What is the difference between oxfords, Derby and brogues?

Brogues are characterized by the unique décor perforations along with the shoe’s leather uppers. Technically, both an oxford & a derby can be considered brogues if they have the distinctive “broguing” along the leather uppers.

Oxford, Derby, and Brogue shoes are three common formal footwear choices for men and due to their similar appearance and build, it’s easy to get confused.
Oxford shoes fall on top of the formality scale because of their sophisticated built. Often confused with derby shoes, the key differentiation of oxford shoes it has a closed lacing system. In an oxford shoe, the space between the eyelets tab, which is the strips of leather on either side of the tongue, are sewn shut at the bottom. Oxford sh

Brogues are characterized by the unique punching or decorative perforations along the shoe's leather uppers. Technically, both an oxford and a derby can be considered brogues if they have the distinctive “broguing” along the leather uppers. There are also different variations of brogue shoes. Oxford have basically a close lacing system while Derby shoes have open lacing system. Both are formal shoes but oxfords by Barker are consider more formal then Derby Shoes

If we are going to be strict about it, the question should really be oxfords or derbies: the smoothness of a closed lacing system versus the informality of an open lacing system.

Brogues are types of formal shoes with some decorative holes punched on upper of the shoe, an oxford and derby can also be brogue, Oxford is characterized by a close lacing system whereas derby is the open lacing system. Checkout the collection of formal shoes by Barker.

Brogues are characterized by the unique décor perforations along with the shoe’s leather uppers. Technically, both an oxford & a derby can be considered brogues if they have the distinctive “broguing” along the leather uppers.

If we are going to be strict about it, the question should really be oxfords or derbies: the smoothness of a closed lacing system versus the informality of an open lacing system.

If we are going to be strict about it, the question should really be oxfords or derbies: the smoothness of a closed lacing system versus the informality of an open lacing system.

they have different fits to suit different feet l find brogues slighty tigher fit although the leather does give a bit

If we are going to be strict about it, the question should really be oxfords or derbies: the smoothness of a closed lacing system versus the informality of an open lacing system.

Brogues are characterized by the unique décor perforations along with the shoe’s leather uppers. Technically, both an oxford & a derby can be considered brogues if they have the distinctive “broguing” along the leather uppers.

Brogues are characterized by the unique décor perforations along with the shoe’s leather uppers. Technically, both an oxford & a derby can be considered brogues if they have the distinctive “broguing” along the leather uppers.