This document provides an overview of the main types of men's dress shoes - Oxfords, Derbys, and loafers. It discusses the distinguishing features and formality levels of each type. Oxfords have a closed lacing and are most formal, while loafers are slip-on and most casual. Derbys fall in between with an open lacing. The document also mentions variations like monkstrap loafers and provides examples of different shoe brands to illustrate each type. The goal is to educate readers on dressing appropriately based on the formality of the occasion by understanding men's dress shoe styles.

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A Simple Guide to Men's Dress Shoe Types - Oxford, Derby,
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Have you ever seen that nice pair of dress shoes on the shelf and wondered you can carry them?
Yeah for many people, dress shoes, are dressy. They are mainly for formal occasions. They have to be worn with
suits. Blah blah blah…But is that true?
Not necessary.
But before we go on, we must make it clear that we are no hard-core purist in styling.
Dress shoes are good for both formal and casual occasions. While they go perfectly well with your suits and dress
pants, they are also a great match with a button-down shirt and jeans. Though a dress shirt is probably the safest
option, one can actually wear his dress shoes with just about everything from T-shirts with khaki to even an outdoor
parka with shorts!

4. The general rules of thumb are:
1. Dress shoes with sleeker design are generally more formal than those with heavier construction.
2. The darker the colour, the more formal the shoes.
3. Lace-up ranks over the slip-ons in terms of formality.
This brings us to the various types of shoes, which is also the main purpose of this post. Dress shoes can be roughly
divided into three categories – Oxfords, Derbys and Loafers. The difference in constructions often determine the
formality of your shoes, with former most formal and the latter least formal.
First of all, Oxford is one of the most classic and popular styles of shoes. Getting its name from the famous university,
the Oxford has a sleek closed-lacing design and is commonly seen as the most formal in the spectrum. They are

5. G&G Oxford
most appropriate for a suit and dress pants, or with a pair of dark jeans for a more casual touch.
Close-lacing is characterized by its lace system being stitched under the vamp.
Loake Oxford
If one is looking for something for day-to-day wear, Derbys, also known as Bluchers, may be your shoes of choice.
With its root as sporting and hunting boots, the shoes have an open lacing system, giving it a more rugged look than
the Oxford. Great with a pair chinos or jeans!
The Derby has its shoelace attached to the top of the vamp.

6. Edward Green Dover
Crockett & Jones Chivot

7. Derby vs. Oxford
Tired of tying shoelaces? Try loafers. Intended as a house slipper made for King George VI of England, the loafers
are characterized by its slip-on styling. The comfy slip-ons are best for more casual occasions such as travel, where
one can wear them with a chino or even shorts.
Common variations include Tassel Loafers, Bit Loafers and Penny loafers.

8. Barker for Foster & Sons Penny Loafer

9. Gucci Bit Loafer

10. John Lobb Truro Tassel Loafer
On more formal end, there are Monkstrap loafers, which fall somewhere in between Oxfords and Derbys in terms of
formality. Originally worn by monks, the shoe is most recognizable with the wide strap across the front in place of
eyelets. While they go well with denims, a pair of monkstrap with fine leather will add a bit of style to business wear
especially when paired with an odd jacket and trousers.

11. Crockett & Jones Monkton

12. Cheaney Tiverton Double Monk Strap
Wanted to know more the different patterns on your shoes and the toecap types? Stay tuned. Write us a comment if
you have anything to day about dress shoes styling!
Shoes InSoul
A blog set up by two hardcore fans of English shoe culture - Patrick and David. It is dedicated specifically to the
serious appreciation of the beauty of English shoes, the lost art of proper shoe care and the style inspiration for fellow
gentlemen.
有沒有試過看到架上漂亮的皮鞋，而不知道是否合適自己？更因不知道能否搭配日常衣服而放棄?
是的，在很多人心目中，皮鞋是十分隆重。它們只適合正式場合、又必須與西裝同著等等等...但實際真的如此嗎？
未必! (但我們繼續之前，必須先自聲明，我們在造型上並非傳統的死硬派)

13. 皮鞋不論正式或休閒場合皆宜。除了西裝西褲，它們亦與Button-down恤衫和牛仔褲十分搭配。雖然恤衫可能是最安全
的選擇，但其實皮鞋亦可以搭配一切由T恤卡其褲，以至戶外大褸與短褲！

15. 一般原則是：
1. 簡約設計的皮鞋通常比結構複離的為隆重。
2.顏色愈深，愈隆重。
3.綁帶比懶佬鞋較隆重。
這亦到這篇文章的重點——皮鞋的不同種型。
皮鞋大致可以分為三類 – Oxford，Derby和Loafer。皮鞋結構的差異往往決定了鞋有多隆重，由前最為隆重，而後者相
對休閒。
首先，Oxford可算是最經典和流行的鞋款。因著名的牛津大學而得名，Oxford獨特之處在於其簡約的隱藏鞋帶組設
計，通常被視為最正式的鞋款。他們是最合適與西裝西褲同著，或想相對休閒一點可以配上一條深色牛仔褲。
Oxford的特徵在於它的鞋帶組被縫合在鞋面下

16. Loake Oxford
如果你找一對適合日常著用的皮鞋。Derby，或稱Bluchers，可能最適合你。由獵靴演變而成，Derby擁有一個外露的
鞋帶組，令它外觀看來比Oxford粗獷。最適合配襯布褲或牛仔褲！
Derby具有其鞋帶組連在鞋面的頂部

17. Crockett & Jones Chivot

18. Derby vs. Oxford
厭倦了綁鞋帶？試試Loafer。本為英皇喬治六世家中拖鞋，Loafer以無鞋帶、易於穿著為特點。這舒適的懶佬鞋最適
合如旅行等休閒場合，可以與一般布褲甚至短褲同穿。常見的款式包括Tassel Loafers、Bit Loafers及Penny loafers。

19. Barker for Foster & Sons Penny Loafer

20. Gucci Bit Loafer

21. John Lobb Truro Tassel Loafer
另外還有Monkstrap，其隆重程度介乎於在Oxford和Derby之間。這最初由僧侶所穿的皮鞋最大特徵是其扣帶設計。與
牛仔褲配襯之餘，一對用料優質的monkstrap有助為西裝添上一番新意，尤其是配襯單吊西。

22. Crockett & Jones Monkton

23. Cheaney Tiverton Double Monk Strap
這就是主要的皮鞋款式，想了解更多關於鞋上的花紋和不同的鞋頭設計？繼續留意更新。如你對皮鞋造型有什麼好提
議，歡迎留言！
Shoes InSoul
A blog set up by two hardcore fans of English shoe culture - Patrick and David. It is dedicated specifically to the
serious appreciation of the beauty of English shoes, the lost art of proper shoe care and the style inspiration for fellow
gentlemen.