{"product_id":"belgraveespresso","title":"BELGRAVE TOECAP OXFORD CITY SHOE - ESPRESSO BURNISHED","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"ff-heading fs-heading-5-base\"\u003eTHE DESCRIPTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__label-icons\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-description\" class=\"accordion__content fs-body-100 rte non-page-rte measure\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Oxford shoe is defined by its “closed” lacing system, meaning that its eyelet tabs are stitched underneath the vamp (i.e., the top) of the shoe so that they aren’t visible. Oxfords are occasionally called Balmorals after Balmoral Castle. The shoes are named Oxfords after Oxford University. This shoe style did not appear in North America until the 1800s. In the United States, Oxfords are called \"Bal-type\" as opposed to \"Blucher-type\" (see Derby). In France, Oxfords are known as Richelieu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxfords were derived from the Oxonian, a half-boot with side slits that gained popularity at Oxford University in 1800. Oxfords were cut smaller than the foot. The side slit evolved into a side lace that eventually moved to the instep, as students rebelled against knee-high and ankle-high boots. The toe cap can either be lined with two narrow rows of stitching, perforated holes along the end cap stitching (quarter-brogue), perforated holes along the end cap stitching and on the toe cap (semi-brogue), or a semi-brogue with the classical wingtip design (full-brogue).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Balmoral is also known as an Oxford with no seams, apart from the toe cap seam, descending to the welt. Oxford shoes are also known by their variation, or style. The Cap-Toe Oxford is the most well-known, although 'Whole Cut', 'Plain Toe', and a variation of 'Brogue' Oxfords are common. Shoes with closed lacing (Oxfords\/Balmorals) are considered more formal than Derby’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-description\" class=\"accordion__content fs-body-100 rte non-page-rte measure\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ff-heading fs-heading-5-base\"\u003eTHE LEATHER\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__label-icons\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-accordion-1\" class=\"accordion__content fs-body-100 rte non-page-rte measure\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eA deep, rich brown just like a really good espresso should be. Our Espresso Burnished colourway is the perfect tone for those not wanting to wear black. Perfect for all occasions and beautiful when ages and full of the character gained from plenty of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalf leather is finer grained, and lighter in weight than the hide of older cattle. This means that it is also more supple. It is also very durable in comparison to its thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe advise using a Brown polish to help care for these. As you put the polish on, darker patches will appear which is the burnish. Don't be afraid, this is the affect of the shoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-accordion-1\" class=\"accordion__content fs-body-100 rte non-page-rte measure\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"ff-heading fs-heading-5-base\"\u003eTHE FIT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__label-icons\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"accordion-content-accordion-3\" class=\"accordion__content fs-body-100 rte non-page-rte measure\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eThis last has been used for our City shoes for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size (length fitting) of Tricker’s footwear made on this last (4537) is true to size, we recommend sticking to your regular than a regular UK. If you are unsure of your UK size, use our size guide to convert your known size to a UK size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Huddersfield Textiles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54938142343505,"sku":"Belgraveespresso","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/9444\/8977\/files\/belgrave_6143_2_qtr_original_89118.webp?v=1789370789","url":"https:\/\/www.huddersfieldtextiles.com\/products\/belgraveespresso","provider":"Huddersfield Textiles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}