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And what Americans call an oxford is ANY shoes that laces up. lol
Originally posted by Orgetorix
Just to be clear: What Americans call a balmoral is what Brits call an oxford. That is, a shoe with closed lacing, where the throat is sewn under the vamp. The John Spencer boots above, while nice, are not balmoral boots. They're derbies or bluchers, and hence more casual than a bal/oxford boot. This thread was originally about bal boots.
carter said:Not to go fftopic: but:
What exactly is/are the difference(s) between Balmoral, Derby, Brogue, and Ankle boots? Does one of these terms fit all the others?
An unenlightened American would like to know.
Originally posted by Jovan
And what Americans call an oxford is ANY shoes that laces up.lol
carter said:Orgetorix, That was very helpful and informative. Can you shed some light on when each style is/would have been most appropriately worn? Has this changed over the years?
carter said:BTW, what is a "Dealer" Boot?
RetroRich said:British Oxford boots purporting to be American Balmorals.