- Pros:Nice alternative to the standard flat in the fall. More interesting, especially because of the men's style. I love when women's shoes have laces, but it's tough to find some that aren't explicitly athletic or super ugly.
- Most authentic version of the menswear-inspired oxford shoes found on the runway
Cons:
- They aren't shaped for women's feet-- be careful to know exactly how the shoes will feel after walking around in them a bit, especially if you're purchasing them thrift.
- Socks will be visible. So for ladies who blister without socks, put Vaseline or another petroleum-based jelly on the parts of your feet that are most likely to be irritated, like your heels and your big toe joint. It feels a bit silly and slimey, but it's a surprisingly simple and effective. OR you could turn the socks into a positive, and pair these shoes with similarly feminine menswear-inspired socks and wear them folded on the ankle
lucky you! I actually really like the big, uneven stitching and the imprecisely cut leather. they say right away that these are boy's oxfords that don't take themselves too seriously. and the tan color and pebbled texture is perfect with the brick-red soles. AND they look unlined!
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