Black Cap Toe Oxfords

**Newfoundlander** · 14th September 11, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

I'd be asking that they be made of topgrain, fine-grained hard finish leather in order to take one heckuva shine. I'd also be asking for four eyelets in order to use the military zig-zag lacing style.

Hit the nail on the head there Father, but may I also add:

I'd also ask to see what soles they offer, whether it's hard soles that'll make a "click" when you walk, or if they have rubber caps on the heels to soften the sound.

Myself personally, I enjoy the click, it sounds more classic to me. But that could be a throwback to wearing military shoes and the clicking cadence sound of marching.

**CMcG** · 14th September 11, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by Newfoundlander

Hit the nail on the head there Father, but may I also add:

I'd also ask to see what soles they offer, whether it's hard soles that'll make a "click" when you walk, or if they have rubber caps on the heels to soften the sound.

Myself personally, I enjoy the click, it sounds more classic to me. But that could be a throwback to wearing military shoes and the clicking cadence sound of marching.

I think I can pretty much ask them to do whatever I want as far as construction goes. A rubber cap on the heel sounds like a good compromise between getting some traction and maintaining a thin profile on the sole...

**Mickey** · 14th September 11, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Newfoundlander

Myself personally, I enjoy the click, it sounds more classic to me. But that could be a throwback to wearing military shoes and the clicking cadence sound of marching.

I'm actually the opposite. I hate making noise when I walk. It drives me nuts if I can hear my footsteps on tile.

And YES, wear your hose to the fitting! Excellent point. My old dress brogues are fine with standard dress socks, but with hose, they are too tight to wear comfortaably.

**English Bloke** · 15th September 11, 04:09 AM

These are flippin' gaaaaawgeous!

I want some!

**Lime** · 15th September 11, 04:33 AM

http://www.bownsbespoke.com/

I've found this chap makes interesting reading for what to expect, look out for and to ask for when purchasing bespoke. You will see there are particular sections for shoes.