HIROSHI KATOUnited States
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US$780
Buy NowConstruction At its core, the Oxford is built using White’s handsewn stitchdown construction, the same process used in their most respected boots. Each pair is hand-lasted, hand-welted, and hand-bottomed by experienced bootmakers in Spokane, Washington. The build involves more than 25 individual stages, each performed by hand.
The result is a shoe with exceptional structure, durability, and long-term serviceability – something rarely seen in footwear of this style. The stitchdown method also allows the shoe to be resoled and rebuilt, ensuring it can remain part of your rotation for years of wear. Leather The upper is crafted from Black Chromexcel leather, produced by the historic Horween Tannery in Chicago.
This full-grain, combination-tanned leather is known for its balance of strength and flexibility, natural water resistance, and deep, rich surface character. Chromexcel begins structured but gradually softens with wear, developing creases that reflect how the shoe is worn. It’s a leather that rewards time and movement.
As it ages the black surface wears away slowly to reveal the brown teacore underneath, which results in a handsome patina. Last & Fit The Oxford is built on White’s C461 Sprung Toe Last, a medium-arch last originally developed by the Buffalo Shoe Company for loggers working in dense forest.
Its design helps keep the toe from catching on branches and debris while moving through uneven terrain. The last features: A distinct upward spring at the ball of the foot A slightly shallower toe box A supportive medium arch, similar to the renowned 55 Arch-Ease™ Last The result is a shoe that feels structured and stable underfoot while maintaining a clean silhouette.
Details These subtle details reinforce the collaboration without disrupting the all-black aesthetic. Handsewn stitchdown construction Black Chromexcel leather upper C461 Sprung Toe Last (medium arch) Oxy hardware Black-stained leather midsole Single-row sole stitching Vibram 2060 outsole in…
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