LIVE Footwear Fixture: Oxfords vs Brogues

Vote for your favourite style & a chance to win a pair of Samuel Windsor shoes

You’re joining us live on the Samuel Windsor blog as we build up to a showdown that promises to be the greatest lace-off of the year: Oxfords vs Brogues.

This is no bare-knuckle brawl. Our classy heavyweight contenders both come with a high quality track record and excellent credentials. In one corner we have Oxfords: simple, formal shoes that exemplify elegance. In the other corner we have Brogues: versatile, stylish shoes with a colourful past.

Which of these popular men’s leather shoes will you crown the winner – Oxfords or Brogues? Your votes will decide…

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Tale of the tape: Oxfords

Image source: Prestige Oxford Shoe in black from Samuel Windsor

The Oxford is a classic, formal shoe that perfectly complements a suit. A staple of every gentleman’s wardrobe, Oxford shoes are defined by the immaculate, closed-lace construction that adds a veneer of refinement to any outfit.

Originating back in the 19th century, this shoe was invented by students of Oxford University who adapted traditional half-boots into the iconic silhouette of today.

It’s easy to see why many fans think the black leather Prestige Oxford Shoe is a shoo-in for this head-to-head. Just look at the support in its corner; from James Bond to Prince William – the Oxford embodies British sophistication. There’s simply no better shoe for a man to pair with his sharpest pinstripe suit.

Brogue fans have labelled the Oxford a ‘one-trick pony’. But when your trick is a knock-out blow, a dress shoe like the Oxford will always be dangerous.

Let’s size up the competition…

Tale of the tape: Brogues

Image source: Prestige Davington Brogue from Samuel Windsor

The Swiss army knife of men’s shoes, a well-polished pair of brogues should never be written off.

From boardrooms to bars, these versatile shoes roll with the punches. They lend a stylish edge to your smart suit and look great with cords, chinos and moleskins – a no-brainer in your arsenal of footwear.

The practical man’s shoe of choice, brogues were originally worn by Ghillies in the Scottish Highlands. Patterns of perforated holes (known as broguing) were designed to let water seep out when working on boggy marshes. Fast forward to modern times and these perforations now play a strictly decorative role and are available in a wide range of flamboyant designs.

The shoe squaring up for today’s battle is the Prestige Davington Brogue, a rugged contemporary style that combines jazzy 20s wingtip construction with a roguish country vibe. And who is in this rebellious shoe’s corner? Prince Harry and football legend David Beckham are both here – neither gentleman afraid to stand out from the crowd.

And there we have it. It’s over to you…

Which of these popular men’s leather shoes will you crown the winner? Oxfords or Brogues? 

Vote for your favourite now for a chance to WIN a pair of your own!

Shoe giveaway: Choose your champion for a chance to WIN

Miss cheering on your team? Get behind your favourite footwear for the chance to WIN yourself a quality pair of leather shoes.

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Terms and Conditions

By entering into this prize draw, all entrants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

In the event that any entrant does not, or is unable to, comply with and meet these Terms and Conditions and the prize draw information, Samuel Windsor shall be entitled at its sole discretion to disqualify such entrant, without any further liability to such entrant.

The closing date for this prize draw is midnight, 13 April 2020

The winner will be notified by social media, within 30 days of the closing date. If the winner fails to reply within 36 hours, Samuel Windsor reserves the right to choose another winner.

The entrant must enter the giveaway by tweeting or commenting about their favourite shoe on Twitter or Facebook, and liking/following our pages so we can get in touch with the winner.

Your details will not be shared with or sold to any third party companies.

This prize draw is free to enter and no purchase is necessary.

To enter this prize draw you must be: (a) a UK resident; and (b) 18 years old or over at the time of entry.

This prize draw is not open to employees (or members of their immediate families) of Samuel Windsor.

Samuel Windsor may exercise its sole discretion to use the winner’s name for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice or without any fee being paid.

The prize comprises two pairs of Samuel Windsor shoes – 1 pair of Oxfords and 1 pair of Brogues. The winner must provide details of size and a UK postal address to which the prize will be delivered.

No cash alternative for the prize stated is offered.

The winner will be chosen at random by Samuel Windsor.

The judges’ decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into.