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A pair of glossy brown leather oxford shoes with navy blue laces, seen from above against a dark brown background.

A pair of glossy brown leather oxford shoes with navy blue laces, seen from above against a dark brown background.

Upper: A magnificent, hand-polished testa di moro (dark, deep brown) calfskin. Sole: A slim, dark brown leather sole with injected rubber "islands" at the ball and heel. This provides all-weather grip and shock absorption without the bulk of a full rubber sole. laces are a deep, flat-waxed navy blue. The "hint of orange" is the masterstroke: it is the single, fine thread used to hand-stitch the Balmoral seam. From a distance, it's invisible. The inner lining is a buttery-soft burnt orange leather. It presents as a classic, formal brown shoe, but the navy laces and hidden orange stitching reveal a deep sartorial confidence. The Bologna construction and rubber-injected sole provide all-day walking comfort. See more