The ultimate guide to Leather Shoes. From history and evolution of shoes to different styles of Men's and Women's Leather Shoes, all points are covered in this guide. This guide is super helpful for all shoe lovers and for those looking to invest in formal or dress shoes for any occasion.

1. The Complete Guide To
Leather Shoes

2. Table Of Content
● Evolution of Shoes
● Types of Shoes
● Oxford
● Brogues
● Derby
● Boot
● Loafers
● History of Shoes
● Cap toe Oxford
● Plain Oxford
● Wholecut Oxford
● Wingtip Oxford Brogue
● Semi Brogue
● Long-wing Brogue
● Quarter Brogue
● Wingtip Brogue
● Cap toe Derby
● Derby Boots
● Plain Derby
● Wingtip Derby Brogue
● Penny Loafer
● Tassel Loafer
● Boat Loafer
● Chelsea Boot
● Chukka Boot
● Hiking Boot
● Brogue Boots

3. From archeological and pale archeological proof, specialists hypothesize that shoes were invented
around in the Middle Paleolithic time frame roughly 40,000 years back. Nonetheless, it wasn't until
the. Upper Paleolithic time frame that footwear was reliably worn by populaces. The most punctual
shoe models were delicate, produced using wrap around calfskin, and took after either shoes or
slippers.
In the twentieth century, the substance of footwear changed drastically from decade to decade.
This was expected to some extent to an assortment of innovative advances that made the
shoemaking cycle easier.
History of Shoes

4. Evolution of Shoe Styles
with Time
As the female presence in the working environment
developed over the recent years of the twentieth century,
so did their heels. In the mid seventies, platform shoes
and wedges were famous among ladies,however they
turned out to be less-so in the eighties and nineties.
Mens shoe style, were particularly static, as oxfords and
loafers remained the predominant style.
These days, there are shoes for every occasion, mood,
and preference. There has also been a movement away
from styles that focus primarily on comfort and function, as
many designers are shifting interest from a matter of
practicality to that of aesthetics.

5. 01 | OXFORD
Types of Shoes
03 | DERBY02 | BROGUE
04 | BOOT 05 | LOAFER

6. Oxfords
Oxfords originated in Scotland and
Ireland and were called Balmorals after
Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Simply put
oxford shoes are shoes with laces.
They're characterized by closed lacing,
meaning the shoe has shoelace eyelets
that are attached to the vamp but hidden
by the throat of the shoe. For a stylish,
smart casual look, Oxford shoes for men
make a fantastic choice. To keep the
outfit coordinated, just choose basic
colors for each piece.

7. 01 Cap-Toe Oxford:
One of the most widespread dress shoe styles in
existence, these oxford shoes feature an
additional piece of leather stitched over the toe.
They come in leather and suede, and available in
a variety of colors such as brown, tan, burgundy,
etc.
02 Plain Oxford:
The plain oxford shoe basically consists of the
quarter and the vamp. It features neither a
leather cap over the toe box nor does it have
broguing. This style is simple yet elegant; black is
the number one choice for formal shoes, and
patent leather for black tie and white tie.

8. 03 Wholecut Oxford:
Made of single piece leather, these fine looking
leather oxford shoes feature a flawless body
with or without seams. You can differentiate
wholecut oxford shoes from other wholecut
shoes with their distinctive closed lacing system.
They are super versatile and can go with most
semi-formal looks.
04 Wingtip Oxford Brogue:
The Wingtip Oxford has a pointed toe cap with
extensions called wingtips which extend along
both sides of the shoe. Although technically an
Oxford, it is generally referred to as a Brogue.
When seen from above the cap is shaped like a
‘W’ or an ‘M’ depending on the viewpoint. This
style is considered a bit more casual than the
Cap Toe.

9. Brogues
The brogue is a style of low-heeled shoe
or boot traditionally characterized by
multiple-piece, sturdy leather uppers
with decorative perforations and
serration along the pieces' visible edges.
Always prefer a handmade brogue as
the handmade shoes have better
strength and durability as compared
to machine-made shoes.

10. 01 Semi Brogue:
Semi brogue is not different from Wingtip when it
comes to the overall structure but the design is
different. For those, who just want to wear a nice
pair of shoes with brogue design, semi and
wingtip is the same. Semi Brogue shoes have
perforations only on the seams of the toe cap,
heel and the vamp.
02 Long Wing Brogue:
Long wing brogues are just like the wing tip
brogue, they had wings too but these wings
didn’t end in the center of the shoes and go at
the end of the shoes. They were known in
United States as “English Brogues” and in the
United Kingdom as “US brogues”.

