The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford

[jd13jd13]

You can see in the side view picture that they appear to have a dog tail seam. Look at the left shoe.

 

[JimmyHoffa]

My latest cap toe. Part of the Original Collection of the Trading Post, a Japanese shoe store. These are made exclusively for them by Central Shoes Tokyo.

I love how sleek and finely finished these cap-toes are. Notice also the slight tapering of the distance between the lacing holes.



Fit Pic (Please ignore the Chinos I was wearing)

Those look absolutely brilliant.

 

[jasonmx3]

You can see in the side view picture that they appear to have a dog tail seam. Look at the left shoe.

That's right. Here's another picture from behind.

 

[jasonmx3]

Nice, all these shoes demonstrate how much "rounder" AE is.

Jason, love the shoes, especially its shinny finish, like my JL City Ii. The Japanese sure does some nice shoes at a fairly low price range.

Those look absolutely brilliant.

Thank you, guys. I particularly like how sleeker and shapelier it is (curving to follow the contours of the feet -- especially at the waist). I wasn't quite satisfied with the shape of the AE PAs, so I decided to try out other brands for cap toes.

And I agree that they are priced reasonably. I heard the same shoe maker makes much more expensive shoes for other brands. Nutcracker from the Japanese shoe thread seems to know a lot about them.

 

[nutcracker]



My latest cap toe. Part of the Original Collection of the Trading Post, a Japanese shoe store. These are made exclusively for them by Central Shoes Tokyo.

Very very nice!! Wear in good health!

and yes, Trading Post can do a wide variety of resole jobs. For extra ¥2000 yen (¥14700 yen total), you can opt for Rendenbach soles. Closed channel finish is available for another ¥2000 ($20). They also offer premium sole recraft with Baker's oak bark soles and bevelled waists for ¥19900 yen or so.

 

[jasonmx3]

^^ Thank you, nutcracker. I'm learning so much about this brand from you. The sales staff didn't even mention the other resole/recraft options. Makes me want to get another pair seeing that I can easily have them resoled here (without having to ship them abroad).

 

[nutcracker]



^^ Thank you, nutcracker. I'm learning so much about this brand from you. The sales staff didn't even mention the other resole/recraft options. Makes me want to get another pair seeing that I can easily have them resoled here (without having to ship them abroad).

You're very welcome!!
I just happen to be understand Japanese, nothing really much

btw, Trading Post can also do MTO for their TP Original shoes (up to size 11UK), and it costs +10% from their RTW shoes

Not sure how good your Japanese is, but check it out @ their website!
http://tradingpost.jp/service/order-tradingpost/

 

[jasonmx3]

Good to know that. Since their last seem to fit my foot well, I just might try to see if there's a make-up that I like which is currently not on their available line.

Thanks for the links, NC!

 

[XFactor]

What is an affordable but "long lasting" and dependable Black Oxford to buy? Brand/ Model etc? (Available in the US)

Is there anything around 100/200$? Or should one go for the 250-300$ range models - and then try to swipe one during a sale?

 

[Louis XIV]

Well, seems as if I earned myself a questionable reputation

Get a simply wholecut then you don't have to worry about any seams

It might surprise you, but I actually like seams and would never consider to buy a wholecut, strange, he?

@XFactor, this forum agrees on a high minimum standard of quality which a shoes needs to be recommended.
Therefor I am afraid your budget will not be enough to buy a new pair as the entry level cap toes recommended around here are AE Park Avenue, Loake Aldwych and Meermin Classic Collection.
Also, while I have not handled a pair myself, I heard good things about Langer & Messmer at the German equivalent to Styleforum.
I think they have several cap toes af varying price points.

 

[Gus]

I know this thread is for oxfords. However, I live in California and can be flexible with what I wear. I like black shoes but find black oxfords to be a bit too severe these days. About 10 years ago I bought these Lobb WIlliams. I wear them in place of oxfords and get a lot of compliments.

 

[wurger]



What is an affordable but "long lasting" and dependable Black Oxford to buy? Brand/ Model etc? (Available in the US)

Is there anything around 100/200$? Or should one go for the 250-300$ range models - and then try to swipe one during a sale? 

I believe Allen Edmonds Park Avenue, is now on sale, is the closest to your request. Or a Charles Tyrwitt oxford.

 

[OzzyJones]



I believe Allen Edmonds Park Avenue, is now on sale, is the closest to your request. Or a Charles Tyrwitt oxford.

What's the basic Tyrwhitt captoe going for in the US? Based on UK prices it'd be around $160, with the English made version around $290

 

[XFactor]

I believe Allen Edmonds Park Avenue, is now on sale, is the closest to your request. Or a Charles Tyrwitt oxford.

Is this the one you recommended? And at this price? Just wondering if I got your pointer correctly.
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF270_1_40000000001_-1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Charles-Tyrwhitt-Black-Oxford-shoes/dp/B00B063I9I

Are these "recommended" investments? ... based on some reading that talked about buying more reliable higher priced brands/ models with leather sole and stitching and they would LAST longer and be better LONGER TERM investments (less $/ year of Classic Style) that wont go out of trend.

 

[wurger]

I believe Allen Edmonds Park Avenue, is now on sale, is the closest to your request. Or a Charles Tyrwitt oxford.

What's the basic Tyrwhitt captoe going for in the US? Based on UK prices it'd be around $160, with the English made version around $290

$199 USD for the basic version.