Black Cap Toe Oxfords

[Mickey]

Myself personally, I enjoy the click, it sounds more classic to me. But that could be a throwback to wearing military shoes and the clicking cadence sound of marching.

I'm actually the opposite. I hate making noise when I walk. It drives me nuts if I can hear my footsteps on tile.

And YES, wear your hose to the fitting! Excellent point. My old dress brogues are fine with standard dress socks, but with hose, they are too tight to wear comfortaably.

[English Bloke]

These are flippin' gaaaaawgeous!

I want some!

[Lime]

http://www.bownsbespoke.com/

I've found this chap makes interesting reading for what to expect, look out for and to ask for when purchasing bespoke. You will see there are particular sections for shoes.

[English Bloke]

These are flippin' gaaaaawgeous!

I want some!

By the way... Can I also have a pair in Military Tan Brown?

[Zardoz]

Cap toes are not really my style, but those are some nice looking shoes!

[sydnie7]

Second example and final example catch my eye.

[azwildcat96]

I can't really help you with your questions, but I can echo your thoughts that black cap-toes look great with a kilt. I almost exclusively wear cap-toes.

As a side note, I've got to admit that I'm a bit jealous of your new location. I grew up there for 15 years, 1972-1987, and I miss it, and want to return for a visit sometime in the future. Enjoy it, and treasure the sites, sounds, and culture. Also, travel around the rest of Asia if you have the time and means. You will experience things that you've probably never dreamed of.

[Lyle1]

I like the examples that you posted, because I personally like shoes that look sleek rather than chunky. I generally prefer Italian designs better than English designs, because Italian shoes seem to be cut closer to the foot and have less bulk. I would also chose leather soles and heels for a dress shoe. I know it contradicts conventional wisdom, but I have always found that the leather heels with have a rubber strip at the back make me more prone to fall. The leather heel glides on the floor, and the rubber part sticks and throws me off balance. I have actually had that type of heel replaced with leather heels before wearing a pair of shoes.

[Downunder Kilt]

I think you are making an excellent choice for a all round dressy shoe CMcG.

I would go for a copy of the Loake or Church's toe cap shoe which have the bare minimum of additional stitching. I also dislike the pointed or chisel toe look and I think the more rounded toe is the way to go. As for the full leather sole and heal, if it is an all round shoe, which you suggest it is, I would go for the rubber heel plate.

Good luck with the process and look forward to seeing the results

[CMcG]

As a side note, I've got to admit that I'm a bit jealous of your new location. I grew up there for 15 years, 1972-1986, and I miss it, and want to return for a visit sometime in the future. Enjoy it, and treasure the sites, sounds, and culture. Also, travel around the rest of Asia if you have the time and means. You will experience things that you've probably never dreamed of.

Cool! So far Hong Kong has been quite amazing... if only my pesky homework would stop getting in the way I've got plenty of time though

I think you are making an excellent choice for a all round dressy shoe CMcG.

I would go for a copy of the Loake or Church's toe cap shoe which have the bare minimum of additional stitching. I also dislike the pointed or chisel toe look and I think the more rounded toe is the way to go. As for the full leather sole and heal, if it is an all round shoe, which you suggest it is, I would go for the rubber heel plate.

Good luck with the process and look forward to seeing the results

Interestingly enough, Church's makes a model called "Hong Kong"