Ashford Black Cap Toe Oxford - 722

Long, lean, a slight chisel toe — the 722 last turns a black cap toe Oxford into something sharper than merely correct. Closed lacing, one clean seam across the toe, nothing in excess. The Ashford upper is top-grade European calfskin, a black box calf finished smooth for a hard shine, and this is the sleekest line in the range: contemporary without trying too hard. Made by our artisans in a workshop in Almansa, Goodyear welted, one pair at a time. A full leather sole holds it at its most formal: slim, classic, made to be polished and resoled.

This is black tie with an edge. Put it under a dinner jacket and the chisel toe draws the eye down the line and finishes it with intent. The same correct black Oxford, a more assertive silhouette — for the man who wants the right shoe to also be the sharp one.

Black is correct. On the 722, it's also deliberate.