Formals Shoes

Oxfords (Balmorals) – The main feature of this shoes I V-shaped slit in vamp where laces are attached.

Blüchers (Derbys) – Similar looking as Oxford’s, but laces are attached to two pieces of leather that are glued or stitched to vamp.

Monk-straps – Shoes that don’t have laces, but instead uses buckle and strap to secure the shoe around the foot.

Brogues – They feature decorative perforations and separations along the visible edges of material. Previously used primarily in outdoor footwear, brogue perforations can today be found in many types of casual shoes.

Slip-ons – Shoes that don’t have any securing mechanism such as lacings or fastenings. Most popular shoes of this type are loafers and elastic-side shoes.

Plain-toes – Design that doesn’t features additional layer of material on the vamp in the area of toes.

Cap-toes – Much more popular design, it features extra layer of leather that caps the toes.