If shoes are the foundation of every great fit, Oxfords are the bedrock on which the entire world of capital-M menswear is built. After all, no other style is equally at home at black tie galas, weddings, funerals, and the office. Little has changed about the shoes since they were popularized at Oxford University a couple centuries ago: they still blend the construction, versatility, and comfort of an ankle boot with the sleek look of a lace-up dress shoe.
What has changed about Oxfords is the sheer variety of them available, from jaunty saddle brogues to traditional wingtips to patent leather statement kickers primed to anchor your most avant-garde fits. The question isn't “Do I need a pair of Oxfords in my closet?,” but “Which pair rises above the rest?” The answer, friends, lies below.
