes are the standard for business suits, interviews, weddings and funerals. If you only buy one pair of black dress shoes for men, this is the pattern to buy. It suits anyone searching for a black cap toe Oxford, black leather Oxford shoes, formal black dress shoes or men's dress shoes for a wedding or interview. These are handmade Oxford shoes, made to order in your size and width.

Materials & Construction

Aniline leather upper and a hand-welted leather outsole. Every pair is made to order in 7 to 10 working days.

Upper

Aniline leather

Black aniline leather upper with cap toe and restrained quarter-brogue perforation.

Lining

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Sole

Leather outsole

A leather outsole is visible in the Drive photography.

Construction

Hand-welted

Hand-welted construction, with the stitched welt visible along the sole edge.

Insole

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Hardware

None

Traditional closed lace system; no metal hardware.

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Remove loose dust with a soft brush or clean cloth. Follow the care instructions for the specific leather and finish; suede, patent, patina and two-tone uppers may need different products. Test any suitable cleaner, cream or conditioner on an inconspicuous area first, and use separate clean applicators on contrasting colours. Condition only when the leather and finish need it, rather than on a fixed schedule. Let damp shoes dry naturally away from direct heat. Contact Handsole before attempting recolouring or using a treatment whose compatibility is uncertain.

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