Aldwych - G Width - Black Calf Leather Oxford Toe Cap
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DescriptionLoake Aldwych - Black Oxford Toe Cap in G width.
Black Calf Leather Oxford Toe Cap with Dainite Rubber Sole
Loake 1880 Classic Collection
Made in England
Loake Aldwych is a black leather Oxford toe cap from the iconic 1880 classic collection. Made on the ever popular Capital last, the soft chisel toe is perfectly styled for office or dress attire. Our best selling black shoe, the Loake Aldwych is widely regarded as the best pound for pound Oxford toe cap on the market, offering incredible value for an English made Goodyear welted shoe.
Loake Aldwych is Goodyear welted, a traditional shoe manufacturing construction favoured by English shoemakers, allowing for multiple resoles. Repair not replace is the key to enjoying this style for many years, being the ultimate in sustainable footwear.Capital
One of Loake's most versatile shoe lasts, Capital is used for several of their 1880 styles from formal shoes such as their ‘Aldwych’ toe cap Oxford to boots such as ‘Pimlico’. It is a medium width last with a slight chisel shape to the toe and runs true to size. Capital has been a popular choice with Loake customers since its introduction.Bowhill and the Oxford Toe Cap
Oxford toe caps are the most quintessential of dress shoes, and an obvious must have at Bowhill & Elliott. Rumour has it the style originated in the early 1800's, named by the students at Oxford university, as the closed laced system and elegant toe cap stitching became all the rage. Across the pond, our American friends would reference the style as a cap toe Oxford, or maybe even a balmoral, either way this timeless style is entrenched in classic menswear across the globe. It is a common misconception that the 'cap' alone makes the style an Oxford, where in fact the closed lacing is the deciding factor, so to correct the famous Kingsman quote "Oxfords or Brogues?" it is quite possible to actually have an Oxford brogue!
The beauty of our fine city of Norwich is that we cater for such a variety of occasion, the countryside and coast, within an hour away. A complete shoe wardrobe is a must if you want to fully immerse in all Norfolk has to offer, with an Oxford toe cap the linchpin of the Bowhill & Elliott gentleman's shoe collection. -
Delivery & returns
For in-stock styles, you can expect delivery within 1 week, with Made-to-Order styles subjected to an estimated 10/12 week lead time.
Delivery charges will be applied at checkout, as they will vary depending on the destination of your order. All shipments to the UK, EU & USA will be sent including tax, duties and tariffs paid, so no nasty surprises when the item arrives. Rest of the world shipments will be sent excluding tax, duty and tariffs, with any additional costs being the receivers responsibility.
Please ensure to only try on a carpeted surface and not on hard or wooden floors.
Unfortunately we do not offer free returns. Bowhill & Elliott offer a 28 day return policy (except monogrammed, bespoke design or items that have been customised). All goods should be returned in box fresh condition with original packaging. Return shipping can be arranged, with the cost of returns deducted from your final refund.
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Eight artisan shoemakers still making shoes and slippers by hand honouring tradtional practicies.
Limited styles made from the best of English shoemaking from Iconic brands Crockett & Jones and Cheaney.
Specialising in Made-To-Order we offer a host of custom options from velvet colour to bespoke design hand embroidery. One shoe a million ways!
Bowhill & Elliott are a small, family-owned business with a fascinating history in shoemaking and manufacturing, crafting the finest footwear for over 150 years.
Established in 1874 in Norwich, England, as a bespoke shoemaker, we evolved into a dedicated slipper manufacturer in the 1960s. Our historic home at 65 London Street, Norwich, England, remains the same address where Obadiah Bowhill first set foot over the threshold, all those years ago
From bespoke shoemakers to a global brand, Bowhill & Elliott has become synonymous with exceptional quality, worn by everyone from royalty to music icons.
Situated in the Norwich Lanes, our four-floor building embodies our heritage. We continue to ‘make out the back, sell out the front’ with retail space, our newly renovated slipper lounge, office space and two workshops at the heart of our operations. In our workshops, eight skilled shoemakers, meticulously craft each pair by hand, using the same time-honoured techniques passed down through generations. Every detail including intricate embroidery, is carefully executed by hand using traditional gold work techniques that combine wires and threads to create unparalleled depth and beauty.
The home of the house shoe, whether it’s our handmade velvet Albert dress slippers or hard-soled Grecian loafers, the craftsmanship in every pair is unmatched.
