Is the Windsor a derby or an oxford?

It is a plain-toe derby, so the lacing panels sit on top of the vamp and open wider than an oxford's. That makes it easier to get on and more forgiving over a high instep.

Can the sole be replaced?

Yes. The double-layer vegetable-tanned leather sole is resolable, and Allen Edmonds recrafts the shoe at its own facility.

It is a leather-lined dress shoe on a stability-focused sole, and the derby lacing gives some room. Try your usual Allen Edmonds size; buyers who find it narrow should size up in width.

How should I care for it?

Use shoe trees after each wear, brush off dirt, and polish the leather regularly. Keep the leather sole dry and avoid heavy wear in rain.

What is the CustomCork insole?

It is a cork footbed that compresses and molds to the shape of your foot with wear, which is why the shoe gets more comfortable over time.

How does the Windsor compare with the Park Avenue?

The Park Avenue is a closed-lacing cap-toe oxford, so it is dressier and less forgiving over a high instep. The Windsor's open derby lacing is roomier and easier to put on, at the cost of a slightly less formal look.

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Allen Edmonds derby that dresses up jeans or a suit

Name: Allen Edmonds Windsor Derby Leather
Brand: Allen Edmonds
Availability: InStock

Allen Edmonds Windsor Derby Leather

The Windsor Derby in leather from Allen Edmonds, a staple for the guy building a serious shoe rotation.

Deal score 6.5 · Great deal

$249.00$450.00 Allen Edmonds's regular price

You save $201.00 at Allen Edmonds

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Specs

Gender: MALE, Men's
Boot Style: Oxfords
Type: Derby shoe
Closure Style: Lace-up
Material: Leather
Leather Material: Vegetable-tanned leather (soles), Premium leather, Premium leather (uppers)
Occasion: Dress Shoe
Outsole Material: Leather
Age Group: Adult
Department: Men's

About the Allen Edmonds Windsor Derby Leather

The Allen Edmonds Windsor is a men's plain-toe derby in premium leather with a leather lining and a double-layer vegetable-tanned leather sole. It is a dress shoe built for stability, with Allen Edmonds' CustomCork insole that molds to the foot, and the sole can be recrafted by the company. It sits among Allen Edmonds' classic dress shoes as a roomier, easier-on alternative to a closed-lacing oxford, and owners rate it well for its leather and clean shape while noting a stiff break-in and the care a leather sole needs.

Best forMen who wear suits or dress trousers to workBuyers who want a resolable, recraftable leather shoeShoppers who prefer a roomier derby lacing over an oxfordWide or hard-to-fit feet, given Allen Edmonds' size range

Pros

Plain-toe derby lacing opens wider and fits a higher instep than an oxford
Premium leather uppers with a full leather lining
CustomCork insole molds to the foot over time
Double-layer vegetable-tanned leather sole can be recrafted by Allen Edmonds
Classic, clean-lined shape that suits business dress

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