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Oxford shoes, which were among the first men’s laced shoes, were worn in the 17th century, often by men attending a university. Unlike their predecessors, early laced shoes were cut smaller than the foot, which gave men a mincing step. They were associated with foppery, fine dressing and a particular social class. Oxford shoes might also be called Balmorals, but because they were most associated with college men, the name Oxford shoes was born. Americans wouldn’t see many Oxford shoes until the early 19th century, and by then many modifications to the shoe had been made.

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An Oxford is a style of laced shoe characterized by shoelace eyelet tabs that are stitched underneath the vamp, a construction method that is also sometimes referred to as "closed lacing". Oxfords first appeared in Scotland and Ireland, where they are occasionally called Balmorals.