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
Crocs Classic Clogs Superman
Crocs Classic Clogs Superman — blue shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, blue, $47
Timberland Boat Shoes Authentic Medium Brown
Timberland Boat Shoes Authentic Medium Brown — brown shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, brown, $175
Sabah Soho Black Suede Shoes
Sabah Soho Black Suede Shoes — black suede shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, black, $248
Birkenstock Birkenstock - Stringate Blu da Men
Birkenstock Birkenstock - Stringate Blu da Men — blue shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, blue, $232
Base London Havisham Brogue
Base London Havisham Brogue — brown shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, brown, $74
Axel Arigato Dice Low Sneaker
Axel Arigato Dice Low Sneaker — multicolor shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, multicolor, $265
Tod's Suede Loafers
Tod's Suede Loafers — beige suede shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, beige, $382
LOWA Tetonix GTX LO
LOWA Tetonix GTX LO — navy shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, navy, $163
Valentino Garavani Vlogo Loafers
Valentino Garavani Vlogo Loafers — black shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, black, $628
Birkenstock Arizona Sandals
Birkenstock Arizona Sandals — brown shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, brown, $86
Clarks Originals Wallabee
Clarks Originals Wallabee — black shoe, polished finish for smart occasions.
Shoes, black, $103