John Lobb

An undisputed giant of British shoemaking, John Lobb is a traditional family firm with a truly global reach. It’s owned by Hermès these days, but five generations of the Lobb family have been crafting high-quality footwear since it first set up shop in London in 1863. Expect nothing but the hardiest leathers that nevertheless feel slipper-soft on your feet in these men’s Oxfords. An in-house repair service also means these shoes could conceivably last you a lifetime. Buy Now

Kingsman x George Cleverly

“Oxfords, not brogues,” says Colin Firth’s character in the first Kingsman movie. He’s making a common mistake (see above) but it’s still a roundabout rule to live by if you need to look formal and tailored. So it’s no wonder that smart Oxford shoes have turned up in the innovative Kingsman clothing collection. Much more than a cheap movie tie-in, these were made in collaboration with George Cleverly, one of London’s finest shoemakers and cobbler-in-chief to none other than Winston Churchill. Buy Now

Base London

Always affordable and offering plenty of options, Base London is the brand to prioritize if budget and choice are your main criteria. Its Raeburn Oxford shoe has a sleek grain finish on the uppers while a reinforced heel adds longevity at an unbeatable price. Brogue details along the tip and heel rim of the shoe add individuality to a sea of standard work uniforms, too. Buy Now

Gaziano & Girling

A relative newcomer to the British shoe industry, Gaziano & Girling was founded in 2006 by Tony Gaziano & Dean Girling, who cut their teeth at the likes of Edward Green and George Cleverley. The company’s Oxfords are handcrafted from burnished leather featuring elegant stitching on the uppers and smart squared-off toes. They’re set on oak bark-tanned soles cut from leather that has been through a gentle 14-month process, ensuring the natural fibers of the hide are fully protected. Buy Now