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[FrankCowperwood]



Just so that it's not spreading around more, I am firm believer that oxfords are not necessarily equal to balmorals. Balmorals are a specific type of oxford.

So (friendly question...), what makes a shoe genus oxford, species balmoral?

 

[SuitedDx]



So (friendly question...), what makes a shoe genus oxford, species balmoral?

I believe an Oxford is more formal and traditionally has a sweeping (similar to a longwing) design. On my phone right now but will try to find a pick later. Balmoral and blucher are just descriptions of the closure (I think).

 

[Winston S.]



So (friendly question...), what makes a shoe genus oxford, species balmoral?

This is a good post explaining it:

http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/...1-What-is-a-balmoral-shoe&p=899408#post899408

I've noticed that you rarely see balmoral shoes though. You often see them as boots, which I think the original design came from.

Balmoral Shoe

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Balmoral Boot

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I believe an Oxford is more formal and traditionally has a sweeping (similar to a longwing) design. On my phone right now but will try to find a pick later. Balmoral and blucher are just descriptions of the closure (I think).

Other way around, but yes you're headed in the right direction.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Interesting. I see the difference. Thanks.

 

[stmaier]

Wondering if anyone has interest in a dark brown suede cap toe boot on the Barrie last double oak leather soles. The make-up below was from Moulded Shoe a few years ago style #4081. I think if enough people are interested they may put another order in.

 

[bespoken pa]



Seems like a lot of people posting for sales in the thread lately. I had thought that was frowned upon and supposed to stay in the classifieds, no?

We should report everyone....who isn't an 8d

 

[Roguls]



love that boot as well, just wish they had put a commando sole on it as opposed to the single leather as I think it would have looked better

They can add a commando at the store, with Alden factory parts.

 

[jmemt]

We should report everyone....who isn't an 8.5d

I fixed that for you.

 

[david3558]

Hey all - I remember last week or so someone was ordering off FRANSBOONE - how'd that work out. And for those of you who have - what'd you think? I'm not getting a response from the guys there... emailed them!

 

[kwhitelaw]

Hey all - I remember last week or so someone was ordering off FRANSBOONE - how'd that work out. And for those of you who have - what'd you think? I'm not getting a response from the guys there... emailed them!

I was asking about it, but haven't ordered yet.. waiting for some fundage to arrive

 

[digga]

Hey all - I remember last week or so someone was ordering off FRANSBOONE - how'd that work out. And for those of you who have - what'd you think? I'm not getting a response from the guys there... emailed them!

I didn't order anything from them, but they answered my email within about 12 hours. I think they are about 6 hours or so ahead of eastern time.

 

[imolazhp_ci]



Hey all - I remember last week or so someone was ordering off FRANSBOONE - how'd that work out. And for those of you who have - what'd you think? I'm not getting a response from the guys there... emailed them!

frans is a real gentleman. great service always.

 

[david3558]

Thanks all, I'll just shoot another email over!

 

[closerlook]



snap a bunch of high quality pics saying how stunning the shoe is...and then putting it up for sale...what a coincidence

yeah i saw those pics and i was like counting down the minutes until the word sale appeared on the page.

 

[kwhitelaw]

why do ravello indys seem so difficult to find 'in the wild' pics? tons of LWB and chukka