11. 03 Quarter Brogue:
Again, just like the semi brogue, quarter brogue is
also of the same shoe structure but comes with
very less perforations. Unlike, semi brogues, there
are no perforations in the center of toe caped. A
cap toe with decorative perforations and serrations
along the cap’s edge and nothing more. Sometimes,
there are perforations on heels as well.
04 Wingtip Brogue :
Wingtip brogue style is a modification of oxford
shoes with brogue design. Oxford shoes are given a
little sharp look by making the toe cap pointed and
rest is quite similar. Perforations are usually on the
toe area.

12. Derby
A derby is a style of shoe
characterized by quarters, with
shoelace eyelets that are sewn on
top of the vamp. This construction
method, also known as "open
lacing", contrasts with that of the
Oxford shoe.

13. 01 Toe-Cap Derby:
The toe cap derby shoes may or may not feature
broguing, though more often than not the
broguing is usually restricted to the edge of the
toe cap but sometimes you also see medallions.
They usually do not feature heel caps though
some do.
02 Derby Boots:
Derby boots tend to be more rugged because
of their low profiles. Think the kind of thing
you’d wear to work in a factory, not an office.
That said, most men’s boots have an open-
laced construction, as otherwise they’re
almost impossible to get into.

14. 03 Plain Derby:
The plain derby shoe consists of a vamp and quarters
and does not feature any other embellishments such
as broguing, cap toes or heel caps. This is considered
the most formal among the various types of derby’s
and is usually available in black, though these days
they come in any color under the sun.
04 Wingtip Derby Brogue:
Wingtip derby brogue have the pointed toe cap
(shaped like a ‘W’ or a ‘M’ or ‘U’) with extensions
that can either extend along both sides of the
shoe or stop just short of the heel cap and are
thus called wingtips. They feature broguing both
on the edges and in the center and have heel caps
when the wings don’t extend along both sides of
the shoe.

15. Boots
A boot, is a type of specific footwear.
Most boots mainly cover the foot and the
ankle, while some also cover some part
of the lower calf. Some boots extend up
the leg, sometimes as far as the knee or
even the hip.

16. 01 Chelsea Boot:
Chelsea boots are close-fitting, ankle-high boots
with an elastic side panel. They often have a loop
or tab of fabric on the back of the boot, enabling
the boot to be pulled on. The boot dates back to
the Victorian era, when it was worn by both men
and women..
02 Chukka Boots:
Chukka boots are ankle-high leather boots
with suede or leather uppers, leather or
rubber soles, and open lacing with two or
three pairs of eyelets. Chukkas are usually
made from calfskin or suede, although they
can be made from other materials.

17. 03 Hiking Boots:
Hiking boots are footwear specifically designed for
protecting the feet and ankles during outdoor
walking activities such as hiking. They are one of
the most important items of hiking gear, since
their quality and durability can determine a hiker's
ability to walk long distances without injury. Hiking
boots are constructed to provide comfort for
walking considerable distance over rough terrain.
04 Brogue Boots :
The boot with addition of punched-hole detailing to
a sturdy boot base is known as brogue boot, it
guarantees a durable style that will sit well with
both denim and tailoring. The traditional punch hole
detailing means brogue boots look great with most
things, but particularly heritage pieces like heavier
wool blazers.

18. Loafers
Loafers are slip-on shoes with a moccasin
toe construction and slotted straps
stitched across vamps. It’s a type of shoe
with stitches around the top and without
shoelaces. A staple in summer wear,
loafers have grown to adapt to any sort of
fashion be it smart, casual, outdoor,
loungewear, etc – you name it, there’s a
loafer for the occasion.

19. 01 Penny Loafers:
Penny loafers for men are popular and known for
their style. They come with a leather strap on the
top and are mostly preferred by businessmen.
The diamond shape design is the attractive
element which makes them best loafers as
compared to others.
02 Tassel Loafers:
Tassel loafers for men are very versatile and
can be worn with jeans, shorts or t-shirts. This
type of shoe gives a royal look and is attractive.
They work well in formal or casual gatherings;
they were firstly manufactured in 1950.

20. 03 Boat Loafers:
The boat loafers are basically used under formal
dresses like jeans, trousers, suits etc. It can be worn
without socks and also with loafers socks. Boat loafers
are one of the latest fashion loafer shoes. This choice
has become a trend in men’s fashion. It can be
wearing daily in the summer and looks attractive with
its different style.

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