Ashford Black Cap Toe Oxford with Half-Rubber Soles - 675

The black cap toe oxford, built for the days that don't stay in the boardroom. The Ashford keeps the formal essentials — closed lacing, one clean seam across the toe, nothing extra — and pairs them with a sole made to move. This is the correct shoe for the man who walks to the meeting and stands through the evening.

The upper is full-grain European calfskin, a deep box-calf black finished clean for an even shine — no burnish, just black done right. Goodyear welted by our artisans, so it holds its line, takes a polish for years, and resoles instead of retiring.

The 675 last gives an almond toe and a slightly roomier fit: toes sit deeper, less wasted space, comfort that lasts a full day on the foot. Underneath, a leather sole fitted with a discreet high-density rubber half-sole — the dress look stays intact while you get real grip on wet pavement and a sole that wears slower. The dressiest shoe you own, made practical.

For weddings, work, and the long commute in between. Black is correct; this one is also ready for the weather. The polish stays formal. The grip stays quiet.