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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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Sandals aren’t the only shoes that work well with shorts.
Image source: Liv friis-larsen

It’s not that there’s anything wrong with feet per se, it’s simply that your particular pair look like the scaly claws of a long dead turkey. That’s what happens when you top the brow of the hill and begin your long descent into great age.

But if an invite to a barbecue, or a looming beach holiday sees you baulking at the idea of putting your scabrous trotters on view, here’s your answer – slip on summer shoes for men who hate sandals.
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Turns out there’s a lot we didn’t know about our footwear!
image source: Creative Lab

You never know when you’ll need a top-notch “shoe fact”. So just in case you’re asked – or if you’re setting the quiz questions for a brain teaser down at your local pub, here are 31 of our favourite facts about shoes.

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