The Dress Shoe Edit
Rizore Journal · Vol. IX — Leather, last, and the finish of a proper Oxford.
The dress shoe is the category with the smallest number of good options and the largest number of expensive mistakes. This edit reduces the field to three archetypes worth owning.
Chapter One · The Oxford
Closed lacing, mirror-polished toe, the reference point for every other dress shoe. Try it on with Rizore before your next tailoring order.
Chapter Two · The Derby
Open lacing, softer character, a formal shoe that plays well with denim and tailoring alike. See it on your feet virtually.
Chapter Three · The Loafer
No laces, no fuss, a shoe that carries whole summers. Preview the vamp and stitch on your own foot with Rizore.
A proper dress shoe outlives most of the wardrobe around it. Buy the last that fits your foot, resole when it is time, and it becomes part of how you dress rather than something you dress into.
Pieces from this edit
Philipp Plein Studded Wingtip Oxford
Philipp Plein Studded Wingtip Oxford — black shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, black, $1213
Camper Boat Shoes Don Nabuck Ebony
Camper Boat Shoes Don Nabuck Ebony — multicolor shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, multicolor, $174
Birkenstock Sandals Arizona Suede Leather Mocca
Birkenstock Sandals Arizona Suede Leather Mocca — brown leather shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, brown, $103
Timberland Timberland Boots Brown
Timberland Timberland Boots Brown — brown shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, brown, $112
Camper Camper Shoes basse Beige
Camper Camper Shoes basse Beige — beige shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, beige, $97
TOMS Alonso Rope Loafers
TOMS Alonso Rope Loafers — navy shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, navy, $59
Harmont & Blaine Classic Sneakers
Harmont & Blaine Classic Sneakers — multicolor shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, multicolor, $258
Hogan Suede Fabric Sneakers
Hogan Suede Fabric Sneakers — navy suede shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, navy, $325
Doucals Leather Ankle Boots
Doucals Leather Ankle Boots — navy leather shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, navy, $304
Dolce & Gabbana Derby
Dolce & Gabbana Derby — black shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, black, $686
Barbour Lifestyle Wake Boat Shoe
Barbour Lifestyle Wake Boat Shoe — multicolor shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, multicolor, $104
Holland Cooper Shearling Slipper
Holland Cooper Shearling Slipper — black shearling shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, black, $126