Oar Stripe cap-toe oxfords in Italian leather

Purchased these shoes as I liked the style of the modern cap-toe. Price was good and leather seems good so far. Pairs very well with blues and greens. I purchased both the Burnished Sienna and Maple finishes.

I bought this pair of shoes online and when I received them they were exactly as described, only better! From the minute you removed the lid from the box, your nose will be hit with the scent of quality leather. Solid construction, and beautiful color. The fit was perfect, and the shoes look great with dressier pants or casual jeans. I am very happy with this pair of shoes.

I really like the style, quite elegant and modern. Purchased these in black to wear with my black suit in formal occasions. However, the quality of the leather is very poor. The finish is dull and appears scuffed in some places. The soles are intact, which makes me believe that the scuffs happened during assembly/packaging. Also, the detailing is quite poor, looks like someone slapped it together rather than employing craftsmanship to produce this shoe. One would expect a higher end product, especially at this price point and by the claim of Italian leather. Disappointing experience, will return asap.

The Oar strip Cap-toe Oxford shoe in Italian leather is beautifully tailored..yet my husband complains during the first 2 weeks of wearing them that they are a tad uncomfortable & stiff. (As many new shoes tend to be). True to size and true size in width. Shoe laces are a bit thin but match the shoe very well. Perfect for business wear, suits, and casual. Versatile shoe. (Difficult to comment or rate if they will break in nicely as they are relatively new).

The shoes looked great out of the box and great stitching. After wearing it for a few minutes and walking at home I noticed that the leather started to get stripes on it, I’ve heard it be referred to as “tiger stripping”. The insole cushion was comfortable. I ordered a 9 in Maple but found it was still too large for my feet. Im not sure if an 8.5 would fit better however, but it might break in over time perhaps. I’m regularly a 9.5 D/E on the brannock scale. Ended up returning it.

At the retail price — and even if purchased with a substantial discount — this shoe does not represent a good value. While these cap toes are very comfortable and are constructed on a modern, sleek last, the overall quality of the leather is middling. My pair in burnished sienna is dull compared to the photos and does not approach the quality of calfskin dress shoes priced similarly or less. Despite a perfect fit overall, the right cap toe itself has creased, indicating a lack of structure. I would not recommend these shoes relative to other options on the market in this price bracket.