Oxford

usgb/ˈɑːksfərd/
noun

A type of lace-up shoe with a low heel.

He bought a pair of black leather oxfords.
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Often appears as...

  • leather oxford
  • suede oxford
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Classic footwear

Oxfords are traditional shoes, often worn in formal settings or with business attire.

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He polished his oxfords for the job interview.
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Distinctive design

Oxfords are known for their closed lacing system, differing from other shoes like derbies.

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You can identify oxfords by their eyelets under the vamp.
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