Category: Shoe School

What are oxford shoes? The most formal lace-up explained — how it differs from a derby, when to wear it, and how to choose your first pair in Nigeria.

“Handmade” and “factory-made” describe production approaches, not automatic guarantees of quality. A poorly made handmade shoe can disappoint, while a well-managed factory can produce consistent footwear. The buyer should examine the actual pair and service. Production Handmade or handcrafted footwear involves substantial work by craftspeople, often in smaller batches. Factory-made footwear uses standardised processes and […]

The safest way to identify leather is to combine several clues: the seller’s material description, the surface and edges, the backing, the way the material bends and the care instructions. No single home trick proves everything. Also, genuine leather is a broad material description, not a promise that an item is the finest grade available. […]

Three classic shoes, three different jobs. How the oxford, derby and loafer compare, what makes a derby the versatile all-rounder, and which to buy first.